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Old 12-08-2005, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by keltic63
alright Kara, I am feeling somewhat extorted by family expectations, etc, to give generously, eventhough there's nothing he needs. Toys that he may want will meet the same fate as the ones he already owns: sitting there taking up space.

So what is the answer? Where does one begin?
Dear Keltic: I've had the same experience with my grand kids and my answer has been that I give them "special adventures," as opposed to gifts. I've taken the kids kayaking, on train rides, to special museums and each time I buy them a small keepsake from the trips. The kids seem to enjoy the special trips. After a number of years, it's getting harder and harder to come up with original ideas, but so far so good. kara
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