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yay!
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thank you so much for the wonderful wishes everyone! i wish you all the same and a beautiful 2018!!
i had a few requests for an amazon wish list? i've never made one before and i don't know what to add to it... but... http://a.co/cXHawNq
(second edit. i'm kinda freaking out. about the list. we aren't big on STUFF and i started to panic at things being sent... but i guess... for every thing we take in, we'll donate something. ok... calming down...)
this is... overwhelming. :) my car's heater is broken, i just got denied food stamps and i'm living with my ex cuz we're both too poor to move out but YOU guys have made this gal quite "verklempt" as one imgurian put it.
love your neighbor! happy holidays EVERYONE!
irlborat
Those are good kids, like really good kids
Kittybitters
Congrats! Don't ever be afraid to ask for help. My husband & I had a lot of fun picking out unisex toys last year for donation! People care.
adadsupreme
A lot of the gifts I got as a kid came from toy drives, for a lot of years. Reach out to some charitable organizations if it matters to you.
donveeto36
AnnaCommentHero
Hey don’t feel bad, you’re a good parent and that’s what counts. I’m in a similar situation and my boss paid me an extra 300 this month.
bellyrubs
dude that's awesome. feels miracle-ish.
chinchillasan
Hope you guys have a Merry Xmas. Good parenting n thoughtfulness beats store bought gifts any day of the week imo. Share some 1/2
chinchillasan
Of your childhood or best memories with them. Those are priceless. X o x o. 2/2
Dreamsofher
Same boat here. Bless you and your family. Happy Holidays.
bellyrubs
thank you! merry holidays to you!
EverythingIPostIsOC
It's good to see you have raised kids who know what really matters in life.
bellyrubs
i feel like i didn't do anything but watch them grow. they're kind of amazing. :)
DurtMahgert
the struggle is real, i feel ya. keep your head up things will get better.
Apelehamamama
Please add some pantry items to the santa list.
411in412
As a soon to be divorcee struggling with the holidays himself this made my day, my week, my month. Best of luck @OP. Together we are strong!
bellyrubs
So true! I'll send you a card! PM me your address!
rianocerous
I should do more giving this year...
rianocerous
I did more.
SisterFister69Hitler
Donate plasma at your local plasma center. Lots of people do it around the holidays!
DrMama
Wish we had stuff like this in my area...Lost job bc sons last hosp stay have bday n Xmas n nothing. but stay positive that's all u can do!
RampantWolf
This happened with my mother when she was raising my brother and I on her own except without the happy ending. She cried when we said its ok
NotTheMamaNotTheMama
Ofc she cried, I would cry too. In fact I'm already crying...
mindstorm8191
One year my dad had no money for xmas, so made a Toy Land from scrap wood (like a kids house), stuck all our toys in it. Us kids loved it
bellyrubs
ahhh that's awesome! if i worked hard i could build them a lego dream house with all the effing legos we have. but i'm not... gonna do that.
bellyrubs
happy holidays!!! :D
marshwiggleme
My grandma had no money for presents back in the day.She had 2 small girls and cut up her wedding dress to make clothes for dolls she made.
bellyrubs
wow! what an amazing lady! and crafty. i'd end up with two sacks full of rice and call them hacky sacks. happy chrimmas kids!
marshwiggleme
Absolutely nothing wrong with that!
marshwiggleme
Also. The kids recognized the fabric, and were so very grateful.
meticulousinfamousridiculousnicholas
I honestly got a little verklempt with #2, does my heart good to see a true expression of the Christmas spirit alive and well.
bellyrubs
i'm really excited! my oldest wants walking dead books and my youngest wants a keyboard (piano) and a santa suit!? GONNA DO IT!
meticulousinfamousridiculousnicholas
That's so awesome, I hope it's gonna be a surprise for them. Glad they still would've been happy no matter what. Sounds like your [1/2]
meticulousinfamousridiculousnicholas
[2/2] kids have pretty good hearts.
TheWarHymn
You're a good mama with good kids.
bellyrubs
thank you!! happy days of holi to you!
Andricus
That's wonderful! Hope everything works out great and you have a very Merry Christmas!
RogerG
You can get $50 free amazon cash just for signing up for their credit card.
gumbyneedsapokey
Who downvotes this?!?
Gamerboy11116
Scrooge
Sordiy
That dam. Duck !
Mavelys
After I ordered the santa suit I then explained to my wife why she would get a notification that we purchased a santa suit for a young boy
Mavelys
We don't have kids lol
bellyrubs
thank you! happy holidays!!
TronWolf
bellyrubs
also i love that creepy eyed left guy *swoon*
bellyrubs
also i love that creepy eyed left guy. *swoon*
NeverEnoughPuppyLove
Pon & Zi!
SomethingSomethingTraLaLa
The year we were 6,7,8 and broke as hell was the year Dad's coworkers piled gifts above the tree. We recall the love though,not what we got.
bellyrubs
:) coworkers? sounds like family.
SomethingSomethingTraLaLa
They pretty well were. Dad was there 8 years, they still talk about him. He has an effect on people, like a wise physics stoner grandpa.
bellyrubs
i "awwe"d out loud. fuckin adorable.
SomethingSomethingTraLaLa
We just moved out here to Olympia. Sticker shock majorly. Good luck to you and yours this winter. The kids will be fine. :)
bellyrubs
woohoo pnw! ditto to you. love and health and happy people
Pdxtechguy
Faith in humanity still exists which is good. My buddy just stashed money in my truck today to help me with food and gas.
bellyrubs
hey! i'm in pdx. happy hump day!
Pdxtechguy
Happy hump day to you as well, neighbor!
ShadyBuddha
This is why I hate Christmas. All this commercial bullshit. You have to spend money you don't have so you don't feel guilty. I feel for you
bellyrubs
:) :D
bellyrubs
i definitely agree but. my kids deserve awesome shit. and i can NEVER afford anything. it's cool that i get to give them things they'll love
ShadyBuddha
As a dad, I understand. As a poor kid, I hated seeing the pain it caused my mom have to do that :/
Muzzleshield
I grew up in a house hold where my mom would financially kill herself to make my Christmas and my other 2 sibling Christmases a holiday 1/?
Muzzleshield
2/? To remember. We were homeless for some holidays and now we still are scraping to make ends meet. I'm 20 and still helping my mom and
Muzzleshield
3/? Still happy to do so. She still kills herself to get us presents so we make it a point to ask for less (stubborn polish woman won't take
Muzzleshield
4/? No for an answer) to help ease Christmas. My family will always be my role model and inspiration. Your kids will see it this way as well
Kittybitters
Would she be ok with you asking for gift cards? You could spend them on stuff for her at a later date so she's not going without anything
brumbasse
How can you americans live in a society where people have jobs and still be too poor to their children xmas presents.
Luminousfox
https://au.news.yahoo.com/a/38282973/uk-mum-on-welfare-spends-3500-on-christmas-presents-for-six-kids/
NNextremNN
Yeah this makes this especially sad.
sourorphan2112
My husband's job wont give him a raise and every year tells him he is just lucky to have it. Lots of places are like that.
SerialKitten666
There are a few reasons. 1. Min wage sucks and people are honestly kind of bad at job hunting for better ^.^;; 2. Medical debt. One broken >
SerialKitten666
can cost you thousands, let alone whatever else. 3. Children are like...really expensive, ESPECIALLY if you work because you probably have>
SerialKitten666
to pay for daycare 4. Really depends if they live in an expensive metropolitan area or not and if they have school or other debts, too. 5.
SerialKitten666
It's very easy to be "poor" in America and at least feel like you're trapped in quite the hole honestly :/
redbob5k
how is this hard to get? thats part of being poor. minimum wage far trails behind inflation; cost of living too high. just saying...
CoeurFranc
Yes. But your minimum wages are too low.
andthedicestoppedrolling
Depends on where you live. That's why there is resistance to a national increase. On the west coast? Way too low. In the country? Maybe not
iwishbenderwasreal
@op that walking dead wallet on your list is awesome! And headed your way! In stock on 12/21 should arrive 12/27 hopefully you get it sooner
bellyrubs
thank you so much!!! bub will LOVE IT. HAPPY ALL THE DAYS
iwishbenderwasreal
Let me know how I can get this to you!!!!!!!!
iwishbenderwasreal
Hi, sent you a PM, amazon cancelled the order, ugh! I tried to re add, but your list is now empty and I can't send it to you!!
bellyrubs
ahh! ok
bellyrubs
i added it again? why does it say it's available! argh!? i'll add a couple more things just in case. thank you thank you
iwishbenderwasreal
you did good! reordered! lets hope this one works!! shows arriving 12/27
iwishbenderwasreal
Got shipping confirmation, should arrive 12/26!
HighlyQuestionable
Where I'm from local news and radio stations run charity drives for people in your predicament, might be something to look into?
SectionF4
Yeah, this. I buy presents for kids through the Salvation Army every year.
bellyrubs
:) i can't bring myself to do it. other kids probably need them more. we are happy. i'll look into them and spread the word for others
Enohpoxas
Stop that attitude. Not to be an ass, but putting yourself aside like that when you are in the target group is not fair to your kids.
nullbr
@OP what if you make that amazon wishlist, put simple but meaninful stuff, and wait to see what you get. And after giving some of the (1/2)
nullbr
gifts to your kids, you take them to give the other presents to other kids in need. This way they would have to be santa instead (2/2)
BaconSave
There is nothing wrong with only receiving a few gifts Christmas doesn't have to mean a house full of toys, however post the wish list ;)
BaconSave
And let us help with a few bits ;) even if it's for food to have a nice Christmas dinner
ZzOmgiLoveSpamCrapEmailHowDidYouKnow
Being happy > all else. Cheers to you!
tehzpoon
I know the feeling, but realize it's not for you, it's for your kids! These organizations want to help ALL the kids have good holidays! »
tehzpoon
They may not give a butt load of gifts, but this year my little girl is getting 5 more than the couple she would've. :')
Meatshield80
Pride and shame can play the meanest of tricks on the best of us. 1/3
Meatshield80
Don't ever be ashamed about doing good for your kids and don't let pride stop you. 2/3
Meatshield80
A lot of us have been there, but remember, these charities are there for a reason. When you're back on your feet, pay it forward.
parwashere
You matter too remember that you are also important
pauliexclusions
Punctuation is also important.
thatoneguyfrommn
This! It's for your kids, too (more than you). ????
bellyrubs
yeah but man! we had a TON of fun decorating our lime tree with ornaments.
BlackPengu
My mom raised us alone and even tho shes a dentist there where rough times when no patients came in and we couldn’t afford presents. 1/2
BlackPengu
Paying employees was more important. (For anyone asking, shes a dentist in germany. We don’t have the insane medical bills the US has)
CraftedLine
Growing up we had very limited means. My mother worked 3 jobs just for food and trailer mortgage. We were on that list. As kids we didn't 1
CraftedLine
Have anything until those kind poeple helped us. Those were the best times of my life. Do it for your kids. Sponser when you have the 2
CraftedLine
Means to do so. Everyone needs a little help. That little bit I know of you reminds me of my mom so you're pretty awesome. It gets better!
Komer
Chuck up a Amazon Wishlist who knows Santa may come
jessieraywilde
Me too
amyisawessome
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causamortis1
Seriously. I'm sure there's plenty of people that would like to make other's Christmas just a little bit better.
Pyrial
I’m definitely in. I grew up in a similar situation
TheOnlyWulf
https://media1.tenor.com/images/a3ae605d921ba56421014b39936261f2/tenor.gif?itemid=7293822
stabbermcshooty
Same here.
Mooch89
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youbigstupididiot
I would
z3lfmoord
Come on @op let us serve you during this time of year!
AaronMcNutt
I'd love to help out as Well! Favoriting so if there's a list put up, I can circle back.
Bellamortis
Also me.
northerngermany
Sure thing!
ibanezgfx
Yep
camsmith89
Commenting so I can come back to this
SoulCakeDuckNZ
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IDrankAllYourWorcestershireSauce
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dahUPeh
I’d be in as well!
SomeKindaMonstur
Same!
darynu
This. I'd love to buy something for them.
BaconSave
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littlemirrorsatourfeet
Same
DrNacho
You’re a good person too!
Partytor
If there is one goal in life I feel is worth pursuing it's to one day have enough money to buy Christmas gifts for random strangers <3
DrNacho
You’re a good person.
BlackPengu
How do you even find someones amazon wishlist. Is it public? Don’t think so
theonceandfuturedan
They put the link here when the overwhelming majority of us demand it, ...and they get like 300 stuffed penguins or whatever
ThePcPirate
You can make them public or share a link
BlackPengu
it's not like you have a friends list. do you ask people straight up what their amazon username is? unheard off in Germany
ThePcPirate
Amazon gives you a link to share, op could do that
BlackPengu
do people post their wishlist on facebook? just wondering
bellyrubs
don't know how to edit. the presents are going to be from santa. my kids know he's not real. but i believe in magic.
GemsAreOutrageousTrulyTrulyTrulyOutrageous
https://youtu.be/0">1QSUsbsM">https://youtu.be/0p_1QSUsbsM https://youtu.be/mEh3RJ5apIo ♥
Sapherno11
@OP Santa is as real as the belief in bringing a smile to someone, be it a gift, or something else. You are keeping him alive :)
Sapherno11
and making him Proud :)
bestestfester
I start my Xmas shopping in July. It makes a huge difference. Also I throw a chunk of my income tax to rent. I'm still poor and it sucks.
Apelehamamama
Santa lives in hearts....he's real, just doesnt wear a red suit
Janusha
Well... If "magic" is all you have.
zFUBARz
1) Thata a girl @op I was raised by a single mother (dad died young) we always had something from Santa if nothing else. Even though both me
zFUBARz
2) and my brother knew better by then, the fact that mom tried to keep a bit of mystery in the world really made all the difference.
BorkBorkasson
What your kids are going to remember is your love for them and doing your best. No one can ask for more than that. And that is magic. :)
LongtimeLurker69
Wish you all the best, merry Xmas
bellyrubs
thank you! merry chrims to you too! hope your next year is amazing!
pragmatao
YOU'RE magic
jrb1165
you need more stuff in your list. Santa told me so.
jrb1165
Thanks. Excellent choices too!
bellyrubs
i'm trying! :) thank you for being here!! merry xmas!
jrb1165
to you and yours, as well!
404GravitassNotFound
Your boss may be Santa (or Mrs Santa)
ButWhyTho
Agreed, or rather the spirit of Santa worked through them and through you.
TomvsWorld
but you can afford a computer and internet every month?
rachetje
Damn, why am I crying.
Idontknowmyusername
They might mean more knowing that the present come from you and the effort you do to get them
RaynWisp
Maybe you should get them a couple copies of the Necronomicon then
JoehioButNobodyUnderstandsTheReference
What do you mean? Of course he’s real! Right guys? Guys?!?
WorkerLurker
If something has a profound change on you and your life it’s real. It’s had a tangible effect in your world it’s real until it’s not.
1lovesdave
Yes dear, of course he's real.
IAmTheKingOfCheese
If you don't believe you won't get anything. He is still real to me!
KamSolastor
Of course Santa is real
bellyrubs
i tell the boys "if you believe in santa, he believes in you" and that's what they tell their friends when they say he isn't real.
UpvoteFairyCakes
@OP, please make an amazon wish list and post it here. You never know, maybe Santa browses imgur.
Sorrywrongnumberagain
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TheHippieDrood
@bellyrubs yes do this I can’t do much but no kid should ever not have presents under the tree
AuthenticM3
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ImgurisluvImgurislife
@OP please do this!
Nutkin
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Moizsh10
+1
kimarikaru
Dot
SoulCakeDuckNZ
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twoofdem
He loves Amazon ;)
Ariolimax
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HohHoho
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DjMNova
I know a guy name Santa .... please post link
ILiveUnderARock
Or in bio with a link to this post
bustinnutz
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ILiveUnderARock
But not in a way that makes you seem like you're begging for stuff on the internet. A little finesse goes a long way
User45816546
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mfeflea
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IDrankAllYourWorcestershireSauce
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gelos
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SwansonWhenSoberKnopeWhendrunk
YES. Do this @OP! I’ve bought all my family Xmas presents and am lucky enough to still be comfortable. Please post an amazon wish list!
underratedcommentz
Do the Amazon list asshole and let us Imgur peep surprise the fuck out of you and your beautiful family.
bellyrubs
i tried?! D:
underratedcommentz
Will check it. Merry fucking Christmas beautiful soul
underratedcommentz
There is only one thing on it :3
bellyrubs
i know. i don't know what to add. i tried to describe what my kids like. they really only asked for walking dead books, a santa suit, and 1/
bellyrubs
a piano/keyboard. but they are typical 8 and 10 year old boys.