We just ducked out this morning to grab some groceries. Just a couple of things to tide us over 'til a weekly shop.
In my frenzy to get to the supermarket, I usually avoid anyone that I think is trying to sell me something.
Avert eyes - check.
Walk quickly - check.
Pretend my children are saying something profound and that we're deep in conversation - check.
Walk quickly - check.
Pretend my children are saying something profound and that we're deep in conversation - check.
In our shopping centre there's always something going on - bad socks, bad craft, raffles for cars etc. But today, happily I was convinced to purchase three paltry chickens.
Three feathery little friends. But while we've got two ducks at home (you think we're quackers?), these little poultry pals are not destined for our backyard. They're for someone who needs them. They'll be loved for the eggs they bear. For the manure they produce. For eating pests and insects off plants. For producing off-spring so that the family can sell them for an income.
If you head on over to World Vision you can look at gifts by price range. By category. Or by packages. And you can make someone smile.
Oxfam Unwrapped also have a fantastic array of gifts. Safe refuge for women. School books, crayons and pencils for a school child. School fees.
Plus - if you're craftily inclined, there's Sewing Training for $63. 
Got someone who's notoriously difficult to buy for? Maybe this is your solution. There's definitely something to suit any budget. After all Christmas is for giving.
All puns are intended.
