So, my kiddo is spoiled. i mean she's a great kid well mannered pleasant (mostly haha) but she's the only grandkid on my parents side and the only female grandkid on her dad's side so she tends to get a bit spoiled around the holidays. ok, actually... in general.

this year my husband and i have decided to tone down the gift giving extravaganza and purchase her select few items that she REALLY WANTS (four "leet" gifts)

i would also like to purchase her some small gifts in her name that are charity gifts. for example at a store called bowring you can purchase christmas ornaments and the money goes to the make a wish foundation. theres also a charity where you buy a hat and the money goes towards the homeless (raising the roof)

can anyone tell me of some more of these gift ideas? other charities that you can donate on behalf of someone? i would like to get these for family and friends because quite frankly i'm sure we all get stuff that we chuck two weeks later or give away or never use.

thats what i want for Christmas! feed a needy child or a homeless person, save a dog, ANYTHING!

any suggestions would be appreciated. thanks very much :)

and happy holidays to you!