This post is sponsored by Amazon, however, all thoughts and opinions are my own. 

Can you believe that the holidays are right around the corner?! Tis the season of giving, to loved ones and also to people in and out of your community who are in need! As Aimery gets older, I’m trying to teach him that the ideals of the holidays are just as much about giving, as they are about receiving. This year we extended our giving  with a little help from Amazon ! With three different ways to give back, it’s never been easier to donate to people who need it most!

As the holiday season has been especially busy this year, I made things easy and ordered all of Aimery’s gifts from Amazon! I wanted to knock out my shopping earlier, so when the holidays come, I can focus on being present with my family, rather than stressed. Amazon really is the perfect one-stop-shop, and they've made it easier to deliver smiles this holiday season than ever before! Our family has a tradition where we donate toys to families in our area to stress the importance of giving back during the holidays. With AmazonSmile Charity Lists, you can either search by cause or browse your desired organization’s Charity List. The purchased items are then donated, and delivered, right to the charity at their designated address - so easy!

Another option is shopping through AmazonSmile, by starting your shopping at smile.amazon.com. From there, a portion of the purchase price from eligible Amazon orders is donated to a charitable organization of your choosing! I was able to donate to New Day Orphanage, which has special meaning to me since my brother was in their foster home before he was adopted into our family! If it wasn’t for New Day Orphanage, I wouldn’t have my fun, caring, and supportive brother. How cool to think that we could be helping another child find a home through a simple purchase using AmazonSmile! This year, we bought Aimery an indoor trampoline, marble run set, building blocks, card games, a remote control car, and train tracks. It feels so good knowing that we were able to give back to charity this year while buying Aimery’s gifts!

The third way to give back this holiday with Amazon is through your Alexa-enabled device, right from your home! You can give to any registered charity of your choice just by saying, "Alexa, I want to make a donation" to an Alexa enabled device! On their website, you can find a full list of over 300 charities that accept voice donations! It’s really that simple!

Amazon makes it easier than ever for their customers to give back this holiday season and deliver smiles! This time of year is perfect for giving back and showing your family the importance of doing so. While it can be easy to get wrapped up in the stress of holiday shopping, it’s important to remember that there are so many who don’t have that luxury. What are your favorite charities to support in honor of the holidays?