I put a stop to adult gifts 20 + years ago explaining it was a burden for everyone,, the shopper & receivers because we have to figure out what they would like ,,, spend money,, hope the receiver likes/needs it,,, meantime at the actual event all attention went to the kids,,, so why not kids only?,,, The first year everyone was a bit grumpy,,, every year after everyone seemed to like it more,. Because randomly everyone was in a different economic state,, without the burden. Kids gets gifts until 21 years old,, & we all tend to slip mom something because she always made Christmas complete growing up with her love for the holidays. Now that I have 3 grandkids,, I am so glad this is still intact. My son tried to take it a step further after his inlaw's went crazy on gifts for the kids,, he assigned everyone to clothes & books for the kids,,, I followed his lead for a couple of years,,, still do,,, but since I also give out a stocking (& Easter basket) every year,, I got creative in that category--- the stockings & basket seem to be getting bigger haha. He smiles with love at me,,, his whole life I was pretty creative in containers & gifts for him & my hubby.
Ps- I'm on the look out for large M&M pillows this year to convert into Easter baskets
Hmmm,, emoji pillows are cute too!
https://www.amazon.com/EvZ-Smiley-E...d_r=ff57ee6f-0f1f-4d30-9545-5cf1e55794ba&th=1
Walmart has a cute sloth in 3 colors I saw while back,, I'm just on the fence because they won't hold very much.
So I am watching stuffed animals & pillows that can be modified pretty easy.. I have time on my side right now.