Angel Tree Kids FAQs: 1. Yes, this process is completely anonymous. The kids/parents/guardians will never know who I was, and vice versa, as it should be. 2. No, I don't have any way to "prove" that the parents/guardians will actually give the presents to the kids. 3. Yes, there is a possibility that they'll sell the presents and keep the money for themselves...However, I can say that the facility that manages this particular Angel Tree knows the parents/guardians and children personally. They are all vetted and known to at least one employee there. These aren't just people who walked in off the street and filled out a form. 3a. (I prefer not to automatically assume the worst in any given situation, especially if it's a situation where I'll never know one way or the other how it played out.) 4. Yes, I spend significantly more per child than that required $75-100. I do what I want. 5. Yes, I suppose I could spend less per child and adopt more children off the tree. I could also just give every kid a Hershey bar and adopt them all. Maybe take some of that speculative energy and put it into helping someone in your own community instead of wasting it here. I'll add to this list as the Grinches show up and find more problems where none existed previously. *** If the audio sounds bad, try going to Settings - Additional Settings - Stable Volume, and turn Stable Volume off. That may help. KZbin is now adding end-of-video ads to new long-form videos at random. Creators CANNOT remove them. All of my content on this channel is available to my Patreon supporters for $2 per month (often with early access!), ad-free: www.patreon.com/southernasmrsounds You can now find the audio of my most popular videos everywhere you listen to stuff! ffm.to/southernasmrsounds
@crystalflores227 күн бұрын
@@SouthernASMRSounds Marshalls and tjmaxx have really nice makeup brush sets and some other makeup kits that are good quality and affordable prices. And a lot of other cute gift sets and clothing.
@nadineeobrien8 күн бұрын
Mary I watched your last video and you inspired me. I couldn’t find something to angel tree here in Ireland so I made a Facebook post on the off chance. I’m now helping a 3 year old girl and baby boy. Other people have also copied the idea and some have even donated money! Thank you for passing on the opportunity ❤️
@Sophie_Nicole37 күн бұрын
That's so great!!!
@kellymarques86557 күн бұрын
I love this so much ❤️
@michellejudee7 күн бұрын
Beautiful ❤️🫶🏼 God bless you!
@Lauren-g3u6 күн бұрын
Dunlem shops in Northern Ireland have a little tree in each store with pensioners and children on them that you can get them gifts.
@sarahcburnett9 күн бұрын
Someone taking the fifth child sounds so stressful, but I think your solution is what's best. Don't fret on it too much, you're doing a great job. These videos are some of my favorite, and they're so positive and relaxing. Seeing you get so happy to give these children a great christmas spreads such hope. You're awesome, Mary.
@venuscanteven4256 күн бұрын
Gosh it’s really disappointing!! Who takes one sibling out of five!! I’m sure there’s maybe some reasoning behind it but I’m having trouble 😭😭
@iris67908 күн бұрын
Whenever I see these videos I think about how lucky your kids are to have you as a mother and role model
@Marta-ki3hw8 күн бұрын
I think the same way 😊 she is an Angel ❤
@Mossy_Joan8 күн бұрын
Had my baby this morning via c section. He’s perfect and now I’m getting my Mary entertainment in the hospital tonight. Thank you for always being a comfort!🩷
@sydneysmith19218 күн бұрын
Congratulations 🎊🎉
@jjessicataylorr8 күн бұрын
wishing you a speedy recovery! congrats on a healthy baby boy 💙
@itsivana20608 күн бұрын
Congratulations
@juicereveal8 күн бұрын
Congrats 🎉 💙 🩷
@jpl15957 күн бұрын
Congratulations ❤
@pauliw82128 күн бұрын
I do a very similar thing here in Poland but it's for the elderly. I'm sending two packages tomorrow actually. It's so fun to shop for someone who you know will appreciate the gift 😊
@Homar24 күн бұрын
Hejka! Dobrze wiedzieć, że są tu też jacyś Polacy 😅❤️
@ashleighgriffin41477 күн бұрын
The fact that your kids enjoy helping you pick things out for other children shows how amazing of a mother you are and the compassion and kindness you have instilled in them. You really are an inspiration and have helped bring back my Christmas spirit and desire to give back to my community.
@tamz41278 күн бұрын
Mary, you should be at the top of that Angel tree as the Angel above all Angels 😇 you bring so much joy into people's lives. You're a blessing to this world. Thank you for everything you do. 🙏🙏
@aussieasmr16328 күн бұрын
Hi Mary, You are so sweet and generous. The world needs more thoughtful people like you. Thank you for sharing!
@theclownsystem94296 күн бұрын
You are such a kind hearted person, Mary. I used to be an angel tree kid myself. Thank you for allowing these kids to have a great Christmas! Edit: Love the kitty cameo!
@brandic88998 күн бұрын
Came for the ASMR. Stayed for the good vibes 🫶🏻
@gillsearing96838 күн бұрын
Mary, can you imagine the impact you have on these children's lives. They will never forget the magical Xmas that you have given them,it will stay with them forever. I just love watching you show us your gifts for them.
@filou25367 күн бұрын
I love your angel tree videos and look forward to them every year. You are such a kind person to think of others and it’s so inspiring! How people can then still be negative I don’t know!!! 🤷♀️ Keep being you Mary ❤️
@SouthernASMRSounds6 күн бұрын
Thank you so much!
@AntoninaTX8 күн бұрын
Oh those children will have an absolute magical christmas morning, I would even say a core memory and all thanks to an angel like you. Inspiring! Thank you for sharing ♡
@taylorm86618 күн бұрын
Your generosity over the past few years truly brings me to tears. I’m a social worker and I know the impact this generosity has on these families. And you’re teaching your boys to be just as generous by participating in this. Thank you Mary. You always inspire me too- I adopted 2 kids this year myself and donated to the local United Way which runs a “store” (families get an allotted amount they can spend and get to choose gifts from the “store”) for the families they sponsor.
@trishawaddell5647 күн бұрын
That is so nice of you to be thinking of the 5th child. I was just talking to my husband about this very thing as I was watching Angel Tree videos today. It would definitely be waning on my mind too. We had someone post on our town FB page asking if anyone would help give 6 young kids their first ever Easter baskets b/c they were newly moved to our community as they were newly being taken care of by an older family relative after their home situation was found to be unsuitable. They had never had any holiday or birthday celebrated and the relative was barely coping with everyday costs since they had to buy everything these kids needed b/c the kids came with no clothes or toys. Anyway, lots of people agreed to help, along with me. Crunch time came and everyone vanished and I was the only one still offering help, though I really could not afford to do Easter baskets for 7 kiddos on my own (I have 21 rescue animals so I don’t have a lot of extra money sitting around!). But no way were those kids missing another holiday! So I agreed to do it! They all got a new Easter outfit, another outfit, a pair of pj’s, a plush animal, colouring books and crayons, chalk, bubbles, pinwheels, chocolate bunnies, jelly beans, tattoos and stickers and sticker books, activity books, egg decorating kits, jewelry and hair accessories for the girls, and various baby accessories for the baby. And I stuffed over 100 eggs for the egg hunt for them. I had hoped to get some more clothes and shoes but I live in a tiny town and our prices are really high for kid clothes. I know it wasn’t a lot but apparently they were really excited about it. We have a Christmas bank that offers up presents and food vouchers for families in my town and I am going to reach out and see if they have any need for volunteers b/c I am not able to give financially this year.
@ericaking31984 күн бұрын
Not only is this amazing ASMR but the content behind this video is filled with such quality and effort. Those kids are going to be so happy opening all these gifts- I’m literally excited for them!! I honestly aspire to be like you one day Mary ❤
@Peaches88158 күн бұрын
I wish there were more people in the world like you ❤
@nikolinaivicevic91388 күн бұрын
You bring back faith in people and good things.i hope those children have great Christmas and enjoy the presents❤
@mirandaell8 күн бұрын
You have such a pure loving heart Mary! Your concern about the 5th sibling is so heartwarming. You give me hope for humanity ❤️
@grapechel9 күн бұрын
I'm so excited for this. You are such an angel Mary! I bet they are all so grateful for the presents. Looks like a lot of fun shopping for them too!❤😊
@carolinagaribay70378 күн бұрын
My baby boy was sitting on my lap after he finished his bottle and I was watching you on my tv, and when he was done he was listening to you and he started talking to you! It was soo cute on his baby's language he was having a conversation with Mary! I have to say that this is not the first time when I'm watching you he is with me he will be only 4 months old and he really likes to listen to your voice but for the first time he gave you all his attention it was soo precious! I needed to share it.
@madisonbrown7723 күн бұрын
That is so precious!! 💕 My four year old LOVES Mary’s videos and we listen to them before his bedtime every night! I’m pregnant with my second and he always starts to go crazy kicking in my stomach when we listen, so we’ve got an in the womb fan over here as well 😂
@kathydallas50858 күн бұрын
Love watching these every year! You are such a blessing to these kids Mary!!
@hannahmarshall48159 күн бұрын
Oh my days. As if u could get any sweeter! Not only have you bought extra clothes and coats and shoes as well as an extra gift card, but now u do even more 😢. You're my hero! I'd do the same but I want u to know you're so amazing!!! Xxx
@wwelss8 күн бұрын
I enjoy the angle tree videos so so much! They bring me a lot of joy and hope not to mention they are relaxing 🥰 thank you so much, Mary! You're a true treasure!
@amydriscoll15058 күн бұрын
You are an incredibly kind person. Those kids are going to have the best Christmas.
@idalily067 күн бұрын
What an incredibly kind and generous soul you are, Mary. Thanks for creating joy for children, that has intrinsic value
@CretivityAj-nr3dg8 күн бұрын
The gifts you chose are great! Also ..loving Marty
@lucybaldwin96678 күн бұрын
I love these videos so much! I've found a similar scheme close to me in the UK and I'm going to go and pick a tag from their tree and I can't wait. I think the idea for the 5th kid is perfect. Realistically you can't guess an age, gender, clothes size, and likes and dislikes for a child you know nothing about. The gift card and the heads up to the organisation is so thoughtful and covers all eventualities. I'm sure this whole family will have a Christmas they'll never forget 😊
@Progammer3247 күн бұрын
I just love how non judgmental and loving you are. Still my favorite asmr artist and person on KZbin 5 years later !! You rock Mary !!!
@kikikiri4099 күн бұрын
I genuinely wish something like this existed where I live. You're such a wonderful human 💕
@entirelyourownworld6 күн бұрын
I love how her sons help her pick some of the items. It’s adorable 💛🥹
@nakiakelly88518 күн бұрын
You don’t get enough credit for this every year 💗 many blessings are coming your way 10x more
@alexandramyers80318 күн бұрын
I love watching these every year ❤️you have such a kind heart Mary!
@MagicalLofiSoundsASMR5 күн бұрын
The Fuji film instax cameras are truly the staple and go to! They’re wonderful! Have had mine years and still love! So cute!
@RhainEDaize8 күн бұрын
Have a wonderful week ahead. ❤
@SouthernASMRSounds8 күн бұрын
Thank you! You, too! 🙂
@WeekendSkillsLab8 күн бұрын
I don't know if this helps or makes it worse, but if someone had taken "E" instead of "D", you'd have never known there was another child. We can only hope that other child hasn't been "forgotten". You have such a beautiful heart, Mary.
@Llamallama-t7q8 күн бұрын
These are my absolute favorite videos of yours!! You are so amazingly kind and these children are so blessed to have you out there!! I was thinking maybe a size 10 would be better for the zip up sweatshirt if she’s an 8 maybe a size up would be better so she could easily wear a long sleeved shirt underneath if chosen?? Just a thought 😊
@xxjust_anniexx5 күн бұрын
Lol Marty just doin as he pleases, what a cutie. And what a lovely little video. Watching this made me feel so glad that there are people like you who care so much about others. These recipients are going to have a great Christmas morning :) thank you for all that you do
@andikitten8 күн бұрын
This is amazing Mary!! You did such a great job picking out gifts for all the kids.
@fanzzzz35898 күн бұрын
I was anticipating this for so long even thought it was only 2 days lol
@lostgirlinthetardis8 күн бұрын
the disclaimer 😭 what a bizarre video to be mad about! the theming of each gift and the thoughtfulness is really joyful
@meg6858 күн бұрын
I loook forward to these every year! Ty Mary
@thisbeautifulrose8 күн бұрын
Love watching these angel tree Christmas hauls every year!! 🫶🏼💕 you’re the best!! 🤗🎄
@wwelss8 күн бұрын
You're so incredibly thoughtful, Mary! This family is going to have a wonderful Christmas 🎅🥰✨
@lianwilliams83298 күн бұрын
Wow your such a wonderful person with a great big heart! Your doing an amazing thing. Thr kids will be so happy x
@Mindfulmommaof37 күн бұрын
As a family that had to use this program, thank you from them. My kids never forgot that Christmas❤
@rosiecheeks67546 күн бұрын
I look forward for these videos every year and I love all that you do for them angel kids ❤
@emilyd66188 күн бұрын
Hi Mary, I really enjoy your videos god bless you! You’ve restored my faith in humanity♥️ currently target is running some great clothing sales so hopefully you have some luck there!
@gsdmom12615 күн бұрын
These are always my favorite videos every year. Love that you do this. When my 3 boys are grown I can't wait to give back and do this.
@ameliavegga2 күн бұрын
You are an angel, Mary ❤ God bless you ❤
@gingerfreel96436 күн бұрын
It’s a good idea to get your son involved in picking out these gifts.
@angelsloan26546 күн бұрын
It’s my favorite Mary series!! I love watching these every year. I got an Angel myself this year and thought of you ❤
@alternativeprincess74338 күн бұрын
Well hello there Mr Marty :) Your house/PO box must be interesting this time of year with all the amazon packages you get. Boxes everywhere lol
@natashalewis67468 күн бұрын
I love the caturruption 😂 my hubby is a big gamer and recently mentioned needing a new alarm clock. The one you found looks perfect so I just went and added it to my list. Thanks Mary! 😊
@tylerjosephsirenewbracelet5 күн бұрын
My mom and I did 24 operation Christmas child boxes. I remember doing these as a kid once or twice and really wanted to do it again. It was so fun and we filled them with lots of stuff! We filled it up so much we had to tape the lids on 😂 I hope all the kids who receive them enjoy them as much as I enjoyed putting them together
@heatherkelpine59778 күн бұрын
Our office has adopted a family with three children this year. I am very excited about doing this. ❤
@Lindsay-f9g8 күн бұрын
Mary, your soft spoken voice on this is Angelic in itself...I've been listening for over 5 years & never had so many tingles❤❤God bless you for the wonderful Christmas this family is going to have thanks to you and your boys🎉 I know y'all (it's catching on even here in the UK😄)will have a wonderful time too. Merry Christmas x
@janetsplanet29478 күн бұрын
Hi Mary, my daughter has an instant camera that takes mini pics and she loves it! Another idea that you could gift the 8 year old girl being that you’d like to add to her gifts, could be a mini photo album and some scrap book stickers to decorate the pages with. My daughter loves putting her pictures in an album and decorating the page to go along with the topic of the pictures on each page.
@1javixD8 күн бұрын
36:20 you always check on them when they get quiet cuz they’re always up to something
@victoriaablett90988 күн бұрын
If only everyone in this world was as kind as you 😍😍
@Carol-zb7pg8 күн бұрын
You are so giving! This is fun😊
@sinead84168 күн бұрын
Love these videos! Thanks so much for all that you do for these kids, making their christmases magical. And I can’t wait for your wrapping videos! I love those so much 💜💜
@wendybolt31196 күн бұрын
It’s such a beautiful thing to do, Mary, you really are a beautiful human being ❤ And I’m sure it will all work out fine for other sibling, you’re overthinking things- which I can relate too 🤦♀️ ❤
@katherinemoore-o9k8 күн бұрын
These are my favorite videos!!! ❤️
@martynaczekalska55828 күн бұрын
It's been such a long time since you made any eating video/lunch room gossip video.. I LOVE THEM and relaxing sounds of conversation & eating. Could you make one? I miss them.. Who misses them too?
@daveatron_8 күн бұрын
Wish there was something like this near where I live, I would love to take part!! Always love these videos, your generosity is so inspiring 🙏💛
@prettymuchpearl8 күн бұрын
You are such a sweet and caring lady. Love you Mary! I tell my husband, you’re my sister from another mister. 😂 Just playin but you seriously are one of a kind.
@KeziahLoht7 күн бұрын
You are truly amazing, I love your generous heart!
@ClareeWhite8 күн бұрын
I’m 30 and I have the instax camera and it’s great. She’ll love it!
@andiesodini60938 күн бұрын
Can you please bring back the Amazon candy boxes. The whisper versions of those are some of my favorite videos of yours. Happy Holidays Mary 💕
@crystalflores228 күн бұрын
Marshalls and tjmaxx have really nice makeup brush sets and some other makeup kits that are good quality and affordable prices.
@ekp018 күн бұрын
for the 8 year old girl, I would get her another coloring book that has the regular larger print pictures that would be easier for her to color, especially with the crayons. that would help fill some of that extra space too! and for the 13 year old I would maybe get him a pack of football cards or something just to give him something else outside of all the gaming things! these are all such great presents, I know the little girl is gonna freak out over the camera set 🥹 You’re amazing Mary ❤
@tabathawethal81198 күн бұрын
I love everything about this 💗💓💞💖💗💓💞
@carmanahhain6225 күн бұрын
I’ve had my fujifilm instax mini for almost a decade and it works perfectly. I still love taking pictures with it. The only thing was the price of the film so it’s great that you got some extras, that will last her awhile😊
@keanee8 күн бұрын
We love Marty!
@kekesblingboutique53558 күн бұрын
I gotta say, I'm enjoying all the cat "cameos" in your recent videos.❤🐈⬛🐈
@kekesblingboutique53558 күн бұрын
Loling at " and now he's licking his own b*tt"😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@aethernell64818 күн бұрын
Yay, we get to see Marty too!😻
@RiceTeaV8 күн бұрын
The Instax cameras are amazing!! She will love it!
@malydelgado52718 күн бұрын
recently social media has been too much for me with all of its opinions on relationships, politics, people being rude and hypers*xual and fills me with anxiety. your youtube channel has become my safe place. thank you for your comforting content.
@Danielle-he6nkКүн бұрын
Mary you're so wonderful, I have 2 daughters of a similar age to the 8 year old. My daughters are obsessed with air drying clay, gel pens and fidget toys if you're still looking for ideas to bump her up ❤
@Evie-rosezx7 күн бұрын
i cant wait for walter your christmas frog to come and supervise your angel tree kids shopping!!💕😊
@kekesblingboutique53558 күн бұрын
I'm looking into adopting a nursing homes resident this year!❤
@SouthernASMRSounds8 күн бұрын
That is such a wonderful idea!
@taz62019 күн бұрын
you are just the sweetest mary. these kids will love their presents ❤️ i’m going to look up angel tree near me and see if i can do it for some little ones if it’s not too late !
@--Racer--rb8qh9 күн бұрын
So cool!
@idalily067 күн бұрын
Imagine if that girls name turns out to be Roxy…. Christmas wonder ✨
@ACGNikki8 күн бұрын
If he wanted a gaming headset, it's prolly PC games. And most the PC games kids/people play are on Steam. If you were wanting to get any games, I'd just suggest a Steam giftcard.
@amandam32298 күн бұрын
Marty is so big now 😊
@YvetteAida8 күн бұрын
I love watching these :,)
@valerievaldes71968 күн бұрын
Hi Mary- About 6 years ago you did a video on christmas presents wrapping (soft spoken- I LOVED it) is there any chance you could possibly make one for this year? Your video was about two hours long and I watch it as I wrap my own presents each year but it’d be cool for a more recent version!
@kkizzer138 күн бұрын
I believe she does at least one every year! Or at least more recent than 6 years...have you searched in the search bar for another?
@ambermartinez8128 күн бұрын
I adopted an Angel tree kid today!🤍✨ 4 year old boy. Where I lived it’s very limited on the list all it said was he wants a scooter no favorite colors or anything he likes and all the kids on the tree were like that 🙁 I hope I get stuff he likes
@lulugirl748 күн бұрын
i also have a kitty named Marty. 😊
@tearramillings53218 күн бұрын
Im just patiently waiting on your Christmas tree video. Lol I know they are going to be so cute
@EveliinaN978 күн бұрын
You probably already contacted the charity about giving your information to the family, so this comes a bit late, but I think they won’t allow it.. You know, for security and privacy reasons. Maybe if it’s necessary, the family could contact the charity, and then they would call you and give you the 5th kid’s information? Mary, it’s just wonderful how much you’re willing to do to give these children a Christmas they won’t forget 💛 That camera is so cool and the lip glosses, I’d love those! ✨ I live in Finland, and it always puzzles me when someone outside of Europe talks about football, before I realize we’re not thinking about the same game 😂 (you know, your soccer is our football)
@oddzendz4933Күн бұрын
I feel you on the AND YOU HAD TO TAKE THAT ONE like why the hell would you take ONE kid who has siblings? And not take the whole family? It's bizarre to me that anyone would consider doing that, and it's bizarre to me there isn't like, a rule that says if you take one sib you have to take the whole family? Like what if one kid gets everything and one gets none? Also, why in the name of God would you take a name off the tree and buy them nothing? People really confuse me sometimes. Except you, though! What you do for these kids is wonderful. Great choices on all of these gifts, Mary!
@christinalove63518 күн бұрын
I bought my son the controller alarm clock! ❤ ⏰
@rickymccurdy.4048 күн бұрын
Lovely video .
@sueborges54164 күн бұрын
Burlington has tons of shoes and clothes for kids
@HayleyBowman-f9y8 күн бұрын
I think the little girl will love her make up. Just perfect for the 8 yr old all her favourite colours and lots of stuff to try. Bc of you Mary I’m going to go to my shopping centre to the giving tree and donate a gift or gifts I can see how this makes you so happy 😇
@raelynnrenee73479 күн бұрын
For Christmas can we get a video of you reading a bedtime story? 😅