Kate ~ I think that it’s ok to buy gifts if that’s what a particular family does to celebrate the holidays but less is something to consider so I agree with your activity idea. There’s a line in wow factor vs. giving something that a child will really love. Too many people go overboard. I think Cedar in fact, has too many toys. Most of them come from in-laws and stuff but I don’t agree with the kinds of items they buy and they refuse to listen to me so… It’s a lame situation.

We basically talk about who we can give some toys to — i.e charities and so fourth. Everyone should be buying non-toxic toys though. It’s too bad there’s such a cost difference among healthy and unhealthy toys.