Hi everybody! This is a friendly little reminder about giving at the holiday season. Now, if you do not give or can not give, I'm not here to judge that. If however, you do donate, then I would request that you take this post into consideration when you do...
Everybody and their neighbor is donating canned green beans, Stovetop stuffing, Barbie dolls and action figures. And TTG for it! Because those are indeed the cornerstone of human services organizations holiday drives. You know what people aren't donating, though?
wrapping paper, ribbon and tape
artificial Christmas trees and ornaments
stocking stuffers
gifts for teenagers ~ especially teenage boys*
full-sized toiletries (because guess what? people still need to brush their teeth!)
gift cards for gas stations
board games the whole family can play
books
adult-sized underwear ~ especially men's
AA batteries
So. There you have it. The things that used to make me happy as a pig in shit when someone would donate to my shelter/organization. And thanks.
Those are Pobble Thoughts. That and a buck fifty will get you coffee.
* Can't think of what to get teenage boys? How about: ballcaps for your local team; gloves; t-shirts with funny sayings on them; posters of bands or cars or sayings (not religious, please); walkmen; clever boxer shorts...Just some suggestions. Anybody have questions or suggestions, please chime in!!!! :)
9 comments:
Great post, Pobble!
More gift ideas for teenage boys: gift certificates for CD's, backpacks, gloves and scarves, art supplies like sketchbooks, paints, & pencils, "How To" books.
Share the merry merry joy joy!
That's helpful because I usually fall into the former giving category and didn't even think of most of the other items. They make perfect sense once you know. Until then, nothing.
and i have some links for giving gifts for those who have everything... give to someone who has nothing through fair trade and heifer international. you'd be suprised at how much those kinds of gifts mean to others.
Teenaged boys like books too. Consider science fiction or fanasy novels. I loved them when I was a teen. Nice post.
Wolfgrrrl ~ Love the gift ideas! Thanks for contributing!
$$ ~ Most people don't think of these things so you're not alone. And, again, TTG for people like you who donate the green beans and Barbies.
Lovely Cats ~ Nice links. As you know, I love the heifer project, too!
GOML! ~ A good sci-fi can indeed be a joy under the tree. I know from experience, as well. And thanks!
I'm a firm believer in "When you can, DO!"
(that's my own quote...given away freely.)
:)
There's such a grace to giving away.
Thank you.
Tai ~ I will accept your quote, with thanks, and use it often!
Those are some really thoughtful ideas, Pobble....my workplace is actually putting together a hamper for a family with a teenaged boy so this post was helpful and timely.
Spider Girl ~ Glad to have been of some assistance!
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