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Published January 10, 2017
If you’re like me, I stay away from generic gift cards, trying to capture in the present the uniqueness of the receiver and infuse a little bit of my personality. Here are some ideas inspired by those on my list who have been “nice.”
Social good gifts were popular when I asked for suggestions on Facebook. Feel free to add your favorite charity or non-profit: toy drives at your church, local school, library, police, fire department, or click on Toys for Tots.
Whom to help? Women overseas? Hungry kids closer to home? World Vision, which devotes most of its budget to its funding its programs, has you covered. Or fund someone’s great idea or dream through crowdsourcing like this sustainable project in Long Island’s Rockaway area affected by Hurricane Sandy.
Music is Always a Good Choice
Whether it’s iTunes, a CD, or if you’re like my old-school Big Bro who collects vinyl records, music is always a good choice.
Depressing music like “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” is banned. Instead, I play JOYFUL music like José Feliciano’s Feliz Navidad and El Gran Combo’s Fiesta de Pilito.
For the Traveler in Your Life:
Frequent fliers will appreciate the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)’s PreCheck program where, for $100, eligible travelers could see their time standing in security lines reduced at participating airports.
From the Tech Files:
Books! Books! Books!
Finally, for the political junkie in your life, The Rise of Marco Rubio by The Washington Post reporter Manuel Roig-Franzia contains keen insights on the man who could be the first Latino President of the United States.
Movies/DVDs:
Nothing says A-M-O-R more than a homemade gift. Try baking Latino Christmas cookies with rompope frosting courtesy of Vianney Rodriguez, the blogger behind one of my fave food blogs, Sweet Life. For the chocoholic, she has a killer recipe for tamales de chocolate y nuez
Been “naughty”? For about $5 bucks, you can fill HIS stocking with coal. J/K. You can send an e-card via egreetings: fast, cheap (FREE) in price, yet rich in holiday cheer!
?Feliz Navidad!
https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/the-latino-list-holiday-gifts-for-the-hispanic-in-your-life