WHAT I GOT MY DAUGHTERS FOR CHRISTMAS 2021 | 4 YEARS & 20 MONTHS

[@leedkatie1260]

Just am idea! We do advent calendars here, and I've gotten 24 books from the thrift store and wrapped one up for each day, so every day of December they get a new book!

[@MrsConti]

Hey Leed KatieThanks so much for watching! Yes! That’s a lovely idea, Ill definitely do that next year! I love that! Thanks Leed Katie! I’m going to be doing a video on our family traditions next week and I’ll share the advents well do each year. Xx

[@mommysgotabookobessession]

We do Bookmas too for advent ! Books are such a gift for little minds

[@MrsConti]

@@mommysgotabookobessession I agree 100%. Books are our favourite gifts and we do a couple of reading/ book related advents one the run up to Christmas. But I’ll explain in my next video when I talk about our family traditions. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment xx

[@Montessori_Motherhood]

Great idea

[@MrsConti]

@@Montessori_Motherhood Thank you for watching and leaving me a comment!

[@maryanngill3576]

That little book with the prayers and devotions is awesome. We love it!

[@MrsConti]

Hey Mary! Thanks for watching! 😊 The “devotions for preschoolers” one? I’m super excited for it to arrive! I’m glad you like it, I’m sure my daughter will too! X

[@sarahenry4125]

Recently found your channel and I just adore you! I have a 2 and a half old and a 13 month old, so I really appreciate your approach and recommendations on children’s play! Thank you!

[@MrsConti]

Thank you so much, Sara! You’ve made my day, that’s such a lovely thing to say! Thank you so much for taking time out to watch my video and comment.

[@gabrielacluciuniuc3451]

A lot of great ideas for these holidays! Thank you 😊

[@MrsConti]

My pleasure, Gabriela! Thank you so much for watching and being such a great supporter of the channel xx

[@Playing_with_a_Purpose]

Love the Good night God book!

[@MrsConti]

It’s lovely and very easy prayers to memorise when they are little. I love it too! Still not sure about gooodnight moon but they love it for some unexplained reason 🙈

[@eing20]

I'm not sure if they will ship to you but we have shoes called cabooties and they are soft soled, nice looking, cute shoes. Some have bows and such on them and patterns or solids.

[@MrsConti]

Hey Erica Ingram! Welcome to our little community and thank you so so much for watching and taking time out to comment! I will definitely look into cabooties, thanks for the suggestion. Iris has mastered shorts and dresses but shoes are so tricky so it’s be fab to find ones she can put on herself! Xx

[@louisacoote2337]

It’s not Montessori-aligned, but there is a series of books called Angelina Ballerina that follows the adv3ntures of a ballet-dancing white mouse and her family/friends!

[@thedailydhanak3857]

Omgosh just found your channel, I haven’t even finished watching the video yet but had to comment because I’m also a British expat living in Dubai!! Was a primary school teacher who’s now completely trying to incorporate montessori at home and have been considering homeschooling because I’m so overwhelmed by the school system here! Aaahh so excited to have found your channel!!

[@MrsConti]

Hey The Daily Dhanak! So glad to hear from another Dubai expat! Wow! We have so much in common, thanks for watching and commenting, I really appreciate it! I hope every thy img works out well with your schooling plans. It’s so hard, especially making plans so far from home. Let me know if you ever need any help or a chat xx

[@kathrynburden8501]

Fab ideas thank you x

[@MrsConti]

Thanks so much, Kathryn! I really appreciate it x

[@ashleymarie6585]

Lol the shoe thing kills me 😂 gonna wish you had shoes on them when they step on glass or something sharp

[@MrsConti]

Hey Ashley! Thanks so much for watching, and for your concern, I really appreciate it!. I most definitely would be worried about my shoeless littles if we lived in Scotland or literally anywhere else in the world where parks are littered with smashed bottles and other nasties. But we live in Dubai and Dubai is next level in terms of cleanliness and the park is pristine thankfully. We are very lucky to live here where it is very safe to run around without shoes.

[@claudiamercier8335]

Jennifer I appreciated your review of the Yoto player. I’ve been looking at Tonies. But now considering the yoto instead. Do you know anything about Tonies?

[@MrsConti]

Hey Claudia! Thanks for watching 😘 Yes! The Yoto is much better than tonie box in my opinion. With the yoto you get the daily podcast AND kids radio. You can programme everything on your phone and the book selection is better too. I also think the yoto will grow with the girls, but the tonie box is a bit of a novelty item that kids might enjoy for a little while. I did a lot of research before buying the yoto because it was an expensive purchase. It was worth every penny for us though! X

[@priscillahernandez2004]

I love the shared gift idea ☺️ very sweet You reminded me I need to get my child a new toothbrush! Easy stocking stuffer 😊

[@MrsConti]

Thank you for watching, Priscilla! I really like shared gifts: I don’t have to buy 2 of everything and there’s no fighting on Christmas morning: it’s a win:win 👍 Yes! Every year the girls usually get a toothbrush, toothpaste, water bottle, underwear and shoes 🙈 They are my default gifts for stockings 😂

[@louisacoote2337]

Do you know (of) The Hidden Gem? She is Gemma, a former primary teacher who follows Montessori and has moved to Ireland. She has a boy of about 4 then triplet boys who are about the same age as Iris. I think you would have a lot in common/to talk about.

[@MrsConti]

Hey Louisa! Yes I do, and she used to live in Dubai too coincidently! Thanks for watching, Louisa, I really appreciate it xx

[@louisacoote2337]

That is very cool!

[@carolinewouters6729]

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[@MrsConti]

Thank you Caroline!! X

[@andreeazfa8378]

Hey just found your channel and i love it , i am also located in uae, i woyld love if you would let us know from where u purchased the wooden toys behind on the shelves , is kind of a struggle finding good ones here

[@MrsConti]

Hey Andreea! Thanks so much for watching and commenting, it means a lot to me! Most of my wooden toys are either grapat which I ordered from a uae shop called eggs & soldiers in the Times Square mall or grimms toys purchased from Mumzworld which is also uae based. The wooden vehicles are by Melissa and Doug and you can buy them quite cheaply on amazon, at borders or Mumzworld. To price check against different shops is the best though to save some money as some of these toys are not cheap 😅 Sometimes you can order these toys via amazon back home which can be cheaper snd there are lots of little boutique shops opening all the time like; Martin and Ella, ecosouk, smallable, Harri and eve, Blueterra, The Crib, sweetpea, and maisontini Thanks again for supporting the channel!! X

[@andreeazfa8378]

@@MrsConti thank you for taking the time to reply , it means a lot 🤗

[@ourevergreenhome]

Love, love, LOVE this video and you and your channel! Thank you so much for sharing! May God continue to bless your family abundantly and cover you in His perfect protection always 🥰

[@MrsConti]

Bless you! The reStyler! I really appreciate your continued support.

[@cathymsocci]

Do you have an Amazon storefront link with all your favorite gifts and Montessori items listed?

[@MrsConti]

Hey Cathy! Thanks so much for watching and commenting, I really appreciate it! My channel isn’t big enough yet for me to get an Amazon storefront, I think you need 1000 subscribers first but I’m happy to share the links if you’d like.

[@cathymsocci]

@@MrsConti that would be greatly appreciated! Been following you for a few weeks now and I appreciate the clear instructions, detail, and effort you put into each video! 😁 Thank you!

[@MrsConti]

@@cathymsocci I’ll do it as soon as the kids are in bed tonight xx

[@MrsConti]

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[@rizwanhaider3688]

Very nice video good your work is beautiful niceee good video amazing work and your welcome i live beautiful amazing thank you for sharing video amazing work and your welcome

[@MrsConti]

Thank you so much for the lovely comment! I really appreciate it!

[@jasmineross2453]

How did you potty train Iris so early!! X

[@MrsConti]

Hey Jasmine! Thanks for watching! It’s quite easy if you are at home and if you don’t mind a bit of mess now and then 😂 I introduced the potty early on and she came with us to the bathroom all the time to see what we were doing. Then I invited her to sit on the potty alongside me or her sister. Sometimes she did at the beginning but as soon as she showed a bit more regular interest in the potty and sitting on it, I took off the diaper 100% of her awake time. Whenever she had an accident, I’d say, whoopsie daisies, pee pee goes in the potty and I’d lead her to the potty to sit and invite her to clean up the mess with me after. After a few days, she got the idea and we never looked back. She still wears a diaper at night time and nap time but never during her awake time. It can be a bit complicated when we go out: we pack a change of clothes, wipes and the whole potty comes too. She goes on it before we leave, then again when we arrive somewhere ( I just set it on the front passenger seat when we park). When we go out, she sometime has accidents but its no big deal. I put an old towel on her car seat and clean her up and off we go again. Please let me know if you need more info, I’m happy to help xx

[@jasmineross2453]

@@MrsConti thank you for your great reply. My daughter has just turned 2, we tried a couple of times since 20mo but she was never very interested...but i tried again starting yesterday and she seems to be getting into it a bit more. I like you have just let her be bare bum around the house whenever awake and she managed to do a wee and a "bit" of a poo in it yesterday 😆 im just a bit stressed about going out as theres christmas things we want to go out and do...i guess we will see! 😅

[@MrsConti]

@@jasmineross2453 I totally understand! There’s no reason why you couldn’t just use pull ups when you go out but just continue the potty at home for now just till the season passes if you’re going to be busy

[@jasmineross2453]

@@MrsConti yes thats what i was thinking...hopefully it wont be too confusing but i do want to enjoy christmas!

[@MrsConti]

@@jasmineross2453 It should be fine! Iris sometimes wears a pull up when we go to soft play, because, parents are fined 100 aed for any accidents in the soft play and I’d rather not pay if she does have an accident. She doesn’t mind and I just explain to her why we are putting it on. 👍