Have you been in a women's refuge? What did you want as a comfort?

[cultkid]

My dad is big into charity and it's his birthday on December the 2nd.
I want to make some bits up for the kids there, so I planned to buy a pile of advent calendars for the children.
I also want to give some bits to the mums.
Previously I've done things like face masks creams washes and mini toiletries fluffy socks etc

What did you want that was a little comfort when you were there? It will be for his birthday and Christmas present that I want to donate on his behalf.

Thank you

Stillwerise yes, agreed! Might do some biscuits or something for that and do a separate donation

@BoneAppleTeaa - do you have a link for that at all?

@BIWI Hopefully this link will work:

www.thehygienebank.com

Thanks @BoneAppleTeaa - I'll go and have a look now

Not sure if any help, but a friend of mind was in one a few years ago. She said that the rooms are fairly small and it was hard to entertain children sometimes within a room. Especially early evening or morning when your trying to get ready. So things that aren't messy, as often used on bed or floor but easy to entertain 20 mins.

Those megasketcher drawing things, etch a sketch, water play mat, colouring books and pencils, wheres wally books.

Can I give food like Long life pasta sauces etc

cultkid, think you need to google die the office if you’re local refuge and ask them.

Love this thread, OP. Have started collecting things myself, and this is a good reminder to get on with it.

I messaged my friend to ask🍄
Im Also doing nappies and all toiletries collected from hotels etc
So glad you've been inspired

People are saying gifts for older DC- any suggestions please? Especially for boys. Thank you

I think boys would like things like Lynx, boy shower gel, deoderant, razors, hair wax, school bags? Gosh not sure

This thread might be helpful, Bickles:
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/Christmas/3744446-Stocking-filler-suggestions-for-DS-13