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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:
nutcracker · 24/11/2006 18:17

OMG

My giver just rang me and is paying for me and my kids to go and see Cinderella

I am gobsmacked and so so so overwhelemed and grateful, and Dd2 who answered the phone is in shock at the fact she has spoken to a mumsnetter

Am off to cry now

elliepmummy · 24/11/2006 18:19

Can't wait to get my match so I can go and shop I have bought disney princess wrapping paper and boys wraping paper to enclose as don't know if I'll get a boy/girl or both. Was telling eveyone at my work about this today (work in a high street bank) and a colleague has offered to buy a few bits to put with my presents. Makes you have a warm glow when you think about it

elliepmummy · 24/11/2006 18:20

aaaa thats lovely nutcracker have a fab time

tamum · 24/11/2006 18:23

Oh how lovely nutty- well done that MNer

I think we should be seeing Soapbox OBE before long. I got all my stuff together today, loved doing it, and will be posting early next week, once I get the last thing I need....

ScoobyDooooo · 24/11/2006 18:29

WOW what an amazing thread & a fantastic idea Soapbox

Is it to late to join in? I would like to be a giver?

BudaBeast · 24/11/2006 18:30

This is so amazing!

I am all teary and shivery reading this thread now. How fab people are.

(Still waiting on an e-mail Soapy - can send vouchers - will be in London next weekend and can do then).

leggylil · 24/11/2006 18:33

I can't keep away from this thread!!!!

I told my DH and he said and i quote
"soapbox deserves a medal for her wonderful idea, and putting it into action"

For once i totally agree with him

I am still waiting to be matched up (i am a giver) and cannot wait

SisterOfSoapbox · 24/11/2006 18:39

Soapy - saw you reference to Hasbro - have emailed them - will let you know when they get back to me!

leggylil · 24/11/2006 18:50

I just had an idea.......(a 1st for me lol)

I have bought my DD's some cd's for xmas and have been asked if I could do a copy of 1 for friends DS1.

I have quite a few blank cd-r's and am willing to do more if any1 interested....(but i cant put pics on discs but will label them somehow)

What do you think?

The CD's are:-
Girls aloud
Shakira
pussycat dolls
pop party 3 + 4

SaintGeorge · 24/11/2006 18:56

At the risk of saying bah humbug - no, that would be a breach of copyright and not a good advertisement for MN.

CantSleepWontSleep · 24/11/2006 18:57

Agree with StG. Absolutely not appropriate.

ShinyHappyStarOfBethlehem · 24/11/2006 19:04

Nice idea tho Leggylil.. I can see where you coming from and it's very kind.. but unfortunately not very legal so you'd better not.

leggylil · 24/11/2006 19:04

didn't think of that when I posted it...D'oh (but thats just me, i never think things thru properly)
Didn't mean to cause any offense
SORRY

leggylil · 24/11/2006 19:06

hubby always said I had bad case of foot and mouth

SaintGeorge · 24/11/2006 19:08

No offence whatsoever lil and a lovely idea, just a bit iffy legal wise.

CantSleepWontSleep · 24/11/2006 19:14

No, no offence here either (just don't let cod see your post ).

ISawTortoiseKissingSantaClaus · 24/11/2006 19:18

This thread makes me feel all warm and fuzzy.
Its amazing how everyone has joined together to help people like me who are struggling.

I am also a giver if the few bits i have are wanted.

Gingerbear · 24/11/2006 19:28

I've been matched.
Now I have to decide what to send.
Do I have to reveal my identity to the receivee?

soapbox · 24/11/2006 19:29

I have started a new thread in case this one falls over at 1000 posts

Here is the new one

OP posts:
xmasmummy · 24/11/2006 19:30

how far have you got with the matching so far soapy?

SaintGeorge · 24/11/2006 19:30

NEW THREAD

lemonaid · 24/11/2006 19:31

SEE NEW THREAD HERE

(No, Gingerbear, only if you want to)

SaintGeorge · 24/11/2006 19:31

Sorry soapy, you beat me to it

lemonaid · 24/11/2006 19:31

Three minds with but a single thought...

MarsLady · 24/11/2006 19:31

But we should still keep this one bumped so that people can find the new thread (and also to see what actually happens at 1,000 posts! lol)

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