December 10, 2007

• Operation Christmas Child

  The other day, my husband and I were watching “Kitchen Nightmares” and in the middle of a commercial break, Matt turned to me and said, “I’m already sick of the holidays.”  Why?  “Everywhere I go, people are trying to sell me stuff, saying I need to buy a gift to make someone feel good.”  I find it sad that his outlook on this holiday has soured.  Frankly, I still think Christmas is a season for giving, but I don’t need some damn diamond from Matt to know that he loves me.  Honestly, I could care less about a colorless rock.

  I don’t need anything for Christmas.  SERIOUSLY.  I don’t need anything for Christmas.  People tend to give me all sorts of crap I don’t need or want, and which just ends up cluttering up my house.

  But there are so many children within our country who do need help.  I wish my relatives and friends would stop giving me crap for Christmas, and use their money instead to give items to people who actually need help.

  And even though there are many kids within the country who need help, it is still good to give to others outside of our country.  Pack a shoebox of much-needed supplies for a child who otherwise might not get anything for Christmas.

  
  http://www.samaritanspurse.org/OCC_PackAShoeBox.asp?OCCPath=1

  
  

  School Supplies Pens/pencils/small pencil sharpeners Crayons/markers Stamps and ink pad sets Writing pads/paper Solar calculators Coloring books/picture books, etc. Toys Small cars/dolls/stuffed animals Small balls/yo-yos Jump ropes/jacks Kazoos/harmonicas Small Etch-a-Sketch/slinky, etc. Toys that light up with extra batteries	Hygiene items Toothbrush/toothpaste Brush/comb Mild bar soap/washcloth Stick deodorant Other Hard candy/lollipops/mints/gum T-shirts/socks/ball caps Winter caps/gloves Sunglasses/hair clips Watches/toy jewelry Flashlights with extra batteries
  Do Not Include Damaged items, War-related items, Guns/knives, Military figures, Military vehicles, Figures with weapons, Anything liquid, Lotions/shampoo, Aerosol cans, Chocolate/food, Out-of-date candy, Medications/vitamins, Anything breakable

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