Photo courtesy of Toms Shoes
The holidays are quickly approaching and in about five weeks, I need to locate gifts for my parents, my best friend, my niece and two nephews and my boyfriend. I realize that it's not that many gifts, but I loathe holiday shopping. I don't like the stress of finding "the perfect gift" and don't even get me started on the crowds.
I sighed with relief earlier today when I came across this article, providing me with 11 gift ideas I not only can order online, (thus avoiding those crowds) but also DO GOOD for someone else. Take for instance, the eyeshadow/mascara kit offered by Smashbox. It has all the fun stuff my niece would love plus a portion of the $45 purchase goes to the Children's Miracle Network.
I have a feeling that my mom would love the Braille Hug & Kiss Pendant Necklace which benefits the American Foundation for the Blind.
And because I've been a good girl this year, I think I'll treat myself to TOM's Silver Glitter Shoes. I'll be smiling with these things on, not only because they're cool looking but because each pair purchased, a child in need also gets a pair of shoes.
I feel better knowing that I can knock a few gifts off of my list and help someone else out all in the same token. Do you know of any other gifts that do good?
Gifts That Do Good
By Jen Martin, November 16, 2010 03:43 PM
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