Whether it’s the first draft of a gift list, a photo idea for holiday cards, or a location for a family gathering, many of us are already thinking of and planning for the holidays. The giving season quickly becomes too busy and hectic. Many of us forget the true meaning of the winter holidays. But a little thought and advanced planning make it easy to keep your heart in the holidays. Here are some ideas:
- Organize a family giving night and have kids select charitable gifts from an organization such as the World Vision Gift Catalog. Talk with your children about how giving back changes lives of children and families living in poverty and that their efforts truly make a difference.
- Host a house party for friends and family and ask your guests to contribute to a share of a group gift such as a farm animal, winter clothing or school supplies to families in need, or even a water well. Make the selection of the item, how to raise funds for that gift, and the collection of the money a collaborative, group effort.
- After Black Friday and Cyber Monday holiday shopping, consider celebrating Giving Tuesday (12/3) and make meaningful, life-changing gift purchases such as medicine, mosquito nets or a fish pond.
- Be active in your giving -- volunteer at your local homeless shelter or senior living center; cook a meal or bake cookies for an elderly family member or neighbor.
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- Cinnamon Box: Created from the dried inner bark of Cassia (Cinnamon) trees by skilled artisans in Vietnam; these boxes help families receive social and health insurance as well as the opportunity to apply for scholarship funds.
- Hand-woven Headband: This beautiful, 100% cotton headband woven by skilled workers in Lake Atitlan in Guatemala helps address urgent needs of children, families or communities that might otherwise go unmet.
- Ornament Set: This set includes three handmade Zakale wire and bead animal trio ornaments from Nairobi.
- Gertie the Plush Goat: Gertie is available exclusively through World Vision and represents farm animals that are donated to children and families around the world and provide a steady supply of nutritious food and the surplus can be sold for extra income.
OUR FABULOUS GIVEAWAY
- Colors of Africa Bracelet & Earring Set: This gorgeous Zakale jewelry set is handmade from recycled materials by Kenyan artisans reclaiming their own lives from poverty - Retail value $100.00
OUR WINNER IS:
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This set is so beautiful and colorful! It will add some spice to any outfit, you can wear them very easy separately or together. The quality of this jewelry is outstanding and I think the winner will be very happy to receive this item!
A huge thank you to all who entered, and also to World Vision Gift Catalog, which is a wonderful organization. It is especially nice this time to year to give to those less fortunate than ourselves. Please remember World Vision when considering charitable donations.
FTC Disclosure:
I have not received any monetary compensation for posting this content and I have no material connection to the brands, topics and/or products that are mentioned herein. I received a set of the bracelet and earrings being given away for my own review. World Vision will be providing this giveaway to the winner. My opinions are 100% my own.
I have not received any monetary compensation for posting this content and I have no material connection to the brands, topics and/or products that are mentioned herein. I received a set of the bracelet and earrings being given away for my own review. World Vision will be providing this giveaway to the winner. My opinions are 100% my own.
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