Hi there

Yes, I know it's a little early to start talking about Christmas!

Most parents/grand parents/aunts/uncles and so on, have that thought running through their head of what are we going to buy him/her this Christmas. Which toy have they been asking for all year??? What is

But I was thinking the other day, and came up with a great idea.

As I have another child starting school next year, I have decided to ask my mum, and close family members who buy for my children to PLEASE, if they don't mind buy them school items for next year. Such as:

• new school shirts or shorts
• new socks, shoes
• new school bag
• new lunchboxes

I think this is a good idea, as having 3 off to school, the money it costs to send them adds up.

My mum and me spoke about this in great detail, and although school items might not be the best present, it is more useful. We will probably still buy them a small toy, but bigger toys can be left to buy them on their birthdays.

I just thought this would be a better idea, than buying toys that they only play with for 6 months, and then get thrown under the bed or toy box never to be seen again!

So.... if you're stuck for what to buy a child for Christmas, maybe this is the way to go! Just a thought..... Thanks for reading!

Shelley