Few more days to go and it's Christmas! And Christmas is the spirit of giving. Most kids anticipate load of gifts from their godparents since this merry season is for them. When my son was 3, we started to give simple Christmas tokens as presents to his Ninongs and Ninangs. That was the time when he already knew how to write. The purpose of it is for him to know who are his godparents and have a special communication with them, that gifts need not to be too expensive and let him understand (little by little) the meaning of "giving"- expecting nothing in return. Yes, not expecting in return. You see, my son has Ninongs and Ninangs who are in tight budget, no work or money are just enough for their own families. We know these things, they're our friends. But their status is not a problem when we chose them as our son's second parents. You may check again my previous post about them.
From The Inaanak to Ninongs and Ninangs
Photo frame with message - A recent photo of your child or an old photo of your child with his/her godparents. Make it personalized by writing a simple note. I bought photo frames for just P15 per piece and photo printing in wallet size was P1.50 per piece (here in our province).
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| I need to cover my son's pic for safety and privacy purposes. |
Friendship Bracelets - Creativity is the key. Get your kids busy. This is also a good opportunity to bond with them. Use beads , colorful strings, loom bands or even old shirts. Try this T-shirt bracelet tutorial.
Office essentials - If Ninangs and Ninongs are office workers, inaanaks can give them pens, pencils or pen holder. Just simply make use of any pencils, any ballpens or old jars/cans then decorate with washi tapes, cute toppers or stickers.
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| Credit: paulatheexplorer |
Sweet goodies - If you have the talent to bake then you can ask you kids to join you. Not just a way to bond but also baking teaches kids mathematics. Or if you don't have ovens, try the no-bake goodies like no-bake cakes, yema, pastillas,puto-flan, leche flan, graham balls or even atchara. Who knows, this might be the start of a successful mommy-baby food business.
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| Photo credit: desertaquaforce.com |
Greeting Cards - Nothing beats greeting cards. For centuries, this has been the most touching gift anyone could ever receive.
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| My son's creation |
Show off some talents - If your kids are bibo, have them prepare a simple song, dance or poem presentation for their ninongs and ninangs. Dress them with Santa hats. This also teaches them confidence.
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| Photo credit: vancouversun |
Digital message - This works if the godparents are miles away, maybe in a far province or overseas that you still get connected through FB or Instagram or simply by email. To add a personalized drama, ask your kids to write the Christmas message on a cartolina or on a bond paper take a snap and perfect!
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| Photo credit: munozphotography.com |
There are still a lot of practical and beautiful ideas you can think of. No need to stash so much cash from your pockets, just be creative. Always remember that giving means love. It's really the thought that counts.
Happy holidays!
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