Category Archives: Gift Catalog

Wars, floods and the gift of chickens (2011 True Spirit of Christmas)

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Kirsten Stearns in Gift Catalog, Stories

True Spirit of Christmas Trip 2011 | World Vision blog

Yesterday, November 28, marked the start of World Vision’s 2011 True Spirit of Christmas trip — a three-week quest to discover the true meaning of the season and to witness just how Gift Catalog donations impact children and families around the world. This post was written by Kirsten Stearns, host for this year’s trip, on day 1 from the community of Horowpothana in Sri Lanka. Stay up to date with our team on the World Vision Facebook page and website. Although my time in Sri Lanka has been brief so far, I have learned a lot and am excited to spend more time with the community in the coming days. Our Sri Lanka trip is based in the community of...

A different kind of Cyber Monday

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Mindy Mizell in Gift Catalog

I dread holiday shopping. It’s difficult enough to figure out just the perfect gift for each and every loved one on your holiday list. But if you add in the hassle of navigating crowded shopping malls, long lines, and busy parking lots, I know I’m destined for an instant stress headache before I even walk through the store’s doors. No wonder so many of us have resorted to ditching traditional brick-and-mortar shopping and have opted for virtual shopping. And it’s no wonder this Cyber Monday could exceed $1 billion for the second year in a row. I’ll admit — I’ve given and received my fair share of Christmas sweaters. There is a stack in my closet, and I have no...

Holiday gift guide: 30 meaningful gifts under $50

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Lindsey Talerico-Hedren in Gift Catalog

Does your holiday shopping list look anything like this? iPad 2: $499. Kindle Fire: $199. UGG boots: $150. Long lines. Busy parking lots. Good finds for $30 are now good finds for $50 — and it’s really a bargain if your $300 gift is reduced to $200 in a Black Friday sale. If this sounds familiar, you can save your anxiety and checkbook this year by giving a gift whose impact will last much longer than the latest version of that electronic device. Celebrate the true spirit of Christmas this year with a gift that can change lives. Use this as your guide to some meaningful (and inexpensive) holiday gifts from World Vision’s partners, our Gift Catalog, our U.S. programs...

Giving Christmas away

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Guest blogger in Gift Catalog

Not too long ago, I received the kindest of emails from Marina, the famed Energizer Bunnies’ Mommy from the Energizer Bunnies’ Mommy Reports blog. Marina shared with me an idea she and another blogger had about using their social media influence to inspire readers to make Christmas meaningful for more than just their own children this year. This guest post from Marina (and this week’s series on Marina’s and Angie’s blogs) is a result of their desire to “give” Christmas to those less fortunate in this country and around the world this holiday season. Thank you, Marina and Angie! —Lindsey, World Vision Blog * * * Christmas is less than 50 days away. What’s on your child’s wish list? A...

Royal gift poll results

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Lindsey Talerico-Hedren in Gift Catalog

Elegant, regal, ceremonious, formal, beautiful — these are all words that might be used to describe Prince William and Kate’s wedding after this weekend’s royal wedlock. But as any married person (or former wedding party member) knows, it is not without great planning that a “dream” wedding comes to life. There are dress fittings, cake tastings, floral appointments, seating charts… and perhaps one of the more exciting pre-wedding activities — the gift registry. But the royal couple is obviously not registering for towels, kitchen appliances and luggage. Instead, we love that they asked for donations to charitable funds, which got our blog team thinking — if we were invited to the royal nuptials, what World Vision gift would we give...