My Little Drummer Boys: My Christmas wish list ~ It's Chicken Feed

Saturday, 26 November 2011

My Christmas wish list ~ It's Chicken Feed

Is it just me - I am so not ready - are you ?

Only 28 days or 4 weeks till the man in the red suit arrives.

I don't have many gifts to buy. I just wish I had some ideas.

I was tagged by Two point five kids to share my Christmas wish list ... I loved her list.

Jingle, jangle, by dingo , dango ... well there ~~I am hopeless at making decisions~~ is nothing I really need - I have an 'excess' amount of stuff already. Living in the caravan for 10 weeks made me realise it even more.

I will satisfy my urge to buy something with these 5 unique Christmas gifts maybe from World Vision Gift Catalogue (so I won't lose the receipt)

Pencils for school $5
Chicken and Chicken feed $10
A bag of seeds $10
Fruit trees $ 35
Mosquito net -repellant treated $15

I think these gifts can do more good than a $20 - 30 'gift' bought in a rush to be opened, eaten or if inedible often stuffed in a cupboard or re gifted. (I have a post in draft of what not to buy)

Though I hope our gifts to family are given and received in love more often it is what is expected rather honestly needed. I want to give something truly meaningful - like gifts of life ... with these special gifts we can celebrate the real meaning of Christmas and help some of the world's most vulnerable people. I know we lead a privileged life in our country.

It's doesn't take much to help them overcome a little of their poverty , take control of their future and make a practical response to global inequity.They are families just like us who every day truly struggle to live even a basic life, surviving on less than a $1 a day.

Gifts of life that support education, agriculture and the environment potentially last much longer; their magic has the power to last for years ...generating income and a future food supply

As a Christian I want my children to understand Christmas is about giving not just receiving. I will be asking them to help me choose too.

I won't tag anyone but feel free to leave your wish lists - it might give me some ideas.

I wish I joined the Social Media Secret Santa list ...because chances are there will no surprises for me. Since I am on the naughty list big time.
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Bec Sherman · 698 weeks ago

We bought these last year - school supplies - and gave them to the kindy, and 2 childcare rooms. They all seemed to appreciate them! We will do the same this year - Hunter's school teacher and Savannah's childcare carers will be getting something.

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Trish 114p · 698 weeks ago

That is a great idea too Bec.

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goodbadkellie · 698 weeks ago

Great list Trish :)

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Trish 114p · 698 weeks ago

thanks Kellie.
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Debbie-Aspiring Mum · 698 weeks ago

We buy through World Vision or Tear as well. When I ask family members what they need/like for Christmas, they say either, 'nothing, or 'I don't know'. So instead of giving them something impractical, we give one of the 'charity' gifts so we know at least someone will appreciate it and use it :)
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Trish 114p · 698 weeks ago

I like Oxfam as well Debbie. I think we all have so much nowadays we just buy it went we want it.
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Dad blog tork · 698 weeks ago

I think your list definitely beats my list in my last post, hands down!

- tork
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Trish 114p · 698 weeks ago

I'll check it out Tork need some ideas for my Hubby.
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Mel · 698 weeks ago

This is great Trish! I'm big on less is more. It gets ridiculous, doesn't it?!? This year we have a good excuse to go easy as we'll be on our trip around Australia somewhere so other than a small gift for the kids, we are not buying and happily not receiving from extended family or friends.

Have a great weekend!

Mel xx
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Trish 114p · 698 weeks ago

I think Kids cope with whatever they are given, I am also following the simple gift giving philosophy for my boys (as much as I can) - 5yr olds make it easier
something they WANT
something they NEED
something to WEAR
something to READ

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Claireyhewitt · 698 weeks ago

I buy an extra gift each year for my nephew who died. Because even when I think we have no more money for another gift I think, if he hadn't died we would have bought him something. Some years I put a gift under the tree, other years I use Care Gifts, and think of a boy his age and what they would like. It is just another little way to remember him.

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Trish 114p · 698 weeks ago

It is a very special way too Claire.
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Naturally Carol · 698 weeks ago

I think it is great to support charities at Christmas but have found through experience that although I may feel passionate about having too many possessions, sometimes my kids or others may feel unloved if this is all that is given. Something personal, however impractical, can mean a world of love to our children, family or friends too, just because it is chosen to please them.
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Trish 114p · 698 weeks ago

Yes , you are right Carol about some people who you need to buy for with love.
I am choosing this for myself most of all. Your beautiful hand made gifts would be much valued too.
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@kirri_white · 698 weeks ago

This is so what christmas is about. I'm going to get my girls to pick something out online - I didn't realize how affordable it could be to make a small difference...Thanks Trish.
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Trish 114p · 698 weeks ago

Kirrily, I know if seems so insignificant but a little $ can make a difference to one person. I know my boys won't notice one less thing. i hope they feel good about choosing gifts for others , they loved doing Operation Christmas child before. We missed it this year because we were away.
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Kirsty Blinston · 698 weeks ago

I love this idea Trish! I think this is something I'm going to do this year!

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Trish 114p · 698 weeks ago

I want my boys to choose something each and Ill tell them a story about how it helps others. On Christmas day I remind them (even if it isn't exactly so , that some child might be very happy with our gift to them)
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Sarah @fignutmum · 698 weeks ago

Thank you.

You have solved my problem what to get the child care staff and Early Intervention staff.
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Trish 114p · 698 weeks ago

I'm glad it helped. Oxfam / Tear/ Blind Christian Mission also has projects and similar gifts. Beat the queues too and shop online.
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