I WORK VERY HARD TO MAKE MY CHILDREN HAPPY ALL YEAR LONG, HOWEVER WE JUST MOVED INTO A HOUSE AND BETWEEN THE SECURITY DEPOSIT AND MY RENT I AM HAVING A HARD TIME COMING UP WITH X-MASS PRESENTS THIS YEAR . I AM USUALLY TO EMBERACED TO ASK FOR HELP BUT THIS TIME SINCE IT IS FOR MY KIDS I HAVE TO PUT MY PRIDE ASSIDE IF ANY ONE CAN HELP ME MY EMAIL IS LBOLTON@PURITANPARTS.COM
2006-11-13 06:18:00 · 15 answers · asked by LESLIE B 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
What you should do first is to take an adult education class to learn basic English. Your question is loaded with misspelled words and bad grammar. You will never be able to get a good job with that kind of English.
Next, your kids do not need a whole lot of Christmas presents. Make some gifts with your family unit and they will mean more than expensive gifts.
Go to your local social services and get on the Toys for Tots list.
You should be ashamed to have even posted this for help.
2006-11-13 06:34:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Christmas is also about family togetherness not just TOYS! You can get some items from charities as others have mentioned but you would do to remeber that years down the road your kids will remember the family together not the stuff they got. You obviously have access to a computer, so download stories and games for the holidays. Sing songs. See if any churches in the area are having an open holiday get together. Work on showing the kids that toys are not what the holiday is about. Good luck to you.
2006-11-13 15:09:21 · answer #2 · answered by JJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Salvation army should be able to help you. Also contact toys for tots. Try a local church, every year we donate to our church for people that are in your situation and im sure your church or a local church would be more than willing to help your family out. And a little advice for next year. I am a mother and step mother of four boys and one on the way, I am a stay at home mom and we live off of my hubbys income which isnt much. start shopping as soon as possible. Im already almost done x-mas shopping. Do layaway, clearance. Things like that. Ive found 30$ toys on clearance for about 8$. Goodluck and i hope you get the help you need.
2006-11-13 14:29:47 · answer #3 · answered by jess_n_flip 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Christmas is a beautiful time of giving and sharing. An organization that is excellent for this is the Salvation Army. You should contact the one nearest your. Another option is making gifts for one another, sharing stories. There are also some very reasonably priced items for children at Sears Clearance Centres and Walmart. You may also find some wonderful gifts at Dollar stores, tea sets, dolls, markers, colouring books, hair accessories, pencil crayons, crayons etc. Walmart is also doing a large Christmas promotions. You may also want to speak with the church you belong to, I am sure they would be happy to assist your family. It may also be a wonderful time to fill your hearts with the true meaning of Christmas, sharing the joy of your love for one another, being a part of a community, sharing the happiness of your health, enjoying a wonderful meal together followed by a midnight service celebrating the Christ child.
Please remember to keep Christ in Christmas, x is a variable.
God Bless you and your family this Christmas.
2006-11-13 14:31:31 · answer #4 · answered by WWJD 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had that very same problem last year and I was able to get assistance through United Way. Try calling several charitable agencies to see if they are running a Christmas program. I understand how hard it is to ask for help, but you are doing the right thing. One day you will be able to help someone else out the way you have been helped. Try to enjoy the holidays and I will pray that you will get what you need this holiday season.
2006-11-13 14:25:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask someone at your kids school. There are lots of churches and other organizations like Rotary and Lions Club who help out needy families at the holidays. Call the Chamber of Commerce and ask them if there are any organization in your area that have programs like Angel Trees. Good luck and remember the holidays are about family and being together, not about gifts.
2006-11-13 15:16:45 · answer #6 · answered by kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you need the help don't be embarrassed to ask for it. I was in the same boat as you last year and i was embarrassed too. But after i saw my children so happy i didn't even bother thinking about how embarrassing it was to ask for the help. also to make yourself feel better you can volunteer your time somewhere and help someone else. Also any old coats or winter clothes in good shape you can donate too and that might make you feel better about someone helping you when you can give back a little even when it is in small proportion.
2006-11-13 16:10:49 · answer #7 · answered by ~annie~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dollar stores are great sources for inexpensive Christmas presents. Target stores also have a $1 section that has some really cute stuff. Good luck to you!
2006-11-13 15:38:52 · answer #8 · answered by dmommab@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest that you contact your local family independence agency and see what they can do to help. I have 6 children of my own and take care of my sisters two children. With eight children in the home and me losing one of my two jobs, I can understand a tight situation. Remember that christmas is not about the gifts, it is about togetherness.
2006-11-13 14:54:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get in contact with your local churches and Toys For Tots. I wish I could help you, but I'm in a similar boat as you money wise. You may also try some free sites. www.freecycle.com
2006-11-13 14:22:33 · answer #10 · answered by Rosey55 D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋