Kids transforming gift lists into powerpoint presentations for the holidays

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“I definitely think [the presentation] helps us as parents have a better idea of what to get our kids.”

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“I know personally, mine do not expect to get everything they ask for so we still can have the element of surprise.”

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Kids transforming gift lists into powerpoint presentations for the holidays

“I definitely think [the presentation] helps us as parents have a better idea of what to get our kids.”

“I know personally, mine do not expect to get everything they ask for so we still can have the element of surprise.”

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