Simplify Christmas with the Four Gift Rule + Free Printable!


Issue #63

Hello Reader,

I know many of us are planning our Christmas shopping this week, so I wanted to let you know about how we give our kids gifts in our large family.

For several years now, we have practiced the four gift rule. We give the kids something they want, something they need, something to wear, and something to read.

This has really simplified so much in our family, and made my job of finding gifts for all of the kids a bit easier.

I have created a blog post with up-to-date gift ideas for each one of these categories.

Plus, there's a free printable you can download to help your kids pick gift ideas in each category, as well! See it all here!​

Each of these gift ideas is linked in my Amazon storefront, as well as lots of other gift ideas!


If you enjoy videos, I made a YouTube video on my homeschool/motherhood channel where I talk about those gift ideas in each category, as well as offer a few other tips. You can watch that by clicking below!

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I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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Have a blessed day!

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​Homemaker's Friend Daily Planner - My favorite planner for tracking all the things!

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Hi! I'm Joanie! Homeschool mama to 7! My goal is to encourage homeschool mamas and homemakers. I provide lots of great resources, including free printable cleaning calendars, homeschool planning printables, lesson plans, morning time printables, lots of ideas and encouragement.

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