Virtual Christmas Gifts

Christmas is always a time for buying lots of presents for family and friends, but I find it harder and harder each year to find presents within my budget that are useful, wanted and appreciated.

I have to admit that I am turning to buying virtual gifts more and more. Avoid the busy shops and streets, the cold and wet weather and buy from the comfort of your own cosy living room. One charity gift site that I’ve discovered this year is called Part and Parcel.

Children 1st is a well established childrens charity in Scotland that promotes child welfare and works with disadvantaged and vulnerable children to ensure all kids get a safe and secure childhood – something every child should have. The Part and Parcel scheme is their new virtual gift giving project.

For under £20 your gift could provide children art and crafts materials to express themselves. It could provide storytelling classes which help abandoned, bullied or homeless children to open up. Or you may choose for it to go towards The Breakfast Club – a scheme that gives food and basic childcare items to children whose parents can’t.

Whichever you choose – you know it’s the children who will benefit from your generosity. I find virtual gifts to be a bit more interesting than a pair of socks, and you know you are giving to a worthy cause.

You don’t even have to wrap anything up! Great for people like me who don’t seem to have the necessary giftwrapping skills that most other people are equipped with.

Go to the Children 1st Part and Parcel shop to buy your virtual christmas gifts this year. And don’t forget it doesn’t just have to be for Xmas. These make ideal gift ideas for birthdays too!

Get involved in the Virtual Giving revolution.