Deadly Toys or Life-Giving Gifts?
If you have some shopping to do for Christmas, you'll probably be looking for gifts that will make the most of your dollar. Let me pass along a few hints to keep in mind that will help you do just that.
First of all, if any of those on your gift list are juniors, you'll be looking for gifts that will delight rather than endanger, of course, so you might want to visit the "World Against Toys Causing Harm" website. "WATCH' is a charitable non-profit corporation founded by Edward M. Swartz, a trial lawyer and child safety consumer advocate. Their mission is to "educate the public about life-threatening toys and other children’s products, including children’s furniture, clothing and playground equipment." Since 1973, they have published an annual "10 Worst Toys" list, and this year's edition would be a good one to check before you head out to the store.
Someone who has everything seems to appear at least once on everybody's list, but if they've taken a spot on your list, there is a way around that problem. Simply follow the link to the Ten Thousand Villages website and check out their "Living Gift" selection. These alternative gift suggestions are meant to "meet simple human needs for good health and a decent living." Available online from November 13 to December 31, these gift ideas will allow you to give someone at home the immense satisfaction of knowing that their gift will be bringing with it dignity and joy; helping to build a sustainable future for a needy family. The Ten Thousand Villages offers all sorts of other gift choices, as well, from toys and games, to jewellery and tasty treasures. They carry Gifts for Special Occasions and Gifts for the Right Price. They've got something for everyone and you won't find even one of their offerings on the WATCH worst 10 list.
It's a great way to bring some meaning back into our sometimes overly commercial Christmas. It can also be used as a family project or with some classroom fundraising, to help those of us lucky enough to live in the world of plenty to share the good fortune with our underprivileged brothers and sisters.
First of all, if any of those on your gift list are juniors, you'll be looking for gifts that will delight rather than endanger, of course, so you might want to visit the "World Against Toys Causing Harm" website. "WATCH' is a charitable non-profit corporation founded by Edward M. Swartz, a trial lawyer and child safety consumer advocate. Their mission is to "educate the public about life-threatening toys and other children’s products, including children’s furniture, clothing and playground equipment." Since 1973, they have published an annual "10 Worst Toys" list, and this year's edition would be a good one to check before you head out to the store.
Someone who has everything seems to appear at least once on everybody's list, but if they've taken a spot on your list, there is a way around that problem. Simply follow the link to the Ten Thousand Villages website and check out their "Living Gift" selection. These alternative gift suggestions are meant to "meet simple human needs for good health and a decent living." Available online from November 13 to December 31, these gift ideas will allow you to give someone at home the immense satisfaction of knowing that their gift will be bringing with it dignity and joy; helping to build a sustainable future for a needy family. The Ten Thousand Villages offers all sorts of other gift choices, as well, from toys and games, to jewellery and tasty treasures. They carry Gifts for Special Occasions and Gifts for the Right Price. They've got something for everyone and you won't find even one of their offerings on the WATCH worst 10 list.
It's a great way to bring some meaning back into our sometimes overly commercial Christmas. It can also be used as a family project or with some classroom fundraising, to help those of us lucky enough to live in the world of plenty to share the good fortune with our underprivileged brothers and sisters.
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