I am on welfare and had to quit my job when I started school, its very hard to make ends meet but I am an honor student and can spend time with my baby. Its here first Christmas and it kills me that I can't get her some toys.
2006-11-29 08:38:25 · 20 answers · asked by tracystacy 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
If I knew where and how I would be happy to help. Try the Salvation Army. they are good.
2006-11-29 08:44:49 · answer #1 · answered by Sugar 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well the good thing about having a 10 month old and possibly not a lot of money is that the little one doesn't really understand what they are getting and the quality of the toys don't have to be wonderful. I have three kids my oldest is 4 and I have a 2 yr old and an8 mth old. When i had my daughter i was in college too. The best thing to do is to go to discount stores like Big Lots for example if you have one in your area and ger the tot simple toys. Blocks are always inexpensive and so are barbies they run about 4.50 in walmart. I racked up at the Dollar store for my first christmas with my daughter cause I didn't have much then either and she had a ball. She had no idea what she got, but the look on her face was pure joy after seeing so many toys... probably totaling near 20 dollars. She broke half of them anyway and the other half ended up lost somewhere (that still happens). Your a good mom to care so much about making her first christmas enjoyable, but remember her little mind doesn't think like yours....
2006-11-29 08:47:11 · answer #2 · answered by Jontue 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know where you are from, but here in Louisville, there is a thing called the Angel Tree. There may be some kind of organization in you city that does the same thing. You sign your child up to have their name picked by someone who will get them the gifts that you can't. I've had to do it before myself, so I know how you feel. Not only do these places get toys, but they can get clothes, coats, shoes, ect. They even try to do something for the mommies. There is also a thing here called shop with a cop (the best one around here!) They have been known to get kids Playstations, X-Boxes, all kinds of stuff.
Check with your department for Health and Human Services were you live, they should be able to direct you to a couple of agencies.
2006-11-29 08:43:30 · answer #3 · answered by wilsonhutchison04 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey she is too young to know the difference. I was in the same shoes as you and for my daughters first christmas, I went to the dollar tree and got her a few things from there. Also, thrift stores have things as well. I know how you feel but its ok if you cant buy her any gifts right now. try not to worry so much about it. Besides, your going to college to better both of your lives, probably wont be that tough after you graduate. Good Luck and Take Care.
2006-11-29 08:46:07 · answer #4 · answered by Kristin Pregnant with #4 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my son is 10 months old- there isn't anything he could get that he would associate with the holidays. The gifts are more about you than her- remember that you are giving her a great gift by bettering yourself so that you can provide for her. Pick up a walker (Walmart, $10) and raid the dollar bins at target- they have all kinds of baby stuff right now. $20 and you will have several nice things to give her.
2006-11-29 09:04:36 · answer #5 · answered by aprilnicole1979 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know how you feel, but remember she is still little she wont remember any of it (i know it pro. sound mean to say that). But just be there for her. Im sure she will have gifts from others. You dont have to get her anything really expensive. shes a baby she needs love and caring right now. Go to Oleys, buy her some books and read them to her. There are also good will stores you can buy new stuff for cheap. Almost any where you go you can find reasonable prices on stuff. Walmat has cheap clothes too. Happy Holidays and enjoy your daughter now, they grow up fast.
2006-11-29 08:44:13 · answer #6 · answered by short 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-13 09:19:18 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.freecycle.org
www.craigslist.org
My local freecycle is offering "gift" quality items to families in need, though at 10 months your daughter probably doesn't care if something is second hand (In good condition, just not in a box you know)
Contact your local fire department, sometimes they do presents for christmas. Or any other local charities. Radio and TV stations, etc.
2006-11-29 08:44:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could apply to the Salvation Army for their Xmas gift giving. You have to remember that your daughter is only 10 months old and the concept of Xmas is not really too clear to her just yet. You can get a few things for her that are inexpensive and she would never know it. Remember the most important thing to do is to spend time with her. Bless you.
2006-11-29 08:42:34 · answer #9 · answered by Gone fishin' 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Have you tried the Salvation Army? They give out checks and food for the holiday. The local church will probably help you too. And if they do...take your baby and try attending some Sunday morning services.
2006-11-29 08:45:21 · answer #10 · answered by Child of God 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where do you live? There are churches and schools that do things for families that need help during the holidays. Call your case manager and see if they know where you can get extra help during Christmas. Good luck sweetie and stay in school.
2006-11-29 08:42:47 · answer #11 · answered by ransdoll90 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋