Chicks, Man
A couple of years ago, Sam and I decided that we would no longer buy Christmas gifts for most of our family members. Apart from an intense dislike of Christmas shopping, we had both grown tired of trying to choose gifts for people who simply did not need anything. In our view the only logical step was to pay it forward by donating to various causes on behalf of our families. Heifer International, Humane Society of the United States, and The Elephant Sanctuary have been among the causes we have embraced.
Not only does it feel good to give to someone or something who actually needs our help, but it saves my sanity by keeping me out of the mall.
This year I'm taking it another step, by making donations in honor of my clients. My first donation is to Oxfam America Unwrapped for a dozen chicks. And by chicks I mean baby chickens, so get your mind out of the gutter.
These fuzzy babies provide HIV/AIDS-affected households with a starter flock: a dozen chicks to produce eggs, generate income, and improve nutrition.
That beats a fruitcake any day!
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