When we grow up, we come to realize that Christmas is often a much more magical time for kids than it is for adults.
That's not to say there aren't plenty of adults who are ecstatic when the first snow falls and go all-out every holiday season, but this time of year tends to be pretty stressful when we come of age, and that's especially true for parents.
So whether it's to try to steer their kids away from the materialism of the season or prevent past disappointments from happening again, some parents are finding unorthodox ways to lighten their loads at Christmas while still keeping the magic alive for their children.
And since the presents weren't really the problem for one mom, her creativity ended up leading her in a different direction that's helped more families than she would've imagined.