• AFLAC HOLIDAY DUCK All of
the proceeds go to fight pediatric cancer. This plush duck, sold in
6-inch and 10-inch versions, will spend this holiday season fighting
pediatric cancer. [Ages 2-5] $10 for the 6-inch; $15 for the 10-inch Available at participating Macy’s and aflacholidayduck.com
• GIVECARD A GIVECARDs donate $5 to the recipient’s charity of choice. This
holiday season, your child can use this gift card for more than Halo
XV. He’ll learn that $5 can help fight breast cancer, feed a child
in Africa or put shoes on the feet of someone who has none. [All ages] starts at $25
HOLIDAY TIP: WHAT TO DO WITH OLD TOYS Need
to clear space in your child’s room for this year’s toys and gifts?
Then it’s time to donate those gently used toys to children who would
love to receive them. Your
children will learn about philanthropy, and you can claim a tax
deduction for the donation. (Be sure to ask for a receipt from the
organization you donate to.) Where to donate: > Goodwill Industries goodwill.org
• HANNAH’S KITTENS A
portion of the profits supports literacy programs for young girls.
These adorable, huggable French faux fur kittens feel like the real
thing! They’re lifelike with round tummies and short legs. Little girls
love them! [Ages 3 and up] $149.99 (Three kittens and hatbox) hannahskittens.com
• YOUR PET IN A 'SOCK PUPPET' Supports
no-kill pet shelters, including the Irvine Animal Care Center
Commission Carla Fish to create a custom sock puppet of your own pet! [Ages 3 and up] $150 adoptasock.blogspot.com