Christmas and gifts

Our kids are older so I get them gift cards. Although if gift cards had been popular when my kids were younger, I would have loved it. More fun to take a kid to a store and let them pick out what they want. Don't have to bother with returns either. Ofcourse this also depends on the age(s) of the child or children. Last summer I needed two gifts, one for a 9 yr. old boy and one for a 12 yr. old girl. Bought gift cards and they were so excited. Walmart or Target are great places for kids to shop.