UPDATE: We have extended the fundraiser!  Donations/Eduardo the Elephant purchases can be made through 5:00 p.m. (PST) on Tuesday, December 29th.  

I work with Rachel.  She is positive, easy going, and a fun co-worker.  Her life was turned upside-down when her 12 year old son, Brendan, was diagnosed with cancer in October 2015.  It's mid-November now.  Brendan has had two major surgeries and begun chemotherapy.

I wanted to do something.  I decided on an Avon fundraiser with Eduardo the Elephant.  Eduardo is an adorable stuffed animal.  Each is $19.99 (plus tax & s/h).  

Every Eduardo the Elephant ordered will be delivered to Seattle Children's Hospital.  And $10 from every Eduardo will go to Brendan's Fund.  

What do I get out of it?  That $10 is the 50% fundraiser maximum.  I don't make a penny on this fundraiser. I get the satisfaction of doing something to help my friend and her family in a difficult time.

The fundraiser runs now through 5pm on Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015.  You can learn more and participate here.   sarahshop.info/brendans-fund

Every Christmas, I could count on Santa bringing certain things. There was a candy cane shaped tube of M&Ms, a 'book' of Lifesavers candies, and lip balm and Sweet Honesty from Avon.  The other items Santa left in my stocking changed as I got older, but I could count on M&Ms, Lifesavers, and Avon.  

Even before I sold Avon, I continued the tradition.  My kids know that Santa shops Avon, just like I knew. There is something about Christmas and the continuity of tradition.  Avon offers great gifts and stocking stuffers for everyone on your list.  Special gifts that they will use and cherish.

​Check out the slideshow of great Avon stocking stuffers, then visit my Avon store for even more ideas!

What is your favorite Christmas stocking memory?