r/minimalist • u/Infamous-Goose363 • Nov 22 '24

Trip for Christmas Gift

We’re going to Disney right after Christmas.

We have twin toddlers, and they’re not aware of gift giving occasions yet. We’re asking the grandparents for Disney gift cards and will do a stocking for the kids.

What do you all do for gifts for your kids and partner when a trip is the gift?

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u/darknessforever Nov 22 '24

We only do gifts for kids on my family. No gifts for grownups beyond a stocking with snacks.

How old are the kids? Costumes for the trip as a gift? My toddlers love dressup and enjoyed being in costume for Disney. We also got a stuffed animal of their favorite character as the only souvenir.

My youngest is 2 and likes dressup but my older one had no interest at the same age.

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u/octropos Nov 23 '24 edited Nov 24 '24

I think this is a really interesting discussion.

I remember I went to a girls birthday party when she was in 8th grade and she got two REALLY big gifts, like a TV and a bed... and no other gifts. Figuring she had an entire birthday party with friends and witnesses, she was actually embarrassed because she had no other gifts to unwrap.

My point being, is I wouldn't ever do a "gift" so large it negates other obligatory "try-hard" gifts.

Your toddlers, hell, they will probably be happy with anything.

For you partner, still get them something they'd want.

If money is an issue, I would say communication is key: key babe, trip is taking ALL of our excess funds right now, what can I do to make this night special?

If I were your partner, I'd love a babysitter one night at Disney, with a romantic dinner room service with a bottle of wine and quality time with you.

You know your partner more than anyone, but I would still get them something they hold dear, whatever that is, within a 100 buckaroos.

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u/[deleted] Nov 23 '24

We like experiences. A favorite place for dinner or drinks or a show or special add on, especially Disney they have a lot of add of fun stuff to do. The dessert parties, or the different hotels have diffident experiences too.

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u/craftycalifornia 27d ago

Christmas tree ornament representing the trip? We give our now -tweens a choice between birthday party with friends or a family trip. And if they pick trip we'll buy them one nice item at the trip.