WARM UP WITH A SCARF
Jennifer Mejia
I promise there’s a reason for the dogs in the photo, but I’ll get to that in a bit. We’re getting down to the wire. 11 days until Christmas, which means only 10 shopping days remain. At this point, you need easy, no risk gifts. And a scarf falls into that category. This scarf I’m wearing, which you saw earlier this week with a sweater dress, is amazing. It’s versatile, soft, luxurious and affordable.
But if the lady in your life doesn’t want something quite as chunky, I’ve provided a few more options. The Missoni blush scarf is quite a splurge, but I’ve had a Missoni scarf and a Missoni dress for years, and both are still so beautiful, never going out of style. The other options are all fairly accessible, and as for style, I think most women would be thrilled to receive any one of them. If you wish to shop the scarves, simply click on the photos below to SHOP THE LOOK.
And last but not least, the dogs. These beautiful collies do not belong to me, but we couldn’t resist them as they were walking by. The owners were so nice and were happy to stop and play a little. If you have an animal lover in your life and you still can’t think of an appropriate gift, consider a donation, in honor of that special person, to an organization that helps furry friends. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, more commonly known as the ASPCA, is always a great organization to send a donation. It was the first humane society established in North America and remains one of the largest in the world. Who wouldn’t be happy about donating to an organization that protects beautiful, loving, innocent animals?
Besides the ASPCA, there are likely no-kill animal shelters in your area that could use your help. My kids and I visited the Southampton Animal Shelter several times this summer. Without support from the community, they can’t do what they do. The Southampton Animal Shelter is an absolutely wonderful facility and organization. My kids could have stayed all day long in one of the kitten rooms, playing with these adorable little creatures. They hold all animals until they are adopted, often nursing many of them back to health. This organization could use your help, but if you prefer to donate locally, please research no-kill shelters in your area.
And finally, Best Friends is an organization that owns sanctuaries for animals, and in addition, brings together organizations that work to end the killing homeless animals. Consider donating to one of these organizations, or a similar one in your area, this holiday season. You can never go wrong by donating to a worthwhile cause.
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