12 Days of Christmas (2017) – Day 12
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OK, let’s get started with our twelfth day’s guest, Wynter Pitts!
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Giving Good Gifts
I don’t know about you, but I am so happy for the internet. I know it is not a new thing anymore, but around this time of year I develop a brand-new appreciation for it.
I mean seriously. I am literally sitting in my onesie, wearing fluffy red socks and sipping on a hot cup of coffee while being the best mom ever! I am Christmas shopping, of course. I’m checking off lists, asking my friends for opinions and comparing prices… while sitting on my couch!
For an introvert like myself, this is lovely!
However, If I am not careful… this does present a bit of a problem.
Besides the potential of overspending because shopping carts don’t seem as full on a screen, I have to be careful not to mindlessly order things that no one needs, even if they have requested them.
Yes, my girls create their lists but at 13, 11 and 8 (twins) they don’t always have the best judgement. They often times want gifts that add zero value to their lives. The responsibility falls on my husband and I to carefully and wisely select the items that will enter our girls’ world. Obviously, this holds true after Christmas, as well.
My prayer this Christmas and beyond is that I prayerfully and wisely consider the impact of each gift and influence that I allow into each of my daughters’ lives. I want them to have fun and I want them to enjoy, but even more than that I want each present to present a future that keeps first things first. After all, isn’t that how God treats us?
If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him! Matthew 7:11
May our hearts be set on creating a Christ-centered atmosphere for our children where gift-giving is greater than gift-receiving as we celebrate and receive the greatest gift of all.
Day Twelve Giveaway
For the 12 Days of Christmas series, I am giving away my You’re God’s Girl Coloring Book, You’re God’s Girl Devotional for Tween Girls, and my book co-authored with my husband Jonathan, She is Yours: Trusting God as You Raise the Girl He Gave You.
Wynter Pitts is the founder of For Girls Like You, a resource ministry for tween girls and their parents. She is the author of several books, including You’re God’s Girl Devotional and She is Yours: Trusting God As You Raise The Girl He Gave You.
Wynter and her husband Jonathan are raising four daughters (ages 7-13) in Dallas, Texas. One fun fact, Wynter’s oldest daughter, Alena, starred in the hit film War Room (2015) and together they co-authored the series, Lena in The Spotlight!
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What a lovely giveaway today!
Wow, wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
I try to be mindful of things I pick out for my kids and grandkids. I have 2 teen granddaughters so I would love these books. God Bless
I have so loved the last 12 days! Reading of so many traditions and cool ideas to do with my family! Thank you!!
I’m glad to hear for point of view. My grandchildren always want was on the top ten list and soon discard it.
It is so easy to get caught up in wish lists and trying to make it ‘memorable’ – but I see my intentions are not always for the right reasons- so it tends to migrate away from the true meaning. We have had a tough year and I think we were going to try and ‘make up for it’ with Christmas gifts. I applaud you for thinking more deeply instead of just checking off items of the Christmas lists.
Thank you for sharing…I SO agree and get cha with the internet as all of my shopping has been done online. Merry Christmas!
Thank you for sharing! My daughter is 8, so I would love to win the books! Merry Christmas!
Yes, on the thoughtfulness of presents, the value and meaning of gifts we give. It can be easy to just buy things that aren’t really needed or necessary. Thank you for sharing with us.
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Thanks for giving us a chance to win.it is so important that we instill the right image of who we are to our tweens.
I don’t usually do a lot of internet shopping but this year I have bought my gifts but one over the interest. Thank you for sharing your story.
Great reminder to think about what you are giving others.
I only have my 8 year old boy, but these principles are the same–they are wise. I think this would be a great resource for a classmate of my son’s family–they have only girls! Thanks for the reminder.
I love the way you put it, “Finding Gifts that bring Value to our lives”!
What a great reminder. I love the book she is yours.
We live in a small town, so internet shopping is very nice for us.
With three girls myself, these are things we consider as well. These sound like great reads!
I have four girls also! Thanks for the giveaway!
**Side note: I believe have commented all 12 days but I am not on social media. Anyway, to still be put in for the grand prize drawing???
Love this!!! —> “My prayer this Christmas and beyond is that I prayerfully and wisely consider the impact of each gift and influence that I allow into each of my daughters’ lives.” That’s what I want to do, too!
I have a daughter that would love to read the tween book. She would also enjoy coloring with her momma. I myself would enjoy some pointers on how to raise a daughter that follows Christ.
I’ve been struggling with getting my daughter gifts of value versus what she wants. This is a great reminder of the importance of gifts of value.
Thanks for the great post and reminders
Beautiful books :)
Great ideas especially for us introverts.