My parents started the tradition of the “Saturday Present”; which simply means a gift given for no particular occasion or reason, and was usually purchased on their Saturday shopping day. Thus dubbed the “Saturday Present”.
These presents were bought out of love, and because they saw something they knew I would love. Rarely was the gift large or really expensive – it was the thought that counts. It’s fun to give and to receive!
Buying presents for children, for no reason, might seem like spoiling them; and it would be if you did so all the time. But the occasional gift given as a reward for doing well in school, having a good attitude at home, keeping their room clean or simply because you love them, is not spoiling them! It’s rewarding them.
“Saturday Present” Suggestions
Here’s a few ideas for you:
- Matchbox cars
- board games
- books
- videos
- doll clothes
(i.e. Barbie, American Girl, etc..)
- LEGOs
- model car
- sewing or craft kit
- take them out for an ice cream or their favorite meal
- a day at the zoo or park
These special gifts need not be big or expensive, but should be something your child would enjoy. Be creative and have fun!
Leave a comment below if you have you ever given a “Saturday Present”!
