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World Vision Gifts

November 29, 2009 by Lauren

During the Thanksgiving holidays, a friend pointed out that we, as a nation, spend a day giving thanks for our blessings, and at the stroke of midnight, we begin the most materialistic season of the year. I admit that I like buying Christmas presents, and I don’t intend to stop any time soon. But, I do agree that our focus can be too much on material goods, and I can only imagine how our extravagance must appear to those in need around the world.

In this season of giving, we should take the time to remember those in need, and thanks to the World Vision Catalog, we can give gifts and help others at the same time. Through this catalog, you can make a donation to dozens of different projects around the world to help children and families in need. Your donation can be made in honor of a friend or loved one, and there are also items that make great gifts.

PhotobucketTo raise awareness for this important cause, World Vision is offering one Thai necklace, Thai bracelet, or Ugandan bracelet to one of our readers (the selection will be made by World Vision based on availability).

A sampling of inexpensive gift items in the World Vision catalog include:

  • $16 will buy two soccer or basketballs for a child
  • $17 will buy improved hybrid or drought-resistant seeds for a nourishing harvest and income
  • $18 will buy enough bed nets to protect an entire family from malaria
  • $25 will provide $350 worth of school supplies in the U.S.
  • $25 buys two chickens to provide a lasting source of nutrition and income for a family

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Please leave a comment if you are interested in winning one of these bracelets (U.S. residents only), and be sure to consider the World Vision catalog as you are doing your holiday shopping.

Comments for this giveaway are closed.

Be sure you’ve entered all the giveaways in our 2009 Gift Guide and Giveaway event.

Lauren is a wife, a mother of two, and an avid reader. She blogs at Baseballs and Bows.

Filed Under: Gift Ideas, Lauren Tagged With: Gift Guide

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Comments

  1. Angela Winesburg says

    December 7, 2009 at 5:57 pm

    Beautiful, thanks for the chance!

  2. Katina S. says

    December 7, 2009 at 8:11 pm

    Nice contest.

  3. Crystal Augustine says

    December 7, 2009 at 10:06 pm

    These look like wonderful gifts.

  4. Jennifer Haffner says

    December 7, 2009 at 10:42 pm

    These are beautiful. I would love to win.

  5. Jessica McKelvie says

    December 7, 2009 at 11:03 pm

    wow! just beautiful! thanks for the giveaway

  6. Jessica says

    December 7, 2009 at 11:39 pm

    This is a lovely giveaway. Thanks the bracelet is pretty.

  7. Kerri R says

    December 8, 2009 at 12:47 am

    They are very lovley and I like that it asi for a good cause

  8. Janice says

    December 8, 2009 at 12:47 am

    Thank your for offering this giveaway.

  9. Linda K. says

    December 8, 2009 at 1:00 am

    I like that the purchase of these helps out others in need. Thank you for providing this giveaway.

  10. Pamela S says

    December 8, 2009 at 1:01 am

    Such a worthy cause and beautiful items on their site. Thanks so much.

  11. dawn says

    December 8, 2009 at 1:48 am

    I think this is a great gift idea. Thaks
    mightynaynay(at)cs.com

  12. Gianna says

    December 8, 2009 at 1:57 am

    Please enter me 🙂

  13. Darcy B says

    December 8, 2009 at 2:56 am

    Very nice prize, thanks for the chance to win.

  14. Jennifer gersch says

    December 8, 2009 at 5:21 am

    they are beautiful [email protected]

  15. oneangel says

    December 8, 2009 at 6:57 am

    I love the idea of giving to those less fortunate at Christmas and all thru the year. I would love to “adopt” a family this year.

  16. Tricia Andrews says

    December 8, 2009 at 8:02 am

    World Vision does such amazing work. And they show that it doesn’t cost alot of money from someone’s wallet to make a difference. These pieces are beautiful and they help make a difference too. Please enter me.

  17. Gloria says

    December 8, 2009 at 8:20 am

    These are so great and beautiful too!

  18. dorothy l says

    December 8, 2009 at 8:43 am

    what a neat company and lovely braclets

  19. Ali Gutierrez says

    December 8, 2009 at 8:50 am

    We love World Vision- we gave goats as gifts last year 🙂

  20. Janet says

    December 8, 2009 at 10:20 am

    AWESOME giveaway! thank-you very much 4 the entry!
    nice idea:)

  21. Veronica Garrett says

    December 8, 2009 at 10:45 am

    I think it is important to remember others who are less fortunate during the holidays. I love this organization and the charitable work they do.

  22. kathy pease says

    December 8, 2009 at 12:04 pm

    Thank you for the AWESOME GIVEAWAY.. Please count me in 🙂

  23. CASSANDRA says

    December 8, 2009 at 12:09 pm

    The jewelry is absolutely adorable! I hope to win a piece.

  24. heather s says

    December 8, 2009 at 12:41 pm

    The jewelry is so pretty!

  25. Leslie S. says

    December 8, 2009 at 1:02 pm

    I would love to have one of the bracelets.Thanks!

  26. Kimberly says

    December 8, 2009 at 2:49 pm

    What beautiful jewelry! I would be proud to wear any of these items.
    Thanks for the chance to win!

  27. Miranda Allen says

    December 8, 2009 at 3:01 pm

    these are neat

  28. Katherine Cline says

    December 8, 2009 at 4:52 pm

    In this day of commercialism and wanting the next “new thing” the idea that for so little money we could provide so much for a family that is truly in need is very powerful. I would proudly wear any of those items.

  29. Julie says

    December 8, 2009 at 4:59 pm

    Very Cute.

  30. Katrina Banche says

    December 8, 2009 at 6:04 pm

    The bracelet is gorgeous and the cause is even better. I would love to wear it around and spread the word about World Vision. : )

  31. Karen Gonyea says

    December 8, 2009 at 6:38 pm

    Pick me 🙂

  32. sheila k. says

    December 8, 2009 at 7:29 pm

    my friend SueRae introduced me to World Vision a couple of years ago — she has purchased ducks, goats and chickens for people in other countries.

  33. Heather Stamper says

    December 8, 2009 at 9:37 pm

    I would love to win this!

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