World Vision’s Gift Catalog Giveaway!

If you purchase something after clicking on the links in this post, I’ll probably earn a few bucks from it. We aren’t talking enough for a mansion or yacht but more like chocolate and wine. And if I mention a product, I probably got a sample and possibly a cash payment. Remember that all Thoughts, Ideas, and Ramblings are 100% my own and may not represent your experience.

There are so many people in need — both here in the US and throughout the world. With Christmas right around the corner, we all have somebody we don't know what to get. They have everything and need for nothing. Well, a gift in their name is just what you need! The World Vision's catalog has nearly 250 items ranging from $16 to $39,000 that help children and families in need. Included in the catalog this year are several items that foodies on everyone’s gift list might enjoy such as:

  • Two chickens that provide a daily supply of eggs (with plenty of protein and 13 essential vitamins and minerals) – $25
  • Feed a family in the US for a day with a Family Food Kit which includes nutritious meals like oatmeal, lentil soup or pasta, and a bean and rice casserole – $16
  • Ten fruit trees such as apple trees, orange trees, and mango trees provide the vitamins and nutrients growing kids need – $60
  • A dairy cow that can give as much as 5,000 gallons of milk in its lifetime – $500

In addition to the items above, World Vision offers several Maximum Impact Fund gifts that help answer specific, urgent needs of children and families that might otherwise go unmet. One such gift is the Fair-Trade Coffee (aff) Set which includes coffee (aff) from Ethiopia, Sumatra, and Costa Rica blended by OneCup.org delivered in a bag of African fabric hand-sewn by local women. It is accompanied by a hand-carved olivewood scoop made to benefit over 200 orphans of the Kamba tribe.

This is truly easy and great way to help others and unwrap a better tomorrow. It is also a great way to introduce helping others to your children. With the catalog, you can actually see that you are making a difference! I loved that my kids wanted to send other kids toys.

Make sure to check out “The True Spirit of Christmas Tour” Facebook page atwww.facebook.com/truespiritofchristmas. For the third consecutive year, World Vision staff will be traveling across the world this December to see the impact that goats, sheep and other gifts have on families and children. Here is what they do:

Since I think this is such a great cause, I have arranged for one lucky reader to win a Fair-Trade Coffee Set. Here's what you need to do:



Lisa Martin

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This Post Has 40 Comments

  1. Ann F November 21, 2011Reply

    I would like to donate in my mother's name "Provide $550 Worth of School Supplies"

    abfantom at yahoo dot com

  2. Shannon Baas November 21, 2011Reply

    I'd like to donate a goat.

  3. katklaw777 November 21, 2011Reply

    I'd like to donate 10 Chickens for a Woman $125…

  4. Rebecca Graham November 21, 2011Reply

    I would donate to the clean water fund.

  5. gahome2mom November 22, 2011Reply

    I saw a show on cable TV where people donated money to help women get a small business started. I thought it was wonderful. But I think a goat is the best pick.

    Happy Thanksgiving

  6. Janine Ecofrugal November 22, 2011Reply

    I am very impressed with what a goat and two chicks can do for a family, so I'd donate that!

  7. Patti Hess November 23, 2011Reply

    I'd like to send a family in need Clean Water and Hope for Sexually Exploited Girls

    pattifritz2000 at yahoo dot com

    thanks for the chance

  9. Jennifer S November 25, 2011Reply

    $50 for three ducks

  10. Mary Beth Elderton November 25, 2011Reply

    When I was financially able, I donated to World Vision in the names of family members–those who "have everything" at holiday time. I like to give chickens or a goat–either will provide a family with good nutrition for a long time.

  12. crystle tellerday November 26, 2011Reply

    goats

  13. Caryn S November 26, 2011Reply

    I'd love to donate to the clean water fund

  14. april yedinak November 26, 2011Reply

    I would like to give a share in a deep well

  15. melissa Resnick November 26, 2011Reply

    I would donate to the clean water fund.

  16. Shannon Egan November 26, 2011Reply

    I would like to send the goat and 2 chickens. 🙂

  17. Jessica Howson November 26, 2011Reply

    $50 for three ducks

  18. Cindy M November 27, 2011Reply

    I'd love to send 5 ducks to a family in need!

  19. Sammi November 27, 2011Reply

    I'd donate to the Clean Water Fund

  20. katfam November 27, 2011Reply

    I would love to donate a goat.

  21. Lorena Keech November 27, 2011Reply

    I would donate to the clean water fund.

  22. Valerie Taylor Mabre November 27, 2011Reply

    Give a Goat

    vmkids3 at msn dot com

  23. Christine November 27, 2011Reply

    to donate 10 Chickens for a Woman $125

  24. Mallory Nichols November 27, 2011Reply

    I would love to give clean water to a family in need

  25. Patricia Edwards November 27, 2011Reply

    I love Free Trade Coffee.

  26. tina page November 28, 2011Reply

    I wouldlove to give a goat. We do that with Heifer International every year.

  27. gala November 28, 2011Reply

    a soccer ball and school supply

  28. Jessica Rose November 28, 2011Reply

    I'd love to give a Goat!

  29. amy deeter November 28, 2011Reply

    give a goat

    amy16323(at)gmail(dot)com

  30. Sarah November 28, 2011Reply

    I think the Fishing Kit and 2 chickens would be a good gift that would keep on giving for a family in need.

  31. Ed Nemmers November 28, 2011Reply

    A Clean Water Fund Donation!

  32. nicky flowers November 28, 2011Reply

    Chickens are a great idea!

  33. Jaque R. November 28, 2011Reply

    I would like to give a goat, such a useful animal. 🙂 Thank you.

  34. Kendra Gillilan November 28, 2011Reply

    Give a Goat

  36. shirley pebbles November 28, 2011Reply

    I would get 4 chickens for 50.

  37. mary gardner November 28, 2011Reply

    i would like to donate to the clean water fund

    marygardner49 at aol dot com

  38. Christine November 28, 2011Reply

    would donate to the clean water fund

  39. Ashley Brauer November 28, 2011Reply

    I would love to donate a goat.

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