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Family down on luck. How do I help?

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clarexbp · 16/11/2012 10:48

Some neighbours of ours are having a really rough time. They're a lovely young couple with three beautiful children but are (amongst other things) really struggling financially. I don't think they are going to have a very nice Christmas. I would love to help and am in a financial position to do so but don't want them to feel patronised or embarrassed. What can I do? I would prefer to do something anonymously (mystery sack of presents on doorstep, cash in blank envelope pushed through letterbox) but will this feel stalkery and / or patronising? Ideas gratefully received.

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Goonatic · 17/11/2012 21:44

Oh BUGGER! Just wrote a mere reply and then looked something up and it went!!!!!

Take 2:
Girl - sparkly pens, notepads, anything from Claires accessories ie hair bands, bobbles, lip balms, little bags etc, a secret diary, a nice cushion maybe from dunelm, anything Disney princesses, (jigsaws etc) maybe some earmuffs, gloves etc.

Boy- 'stomp rocket', some kind of gruesome facts book, Diary of a Wimpey Kid DVD or books, hex bugs, football, remote control insect/dinosaur, any kind of joke thing eg masks, fart sweets, snappy chewing gum etc, Lego.

Hope that helps!

Goonatic · 17/11/2012 21:45

That would be a mega reply, not a mere reply!

clarexbp · 18/11/2012 00:06

That's fab Goonatic - thank you for having the patience to write it all out twice :-)

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Goonatic · 18/11/2012 10:55
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Newbizmum · 01/12/2012 04:22

I love the idea of helping but the greatest help might not be Christmas but perhaps paying the gas or electricity bill. It could even be the mortgage.

Yet I understand you might feel a little upset if none was spent on Christmas but if you are sure they will not squander it on iphones and booze, cash is the best offer.

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