The Gift that Keeps Giving

As the holiday season approaches people focus on family and friends and getting together. In my opinion many people take for granted the luxuries we have at the holidays, being able to share a good meal with people and the giving and receiving of gifts. There are so many people out there who cannot afford the holidays and so many deserving charities that need support. A new trend is buying gifts that give back in return. I think this a great way to teach your children about the gift of giving and how true holiday spirit is about helping others and good will. I found articles that feature gifts that keep on giving. They provide different options of gifts that will then give proceed to charities, buying gifts through charities that the proceeds go to the charity, or buy through a mainstream product where a percentage goes to a good cause. There are so many options there that make giving back to the community whether local or worldwide an easy option. Some of the gift ideas are very attractive and people would appreciate getting them and knowing that they supported a good cause. Some ideas where ornaments that proceeds go to sick kids foundation and are sold through their website, or purchasing a gift through the Centre for Addiction and Mental health in a friend or family member’s honour. Many of the charitable gifts are available through their websites and tell you how it will help a deserving individual. Another option is buying products offered through stores such as The Body Shop, Fruits and Passion or product websites where they offer a portion to a charity. Some cases it is a specific cause and in others the consumer may choose what charity their sale goes to. Realistically the holidays are very materialistic and people are not going to stop buying gifts so if there is a way buy gifts and support a good cause then it is a win-win situation. Many of the products I have seen are very attractive and something I would consider to buy for a loved one.