35F: Christmas Wishlist
Here are some gift ideas for the 35 year old on your shopping list. These items help make life easier.
Give a gift to the men in need at the Ottawa Mission.
Here is a wish list of their Most Needed items - should you with to purchase anything from this list, it will be sent to my radio station (CHEZ 106, Rogers Sports and Media, located at 2001 Thurston Drive). CLICK HERE to buy something today & I will deliver it for you. You are also able to direct shipping to your house.
Air Purifiers. So hot right now.
These could be considered modern day ‘snake oil’ but when something very smelly sprayed my cottage and I couldn’t get the stink out… I gave this Hamilton Beach model a whirl and have since used it to rid the sour milk stink from our car (which was extreme) and refresh common areas in our house with great success! I am convinced that these things are the real deal but buyer beware: there are many brands and models out there to choose from. Lucky for me, I seem to have chosen wisely out the gate.
The Best Underwear: Period.
I had always been interested in ditching tampons and pads but they just seem to be a necessary evil. Until someone recommended Knix and flipped the script on free bleeding. You heard me. Comfiest underwear (and bras) ever. I would like one of each of this Canadian owned businesses’ offerings. They often have good sales, too. Not sure which size or style to purchase? Gift cards work.
Smart Devices make Life Easier.
Some people love ‘em, others hate ‘em and almost every tech company you can think of has something voice-activated on the market. Here are some of my favourite brands and suggested items that really elevate my quality of life. I’m physically disabled so every step matters in terms of pain management, energy conservation and accessibility.
Google: hub, mini, chromecast and display.
Globe: light bulbs and LED strip
Wyze: camera and plugs
Geeni: outdoor plug, smart strip (power bar) and wall tap
I tried getting into IKEA’s smart home line (Tradfri) but my experience with their hub, dimmers and bulbs was excruciating. Would not recommend.
Everyday Things.
Lip chap, toothpaste, gas & grocery cards, hair elastics, a good travel mug, socks, winter weather accessories or heated items for maximum comfort. Little things that get used every day always make a great gift because… they get used frequently and are likely to need replacing or replenishing.
There’s nothing terribly flashy about My Wishlist this year. If you are hoping to purchase a gift for someone like me (35F, mom, FT career, commuter), I would suggest grabbing something that helps to make their life easier. I think this advice could apply to anyone on your shopping list at any time of year. Pandemic life has been tiring. If you can’t think of anything your giftee needs, consider donating to a favorite charity in their name.
Here are some of my favourite charities: the Ottawa Mission, CHEO, Minwaashin Lodge, the Food Bank, the Ottawa Hospital and the Canadian Cancer Society. Leave yours in the comments below!
It's Turkey Drop Time!
Help make sure everyone has a hot meal to be thankful for this weekend by donating to the Ottawa Mission. I’ve made it super simple for anyone wishing to donate in a Pay What You Can kinda way. Text TURKEY to 762-555 or read more…
October 13th Update: We did it! As of this update (at 14:39), $3,282.00 has been donated to the Ottawa Mission to help ensure everyone gets a warm, nutritious meal. This ‘Turkey Drop’ will continue to give beyond Thanksgiving. I hope the feeling you got when you gave is as long-lasting.
Thank you for helping me surpass my goal in these uncertain times.
Here’s an old picture of me (five months pregnant) serving friendly faces at the Mission’s 2016 turkey dinner service. Things are being done differently this year; meals will be individually prepped and handed out in take-away boxes.
Since we can’t physically accept donations towards the dinner this year, our Turkey Drop at the station was forced to get a lil creative… I’ve been given the chance to raise $2,500 (approx. 60 bigass birds) & I need your help to make it happen.
Drop a Virtual Bird or PWYC to the Amy Volume Turkey Drop by texting TURKEY to 762-555.
You’ll be sent a link to my fundraising site which I will also conveniently post here: Amy Volume’s Virtual Turkey Drop.
Christmas Mission: 2019
On Amazon? Shop from my ‘Christmas Mission’ Wish List and let us do the heavy lifting. Give a gift to the little ones attending this year’s Christmas Dinner service Sunday, December 22nd at the Ottawa Mission.
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Accepting NEW toy donations during business hours up until Friday, December 20th at:
2001 Thurston Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
K1G 6C9
All donated items will be given to our friends at the Ottawa Mission to hand out during their Christmas Dinner Service held Sunday, December 22nd.
If you would like to place an order for a new toy & have it delivered to the station, you can check out my Amazon Wish List (Click Here).
Below is a press release from the Mission with information about their services and other ways to give (food)!
Monday, December 16th Update: THIS IS THE FINAL WEEK TO DONATE GIFTS to the STATION!!
I’m bringing the toys to the Ottawa Mission this weekend, before their big Christmas Dinner service on Sunday, December 22nd. The deadline for drop-off at the radio station is Friday, December 20th! So I’ll be talking about this a lot over the next few days.
Off to a strong start, this morning two large boxes FULL of Lego were delivered to my studio from YanPeng Gao! THANK YOU!
The ever growing pile of toys, ready to bring joy to the little faces attending the Ottawa Mission’s Christmas dinner service on Sunday!
Christmas Mission: 2019
Help bring cheer to children who attend the Ottawa Mission’s Christmas Dinner service on Sunday, December 22nd, by bringing a new (in it’s original packaging) gift to the Rogers Radio Building at 2001 Thurston Drive, Monday to Friday from 9AM to 5PM.
Sometimes Santa isn’t able to bring children in our community presents because they don’t have a fixed address. Let’s help Santa out, like many of you did last year, by delivering gifts to kids who slipped through the cracks.
Families come together at the Ottawa Mission each holiday season for a warm meal and togetherness. It’s an eye opener to experience the magic that happens during Christmas Dinner Service and, for me, I’m particularly moved to see babies giggling, children smiling and teens spending that quality time with their loved ones…
To commemorate the occasion, wouldn’t it be cool for the little ones to have something physical to hang on to? A gift. JUST for them. Shiny. New. On their Wish List that Santa maybe didn’t see?
Here are some pictures and posts from last year’s Christmas toy drive for our friends at the Mission.
If you’d like to arrange for a KiSS Studio tour when you make your donation, please get in touch with me (Amy Volume) directly to set up an exact date & time.
Bring in a NEW toy, book or treat to 2001 Thurston Dr., weekdays from 9AM to 5PM on or before Friday, December 20th.
If you are unable to physically drop something off and you would like to donate - please ship to:
Amy Volume’s Christmas Mission
c/o KiSS 105.3, Rogers Radio
2001 Thurston Drive, Ottawa
K1G 6C9