DS4 has been obsessed with Hotwheels since the beginning of the pandemic when we ordered him a track to keep him occupied during quarantine. I'm looking to get him some hot wheels shirts, decor, books, maybe a new track if I can find one that isn't too complicated. He really likes Mario, too, so maybe some Mario things.
I've been doing a lot of secondhand shopping for him this year. Between everything that's been happening these last 2 years and several issues within our family, and a cruise (hopefully) booked for January, money is tighter than usual, and I have always loved thrifting so I'm hitting up flea markets, Goodwill, and eBay a lot. I figure he's too young to notice or care that his gifts are secondhand, and by the time he's old enough he'll know Santa's Secret and will hopefully understand that he can get more/nicer things if they're used. His birthday falls right after Thanksgiving, so I also have that and his party and everything to plan for. Ooof.
I'm also looking for a new job, so that could tweak my budget a bit if i get one. We relocated to Florida in Feb and I could only find part time work. It worked out at first so I could help get DS adjusted to preschool and be there if DH's health wasn't good, but now we are settled and I reallllllly need full time work. I have 129 applications out on LinkedIn right now. Hopefully something bites soon.