We do Easter big...BIG...here. It is when I get DD all new Spring & Summer outside toys...sandbox toys, swimsuits, workbooks, bubbles, pool toys, sandals, chalk, kite, hula hoop, jump ropes, etc etc etc. I'm in no way shape or form ashamed to say that I've easily spent $200 (with getting things on sale/using coupons, etc) on Easter for her. Why? Because it's my money, my bills are paid, my kid isn't spoiled rotten, and we can afford it. We don't drink, smoke, do drugs...we spend our money treating ourselves to some of the finer things in life.
DD is 6 yrs old and gives more to charity than most adults I know. If me buying her a few more toys than most other kids get is doing damage, it surely doesn't show. She takes very good care of her stuff, donates toys she no longer plays with, and shares without being asked.
Plus, the candy aspect...she doesn't need all of that junk. She gets a few pieces of candy...peeps, a bunny...nothing major. I spend $10 at the most on the candy. I say to each their own, and if it isn't effecting you or happening under your roof, then whats it matter?
DD is 6 yrs old and gives more to charity than most adults I know. If me buying her a few more toys than most other kids get is doing damage, it surely doesn't show. She takes very good care of her stuff, donates toys she no longer plays with, and shares without being asked.
Plus, the candy aspect...she doesn't need all of that junk. She gets a few pieces of candy...peeps, a bunny...nothing major. I spend $10 at the most on the candy. I say to each their own, and if it isn't effecting you or happening under your roof, then whats it matter?