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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???

OP posts:
iota · 21/11/2006 10:11

emma1277 - welcome - if you would like to donate those toys please email soapbox at

soapbox1964 at yahoo dot co dot uk

using the proper email format for the address

magnolia1 · 21/11/2006 10:15

Can I email in one go to be on the givers and recievers list?
It's taken me this long to pick up the courage to ask
I don't have a lot but do have a maternity top and some stretchy trousers which are great for expanding bump

munz · 21/11/2006 10:16

yes mag, please email soapy on the addy below. as she's said before the more the merrier

MerlinsBeard · 21/11/2006 10:45

bumping this back onto active convo's

venusinfurs · 21/11/2006 10:51

I haven't heard from you either, Soapy. I imagine you are up to your eyes in emails though! Absolutely not wanting to hassle - just thought I'd mention. You're doing such a great thing and I would love to help in some way.

purpleturtle · 21/11/2006 10:56

Have just e-mailed you soapbox. Thanks so much for taking this on. You're fab!

eveimatildasmum · 21/11/2006 10:58

Poor soapbox, have also just mailed you!

Miaou · 21/11/2006 11:09

I'm welling up here (again). People are just so lovely. This is what the "Spirit of Christmas" is all about.

I bloody love MN

satinshoes · 21/11/2006 11:20

I also have a :

  • used Next Girls Pink Gillet age 2-3. It is in excellent condition
  • nearly new Girls Poncho age 18-24 mths. It is in excellent condition.

I have emailed you with this Soapbox.

julienetmum · 21/11/2006 11:21

I've got a gorgeous size 12 maternity dress I bought for a wedding. One very slight mark on it but not noticeable. A sort of coral colour if that is any help.

venusinfurs · 21/11/2006 11:44

I've just had a thought too. I have a child's tricycle - one of those ones with a stick at the back. Think it came from Argos and it is in good condition. Only problem might be in getting it to the recipient (am on my own with the children at the moment and husband working away) but if someone could collect from North London, it might be a nice prez.

Rachel (mumsnet) · 21/11/2006 11:47

Everyone at Mumsnet HQ has been thoroughly heartened by this thread - tis great to see such Christmas spirit - and it's still only November . A huge thanks to Soapbox for taking on such a mammoth task.

Anyway we've approached a few of our regular sponsors to see if they're able to help out with some goodies and we'll keep you posted as and when they respond.

First to come back are our friends at Great Little Trading Company . They've kindly put together a bag of goodies that they're going to send over. Soapbox, would you mind emailing us at [email protected] with details of where the goods should be sent.

Cheers,

Team Mumsnet

FrannyandZooey · 21/11/2006 11:48

Wow. Great idea MNHQ and good stuff GLTC

madmarchhare · 21/11/2006 11:48

Wow, excellent.

ssd · 21/11/2006 11:48

well done Soapy and Mn HQ!

many many thanks to you all for giving too!

fannyannie · 21/11/2006 11:49

oh wow that's fantastic - great to see that even businesses who love Christmas time because of the profits they make also have some Christmas spirit too

JackieNo · 21/11/2006 11:52

That's fabulous - really heartwarming. Thanks MN HQ and GLTC.

jessicaandrebeccasmummy · 21/11/2006 11:54

That is seriously amazing. Well done Soapy, MNHQ and of course GLTC!

hulababy · 21/11/2006 11:54

Thanks to MNHQ and the sponsors for their contributions too. Well done Soapbox!

lissiew · 21/11/2006 12:09

i will go thru noahs stuff later. def got 12-18 months clothes and will be able to sort out some toys. can i just say im new on mn and im truly moved by everyones spirit. youve restored my faith in human nature

munz · 21/11/2006 12:16

Oh wow MNHQ!

god these hormones today - i'm off again crying. this really is what xmas is about

Jelley · 21/11/2006 12:18

I love this thread. Thankyou so much Soapbox. (Also, what a good idea MNHQ, and good to get a positive response from GLTC)

flamesparrow · 21/11/2006 12:37

GLTC!!!

DelGirl · 21/11/2006 12:40

Wow - Go GLTC

Bugsy2 · 21/11/2006 12:57

soapbox, have CATed you. I imagine you are up to your ears, but email me when you get a mo & I'll give you a list of stuff that is still in original packaging for gifts.
Great news about GLTC & hopefully other sponsors will come good too.

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