One night when I was laying in bed all alone with nothing on tv to watch, I found this great post over at Overcoming Busy. It happens often, the laying in bed all alone , since Michael works nights. The nothing on tv happens way too often as well especially since we have like a bazillion channels on cable. Anyway, I thought this was such a great idea that I stole it. Although I did give her credit for it. Technically, I didn't steal it then!
I know quite a few single moms that probably don't get much at Christmas. Heck, I am not a single mom and I know the feeling when there is nothing left after the kids and gifts for others have been bought. Now, I am not saying that Christmas is all about the presents. I am not saying that it's a bad Christmas if you don't get any presents. Christmas isn't about the presents. It's about celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. One way that I plan on doing it is to surprise some single moms that I know with stockings full of super cool stuff.
Since I saw this before Christmas last year , I was able to snag some nice stockings at 75% off after Christmas. I also got these tart warmer cubes and Christmas towels at the same sale. That filled up half the stocking for less than $5. Throughout the year, I was able to snag some freebies that I threw in there or picked up stuff that the person would want at the after holiday sales. Some things were gifts to me that I didn't really want so I regifted to the stocking. While couponing , I kept in mind the stockings. They were full in no time.
I managed to keep the stockings under $10. This feat was only accomplished with pre planning. This is a great idea that can easily get out of hand cost wise . I suggest you make a budget for the stocking and stick with it. Then sit back and enjoy the smiles. I know I will especially since there is lots of chocolate involved. Who can resist smiling when there is chocolate? Maybe they'll even share a piece with me!
This is just one way that I am celebrating the birth of Jesus for the 25 days before Christmas. How did you celebrate today?
That is a really lovely idea! In South Africa, each year, various organisations organize Christmas gifts for children in need (and we have so many). There are also people who donate a handbag and fill it up with essentials for women. I like your idea of buying products in the after Christmas sales and keeping them for the following year! :)
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