Christmas Help, Please (6 days!)

Merry Christmas and fondest holiday wishes, everybody!  I'm asking for your help with Christmas shopping this year so that I can get a little more for my mother and brother, as well as pay for a dinner out -- dad passed away last November, so it's just the three of us.

Normally I wouldn't ask, but for some reason work has been a little scarce for me this December in rural California (I do keep looking...)  I want to make sure my budget will cover what I need to help make our Christmas extra special.

It would be great if we could raise enough by December 23rd.

It would mean so much to me if I could do more than I am currently able for my loved ones.  Your help would mean so much...

I intend to respond to donations with personal acknowledgments, and depending on donor preference, am happy to thank donors on my blogspot page and on facebook.  Thank you!