Blogmas Day Nine: Giving back this Christmas πŸŽ„πŸŽ


It’s so important to help others whenever you can, how ever you can but, there is something about Christmas time that makes it even more paramount.

As we start to plan our festivities and enjoy the odd mince pie and choc orange here and there, it’s a good time to think about those who are worse off than we are, (because there is always someone!)

It doesn’t have to cost alot, you could even give your time, to a cause in your local area.


I had a look to see what I could to do in my local area, a few weeks ago, and came across a shoebox appeal for the homeless.

You fill a box with essentials and these are handed out (safely) to those who are most in need, those who are vulnerable.

The boxes are being dropped off contactlessly and quarantined before being handed out, so it’s all safe for everyone involved.

After such a crazy year it’s nice to feel like you can help in any way possible, a little gift like this would mean the world to someone who has very little, at what should be such a special, magical time of year.


I decided to do two boxes, they are almost identical but one has a couple of female related toiletry products in it.

Here’s a little peek into the boxes:

Thing’s I included in the boxes:

  • Toiletries, Inc: Sanitary products, Shower gel, toothpaste and a toothbrush and X2 roll on deodorants.
  • Other cleansing items: A pack of biodegradable wet wipes, as well as some Hand sanitizer.
  • I also included a little pot of vaseline and a hand & nail cream as these are great when its particularly cold outside.
  • I added some treats, a chocolate orange, because its Christmas after all! As well as some large bars of chocolate.
  • I also included some dry snacks such as Cheddars and Ritz Crackers.
  • And again, because of the time of year, I chose to include a pack of cosy socks and some gloves too.

I will be dropping these off in the next few days so fingers crossed they will make someones Christmas a little better and make them smile.

Until Next Time

Roseanne πŸ™‚

Blogmas Day 13: The Shoebox appeal with Noah.

This year, as Noah is now 4 and old enough to get involved, I thought it would be nice to create our own shoebox present for the Shoebox appeal (Link above to the website if you’d like more info)

The appeal consists of sending your own christmas present to a child in need, in a different country.

You wrap up a shoebox, choose a gender/age range and fill the box up with age appropriate toiletries, toys, games, accessories, arts and crafts, writing tools and so on, and send it off to the appeal to be delivered to a child in need.

Noah really enjoyed picking out the items to go in the box for ‘the little boy’. He wanted to give it to a little boy who is the same age as him (4 years old).

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We went into town and into Wilkinson’s (Wilko), to see what we could find to fill our box. Wilko has a variety of departments so I thought this would be a good place to go to get lots of different things for the box.

Wilkos is brilliant and their stuff is so reasonably priced that it is perfect for a project like this.

So, here’s what we chose together.

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Toiletries

Kids Tooth brushKids Tooth paste Shark sponge Paw Patrol bath & shower gel

Toys

Mini RoadstersTrain Bubbles

Arts and crafts

Stickers Colouring pencils Chunky Crayons Plain sketch bookPencil case stationary set including pencils, rubbers etc Two different sized note books Paint set with brush Superhero stickers Pirate colouring/activity book.

Once we had got everything that we wanted we headed home. Sarah wrapped up the box for us and then we filled it up with the goodies we had bought.

Its lovely to think that a child will receive the items you chose, and that they will get something fun but also useful. We are very lucky to be in the position that we are in so its nice to give something back.

There will also be a video up on mine and my twin sisters youtube channel ‘Roseanne & Sarah’

Our shoebox for the appeal

So take a look at that too if you like πŸ™‚

Its a lovely Christmassy idea that gives something back.

Until next time,

Roseanne πŸ™‚