Ready for a mindset shift around gifts this holiday season? In today\u2019s episode, we are discussing how to gift with intention. This includes shifting the conversation around gift-giving with your kids and choosing gifts that will keep-on-giving. I\u2019m also sharing the 10 items on the Simple Families 2019 Holiday Gift Guide.\nShow Notes/Links\n\nShifting the conversation about gifts\n\nBuying more intentionally this holiday season\n\nThe problem with experience gifts\n\nFront-loaded vs. back-loaded gifts\n\nMy Holiday Prep chat with Erica, Rachelle, and Zo\xeb \n\nHow to Get Your Kid to Play Independently Podcast Episode\n\nHow to talk with extended family about intentional gift-giving:\n\n\u201cOur kids love spending time with you and I\u2019ve enjoyed seeing your relationship grow. I fear that too many packages may distract them from appreciating all the wonderful gifts that you bring as a person. I want them to look forward to special time with you more than they do the gifts. How can we work together to keep them focused on the important stuff?\u201d [Quote from Denaye\u2019s Book Simple Happy Parenting]\n\nSimple Families Toy Gift List 2018\n\nSimple Families Toy Gift List 2017\n\n2019 Holiday Gift List Links\n\n\nOcean Bingo + Sea Life Book \n\n\nLibrary Book System: Book Bin + Book Tote\n\n\n\nGreen Kids Crafts (Code EARLY70/GIFT40)\n\nStoryworth\n\nFamily Collage: Large Canvas + Paint + Decoupage\xa0\n\nSprout-Kids: Table + Stools + Chairs (Code SIMPLE10)\n\nMindfulness Kit: Little Renegades Cards + Lavender Spray + Mindfulness Book\n\n\n\nBinoculars (Kid-sized Day/Night Version) + Stargazing App + Moon/Constellation Books\n\nSticker Puzzles: Adult + Child\n\n\nMeri Cherry\u2019s Book + Essential Art Supplies (find her list in the book on page 12)\n\n\nThis post contains affiliate links, your support is appreciated!\nThe post Holiday Gift Guide appeared first on Simple Families.