I've been excited about new handmade ideas for Christmas. This year I've attempted to make everything except a few chosen books and some jewellery for our girls, and Rosie's school uniform for next year (more about why that's a present soon). My handmade approach extended to new Christmas decorations, a wreath for the front door and of course presents for others. It's been a balance between creativity and the pressure to get things done by Christmas, but I've enjoyed the reason to be crafty and think I've done a pretty good job (especially with a new baby this year!).
Now, back to the school uniform... A very good friend described her approach to Christmas presents this year and I liked it so much that I adopted it too (thanks Curly!!). It comes from a poem:
Something you like
Something you need
Something to wear
Something to read
I like the rhyme and it made Christmas presents a shared experience. Rosie has chosen, in order:
A sewing box
Her school uniform for next year
A necklace
'Zog' by Axel Scheffler and Julia Donaldson
I like her choices and the process lead to some good discussion about wants and needs. I recommend it!
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