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Holiday Gift Ideas For Those Less Fortunate
The holidays are a time to meet up with those you love and to celebrate your precious time together on the planet earth. All of us enjoy getting together with those we enjoy spending time with, and we appreciate the limited time we get to do so. However there is a sad side to our celebrating that many have no idea how to help with.
Every year there are those less fortunate souls who cannot afford to celebrate with their loved one’s. Many of these people don’t even have any loved ones left to visit, and thus they roam the streets alone. So many of us would like to show compassion and kindness to these people, but where do we even begin? How on earth can we make a difference in these people’s lives?
One of the greatest holiday gift ideas we can give this holiday season that lasts much more than any game console or new exciting technological gadget is giving our time. Volunteering at a local church, mission or food bank is a most rewarding experience, and I highly recommend it to all who read this. Watching these lonely, almost lifeless people light up with hope and joy, just because someone who cares and loves them has come into their life, is something amazing to behold.
Serving food and drink to these less fortunate souls is also an amazing holiday gift idea. This can be done at a soup kitchen, but if one does not exist in your city or town, then an alternative would be to make up some simple paper-sack lunches with a juice box, piece of fruit, and a simple sandwich inside. If you are a believer, you could also include a scripture of how God love’s them, even in their time of need. Try this method and watch how blessed you feel when you know you have helped someone out who desperately needed it.
If giving your time this way is not possible, another holiday gift idea would be to use your talents to create a gift. Making simple scarves and hats are easy patterns to master, whether you knit or crochet with yarn, or even sew with fleece. Another needed item are blankets – you can find several non-profit organizations who will take donations of knit or crochet squares, or even finished quilt blocks, and then their volunteers sew the blocks together to make completed blankets. These blankets are so very needed for these unfortunate people, and your work will be greatly appreciated.
Another item you can make as a holiday gift idea to give away is stuffed animals. Unfortunately there resides several homeless children in this world, barely getting by while surviving with their parents on the streets and off of the trash scraps they find to eat that night. Many of these children are desperate for a compassionate person, and the volunteers who give these handmade teddy-bears will tell you how a child’s eyes open up with renewed hope and life.
Finally, if you are not a talented creator, or you cannot give your time freely, consider helping other organizations such as Christmas Unlimited or Toys for Tots. With your money or donated toys and clothing, many parents who cannot afford to give their children gifts this Christmas will still have a miracle occur and Christmas be saved for their precious children. This can be an ultimate holiday gift idea that anyone can afford!
How to crochet pet chew toy for dog or cat – Goldfishy #2
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Fred and Friends Buff Baby: Dumbell Rattle $7.49 Buff Baby Dumbbell Rattle turns junior into a bench-pressin’ body-builder! Never be embarrassed by “baby fat” again! Your little one’s curiosity will be piqued by the gentle rattle sound and natural hand-grips, while your sense of irony will be satisfied by watching Junior do 3 sets of 10. So… work it, baby!… |
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POT HOLDER weaving LOOM & loops colored FABRIC kid NEW $13.00 Your kids will have fun just like you did when they make their own pot holders with this classic weaving loom. The set includes instructions, 150 loops, metal loom and hook. The loom measures 7 1/8 x 7 1/8 square…. |
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Midnight Lace Fabric Tablecloth $15.35 Includes (1) black lace tablecloth that features spider webs, pumpkins and witches. Tablecloth measures approximately 60″ high x 84″ wide and is made of 100% Polyester. Machine Wash in warm water. Tumble dry low…. |
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Kids Playing Card Holders $4.90 Kids hold all the cards, with these neat-and-easy playing card holders! No more frustration for little hands; kids can easily hold them or stand them on a table. Organizes and displays up to 15 cards, freeing kids to focus on the game. For ages 3 and up…. |
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Hello Kitty Plush Bath Headband Hair Holder Pink $12.40 ·Made of cotton material, feels comfy ·Trimmed with lace, elegant and delicate ·A bowknot with Hello kitty pattern embroidered on the front, adding princess demeanor ·Elastic band, suitable for most people ·Practical use, distance your hair from the water while washing face ·A desirable hair decor for sweet girls… |
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Woven Elastic Hairband Bandana ~ Hand Made in Guatemala Woven Elastic Hairband Bandana ~ Hand Made in Guatemala… |
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Skechers Bobs Doily Womens Loafers Lightweight & comfortable, these loafers offer cushioned insole with crochet upper. Buy a pair of BOBS & Skechers will donate one pair of shoes to a child in need. Donations will be made through Soles4Soles, anon-profit organization that distributes footwear around the world…. |
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BEARPAW Women’s Emma Short Boot $64.99 BEARPAW EMMA 8 INCH BOOT… |
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Peace Sign Purse Bag ~ Made of Recycled Skirts ~ Assorted Patchwork ~ Approx 14 x 13 Inches $31.19 Peace Sign Purse Bag ~ Made of Recycled Skirts ~ Hand Made ~ Approx 14 x 13 Inches… |
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Harrisville Designs a-Lotta Loops – Makes 8 Potholders $14.96 Lotta Loops Replacement Set contains enough cotton loops to create 8 additional potholders. Made in the USA…. |
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