Changes All Around!

So, I am now moving my blog to it's new home! The new home is http://adventuresinsinglemommyland.wordpress.com

Please come visit!

xo

Christmas, Snow, Boots and Snowsuits!

Well, it seems that the inevitable has happened. It has started to snow. The ground is covered in a fluffy layer of cold, wet snow and it doesn't seem to be going anywhere. This means it's time for the also inevitable purchase of new/used snow gear for my daughter. As she is now 4 years old, there is a constant battle in my house between me and her ever growing, ever changing wardrobe. This war rages on year round but somehow seems to worsen around the Christmas/Winter season. The problem this year? She has outgrown everything. Snowsuit, boots, hats, mitts, and sweaters. This constant buying and re-buying of the same winter standards got me to thinking. There are so many other children in the City of London, as well as Ontario, Canada, North America and the World, that don't have the ability to just go out and get a new snow suit or a new pair of boots when they need to. Maybe it's the Holiday season, or the financial struggle that I've gone through over the past year, but I made a decision. I'm donating my daughter's practically new snowsuit and barely worn snow boots from last year.

Donating is nothing new to me. Twice a year, my daughter and I go through her toys and donate them to the Goodwill located on my street. This always seemed like the best option to me, but something was pointed out to me the other day that struck a cord. Goodwill doesn't give these items to the needy, they charge those less fortunate a price to purchase these items, whether or not they can afford them. Goodwill is, in essence, a business. They are looking to make a profit just like any other retail location. So this year, I am donating my daughter's things to Women's Community House. There are a number of other programs where you can donate your child's gently used items that will actually be given, free of charge, to children that need them. Contact your local charities and make someone's holiday season that much warmer and brighter :)

xo