$30 Project

Are any of you still looking for gift ideas? 

So. Maybe I did watch The Grinch Stole Christmas one too many times as a kid (Or tonight while I finish wrapping presents, you know. Whatevs.), but I still really believe that giving is the heart of the holiday season. 

I know that some people would call me naive and silly and point out several dozen reasons why this time of year drives them crazy, but I can’t help but get excited. (And trust me, I don’t like the increased tourist traffic anymore than you do.) 

One of my personal traditions consists of making a donation to Heifer International, which I actually did just today! I thought that I would share because they are a great charity that provides small solutions to wide-spread problems. You can purchase a cow, goat, llama, or pig to help hungry families. In most cases, the animals also provide a source of income with the milk, eggs, honey, etc. that they produce. I also really like the idea of making a tangible donation, knowing what my purchase is going towards, rather than blindly giving money. 

They have lots of reasonably priced options that would make a terrific last-minute gift:

A Trio of Rabbits for $60

A Flock of Hope (Includes chicks, goslings, and ducklings) for $60

Trees for $60 (Sustains the soil for farming and the upkeep of livestock)

The Hope Gift Basket (Includes chickens and rabbits) for $50

Great stocking stuffer options too: 

Flock of Chicks, Ducks, or Geese for $20

A Hive of Bees for $30

I also love the idea of buying someone a share in a goat or a pig for only $10!