Great advice and we do try to spoil them with experiences over things and it seems to be working so far. The boy asked for a trip for his bday (4 days after Christmas) vs. toys and a big party so I felt pretty good about that
I love all of these ideas though and ones others have mentioned. We've got Nutcracker tickets, plan to take them to see lights, will bake cookies, and will do some kind of ornament thing. Basically, any time we can be with them, it's magical. Those kids are certainly spoiled with love
even if I don't do everything exactly right all the time. Or, that's what I tell myself!