12/22/2025
You asked — we’re answering!
We’ve been asked exactly what to say when giving kids (your own, nieces, nephews, or grandkids) money as a gift, so that it feels thoughtful ❤️ and intentional.
We made a reel with the answer:
“Merry Christmas! This card has cash in it. Before you spend it, I’d like to show you something helpful…”
That simple opening turns the gift of money into a shared moment — and opens the door to a conversation about values, choices, and shopping confidence.
Show them the DIMS – DOES IT MAKE SENSE?® SCORE Calculator — a free, safe, mindful spending tool that helps kids slow down and think through a purchase before they spend their money, or anyone else’s!
Sit down together (or hop on Zoom) and try it with something they’re interested in buying. Walk one or two purchases through, so your young people know how use it anytime — on their own.
There’s also a short demo video on the “How It Works” page if anyone ever needs a refresher.
The goal isn’t to say no.
It’s to help kids choose what’s really worth the wait — and build strong consumer decision-making skills along the way.
At Gifting Sense, we help parents and extended family teach kids to think before they buy — building financial confidence one thoughtful decision at a time.
Because learning how to be good with money may be one of the best gifts 🎁 a young person can ever receive.
✅ Free to use
✅ No registration or login
✅ A true public good
Learn more at giftingsense.org: https://giftingsense.org/how-it-works/
