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| Anthropologie Modeling Clay bag |
It's all smushy and pretty. And soft. Kiah would have a field day chewing this up.
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| iPhone |
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| J. Crew Arabelle dress |
Um, where wouldn't I wear this? This is the closest representation of the white dress Grace Kelly wears in To Catch a Thief I've ever come across. Cary Grant, fireworks, and diamonds sold separately.
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| The iconic dress... |
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| Atlas 9 Series Snowshoes |
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| Black and Decker FHV1200 Flex Vac Cordless Ultra-Compact Vacuum Cleaner |
I feel like the minivan would stay a lot cleaner if I had this.
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| Dyson Ball All Floors |
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| Film Noir Classic Collection Vol 1 |
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| Black and Decker Jigsaw |
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| Red Gatsby Newsboy Hat |
Because I look good in hats.
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| Seren Antique Mercury Glass Lamp Bases |
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| Snowglobe from Sundance Catalog |
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| Toni Amazing Bangs from Avon |
Clip-on bangs! Ingenious! The ultimate solution for people with annoying cowlicks.
So, I don't NEED any of these things. (Although we could debate my needing the Dyson.) And as I was making this visual list, I realized how ridiculous I am.
I don't really need anything. I have lots of wants, but few needs. And in that way, I am very fortunate.
I wanted to have access to a charitable organization on my blog this Christmas- I chose Heifer.org because it is reputable and well-run and because they inundate me with literature every December. Let's buy some family a cow, people.
You can make a donation of ANY amount on the sidebar. Find out more about the organization here. (All giving, including who donated and how much, is completely anonymous. We are not Oprah.)
10 comments:
I totally agree that the snowshoes go perfectly with the dress. I'm totally jealous of the dress, although, I shouldn't be since you don't actually own it...yet! Ask John if when he buys it for you if he'll get one for me too! :)
I like you, have few things on my list. We are so blessed, especially in this economy, to have our needs met. God is so good.
I like the dress! I keep adding things to my Amazon Wish List all of the time...I don't really expect to get all of these things, but it's fun to dream (and to virtually shop!).
On a more serious note, philosopher Peter Singer says that there's no excuse for having things that we don't need when there are people in the world that don't have the things that they DO need. I get what he's saying, but where do we draw the line on this? After all, does Singer himself own more than one pair of shoes (because do you really NEED more than one?). I would be that he does.
Just realized that my comment might come across the wrong way--I totally agree with Jessie that most of us living in America are extremely blessed! I might daydream about wanting more, but I am very thankful for what I do have, and I DO try to give to others who don't have.
It is the great ethical dilemma. I think if we buy something, and it gets used, then we shouldn't feel like horrible people. It's all of the stuff I had to have and never wear or use I have guilt about.
Good point, Holly!
You can call me if you want to know about a song.
My dad is an old school iPhone app. I got half of these Christmas wants from Sigrid's catalogs, btw.
I think you probably DO need the vacuum and the iphone. I want an iphone too. Most of my "issues" (and posts for that matter)are first world problems. I live a charmed life and its great to be reminded of it. You linking to a charity is a wonderful thing to do.
David and I are giving the kids a goat each for Christmas (through CARE Australia ) "their" goat will go to a family in Asia or India and hopefully make a small difference.
Your gift will make a huge difference! What a great way to teach your kids about generosity.
Seriously you had me dying laughing with the "pottery barn you are my pron" that was SO funny - and "we are not Oprah" haha!
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