The count down to Christmas has almost begun! We are heading into the holiday season - the season of giving.
This year instead of buying myself a wonderful advent calendar to count down the 24 days to Christmas, I am going to reverse it.
I'm creating the
Sprinkles and Sprouts
Reverse Advent
#SSReverseAdvent
For the 24 days running up to Christmas I am collecting things I can donate to those less fortunate.
Each day of December, instead of opening an advent window and munching down on a chocolate, that let's face it I really don't need, I'll be opening the pantry and adding a non-perishable food item to my gifting box.
Christmas is a magical time of year, but for some it is a reminder that they have to go without so much.
I know I take my full pantry for granted. I open the door, walk inside and I am met with food to feed my family. And at Christmas my pantry is filled with extra treats and goodies. I am lucky, I cannot imagine how I would feel if I couldn't feed my family.
I want to make a difference to someone this Christmas and I would love for you to join me in making a difference with the SS Reverse Advent.
Pick a charity, refuge or food bank close to you and grab a box!
I've complied a list of foods, that my local refuge said would be useful to those in need. But obviously you can switch out items or add in your own twist. Maybe a book, a toy or toiletries.
To make it easier and to encourage everyone I thought I'd create an email campaign. Fun Christmas cheer filled emails that provides the full list, as well as ideas for other foods to add. Along with the food ideas I thought I could share some fun Christmas facts, pictures of my gifting box and, fingers crossed, pictures of your gifting boxes too.
Please join me.
You can sign up for the emails, you can post pictures of your wonderful boxes online (please tag me or use our hashtag #SSReverseAdvent so I can add your photo to the emails and social media stories) or you can email me pictures of your boxes. You can ask to be anonymous or I can give you a shoutout. Whatever works for you is good with me. Obviously you can also take part without any interaction with me at all.
If you would like to receive the emails (which will start on 29th of November to get you ready) then join on the form below.