I also adopt a family for Christmas. I ask the local Head Start to refer a family to me. They give me the kids ages, sex, and sizes. I buy clothes but mostly toys for all the kids in the family. The parents are happy to know their kids will have somethings under the tree and don't ask for anything else but I usually do buy a thing or two for them.
I used to work for Head Start and know there are some very needy families out there. It gives you a warm fuzzy feeling inside to know you helped make a difference in a child(ren)'s life. I like to get deals on BF to help stretch my budget.
After all, it is a season for giving. I encourage everyone who can afford to spare even a few dollars to buy a toy on BF (because of the deals) and donate it to a needy child. If you think it's exciting shopping and getting deals on BF, it's twice as exciting to know you've made a child happy!