Christmas Gift Ideas

We received our first Christmas present today!! From Andrea’s brother and fiancé, it was an Unwrapped Gift from Oxfam which gave education to a child in a devloping nation. The funny thing was Andrea and I were look at the catalogue to buy some gifts like this as well!


The idea is to give gifts that change a future Oxfam points out that when it comes to buying a great present, another pair of novelty socks or more bubble bath just won't do! Instead you can choose from their catalogue of items which lists things from a couple of chickens, to a goat, sending people to school, or training a birth attendant. This means you you’re giving someone living in poverty in the developing world the chance of a better life, while your loved ones will receive a card detailing the present you bought them.

Tearfund offers vouchers as a gift that the recipient is able to donate to certain causes in various parts of the world.

If you are struggling for gift ideas for someone this year, don’t rush down to the Warehouse or $2 on Christmas Eve, consider giving a gift that makes a difference.

Here is some more thoughts on this gift giving from the Sydney Morning Herald.