While Share The Dignity collect bags to distribute to teens as well as bags for mums and new babies, this year I picked again to do a standard bag for a woman in need.
What's In My Bag For #It'sInTheBag
A big bag, but it needed to be to fit everything inside! I packed all of the essentials - pads and tampons, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, tooth brush and tooth paste. So that a woman in need at Christmas time has all the essentials everyone deserves. When times are tough sometimes even the basics are out of reach.
With the use of some Clinique items I got free as a gift with repurchase of my current moisturiser, I added in a few luxury items as well, to make whoever receives this feel special. Face wash, moisturiser, lipstick, and mascara. I added in some sunscreen too, and makeup remover wipes and a couple of face masks, along with a pretty necklace and of course a little Christmas card. Because everyone deserves to feel a bit of joy on Christmas, and to feel loved.
I've donated these bags for the past few years and it's become a staple on my Christmas shopping list, to look out for things someone might like to receive in a bag like this. If you're in Australia, you can donate your own bag at any Bunnings between 18th and 27th November.
You can find a list of the items required and suggested for each bag on the Share the Dignity website. And if you want any further inspiration, you can see some of the bags I put together in previous years below.
Mum and Bub Bags:
If you are outside of Australia, you can donate online to sponsor a bag, or you can find a similar charity in your country to support. Food banks are always grateful for donations too!
What an amazing cause! I love all the essentials you packed it in.
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I love this, Mica! What a good cause.
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That's so good from you!
ReplyDeleteI usually donate old clothing or blankets for homeless in winter (there are not much organizations for charity here in Italy apart the Church) for Christmas but this is a very good and useful initiative!
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S
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It's a shame that there are not a lot of organisations but good you can still donate and make a difference!
DeleteWhat a lovely idea. Another blogger just wrote this week about care packages she makes for the unhoused in her area.
ReplyDeleteIt's such a good way to give back at Christmas!
DeleteI love that you do this every year.
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That's such a lovely initiative, and I applaud you for participating and putting together such a great choice of items, even including some luxury ones! xxx
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Have a totally nice weekend!!
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I love this! It is such a great way to support other woman.
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WOW sweet videos, I like it a lot
ReplyDeleteWhat a great cause. And this is so great the essentials inside. I love a bag that can fit what I need and not feel uneasy while carrying it. I hope your having a great weekend. https://www.bauchlefashion.com/2022/10/black-turtlenecks-are-cult-favourite.html?spref=pi&m=1
ReplyDeleteI love this idea! What a great way to receive special items such as these. I love this time of year and the giving spirit!
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This is wonderful! You packed a lot of great things inside!
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ReplyDeleteThis is so amazing Mica, what a great idea.Thank you for sharing, I didn't know about this cause, it is so worthy. You are such a lovely, kind person donating all these essential products xx
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So glad I could introduce you to it! They definitely have collection points in WA! :)
DeleteThis is so heartwarming! I love giving back in creative ways like this. You've included so many great essentials that anyone in need will be so grateful for. Thank you for sharing Mica.
ReplyDeleteDelviered my bags yesterday. I love it. Favourite time of year putting them together.
ReplyDeleteThat's so awesome! I think I need to try doing multiple bags next year!
DeleteI love that you do this annually and share it with us, Mica. It's a good reminder to give back to other humans in need.
ReplyDeleteI've been busy creating donation pages for the local food banks here - hoping to raise $10K this year!
I really hope you reach your goal, it's such a good goal to have!
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ReplyDeleteLove these videos and your style is lovely. Bags are my fav accessory to just add a touch of glam to any look. https://www.bauchlefashion.com/2022/11/now-trending-dazzling-disco-party-edit.html
ReplyDeleteThanks for your sharing:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! You filled your bag with such good stuff!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fabulous way to give at this time of year. I want to look into it and see if there's something like it around here.
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Jodie
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I hope you can find something similar - I think they are called Blessing bags in the US!
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ReplyDeleteIt is so wonderful that you do this every year, but especially this year, in light of the overwhelm etc. we've both been experiencing. You have the biggest heart, and I'm sure the lady who gets your bag will feel so loved! :D
ReplyDeleteThanks Jess. It's so important I had to make sure to get it done this year despite all the craziness. I'd like to do more than one bag a year, but I'll stick with what I can for now :)
DeleteWhat a wonderful cause and a great way to give back! This is such a fabulous idea <3
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It's lovely that this has become a holiday season tradition for you. Whoever receives it will surely appreciate the care as well as everything that has gone into the bag. We should make an effort to give back all year but even more so during the holidays.
ReplyDeleteYes it's a nice tradition to have, I hope it's a long-running one for me!
DeleteBack again to say thanks for joining in at #Allseasons
ReplyDeleteYou are such a great wonderful person to do this every year, Mica:) I love the contents you picked out and agree with everything Rowena said above.
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Thanks for sharing, have a nice day
ReplyDeletesuch a lovely idea to provide support and also very easy to see and feel (it seems inportant to me for self interest). we should do it everywhere and more often
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your comments on this tradition :)
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