As part of the Filipino Christmas Tradition (or even other nation’s tradition) it is a must that we give gifts to our kids. My kids, knowing this is the time of the year where they can ask almost anything, asked for a climber and a slide. They also asked for bike. The thing is, it is beyond our budget. We saw a climber and a slide in a toy sale and it cost $300+ (16K in PhP). I can’t imagine spending that much for a toy. Good thing that my kids can understand the word NO and a little explaining can do the trick.
We told them that it is not practical to buy that toy since we have little space here. And the bikes they were asking for is not advisable for them since it would just gather rust just like the bikes we bought last year. They got my point and settled for Mega Blocks which we already bought last week.
Kids can be picky when you asked them what kind of gifts they want. They would ask for gifts that won’t even last a day or gifts that is worth your whole month salary. How do you say no to their whims? Especially if you think the toy is not practical or that is not within your budget?
NO is a very strong word for kids so as much as possible do not use it. Use logic when you think you have to use. If they want something and you don’t think it is good for them, explain it to them and give them alternative. Like for example they are asking you to buy them a toy car which you think will not last an hour o two. Tell them about the quality of the toy, explain to them that they would enjoy it as much because it is of low quality. And give them alternative divert their attention to a toy that is a better choice.
It always works for me, that’s why they got more than a thousand of building blocks. Aside from my obsessions with Mega Blocks, this is so worth it. They never got tired of playing it. Everyday is a new day to play and build creatures or robots or house or even castles!
Check out my article my TOY BUYING GUIDE and try it if it will work with you and your kids. Happy Shopping!
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timing. si yena nagpapabili na ng bike
katuwang pakinggan mare.. heheh sabi nya mommy bike oh bili tau yan ha 
omg tanda na ng anak ko 
pero sympre di muna bibili si mommy.. saka na 
mga after 10 days lolthanks for the tip.. naku sana mkinig saken junakis ko haha
kung si Hyzyd isama mo sa toy section marunong ng pumili…turo doon, turo dito…wahahaha…ok lang naman sa kanya kung di bilhin basta wag mo lang pahawakan sa kanya…we also talk to him na di pwede sa kanya…i know he understands kahit 1 year pa alng sya..tatango-tango na..he..he…
wahhhhhhhh ayaw ko na dalhin anak ko sa toy kingdom o toy stores, dahil kung hahayaan ko syang pumili, wala na akong pambili ng gatas nya.. promise…
the buying guide will be useful for parents.
good thing marunong makaintindi si JJ. lagi lang banat sa akin, " mommy pag marami na tayo pera bili ka ng ganun..ganito.."
the toy buying guide is really helpful
we can go to toy kingdom or toys r us, and happy na sya ng patingin tingin.
di na bike. dvd player naman ang pag iipunan ko now. help me win! hahaha
@niko haha, we have our own target sa contest na ito, si kikamz ata isusurprise ang hubby nya. good luck sa ating lahat, pero feeling ko either ikaw or gene manalo sa dame ng referrals nyo, sigurado na yun.
I think NO is often use as easy for them to understand NO NO NO NO.
people know how to make money now come up with many new toys.
yeah the buying guide important to see before purchase. best tips of all.
my bro ask me the other day if I remember his toy cars. LOL
mega blocks is best as can recycle what you put and play
my sister would be needing this buying guide in a month or so, when the kids asked for their christmas presents na
hanggang ngayon nilalaro pa rin ba nila ang Mega Blocks?
yup they still do