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Shopping around the World for Christmas Gifts

Want a meaningful gift for Christmas? Want to have an impact beyond Christmas Day? Today I received my Joy to the World magazine from Heifer International. I love looking for the best gifts that fit my budget and still lift people in developing countries from their poverty. It’s wonderful to look at all the good one can do by contributing. Llamas or alpacas? Ducks or geese? Livestock or honeybees? You can even fill an ark! I know what I’m going to give in the name of my family for Christmas—but I won’t say it, because I have family who read these blogs. (By the way, this is not a paid announcement. Just a friendly thought to help you with your Christmas shopping.)

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