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Most of us buy Christmas gifts for the people in our family and our “world”, don’t we? I know when I start shopping, I try to buy things specifically for that person on my list, considering their personality, their likes/dislikes, and whether they would use or need whatever the gift might be. But how awesome would it be to purchase a few gifts that are not only special to the person receiving them, but also sends out some goodness into the world? I love the idea behind the hand-knit dolls from cuddle+kind. Not only is each beautiful and colorful doll hand made by talented artists, but each doll also helps to feed ten children! Learn how you can give love and meals this Christmas with cuddle+kind.
About cuddle+kind
We’re a family of five on a mission to help feed children in need.
There’s nothing we love more than being parents. We think nurturing our three children is the most important, rewarding and sometimes challenging job in the world!With a background in health, we recognize the crucial role nutrition plays in a child’s development. As parents, we believe all children should have enough food to eat and the opportunity to thrive, so when we saw a documentary on the devastating impact of childhood hunger on millions of children around the world, it inspired us to help. On that day, we decided to start a company whose purpose is to help improve the lives of children and to make a difference.
We created cuddle+kind because we wanted to make beautiful hand-knit dolls that help feed children. So for every cuddle+kind doll sold, we give 10 meals to children in need.We’re proud that our dolls are made with natural, high-quality cotton because it’s important to us that they’re safe, soft and cuddly.
We’re also super proud that every doll is lovingly handcrafted by incredible women artisans in Peru, providing them with a sustainable, fair trade income.
Our whole family is passionate about what we’re doing and loves every doll we make. We sincerely hope you will too.
Products:
- Skye the mermaid – This sweet mermaid has beautiful blonde hair, a peach colored top, and a fun ombre tail in shades of blue/green. She even wears a star in her hair! There are no small pieces or buttons that can come loose, and it’s filled with hypoallergenic stuffing to help keep your loved one well.
- Hudson the polar bear – Hudson is a cool dude wearing a vest, hat, and boots that tie. His story says he loves the cold and snow day activities and hopes to climb a mountain some day. He’s available in two sizes (13 and 20 inches tall) so you can pick out just the right one.
My Thoughts:
I love shopping for Christmas gifts; well, most of it anyway. I could do without standing in lines or trying to wait patiently for parking spots. But the parts I do love is picking out what I think is just the right gift for someone important in my life. It may not be large or expensive, but I always try to find something “just right”. And that is just as much true for the younger people in my life as the adults!
So when I came across the hand-knit dolls from cuddle+kind, I immediately thought of several children in my life who would love to have one of these dolls! They have quite the selection of dolls to choose from, and not just for little girls either. Their collection includes adorable animals like dogs, flamingos, bears, mermaids, penguins, and more. They are all bright and colorful, with the sweetest details from hats to bows, scarves to tails! I didn’t see any that had buttons or small parts that might fall off, so that would make them safe for the youngest in my group.
Not only are these adorable dolls, but they are hand-knit from women artists in Peru. It’s part of the program where they provide a fair and sustainable living wage to over 750 artists in Peru. Every purchase helps them support their own families while making this gorgeous dolls from 100% cotton yarn. Our little one was so excited when her new baby was wrapped up inside her box. She carried it around like it was a priceless gift and didn’t rush to open it. It was really sweet to watch her being so gentle and careful.
And the best part?
We provide 10 meals for every doll we sell. Our goal is to provide one million meals a year.
That’s right! For each doll they sell, they donate money that will provide 10 meals for children in need, all over the world. They have a map of places they’ve donated food to and it’s impressive to see how many countries they’ve touched, including home in the US and Canada! I like that they researched and found what they believe to be the best organizations in each area of the world that truly know how to handle distributions of food supplies to those that need it most.
So I picked out the large version of Skye the Mermaid for our Princess Allie and the small version of Hudson the Polar Bear for her brother, Colton. There are several types of mermaids to choose from, including different skin tones and hair styles, so I picked one that had “yellow” hair like she does. And Hudson makes a great companion to play with, or snuggle at night when it’s bedtime in Colton’s room. Honestly, I think they want the entire collection now so they can play make believe of all their favorite stories!
cuddle+kind also sell these sweet inspirational prints too! Each print features one of their dolls and an awesome message. They aren’t too busy or harshly colored, but would work great on the wall of a nursery or child’s room. Or hanging in my home office! Plus, each print sold means 5 meals will be donated to children in need.
As you’re shopping for gifts this year, consider buying from cuddle+kind so that not only does your loved one receive a hand-knit doll to love and play with, but 10 children are given meals at the same time. It’s like you’re giving two gifts at once! And each doll comes with a small bracelet reading “1 doll = 10 meals” so you can explain it to the lucky recipient. And don’t forget to check out the inspirational prints featuring their new dolls (or even a different one) to encourage their young spirits, while also feeding the needy. cuddle+kind makes it simple to give love and meals this Christmas. And doesn’t the world need more of both?
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We’ve added cuddle+kind to our 2018 MEGA Merry Christmas Gift Guide! Check it out here!