(REUSABLE) MAIL BAG:
Missburrows, I've run out of hiding places for my wrapped presents! The kids always find them and figure out what is for them, what can I do?
frazzledmom
Dear Frazzledmom,
Do what my mom used to do. Wrap all the presents but do not put the TO/FROM tags on them. Instead create a code, e.g. A=Sarah, B=Matthew, and just write the code for the recipient on the bottom of the package.
Take out your master code/solution sheet the night before Christmas and put the labels on the packages then.
Enjoy!
missburrows
Update #1: Since you have all been clamoring! Yes, clamoring to see if I actually follow my own advice, I have updated the photo for this post.
Update #2: The blog gods are listening! Look what I just got from the FedEx guy! Maybe I should write a post about winning the lottery!
7 comments:
Now that my step-son is no longer living with us, we don't really have this problem anymore. My son's not old enough to get in our hiding places yet. But I know it's only a matter of time before I need to utilize this hint. Thank you so much!
Avery: Glad I could be of (future) help.
that is a cool idea!
holly: thanks, but all the credit must go to my mom. After she came up with the coding system, she would just leave the wrapped gifts in plain sight because she knew we wouldn't figure it out.
This is an excellent idea. However, after years of hassles over my kids snooping for their gifts, I finally gave up when they were about 10 & 8, respectively . I simply told them that the surprise is half the fun (at least) and if they snoop, they're the ones who will truly miss out on it. They never snooped again...ah, not that I know of, at least.
Nice blog! Funny and thoughtful stuff.
jrh: You must have some pretty mature and thoughtful kids to have taken what you said to heart. That wouldn't have stopped my brother and I. And thank you, I always wonder if I what I think is helpful and funny is helpful and funny to others.
Great work.
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