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After becoming a mom, one thing became crystal clear — Christmas is 100%, entirely about the children. Not just my children, but all children. This holiday season my children and I are using the spirit of Christmas and shopping at Gordman’s to give back to St. Jude’s.
I took my littlest helper to our local Gordman’s to grab some gifts while the big kids were in school. Since our main prerogative for this trip was a mission to give back, we picked up some toys at deep discounts to donate to our local children’s hospital. This week we are wrapping the gifts and my kids are going to turn them over to kids who will be stuck in the hospital for the holidays.
Bear’s That Care
I also purchased a couple of Bear’s That Care! Bears That Care is a partnership between Gordman’s and St. Jude’s Research Hospital. Gordman’s will donate $2 of each Bear sold this season to St. Jude’s. St. Jude’s believes that no family should have to worry about a medical bill while just trying to make sure their child lives.
How you can give back
Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is December 3rd. Consider giving a donation to St. Jude’s Research Hospital this holiday season.
Use the hashtag #BearsThatCare
From now until December 31st, Gordman’s will donate $1 to St. Jude’s for every time you use the hashtag #BearsThatCare on Instagram. How easy is that? If you’re going to use hashtags, add this into your post!
Shop at Gordman’s and buy a Bear
Shopping at Gordman’s for gifts is at a deep discount is a given; but while you’re there, consider picking up the St. Jude’s bear.
Teach your children the power of giving back
As parents, we are delivering lessons to our children daily. Make one of those lessons the tradition of giving back this holiday season. Help in a soup kitchen, deliver toys to the hospital, or donate to a food drive. However you choose to make a difference, get your children involved in the process.
Tell me — how are you going to give back this holiday season?
Oh I love this! Too bad I live too far, otherwise I’d definitely do the same as you!
My daughter is 17 months and we will be starting this tradition this year. I wish we had that store near us.
Such a great idea for a Christmas gift! Love these bears that care and the message behinid them so much!
This blog post truly warms my heart. I love the idea of giving back for a good cause. Bless you and I hope that this inspires more of to dig deep within and do the same for others who may be less fortunate.
St. Jude’s is such an incredible organization. I try to donate to them any chance I get.
I love the idea of giving back, especially during the holidays. Giving back is one of my favorite things to do during the holiday season
One of the most important gifts you can give your children when they are small is teaching them to give back. This is a wonderful post. I want to share it so you can get your message about St. Jude’s out to more people.
I think everyone wants children to be happy all the time but especially at Christmas time because it’s a time of giving 🙂
These look like such great products to buy loved ones for Christmas! I’ll have to look into getting one… I think my nieces would love it. 🙂
This is a great idea, we have something similar in the Philippines. We have this fast-food chain that you can donate toys for the less fortunate ones,
I love this post. It’s a great life lesson, and I will definitely do something like this with my future kids.
yesss! i love st, judes. my local bookstore always donates to them for the holidays. you can purchase a book for a child and last year i purchased all 8 books on display. i agree christmas is about ALL kids and we should help as many as we can.
Such a good idea to help others at Christmas. Great to teach children that Christmas is about more than just receiving gifts.
That’s a wonderful advocacy. This season is all about giving and giving to charities is one noble act we can all do without telling anyone.
This time is not only to get and give gifts, but to give back! Its also great to teach children this as well!
Why not? This is such a nice idea… I hope more companies do this because it spreads such positivity. And to get the kids involved in this is just amazing. It sets a great example of generosity and compassion.
Great initiative.From now onwards I will definitely going to add this tag for sure. Thanks for sharing
It’s so nice cause and it’s so important to teach kids to be kind and give back. Beautiful post x
Laura
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It’s nice to make this a yearly tradition. And we should always teach kids that Christmas is also about sharing your blessings.