All day (literally) I look for a job, but for whatever reason (maybe the time of year??) I can't score anything even with some experience! Anyway, with Christmas now at my doorstep along with everything else, I have come to realize that I will not have even one present for my kids this year. But I would really like to plan something for them, but I want it to be unique and very special. They are truly wonderful children. Any ideas for something I could plan with them on this Christmas day? I will be grateful for ANY ideas you may have! Thank you!
2007-11-26 09:16:10 · 12 answers · asked by wontgiveup 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
If you sold your pc and cancelled your Internet you could get them something.
2007-11-26 09:27:21 · answer #1 · answered by Dovahkiin 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Decorate a tree together! It's always fun and brings you together as a family.
Maybe you could make scrapbooks together and give them to each other as presents??
Do you have a family members house you could go to? Then it might not feel as lonely...
Umm...maybe you could scronge up some money and buy one kinda big thing that everyone could share? Or maybe one small thing for each of your kids? Then when you get a job, you can earn back the money you spent..
No child should be without a present on Christmas. Even if it's just a very small thing..
God bless!
2007-11-26 17:44:01 · answer #2 · answered by lulu :) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sure that the kids will be feeling the loss of their daddy and will be grateful for your presence. Just being together is a gift.
If there is a Christmas Day parade in your area... that might be a memorable present.
I don't know how crafty you are, but you might be able to purchase some jeans at a resale store, or T-shirts at a discount store and decorate them with fabric paint or appliques.
Maybe you can make those salt-dough cookies to decorate and paint to hang on the tree.
2007-11-26 17:25:21 · answer #3 · answered by revsuzanne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry about you losing your husband.
I dont know what I'd do if anything happened to my wife.
Anyway as for your current problems, call up some of the local churches and see if they can help, tell them you are willing to work if you can find a job.They may be able to help.The LORD has gotten me jobs every time I was in need when I prayed believing hon, and HE can and will do the SAME for you too.
The churches may be able to help out with presents and such and you never know, someone at the church may know of a job that the LORD has just for you.
I go to a United Pentecostal church, you can try one of them theyre great, but thats up to you.
2007-11-26 17:21:36 · answer #4 · answered by Joe F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps you could take them to some concerts at church. There are a lot of lovely musical concerts for children and adults that are free this time of year. Also, Santas are at every mall. Drive around and look at lights. Please tell someone at school or at church and ask for some help. You have a lot to deal with and could probably use some assistance, financial and emotional. I would love to help you if you live in the Dallas area. Lots of people would most likely give your children plenty of gifts. Take your time and please accept people's help and then get back on your feet when you are ready.
2007-11-26 18:32:07 · answer #5 · answered by tennis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on their age, sometimes it helps to put your focus on people who have less than they do. We went and volunteered at a shelter one year and it changed my life. I felt so good helping other people that I didn't even think about what I got or didn't get.
No matter what, remember the most important thing to them, is you. You're their mom and they need to know you're not going anywhere. Special time with you will be a special Christmas.
2007-11-26 17:20:40 · answer #6 · answered by yellowrunningshoes 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
God Bless you and your family.
Remember, the time you spend together is the what they will remember.
Growing up my family had very little money. We made our own christmas tree out of tin foil and coat hangers. Something like that would be nice.
I would make then a list of all the things about them that you love. I would give them things of yours, like your favorite necklace or a book you loved when you were little.
I wish that I could help.
2007-11-26 17:26:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Believe it or not, there are literally thousands of "helping neighbors" in every town which include churches, grocery stores, 2nd hand stores (Good Will), Red Cross, numerous county programs, etc...for people in situations just like yours. They are WAITING to help you out, IF YOU LET THEM! Please contact at least one to get more information. You'll be surprised to find free food, diapers, winter coats, clothing, help with electric and rent, and even housing. But don't hesitate too long on this.....as this is the biggest season in which the demand starts gaining the supply. God Speed to you and keep saying your prayers.
2007-11-26 17:27:26 · answer #8 · answered by njunprincess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
volunteer at the hospital at Christmas Day, for kids who are ill.
This way it will be special and unique.
You can give a lot more if you are willing to spend your precious time.
2007-11-26 17:25:23 · answer #9 · answered by cloud7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so not creative with things like this. But just wanted to say God Bless you and your kids. Do you have any family or friends that you could share the holidays with?
2007-11-26 17:19:39 · answer #10 · answered by meltzie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all can i just say how sorry i am and i hope your all kinda doing ok. if you email me where you live and an average age of your kids then i will be more than happy to try and think of something for you! if you do decide you want to email me just go on my profile and ull see how to email
2007-11-26 17:28:52 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋