Somehow it's that time of year again to drink gingerbread lattes constantly whilst trying to get through the never ending swarm of people to get your christmas shopping done for your loved ones. How fast has the year gone?!
What is the true meaning of Christmas? Christmas for me is about family and love. Giving and not always receiving. I think sometimes the meaning of Christmas can get lost and what it really is about. The best part of Christmas for me will always be seeing the smiles on other peoples faces (particularly when they are opening their gifts from me!) It's also about being that extra bit generous and helping others. Unfortunately today we live in world that isn't fair or always kind. There are a lot of people either spending christmas alone, or not fortunate enough in whatever way to enjoy christmas and have a smile on their face. For this reason i decided i wanted to give a little extra this christmas and help others who aren't as fortunate. I found out about a local organisation that encourages people to use old shoeboxes and fill them with small gifts that will then be donated to local people who are vulnerable or homeless. It's such a nice thing to do and isn't expensive! My nan also wanted to get involved so we arranged a day to go shopping and pick up some bits for the two shoeboxes we were going to make: a boy and a girl of the age of 5-6. Going of the suggestions the organisation had given us we went to places like Primark and pound shops to see what we could find. In the end we only spent £30 and managed to fill the boxes with so many things that we take for granted and some little treats! We also decorated the boxes with christmas wrapping paper, and the gifts were accompanied with a christmas card. Such a small and simple way of making other people smile this christmas!
If you are interested in producing your own or making up some little goodie bags to give out to those less fortunate near you, here are the items included in the ones i created:
- Shower gell
- Face cloth
- Hair brush
- Socks
- Hat & Gloves
- Fleece
- Toys
- Selection boxes
- Notebook & stationary
- Toothbrush & toothpaste
- Games
I hope this post has given you some inspiration to do something extra this christmas & show love and kindness to others!
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Thanks for reading, with love, Jodie x
What is the true meaning of Christmas? Christmas for me is about family and love. Giving and not always receiving. I think sometimes the meaning of Christmas can get lost and what it really is about. The best part of Christmas for me will always be seeing the smiles on other peoples faces (particularly when they are opening their gifts from me!) It's also about being that extra bit generous and helping others. Unfortunately today we live in world that isn't fair or always kind. There are a lot of people either spending christmas alone, or not fortunate enough in whatever way to enjoy christmas and have a smile on their face. For this reason i decided i wanted to give a little extra this christmas and help others who aren't as fortunate. I found out about a local organisation that encourages people to use old shoeboxes and fill them with small gifts that will then be donated to local people who are vulnerable or homeless. It's such a nice thing to do and isn't expensive! My nan also wanted to get involved so we arranged a day to go shopping and pick up some bits for the two shoeboxes we were going to make: a boy and a girl of the age of 5-6. Going of the suggestions the organisation had given us we went to places like Primark and pound shops to see what we could find. In the end we only spent £30 and managed to fill the boxes with so many things that we take for granted and some little treats! We also decorated the boxes with christmas wrapping paper, and the gifts were accompanied with a christmas card. Such a small and simple way of making other people smile this christmas!
If you are interested in producing your own or making up some little goodie bags to give out to those less fortunate near you, here are the items included in the ones i created:
- Shower gell
- Face cloth
- Hair brush
- Socks
- Hat & Gloves
- Fleece
- Toys
- Selection boxes
- Notebook & stationary
- Toothbrush & toothpaste
- Games
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