Christmas Blessing 2025

With the generous hearts of all of our members and staff, we have been able to bless 30 children with gifts they wouldn’t have otherwise received. And we are doing it again this year!

Thank you for helping us bless these 2 amazing families. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

  • Only new items
  • Unwrapped
  • Gift receipts for clothes & shoes is helpful
  • Return to the studio by December 18
  • Have gift tag taped to the item

Family #1

This dynamic family of six includes two older children and a set of younger twins, a beautiful mix of biological and adopted kids. Mom and Dad work hard to keep a safe, loving home while supporting each other through life’s challenges. 

This year has brought some financial struggles, but they remain hopeful and grateful for the generosity of the Ignite community. Your kindness helps bring comfort, joy, and a little extra magic to their holiday season.

Boy – 16
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Movie/Show: Stranger Things
Favorite Activities: Gaming
Favorite Restaurant: Freddy’s
Shirt: M
Pant: M
Shoes: 10

Non-Binary – 11
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Movie/Show: Owl House
Favorite Activities: Roblox
Favorite Restaurant: Noodles & Co.
Shirt: Y-XL
Pant: Y-12
Shoes: Men 8.5 / Women 10

Boy – 5
Favorite Color: Light Blue
Favorite Movie / Show: Wild Kratts
Shirt Size: 6
Pant Size: 6
Shoe Size: 12 or 13

Girl – 5
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Movie / Show: K-Pop Demon Hunters
Shirt Size: 6
Pant Size: 6
Shoe Size: 12 or 13
Sensory sensitive, prefers light weight clothes.

Family #2

This is a family of 9, including 7 children and 2 parents all living in the home. All 9 of them (minus 1 who likes Burger King) put down their favorite restaurant being Hibachi, so we have asked for a gift card for each one of them so they can enjoy a family meal out.

Mom & Dad
We would love to bless them with any kind of gift card and living essentials such as bath & body products, laundry detergent, and anything else you feel led to provide.

Girl – 18
She is out of high school and helps take care of all the kids. She did not fill out a sheet but would love gift cards to Walmart, Dollar Tree, Hibachi.

Boy – 18
Favorite Color: Black
Favorite Movie / Show: Wonder
Favorite Activities: Read, Write
Favorite Restaurant: Gilbertos, Hibachi
Shirt: Medium
Pant: Medium
Shoes: 9
His dream BIG wishilist includes a bible, study notebook and pencils.
Anything else to tell Santa’s elves: It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

Girl – 15
Favorite Color: Blue & Pink
Favorite Movie / Show: The Grinch
Favorite Activities: Making Things
Favorite Restaurant: Burger King
Shirt: Medium
Pant: Medium
Shoes: 8
Her dream BIG wishilist includes skincare or body care, nail kits, jewelry or candy!
Anything else to tell Santa’s elves: I hope you visit everyone who deserves gifts. Luv you!

Girl – 13
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Movie / Show: Phineas & Ferb
Favorite Activities: Slime, Painting, Clay Sculpting
Favorite Restaurant: Hibachi
Shirt: Large
Pant: Large
Shoes: 10
Her dream BIG wishilist includes tub of slime or clay, beauty gift set, pack of silk & lace bows for hair.
Anything else to tell Santa’s elves: I may be old but still believe. Tell Gabriel hi (messenger angel)!

Boy – 11
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Movie / Show: Simpsons
Favorite Activities: Soccer
Favorite Restaurant: Hibachi
Shirt: Medium
Pant: Medium
Shoes: 5.5
His dream BIG wishilist includes candy and toys.
Anything else to tell Santa’s elves: get me some candy or anything.

Boy – 9
Favorite Color: Red or Green
Favorite Activities: Writing Stories
Favorite Restaurant: Hibachi
Shirt: Medium
Pant: Medium
Shoes: 7.5
His dream BIG wishilist includes remote control lizard, pencils or art tools, squishys or candy.
Anything else to tell Santa’s elves: Please make everything red. I would love it. Thank you!

Boy – 7
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Movie / Show: Spiderman
Favorite Activities: Football & Soccer
Favorite Restaurant: Hibachi
Shirt: Medium
Pant: Medium
Shoes: 4
His dream BIG wishilist includes remote control lizard, toys, football or soccer ball.
Anything else to tell Santa’s elves: I hope you give everyone a present.

Giving Christmas

Giving Christmas

Every year we adopt a family through Giving Christmas – Sioux Falls, SD on Facebook. With the generous hearts of all of our members and staff, we have been able to bless 22 children with gifts they wouldn’t have otherwise received. And we are doing it again this year!

To participate – we have ornament tags hanging on the tree at the studio.

    1. Take a gift tag off the tree. KEEP IT.
    2. Purchase the item and tape the tag on the item.
    3. Bring the item back to the studio with the tag taped to it.
    4. Return the item no later than December 20, 2024.

Family #1 – Single Mom of 6 Children

Single mom of 6 kids ranging in age from 8 months to 17 years old. Mom has been battling health problems all year, including an unplanned early delivery and extended NICU stay for her youngest son who was born in March. 

Child 1- Boy 17 Years Old 
Enjoys working on things outside with friends during the winter months, likes the Dallas Cowboys.

T-shirt & pant size Adult Large / XL.
Shoe size 13.

Child 2- Girl 13 Years Old

She’s 100% all girl. Loves makeup, lotions, etc.

Her favorite color is black.

T-shirt & pant size Adult Medium.

Child 3- Girl 12 Years Old
Just starting to get into the girly things. 

T-shirt & pant size Adult Small / Medium.
Shoe size 8.

Child 4- Girl 4 Years Old
Girly girl. She’s tall and skinny.

Her favorite color is pink

T-shirt & Dress Size 6/7
Pant Size 5/6 Slim
Shoe size 11.

Child 4- Girl 3 Years Old
Loves Disney Princess and Barbie.

Her favorite color is pink.

T-shirt & Dress Size 5/6
Pant Size 4/5
Shoe size 9/10

Child 4- Boy 6 Months Old
Clothes Size 18 Months
Diapers Size 3 (Pampers Only)

 

Family #2 – Single Mom with 2 Boys
Single mom who recently moved to Sioux Falls from Washington state to escape a domestic violence situation. She works in childcare and loves being able to see her kiddos every single day. 

Child 1 – 5 Year Old Boy
Super into puzzles, in fact that is all he has asked for is puzzles for Christmas! Loves Superman and Batman, but really any superhero.

Favorite color: Blue
Favorite movies / characters: Spiderman / Batman

Shirt Size – Boys Small 
Pant Size – Boys Small
Shoe Size – Toddler 13 or Boys 1

Child 2 – 3 Year Old Boy

Favorite color: Orange or Green

Shirt Size – 4/5T
Pant Size – 4/5T
Shoe Size – Toddler 9/10

Teacher Supply Drive

Help us support our incredibly hardworking teachers!

Now through the end of July we will be collecting supplies for our members who are teachers! For each bag of school supplies donated, we will give you a 25% Off Discount Card to be used at the studio for any retail item.

Do not feel like you need to stick to only what is on the list – if you feel like it’s something a teacher could use, please bring it!