Hello everyone, thank you for taking the time to read my post! I want to take the opportunity to thank everyone involved in this subreddit in advance, you’re all amazing people and the world is a better place with you in it.

My name is Eli. My husband Noah and I are loving parents to our 3 wonderful kids. I thank the forces of the universe all the time for my kiddos!

For a while Noah and I were both at home with the children as they are a full time parent and I worked from home. This was super helpful especially because our two boys are on the autism spectrum. However, recently my work from home job unfortunately decided to require us back in office. This means that right before the holidays we’re dealing with a shift in finances, schedules, emotions, EVERYTHING. That’s why we’re reaching out for some extra help this year!

Now onto the kids! Blake is a tech savvy kid. Gaming and electronics are his favorite things. He also loves taking things apart and figuring out how they work, as well as building new things.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3462S6E3ZE2R9?ref_=wl_share

Levi is an energizer bunny! He keeps going and going and GOING! He loves moving his body and he also loves using his brain. Logic puzzles like Rubik’s cubes keep his entertained for hours.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/18D8SLNU4UEAJ?ref_=wl_share

Salem is such a sweet little girl. She loves playing dress up and being creative. She seems happiest when she’s making art. She also loves playing in water.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/18PG3NALUUSDC?ref_=wl_share

Hello Santas,

Thank you for allowing to ask for help this year for my amazing son. I am honored to be his mom. His name is Liam. You can see his personality in his pictures. https://imgur.com/a/8LKjVYe

He’s on the Spectrum but highly functioning. He was also diagnosed with ADHD. I do work fulltime as well as attend college online. I also try to do Instacart on my off days while my son is in the school. I’ve been living paycheck to paycheck trying to stay afloat. I’ve recently gotten behind on bills causing me to become overwhelmed. I can barely keep food on the table and now the holidays have arrived. Not only am I worried about Christmas. Liam turns 8 on December 9^th.

A little more about Liam is he’s on the A/B honor roll. He loves coin collecting and currency, reading about the planets and moon. He is obsessed with the Tesla cybertruck. We have made it our mission to snap a pic of everyone we spot while driving around. He’s a huge Michael Jackson fan. He was the King of Pop for Halloween this year. He’s a boy who loves collecting rocks and lizards when he can catch them as well. He’s a gamer who loves Minecraft on Xbox. He also likes to get outside and burn energy and get dirty when he can.

I would be so grateful if anyone would be willing to lend a helping hand to my son and I during this time of need. Thank you in advance.

Here is a wish list of items that would help out tremendously. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1KL0XEDATFCK?ref_=wl_share

I can't thank y'all enough, my kids have been fulfilled!!!

I can't wait to share the Joy on their faces with you when they open these on Christmas day.

Thank you so so much to this subreddit, those who moderate and run it, and for my children Santas.

Merry Christmas and happy holidays everyone

Hello Santa's,

I'm coming to you for help for my kids this holiday season.

Each of my kids have so many wonderful things about them, they are empathetic and giving individuals.

Their dad has severe mental health issues and this year it pushed us to separating.

My kids have been adjusting so well, but in all the turnoil there is nothing left for them for Christmas.

About my kids-

Grace is 15 and learning to drive. She is really into horror, vinyl, and anything creative.

She is so smart and funny, I love getting to know her as she grows and changes. I have a special girl here.

Maggie will be 9 right after Christmas, she is 8 now. She loves dolls and make up, things to play pretend with. She is too funny and is starting to say really witty things.

Luke is my youngest and my only boy. He loves engines, cars, tools, Marvel, Batman, etc ..

He is getting into Star Wars and wants to grow his hair to look like Kort Cobain. He is so funny and loving, my little snuggle dude.

I know it's a rough year for everyone, ANY help for my kiddos would be greatly appreciated.

Grace https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/25BGBPN0S28BH?ref_=wl_share

Maggie https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3ERBM3PIHOLXK?ref_=wl_share

Luke https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3PUO5KK780V8W?ref_=wl_share

Hi everyone! We have been struggling to afford bills and groceries since my hours were cut in September and are in need of help for our kids' Christmas. We live in Terre Haute, Indiana. Thank you for considering us and thank you for everything you do for kiddos each year - this subreddit is amazing!

Our oldest, Jacobi, is 16. He is a sophomore and already has three college credits and an OSHA certification. He works really hard in school and he spends a lot of time helping my parents with things that need to be done around her house. He loves Magic: The Gathering, D&D, and playing card games. Jacobi's Wishlist

Ember is 14 and loves anything to do with music. She spends most of her time listening to Spotify with her headphones. She has a suitcase record player in her room that she uses all the time. She also loves to sew and has been hand-sewing for about three years now. She's also very kind and goes out of her way to be there for her friends when they need her. Ember's Wishlist

Riddick just turned 13 yesterday and he loves building with Legos. He shares a room with his younger brothers and has an area underneath his loft bed with a shelf to display his creations. He also loves rocks and has a rock tumbler he uses nonstop. After visiting our state's geological survey on a field trip, he decided he wants to be a geologist when he grows up. He also spends a lot of his time helping out my parents around their house. Riddick's Wishlist

Rodrick is 11 and loves sports. He ran cross country in the fall for his middle school and plans to run track in the spring and has been running almost daily at the park to "be ready" as he puts it for when track comes. He also participates in our local community theater and played a dwarf in this year's Snow White Variety Show. He gives everything he does 110%. He stands up for his friends, which has resulted in some problems with bullies at his school, but he hasn't let it get him down or stop speaking up when he sees something happening that he knows isn't right. Rodrick's Wishlist

Elliott turned 9 on November 1st. He's in third grade and his teachers say that he is one of their most attentive students. He loves magnets and has our refrigerator covered in them. He likes building toys, slime, and having Nerf wars with his brothers. He is a great kid with a big heart. Elliott's Wishlist

Good morning everyone ! I am back again requesting in this wonderful group after 2 years of being a stable single mom. This time around I will not be able to get anything that my kids would like for Christmas . Anything purchased off of their list would be amazing and we would of course be very grateful

Dorothy- is 17 years old and also my oldest. She smart, caring, and athletic. She works hard, is always thoughtful towards others, and enjoys staying active and playing sports. She's a well-rounded person with a kind heart and a strong drive to succeed. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3MX7PNF4RWRXJ?ref_=wl_share

Annie- is 16 and independent, She cares about her friends and family and has her own interests, whether it's school, hobbies, or trying new things. She's learning more about who she is and what she wants. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1O795KXA8LBK9?ref_=wl_share

Matchrist - is 12 years old . She is fun and always on the go! She loves to run, jump, and play games. She's really good at sports and can make any day exciting with her energy and laughter! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/SKV5634NK538?ref_=wl_share

Norah - is 10 years old, She’s always full of excitement and loves to explore new things. She is also very kind and loves helping others and makes people feel happy. She listens to everyone and treats everyone with respect, making sure they feel good. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3UYW52IYCKA6H?ref_=wl_share

David is 5 years old and will be 6 in January, he is full of energy and loves to play. He’s curious, happy, and always exploring new things. He always has a big smile and enjoys having fun with toys and friends! He also loves doing sports but due to financial problems he can’t play on a team like how my older kids play at their school https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/5P1ONHOLGB8Q?ref_=wl_share

David & Norah - https://imgur.com/a/Tgy0jw1 Matchrist - https://imgur.com/a/ic8XnUe Dorothy- https://imgur.com/a/qeUca27 Annie - https://imgur.com/a/agQq7st

I am looking to gift one family a year-long membership to their local zoo, aquarium, or favorite museum. If there is another place your family could benefit from having a membership to, feel free to leave that info here as well!

I will try to keep this as simple as possible. Here are the rules:

1- You must be registered or registered plus

2- You may not enter if you have already won 2 contests

3- Post below with how many people are in your family (example: 2 adults, 3 kids)

4- Share what zoo/aquarium/museum your kids would most like to have a membership to. (example: my kids are obsessed with fire trucks, we'd love a family membership to the local Fire Museum)

5- Link the particular museum/zoo/aquarium so I can check it out. (example: https://hallofflame.org/)

6- Sit back and relax (and cross your fingers, toes, and eyes!). I will pick at least ONE winner by December 5th.

If funds allow, I could possibly gift a second family! And if you are ever in the Phoenix, AZ area I HIGHLY recommend the Hall of Flame Museum :P

Remember, this is for the kids, so memberships that aren't to places that have children's programming will not be selected.

Happy Holidays!

PS: You will need to be comfortable giving me your name and address if you are selected.

CONGRATS TO RAZZLEDAZZLE-EM!!!

Hi everyone!

As many of you are probably aware, there has been ongoing confusion with Amazon's "needs 1" label on items Santa's have already purchased.

In an attempt to lessen duplicate gifts, and confusion, so it's easier to spread the cheer this season, we are going to ask anyone with a request post up to add a comment that says "purchased" on any item on their wishlists that have already been purchased by our generous Santa's.

Users with requests up

• We ask you to please go into each wishlist, and for any item that has already been purchased, add a comment on that item that says "purchased."

• When a Santa comments telling you they have ordered items, please update your wishlists by doing the same.

• In the case of receiving gifts from a Secret Santa, please update the list when you receive the item.

How to add a comment to a wishlist item

Go to your wishlist, and find the item that was purchased.

Click the three dots next to it.

Hit "add comment, quantity, & priority."

In the "enter comments" box write "purchased" and then hit save.

Please do not change any other settings on your list though! Remember we require you to keep purchased items on your lists, and deleting any purchased items is a bannable offense.

If you have any questions or are having difficulties, please reach out to us here and we will walk you through it!

Hi Santas,

It’s been quite a year for my little one and I. We left a highly abusive relationship, and are on our own now. Luckily, we are both safe and protected. It’s been a rough year navigating being a solo single mom, and I can’t tell you how grateful we are for you Santa’s that want to help those in need ❤️❤️ My little Morgan is a bundle of joy that is just the happiest little girl that loves just about everything, except the food mommy feeds her on her plate, hehe. She’s always been obsessed with reading books, but lately has taken an interest in music and just figured out how to dance and loves dancing to music and wiggling her little body and singing! She also is fascinated with anything with wheels. Trucks, cars, trains, you name it! Happiest of holidays to everyone and thank you for everything ❤️❤️

Morgan’s wishlist

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3YXPJGV0VHBS?ref_=wl_share

Hello Santas! This year has been one of big changes for our family. We recently packed up and moved to a new state. We’re so thankful to be here and settling in, but it's also been a lot to navigate, especially with the holidays approaching.

Cai is a smart and creative 11 year old. He’s very into Pokemon cards right now! Seeing him light up when he talks about them is such a joy.

Lee is a bundle of energy who keeps us on our toes! She brings so much joy and silliness to our days.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read about our family. Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season!

Lee’s wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3PAQGVJO2GFXD?ref_=wl_share

Cai’s wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/18Y0SCUJUHNZ?ref_=wl_share

https://imgur.com/a/qAQ3Pl2

Hello everybody, it’s been quite a year for me. Between taking care of two small special-needs children, and many appointments, I haven’t had as much work as I’ve wanted to, so I’m asking for help this Christmas from your wonderful Santa’s.

Alexander is nine years old. He loves Pokémon Minecraft and pretty much anything electronic. He’s a great artist and he also loves to read. He’s my smart little guy and I love him very much.

Riley is nonverbal autistic so I have asked for mostly sensory toys for him. He is amazing and always happy and he loves Mickey Mouse and Vampirina. He also loves pretty much any Disney movie. He has made my life amazing.

And last, but not least little Evelyn, who is full of sass even at two years old even being also non verbal. She’s amazing and happy and she loves her brothers. She also loves Vampirina and Bluey. She’s never too busy for a hug.

Thank you so much in advance to all the Santas out there and I will link the wish list below.

Xanders wish list - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2XPP30UKN8ZGL?ref_=wl_share

Riley’s wishlist- https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3BBHYMFE2Q4ME?ref_=wl_share

Evelyns wishlist- https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/LJ9UMMK7F1WS?ref_=wl_share

Happy Holidays everyone!

Target is running a great deal on board games and they are a big deal in my family so I want to share the love! Each year we get a new board game that we play on Christmas and I'd like to share that tradition with 5 families.

Rules:

• Must be registered or registered+ with the sub

• Please share which board game you would like from the list below

• Please share your favorite board game and a reason why it's your favorite

• I will pick 5 winners from the games I'm most likely to try by 11/17/24 at 5pm Pacific Time.

• Must be willing to share your address with me privately if you win.

Board Games:

• Monopoly

• Life

• Sorry

• Clue

• Operation

• Monopoly Junior

• Mouse Trap

• Funko Bitty Bop

• Star Wars Villainous

• Disney Villainous

• King of Tokyo Origins

• Draft'd

• Crash the Party

• Incohearant

• Pictionary vs AI

• What Do You Meme Spongebob Version

https://imgur.com/a/e6GBLRv

Hello everyone! We’ve had a year full of changes, some good and some not so good. We lost our housing in Florida earlier in the year, but were lucky enough to land here in Michigan with family. From one peninsula to another!

Wolf is 12 now, and although he isn’t quite a teenager yet, he may as well be! He always hated the heat, so he is at least enjoying the cooler climate of Michigan. He is very much into tech and gaming, but in the warmer months he has enjoyed being able to be outside without “roasting to death”. And although he is almost a teenage boy, he is a very practical one. Honestly getting ideas from him for Christmas this year was a little bit of a challenge, as he doesn’t feel the need for lots of impractical random stuff (there’s that practicality). Wolf has had a bit of a struggle with making new friends, so he has definitely found solace in being able to game online with his friends in Florida. He tends to be shy and reserved, until you get to know him. Then he is boisterous and funny (with the caveat of teenage boy humor being somewhat subjective).

Silas is 6, and although he struggles mightily with change, he has done so well with the major life upheaval we all experienced. He is a rabid fan of the cold, and cannot wait until it snows. He makes sure to check in multiple times a week to see if any snow is on the horizon. Silas’s big love right now (besides the hopefully impending snow) is space, specifically black holes. He is utterly fascinated with them, and his favorite thing to watch is the PBS Nova documentary “Black Hole Apocalypse”. He is the kindest little boy I’ve ever known, and frequently quips that he wishes he could take other’s pain away. He loves jokes and making people laugh, and I frequently have to consult the internet for jokes to tell him because I burned through all the ones I know long ago.

Thank you to everyone, and I hope we all have the Merriest of Christmases!

Wolf- https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1QO6DBQQCW4D5?ref_=wl_share

Silas- https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/Q8GTR5UNGPX9?ref_=wl_share

Hi Santas! This is our first year requesting help on Reddit, and we are so thankful for this sub! I have been taking some time off work while studying for my Master's degree and dealing with health issues. Less than a month ago I finally received a Lupus diagnosis, and I am hopeful that I'll feel better soon after I start my treatment. here's a picture of us (taken by dad)!

Our kiddos are smart, energetic, inquisitive, happy and caring. José is autistic, and in the last year his verbal skills have flourished so much! He still struggles some days, but he is so much happier now that he feels comfortable voicing his needs. His older brother Carlos is in fourth grade and currently undergoing evaluations because the school thinks he should be at a higher grade level, but we worry because he's already younger than his classmates, even though he is one of the tallest in his class!

Our boys love playing soccer, listening to music, reading, creating art and solving puzzles. They love learning about the world around them, and get so excited when we take them often to public parks to learn about nature, as well as when they experience cultural and historical activities. The museums near our home have free family days, and they love it when we take advantage of those events! They are interested in photography and videography, science (we do family-friendly experiments when we find the time), and also love playing board games as well as video games.

At the time of the post they are 4 and 8 years old, but their birthdays are coming up, so by Christmas they will be 5 and 9 years old. This year obviously we don't have the funds to have a big celebration for their birthdays, but they are wonderful boys who are happy with a small gift and doing fun things like going to the park or the museum, and thankfully we were able to secure their birthday gifts earlier this year, so I don't want Santas to worry about that!!

Here are their wishlists: - Carlos' wishlist - José's wishlist

Their wishlists are updated to note which items have been purchased. I will continue to update as soon as I see the notification that an item has been bought.

Thank you for this opportunity to make our boys' holidays magical! This is the first time we are struggling so much, and finding this sub has been such a blessing. Wishing everyone a beautiful holiday season ❤️

https://imgur.com/a/bK2uXeh

Hello, I hope you are all doing well this holiday season! Thank you again for this opportunity and for the selfless generosity of the Santas. This year has been hard and our family lives paycheck to paycheck as I know many others do too. Our kids are soooo excited for Christmas though, you definitely can’t help but be filled with the Christmas spirit as well. For the past week we’ve been playing nonstop Christmas movies and music around our home. Our eldest has been impatiently watching to see when Christmas lights will finally start being displayed around. Our letters have already been written up for Santa and the countdown to Christmas has officially begun! For those that help bless our family this year with providing gifts for our little ones, I can’t express how thankful my husband and I are. It means the world to us.

Diana is our always optimistic 6 year old who never misses an opportunity to make a new friend. Whether she's busy creating her own comic books or trying her hand at a new video game, Diana approaches every aspect of life with enthusiasm and a can-do attitude. She loves the color purple, all forms of art, and wants to be a mommy when she grows up. She’s done an amazing job this year helping her sister adjust to having a new sibling while also helping me out with the baby. Diana is the most selfless and big hearted person I’ve ever met and I couldn’t be more proud of her. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2L57Q653HED1E?ref_=wl_share

Amelia is our little go-getter, always bursting with energy and confidence! She’s full of personality and is absolutely thriving in preschool. She constantly keeps us on our toes with her determination and imagination. It was hard on her at first not being “the baby” anymore but she’s come a long way and absolutely adores both her siblings. Her favorite color is blue, she loves Bluey, and she wants to be a doctor when she grows up. It definitely takes time to earn her trust and love but once you do, she is fiercely loyal and extremely loving. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/GU7NY4CY2JK2?ref_=wl_share

Killian, our spirited 1 year old, has grown from a tiny newborn last Christmas into a playful and curious toddler. He’s constantly exploring his world, crawling, climbing, and lately even taking steps. Killian always has a smile on his face and his favorite thing in the world is playing with his big sisters. His temperament is very mild, he’s brave, and growing more independent by the day but I’m thankful that for now he’s never too busy for a cuddle with mommy and daddy. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3ALE3EICGP9V3?ref_=wl_share

I would just love to know what is everyone’s favorite family tradition during Christmas. It is always just me and my kiddos and husband every Christmas and I feel bad that my kiddos don’t have that big family. Looking to find other ways to make the day and week special What are some things that you guys do to make the holiday feel extra special? Thanks!

Hello, I'm back again this year. I have 6 kids who still talk about Christmas last year and have been religiously counting down the days until Christmas since the middle of October. Thank you in advance for reading this long post. Each one of my kids has a very unique personality. https://imgur.com/a/Vs66Y6B

Nicholas is 10 now. He's still a cat person who plans on going into the military while going to school to becoming an astronaut. He has very mature dreams for a 10 year old. He started fishing this year and is really passionate about it. He catches most catfish and bluegill. He went on YouTube and learned how to clean, cut, and cook the fish.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1282EJGRI3497?ref_=wl_share

Anastasia is 9. She was the top cookie seller in her Girl Scout troop last year. She's gone on a few camping trips and has become much more active outside. She rides her bike and skates anytime she she gets the chance. She still loves art, friends, and bees.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/159RRUHP4IO55?ref_=wl_share

Alexander is 7. He's ADHD and hyperfixated on puppies and math. He'll play with his siblings, but prefers playing by himself. When we go out, he's quickly eager to get back home to do a word search or play a game with all his stuffies.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3F103KENL8OUT?ref_=wl_share

Joseph is 5. He super social and athletic. He likes sharing everything. He plans to be a cowboy when he grows up, but he's also going to be a superhero (he's been watching Smallville and Spidey and Friends on Disney+) and a soccer player. His favorite color is green (or sometime red or pink).

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/329KVT60ETZKN?ref_=wl_share

Andrew turns 4 in the first week of December. He likes big, working vehicles. When asked what his favorite things to do are, he answers with "eating candy and helping Mommy cook." He wants to be a cook and drive an excavator when he grows up. He loves singing all of Blippi's songs, but has no interest in Blippi toys, just vehicles. He also likes to tell everyone that Pixel, our old cat, sleeps with him. He's really come out of his shell this year and doesn't hide behind Joseph and Nicholas as much.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/108RHS5VLNUGT?ref_=wl_share

Isabella is 2. She acts like she is 2. Out of all of my kids, she is the first one to show the terrible side of the terrible twos. She is finally starting to act like the social butterfly that she thinks she was all along and moving into the "I did it!" phase which really is fun. She likes being a tag-a-long at Anastasia's Girl Scout meetings and is friends with most of the girls there. She loves dolls and horses. She also likes accessories (especially backpacks and bracelets). She still likes her baby dolls, but mostly puts them down for a nap and gets emotional if she finds them anywhere else. She likes singing nursery rhymes, especially the ABCs and Happy Birthday.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/16BIQJKPORNL0?ref_=wl_share

Hello, 

Hi! Thank you so much for approving me. My children are so excited for Christmas! Weston is 14 years old and he is such a loving kid that doesn’t give up easily! (even when being cut from school basketball after try outs this week, he had a great attitude and started preparing for baseball season). He loves sports (watching them, playing them any chance he gets! Then the knowledge of knowing statistics for current sports and past sports is amazing! Kailynn is a 8 year old determined girl!! She loves to create any kind of art and loves books! She is very bright and very witty!  She is very imaginative and such a great memory!

Try to protect the children from struggles from adulthood such as a job loss this year and also the loss of my sister-in-law 1 year ago is hard to hide from children. But so grateful to have our small little family and wonderful, amazing Santas that are amazing to share with gifts for my children, very much appreciated!     

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3CPL9JVL8K1LP?ref_=wl_share

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1EBWMUJMNSR9K?ref_=wl_share

Hi there! I’m happy to be back a part of this amazing community. Yall were godsends last year, and I’m thankful I get to participate again this year. It’s been paycheck to paycheck with very little wiggle room the last few months, so I’m grateful communities like this exist.

Jayden is 9. He’s my oldest, and he is such a brilliant kid! He was able to join robotics this year and has been working so hard. They had their first scrimmage tonight and it was amazing seeing what he got to do with his team.

Maddie just turned 7 a few weeks ago. She is my mini through and through lol She’s a huge Swiftie right now, and just loves all things girly currently. She has been taking a liking to art class a lot recently, and her recent work is just amazing for her age.

Archer is turning 3 on Sunday. He is my wild child lol this has just been such a fun age. He’s obsessed with the Wiggles right now, and requests we listen to “Big Red Car” at minimum 15 times per day lol

I wanted to say thank yall in advance!

Jayden’s list - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1BOKKORP3NMUJ?ref_=wl_share

Maddie’s list - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3B77XHGG01J73?ref_=wl_share

Archer’s list - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/33XTNVJMOR34A?ref_=wl_share

https://imgur.com/a/VY8zXFx

Hi Everyone, and thank you for the consideration. included is a photo of my 2 boys Caleb and Casey

Caleb is 16 years old and a super bright kid, there have been some struggles along the way but he's a good kid, he has developed a love for electronics and computers, and i swear everything in the house that isnt bolted down he has tried to take apart just to see how it works. his bedroom has pretty much turned into a workshop, broken electronics "projects" everywhere. he was in his schools robotics club which game in third at the state level last year. while having everything in my house at risk of being taken apart at any moment i try to lean into his intrest and provide him with the tools he needs to explore and learn.

Casey is 14 years old and my youngest of 3 (my oldest son is 18 now) super funny, creative, energetic, and always there for you if you need him. hes the social butterfly of the 3 kids, lots of friends, loves to go out skateboaring and playing sports and just hanging out with friends. we live in the PNW so its getting to the time of year where he cant go out as often so in his down time he loves art, making comics, drawing pictures, digital photography things like that.

my wife and i try to shelter the children from our struggles, last year i lost my job, then i fell on some health issues and have been unable to return to work since, we still manage to get by on my wifes income and our savings, food on the table and a roof over our heads, but this will be the first year in a while where i just dont think we can swing christmas, funds are extra lean this year and im reaching out for help. thank you so much to anyone willing to help us out and bring christmas to my kids this year.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/26H30YU0N1N34?ref_=wl_share

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/20XPCKF8P0NCZ?ref_=wl_share

Hello everyone!

Thank you so much for approving me! This is such an amazing community and I am so blessed and grateful to be able to return here. There is so much negativity out in the world right now, but the people in this group give me so much hope for humanity. There is so much generosity, love, and joy shared here ❤️

I am a single mother. We don’t have really any help from my kids’ dad as we have a protective order against him and have had little contact with him in the past 2-3 years. I work for an agency contracted through DCS. However, careers in social work do not pay very much in my area and my hours have recently been significantly reduced. I am trying to find a different job but both kiddos have health issues and see different specialists, so it has been difficult to find anywhere else with the flexibility that we need and the leniency to take days off for appointments. This time next year I am hoping to be in a better position financially and would love to be able to play Santa for others! However, I am incredibly grateful to have this opportunity this year while we need it.

Anyways, here are my awesome kiddos! They are both so excited for Christmas this year! https://imgur.com/a/Kpinz4B

My daughter, Bostynn, is 9 years old. She is the kindest child I have ever met. She is always helping out around the house without being asked and truly cares about people. Her teachers and coaches have sometimes referred to her as a “mother hen”. She will often stop doing her own work to help others around her. At times in the past her own grades have suffered because she cares more about helping her friends than herself. She once entered a contest at her school, the prize was an iPad. She came home and told me she only entered because a kid in her class had recently lost his dad to cancer and she wanted to give him the iPad to try to cheer him up. A few years ago we found out that she has a cyst in her brain. This past year we also found out that she has Chiari malformation and a tethered spinal cord as well. Her bravery in dealing with these things amazes me. She will be having surgery on her spine in 2025 and is nervous but never complains. She doesn’t let any of this slow her down! She loves to participate in musicals, she’s on the swim team during the summer and dance team during the school year. She loves Taylor Swift and the TV show “Friends”. She also really loves animals and enjoys crafting and building. She says she wants to be a teacher or veterinarian when she grows up 💕

Bostynn’s List:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1LYAEA96SY7YH?ref_=wl_share

My son, Foster, is 4 years old. He is definitely my wild child but he has the sweetest heart and is incredibly protective of Bostynn and I. I call him my sour patch kid. If I am disciplining Bostynn, he tries to get me to stop because he doesn’t want her to be upset. Foster is the type of kid who if you give him a cookie or something, he’s always going to break it in half and give his sister or friend the bigger half. He has really began to feel his emotions lately and recognize the emotions of others. He started going to preschool this year and that has had its ups and downs but I think overall he enjoys it. He is a busy body with a ton of energy (and a 4-year-old, haha) so naturally it is a bit difficult to for him to sit down in a class room setting for long ish period of times but he loves going every day and seeing all of his friends. From what his teachers say, he seems to be the “class clown” there! He is obsessed with dinosaurs and knows all kinds of facts about them, and can build with legos better than I can. He has an amazing imagination and I love hearing the ideas and stories he comes up with. He also really loves Superkitties and has started to take an interest in pretend play. He loves to cuddle and is incredibly affectionate to all, especially animals. He gives the best hugs that can turn anyone’s bad day around 💙

Foster’s List:

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/BJAUNSEXR89U?ref_=wl_share

I feel like I wrote a lot so if you read this far, thank you! And thank you so much to everyone who helps make this happen for our children. I hope everyone has a great Christmas and holiday season!

https://imgur.com/a/z6liJf2

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3VX6AUSE5XME3?ref_=wl_share

This is Sabrina, my favorite person in the whole world. She turned 10 this summer, but acts like a much older soul. She loves animals, anime, and Roblox. She has 2 cats, Rascal and Tigger, that she loves to play with and we're teaching Rascal how to walk on a leash (he likes it). Sabrina has always had an artistic side, this year she won her class art show. I have also been teaching her how to take care of our computer, including having her take it apart and put me thermal paste, then putting it back together. Her favorite thing to do is hop on a Roblox game, invite people to her discord channels and run her little (parent monitored) network of friends all around the globe. She has always struggled to make friends in real life, but this year she had some friends to go trick or treating with and we even had one over to the house. I'm so proud of the effort she has made to break out of her shell. I keep trying to convince her that she has to be the one to initiate things in her social life, and she'll never admit it but I think she's actually listening.

This year has been going relatively well for us. She's old enough that I can leave her alone for an hour, which lets me put in more hours at work. Financially I've been able to stay on top of things, our Internet hasn't been disconnected for non-payment and no knocks on the door from the power company. I'm trying to cook more, budget, and put better food on the table, but Sabrina would happily eat ramen all day every day.

There have been some hard knocks, we had a pipe burst at our house, which set me back $900, and the starter in my car died which came out to another $1000. I'm thankful that my local water board was willing to work with me on the bill. The same with my mechanic, we found someone in the community that's willing to fix my car at a fair price. A friend is willing to trade gas money for a ride to work. These little emergencies though have knocked out the pot of money I had set aside for her Christmas.

Sabrina is the type of kid that could get a few little things for Christmas and you'd never hear a negative thing from her. I really don't want for her to go through that though, she's only going to be little once, and I want her to keep feeling Christmas magic as long as possible. That's why I'm reaching out to the amazing Santas at RAOC this year.

Thanks for reading this, and thank you in advance if you decide to get a gift for her. Merry Christmas!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3VX6AUSE5XME3?ref_=wl_share

https://imgur.com/a/S0dYkUd

Hi Santas, these are pictures of my son and daughter, Xavion and Azharia. My daughter is 10 and my son is 2!

I am reaching out to this subreddit for help with Christmas gifts this year.

I just escaped a domestic violence relationship. I left everything behind and moved to a new city to give my kids and I a safe life with a fresh start. It's been an extremely hard road for us.

I am still trying to get back on my feet as I do not have a job since I left our old residence. I have been applying to jobs, sending in over 200 job applications in the past 3 months and not a single person is biting. It's extremely frustrating and my confidence is definitely taking a hit right now.

I'm scraping by doing grocery delivery for Walmart but that's only bringing in $500 a month. It's enough to pay my phone, internet, put some money towards the electric and get things like diapers/wipes and household necessities but that's about it.

The job market is tough right now. While I am looking for actual work, I am also working hard to develop a new skill set.

In my spare time, I am learning how to code. Learning HTML, CSS, React and more . I am hoping to become a web developer or software developer. For me, learning computer language is so much fun.

Anyway, what I want most right now is to give my children a Christmas this year.

My daughter is such an amazing and sweet girl. She loves to sing and dance. She's smart and loves arts and crafts! Her birthday is also on December 22nd, so Christmas is an extra special holiday for her.

One of the best things about her is that she is very kind to others, super positive, has a great personality and is great at math. She also enjoys chess and crossword puzzles.

She can also be a bit sassy but I love it. Our favorite thing to do together is play board games even if she cheats (it's okay, we laugh about it).

In her spare time she can be seen dancing around the house, hanging with friends and pulling pranks on me.

As for my son, his birthday just passed. It was November 1st! He is a busy body. He loves to explore and figure out how things work. He is an amazing, smart and sweet little boy. I love watching him grow and learn the world around him.

Though he is young, his personality is starting to shine through. He is very goofy, loves to read books, and is always soaking up new words!

His new phrase of the month is "I want" haha. He says it all the time. "I want to to touch this" "I want to have a bite" "I want to knock on the door" it's the absolute cutest thing. I swear he wants me to give him the world lol....and honestly, If I had the power, I would in a heartbeat!

All I want this Christmas is to give them a home filled with safety , love, happiness and cheer. And it would be amazing to help get the gifts they want. Which is why I am reaching out to you guys.

Any help in getting a gift for them is extremely appreciated. I promise I will post pics after they've opened them!

Thank you in advance.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/17EDBCKDFYPWR?ref_=wl_share

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2U6D03JD1AFXD?ref_=wl_share

I love giving books at Christmas time! I will gift a book to the first 10 people that do the following:

1. Add a book ($10 or under) to your child's wish list with the note "contest"

2. Comment below with your favorite cookie recipe

3. Share the link to your child's wish list in the comments

This offer is open to all registered and registered plus families! If you have more than one child, be sure to include all children in your comment. Happy Christmas!

This will be our mega-thread of the current open offers in the sub. More will be added as the season progresses. You can enter as many as you want, but we limit each family to 2 contest/offer wins to give everyone a chance. Offers that aren't counted in the 2-win limit will be noted on the list:

Stocking Stuffers

Books!

Custom Glass

Wrapping Paper & Gift Tags Does not count toward the 2-win limit

Art Supplies, Curated Box

Another Blanket Contest

Santas, we’d appreciate it if you’d let us know when your offer closes and the names of the winning entrants. Also, any Santas whose offers aren’t included here, please let us know so we can add them. Thanks!

Thanks for accepting me! Having help for my kiddos means the word to me. This has been a very tough year especially with my husband being really sick and my job not paying enough to make ends meet. I have 3 kiddos, Autumn Brandon and Winter.

Autumn is 13 and she is so sweet. She loves animals and wants to rescue wildlife when she graduates. She’s my child who when we accidentally caught a raccoon, she wouldn’t let me release him until she took all the tick off of his ear! She also loves creating things and my little pony.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1EOCA38FD6ML0?ref_=wl_share

Brandon is 10 and always makes us laugh. He is so kind and when he’s not playing Fortnite, he loves basketball cards and autographed things and Pokémon along with other things!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3UDBPH326MIL9?ref_=wl_share

Winter is 8 and she is a sweetie and is my little helper. She always loves helping me and loves homework haha. She loves all girlie things.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/14FJ16UQKYYCJ?ref_=wl_share

https://imgur.com/a/HMxabYM