How to Get Help With Christmas Gifts for My Kids

If you have children and your family celebrates Christmas, your children may look to you to give them their most sought-after presents each December. Getting the right gifts for your kids, however, can be a challenge if they don't tell you exactly what they want. Some kids would rather be surprised on Christmas morning, but this attitude can create extra work for parents. Whatever the case, there are ways to get help with knowing what to get your kids for Christmas.

Instructions

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      Ask your child what she would like for Christmas. She may tell you one gift that she'd like to receive, or she may tell you more than one. If she is asking for something beyond your price range or wants something you don't wish to give her, ask her for alternative choices to ensure you can get her something she wants.

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      If your child often has friends visiting your house, ask them if they know what your child wants for Christmas. Often, children will share their thoughts with their friends, so a friend of your child may provide you with some help.

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      Visit a Web site such as Amazon.com, which offers detailed Christmas gift guides for every price range. Here, you'll be able to search by age range, by gender and by price. Each Christmas season, sites such as Amazon.com list the popular Christmas gift ideas for the season, which will help you surmise what your child may be hoping to receive.

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      Visit stores you know your child enjoys. If your daughter is a fan of a clothing store, go to that store and look for top-selling products that may suit her style. If your son is a fan of a certain sport, visit a sporting goods store that sells a variety of products related to that sport.

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