Thoughtful Ideas for Donations

(compiled by Jean in TX. Other contributors: Terri in TX, Susan in Detroit, Denny, countrymama, Maribeth on Long Island and late night CMC.)

Several years ago, Jean was in a Sunday school class that handed out a paper about "getting ready for Christmas". It involved concentrating each day on things we take for granted, and then adding something representative of the thoughts to a box for the needy.

Pick one idea for each day that pertains to something in your life - or think up ideas of your own.

• I can afford the dentist...add a toothbrush and toothpaste to the box
• I have clean underwear each day...add a pair of new socks
• I have light to read by...add a flashlight with batteries
• I am blessed with good vision...add a small, framed piece of art or a magazine with pretty pictures
• My sense of touch is not impaired...add a soft blanket or plush animal
• I can read and write...add a book of poems/short stories/inspirations/etc, some pretty writing paper and envelopes, a nice pen
• I can walk, jump, run, dance...add a pair of cushiony insole inserts
• I have access to good medical care and insurance to pay for it...add a bottle of Tylenol, bag of cough drops, hot or cold pack, first aid kit, cute print Band-Aids
• I am fortunate to live in a clean, safe, warm home...add a bottle of dish detergent, some childproof outlet plugs, a smoke/carbon monoxide detector with new batteries
• I have friends and family who love me...add a necklace with a heart locket or a picture frame
• I have precious memories of family members who have passed on...add a pretty candle
• I can say what I want and vote for whom I want...add a Canadian flag
• I have plans, dreams, goals, and hope for the future...add a pretty calendar for 2000
• I have friends near and far...box of all occasion cards and a book of stamps
• I can go to the beauty shop if I want...add a comb or brush.
• I am fortunate enough to have 2 bathrooms...add a bar of soap.
• I am lucky not to have to drag my clothes to the Laundromat...add laundry detergent.
• I don't have to wash diapers in a wringer washer and hang them out to freeze dry...add a box of disposable diapers.
• I have a nice warm house...add mittens, hats, etc.
• I have a car in the garage and can go where I want, when I want...add bus tickets.
• I can go on a date with my husband when I want...add a gift certificate for 2 to a restaurant and a gift check for a sitter.
• I have a beautiful Christmas tree ...add some ornaments.
• I can feed my baby...add a bottle, nipples, liners, or powdered formula.
• My child has the advantage of a good school - add pencils, paper, crayons, etc. to the box.
• My child is blessed with imagination and creativity...add a Barbie doll, Legos, art supplies to the box.
• I can stay warm through the winter...add a coat or a blanket.
• I can groom myself well...add nail clippers, deodorant, shampoo, soap etc.
• I can take care of my baby...add diapers, formula, diaper rash ointment.
• I can afford to have fun...add movie tickets, video rental certificates.
• I can afford to take pictures of people and places that are important to me...add a single-use camera with development included
• I have $ for food...add gift certificate to supermarket
• I have $ for clothes...add gift certificate (Old Navy or Zellers or anything in between!)
• I have a big garden...add a pot, zip baggie of potting soil, and some seeds or bulb (amaryllis, paperwhites?)
• I am blessed with 2 beautiful children...add a card/painting/drawing done by your kids
• I have friends I can call when I need someone to talk to... add a prepaid calling card
• I have a job... add an alarm clock, wristwatch, wallet, gift certificate for work clothes
• My checkbook balanced on the first try...add a pocket calculator and packet of pencils
• I'm blessed because my kids are healthy...include one of those fever strip thermometers.

Reference

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