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Christmas

From present ideas to party food, find all your Christmas inspiration here.

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soapbox · 14/11/2006 11:22

OK!

I'm distressed reading about those of you who are worried sick about Christmas and having no money to buy things for your children!

Rather than sit of my ample backside and do nothing I have the following proposal to make.

Those of you who have old toys/gifts which are in good condition, or who are willing to buy a new gift for a child can register your contributions with me.

Those of you who are down on your uppers can send me your details - name, address, age and gender of children, what kind of things they like!

Those lovely MN who will send me Christmassy things will be matched up with those people who would like a bit of a hand with Christmas.

Those giving pressies will wrap the pressie and label it 'To XXX from Santa', and then send it to the address given to them.

If people receiving presents want to remain anonymous then I can ask people to send their contributions to me, and I will forward them onto the gift receiver, I will bear the postage cost of the onwards posting!

If people want to help, but have no toys etc to do so, then a small amount on a gift voucher for woolies, argos or the like can be sent instead!

Please post on this thread whether you think it is a winger - if we get at least 10 givers and 10 receivers then I will go ahead with it, and will post my email address to start the ball rolling!

Receivors must be regular MNetters, in case we are deluged from other sites

So it is over to you guys - good idea or not???

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poptot · 15/11/2006 00:54

I've got boys clothes and a nice coat 18-24m, I've also got lots of nice girly pink party type clothes 5-6,6-7, I could do books,videos and I'm sure I can find more bits, barbies, cars etc. I'll email you.

ZacharyQuack · 15/11/2006 01:45

What a lovely idea. I've emailed you, Soapbox.

arfishymeau · 15/11/2006 02:41

Hi Soapy. I'll help out, what a great idea.

If there's anybody whose DC would like something particularly Aussie let me know ok? Koalas, Neighbours, Tim-Tams, Vegemite (), Steve Irwin, Wiggles, Hi-5 etc.

arfishymeau · 15/11/2006 02:42

....Kangaroo scrotum purse.....

jollymum · 15/11/2006 06:35

Hi, (teary) brilliant ides. Was feeling so sad this morning about my DS1 (stole from me yesterday) and wondered how to cope and get through the day smiling. I teach little ones and it's hard to smile all day! THIS thread has given me back my faith and I want to help. Mn's you are truly the best!Will e-mail Soapy now

sockmonkey · 15/11/2006 08:23

I have emailed you Soapy. Thank you so much for a brilliant idea

big hugs from a "needy" MNer

MrsMills · 15/11/2006 08:40

Have emailed you, getting excited now.

harktheheraldfoxessing · 15/11/2006 08:46

Soapbox, you are a star

Will have a look and e-mail you

munz · 15/11/2006 08:48

are you still looking for people to send gifts in? we don't have much this year but we have more than most, I can't afford to spare too much but would be more than happy to help out a little one this xmas

princessmel · 15/11/2006 09:50

Have emailed you Soapy. I have a duplicate gift that someone would love.

MrsMuddle · 15/11/2006 10:12

I've emailed you.

IdrisTheDragon · 15/11/2006 10:16

Have emailed you .

soapbox · 15/11/2006 10:23

Well I am now up to 170 emails - isn't that great?

I have had the most amazing offers of help and some lovely emails from hardpressed mums who are so relieved that they are going to get a bit of a helping hand this year!

I have had quite a few nominations (but more welcomed) and many of these are not because they feel the person they wish to nominate is on her uppers - but because they want them to know that people on MN are thinking of them at Christmas time - and the same names have come up time and time again, showing how well loved some of these MNetter are

Now to the subject of lurkers! I have had quite a few emails from lurkers offering to help out - now, as much as I love that they are willing to help, what is that about - get on the threads and get posting

I'm spending today (apart from working) getting the emails all sorted out and I will be sending some CATs to nominees who I do not have addresses for!

In the meantime - any more givers or receivers can email me on:

soapbox1964 at yahoo dot co dot uk

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soapbox · 15/11/2006 10:45

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flamesparrow · 15/11/2006 10:48

I love the sound of those not asking for help getting it

MerlinsBeard · 15/11/2006 10:52

can we nomintae MNetters to be recievers of something small? I know a few taht could do with knowing someone is thinking of them at this time of year. Is that right?

flamesparrow · 15/11/2006 10:54
iris66 · 15/11/2006 10:56

what a wonderful idea I've e-mailed

MerlinsBeard · 15/11/2006 10:59
LittleSarah · 15/11/2006 10:59

Great idea

FIMBO · 15/11/2006 11:06

Have just emailed you Soapy!

Beelliesebub · 15/11/2006 11:08

Count me in ....emailing now

soapbox · 15/11/2006 11:28

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RedTartanLass · 15/11/2006 11:36

Brilliant idea Soapy - will eamil you.

jackncharliesmummy · 15/11/2006 11:38

Soapbox -i have emailed you nominating someone. i am a lurker (im sucha lurker i had to reregister as i couldn't remember my details)

anyway, i hope you don't discount the person i recommended because i am not very prolific, i really think that this person would be so very gratefull and it would mean a lot.

just wanted to say congratulations on a truley wonderfull idea and i hope that many many kids get an extra special gift this year...it wont be the value, it will be the thought behind it.

and i am sure you will be pleased to know that this thread is so amazing that after 6 months of lurking and speaking to people off board, this is my first ever post!

so thank you soapbox.

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