what I got my kids for Christmas 2023 | SECOND HAND | BUDGET | FRUGAL | HOMESCHOOLING

Firstly welcome and thank you for clicking on my face!
This is what we got and how much we spent on our kids this Christmas as a FRUGAL HOMESCHOOLING family of 4 nearly 5! We tend to be a lot more frugal with the gifts that we give our children, always looking second hand first.
Every family is different! You might look at what I've got my children and how much we spend and think that we got too little or spent too much etc. And that's okay! Joel and I as a couple decided our Christmas gift budgets and stick to that. This year we decided to have a budget of £125 all in. However that can change over the years and go up or down depending on our financial situation/children's wish lists.
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[@MrsHRPufnstuf]

So wise. I wish I had been like this at your age.

[@ameliasfrugallife]

Thank you! 🌻💛🌻

[@Dianne-ut5vr]

Hi Amelia, these are fabulous gifts and well done for sticking to your budget. I do think that unfortunately when children go to school there is that awful thing of other children comparing and stating all the gifts they got, your children do not have to be surrounded by that. I love the educational aspect of all the gifts too they had me excited! They will love them, great choices. ☺

[@ameliasfrugallife]

Thank you! Yes really true, luckily our kids don’t seem fussed about comparison yet so that’s nice! 🌻💛🌻

[@suzannerobertson416]

And the wrapping paper?@@ameliasfrugallife

[@ameliasfrugallife]

@@suzannerobertson416 we just get a big roll of packing paper from Amazon I’ll try and link it! 🌻💛🌻

[@ameliasfrugallife]

@@suzannerobertson416 Triplast Brown ECO Kraft Paper (500mm x 50m) - Biodegradable & Recyclable - Multipurpose Wrapping Paper Roll with a Premium & Rustic Finish - Ideal for Gift Wrapping, Parcel Packing, Arts & Craft amzn.eu/d/fFUHxX6

[@suzannerobertson416]

Do the boys not want christmas wrapping paper on their gifts? That is what I meant about the paper@@ameliasfrugallife

[@LifeWithTheLovedays]

Loved your gift ideas! Homeschooling, frugal, right up my alley!! :)

[@ameliasfrugallife]

Thank so much for watching, definitely going to check out your channel once the kiddos are in bed!! 🌻💛🌻

[@TracyOwen-y9t]

Lovely video. Lovely normality 😊

[@patmartin9727]

Some lovely finds there. I hope your children will love them.

[@ameliasfrugallife]

I hope so too 🌻💛🌻

[@eastcoastrabbit4474]

I think you did quite well with your gifts. Hope you & your family have a good Christmas and a happy new year.

[@ameliasfrugallife]

Thank you! You too! 🌻💛🌻

[@hayleypearce646]

Do you and Joel buy a gift for each other? I love your philosophy around gift buying 😊

[@ameliasfrugallife]

We do a food stocking for each other of little treats and then if there is anything we want or need we might get a gift each for each other. Normally like a £50 limit all in. 🌻💛🌻

[@jenniferhenderson6154]

What great gifts . My nearly 7 year old would love all of these . I’m going to keep an eye out for the jigsaw and the Usborne books they look fab x

[@jenniferhenderson6154]

What great gifts . My nearly 7 year old would love all of these . I’m going to keep an eye out for the jigsaw and the Usborne books they look fab x

[@ameliasfrugallife]

Yes definitely check out Vinted! 🌻💛🌻

[@jenniferhenderson6154]

@@ameliasfrugallifeit’s my favourite place at the moment for buying and selling . I buy 2nd hand where I can for family and friends , you get so many bargains and so good for the environment x

[@RERTOxCRAFT]

I love second hand christmas gifts theres no point in having somthings new cause when the box or lables gone its used Also sounds odd but with my OCD i dont like new things cause if they are new i have to keep it boxed or I cant take the tags off or open it cause im worried about it getting scratched or damaged it took me a week to open my ipad!

[@littlethoughtfullife]

Locally there is a zero waste organization who puts on an annual "giftaway" which is basically a clothing and item swap with the intention of people getting rid of their unwanted items AND finding new(to them) items to gift for the holidays. I made out so well this year and got all of my children's gifts and stocking stuffers basically in one go. Skates, books, games, room decor, clothing, etc. This needs to happen more places!

[@ameliasfrugallife]

Oh my goodness!! Yes that sounds amazing!!!!! Go you! 🌻💛🌻

[@darlenegattus8190]

Perfect, not sure how much 125 pounds equate to U.S. dollars but they are beautiful and thoughtful gifts. I only had one child and we would do one big gift and s couple of small plus stocking. You did great Mom and congratulations on the baby. Kudos

[@rainbowkitten8990]

Really lovely gift ideas! I’m from England myself and struggle to find these types of videos from people living in the UK so this is great! We love those usborne books and jigsaws, we have so many! Great quality ❤

[@ameliasfrugallife]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much! 💛🌻💛

[@shannonhauser8610]

I also enjoy hearing some british english 😄

[@suzannerobertson416]

What does Santa bring the children? As its not the gifts under the tree

[@ameliasfrugallife]

Well we do a very flexible idea of Santa, it’s all child led so as a result anything is the stockings are from Santa. 🌻💛🌻

[@littlethoughtfullife]

Not OP but our family just doesn't do Santa. We all make or get gifts for each other so everything is labled by who is actually gifting it. As young as toddlerhood I help the kids make gifts for each other so even from a young age they become Santa as well as the rest of us. It is truly magical watching the kids get excited about being the gifter themselves.

[@ameliasfrugallife]

@@littlethoughtfullife yes we weren’t planning on ever doing Santa really, but our kids took the lead there so now leaving it in their hands really. I don’t ever want to lie to them so just leave them in their own dream world until they are ready to move on I guess. 🌻💛🌻

[@chargalbreth3052]

Those beads were always popular with us too. Here in the U.S., they're called Perler beads. 😊

[@shannonhauser8610]

I got my 19 month old som second hand Schleich Animals and a new stroller. We spent 30 quid and I find this is absolutely plenty. He also gets gifts from the grand parents, who wetre very open to our suggestions. So all the toys go nicely together and there a no duplicates.

[@ameliasfrugallife]

Love this! 🌻💛🌻

[@TheChan7]

What great gifts. They are the kinds that we like, mostly consumable and useful. Just subscribed. I also have a channel and I see you also homeschool! I would love to be friends and connect. We used to live in Europe and miss it so much. So it’s calming to hear your voice.

[@ameliasfrugallife]

Aww thank you so much! Yeah that would be great! 🌻💛🌻

[@TheChan7]

@@ameliasfrugallife thank you so much also!

[@BLK2000]

Would be fun to hear where you find your secondhand bargz from, like, Vinted, gumtree, fb market place? Charity shop? would be interested to know :) xx **edited** you answered ''vinted'' in the last min of the vid xx

[@ameliasfrugallife]

Pretty much everything in this video was from Vinted! The books are sometimes charity shops or Amazon sales. 🌻💛🌻

[@TheRosieLife]

Hello! The book and puzzle bundle is a great deal. The periodic table puzzle is going to be a hit. You found really nice gifts!

[@ameliasfrugallife]

Thank you! Yes I was so please with the deals I got! 🌻💛🌻

[@lynseycurley3512]

My 7 year old would love all these. We have the Harry Potter game. My 4 & 7 year old love playing it. It’s really one we sit down as a family and play x

[@ameliasfrugallife]

Amazing!!! Yeah I have a feeling that’ll happen here too 😂 🌻💛🌻

[@Sweetie8387]

I really enjoy these videos but I’ve come to the conclusion I’m very nosey 🤭 I really admire your budget and how to manage to get so much and stick to it

[@ameliasfrugallife]

Yes, me too! I am definitely a nosey being too 😂. Thank you! 🌻💛🌻

[@debbielong8087]

You did great! Wonderful Christmas for your kids!

[@ameliasfrugallife]

Thank you! You too! 🌻💛🌻

[@NomadJane]

Way to go, great gifts! You are a wonderful mom. Happy Holidays!

[@ameliasfrugallife]

Thank you!!!! 🌻💛🌻

[@bluejae4850]

Looks like your kiddos are going to have a great Christmas!

[@ameliasfrugallife]

Thank you! I hope so! 🌻💛🌻

[@DogLover1718]

That book set is suitable for a adult or late teen not a 8 year old

[@DogLover1718]

Yeh that budget is hardly anything but get used toys is good if there in good condition

[@DogLover1718]

Most kids deserve a fun Christmas like toys I barely see any toys

[@ameliasfrugallife]

In response to all your messages. You of course know nothing about my son and he absolutely loves books like this, at 8 years old, we don’t need to dumb stuff down for children.And the only thing he’s actually asked for for Christmas is the Hama beads which he will be so stocked to get! What you also have to remember is that we have a massive family that will also be buying our children a tonne of stuff/toys/games. I do not believe a “fun Christmas” is reliant on being an expensive, materialistic and selfish time. We have soooo many other traditions that our children absolutely love (making gingerbread houses, watching Christmas movies, having friends/family games nights etc) and get excited for. I was raised in a house that would spend thousands on each persons gifts for Christmas and I can tell you, non of us was happy. My children appreciate experiences over items, time together over stuff. And plus if you saw their playroom you would soon see that they “have enough toys”.