Comments on: 9 Weeks Till Christmas: Plan for your Family to Give to the Community http://simplemom.net/9-weeks-till-christmas-plan-for-your-family-to-give-to-the-community/ Live intentionally. Wed, 23 May 2012 05:41:45 +0000 hourly 1 By: ¤ 6 Exciting and Inexpensive Holiday Activities ¤ http://simplemom.net/9-weeks-till-christmas-plan-for-your-family-to-give-to-the-community/comment-page-1/#comment-62894 ¤ 6 Exciting and Inexpensive Holiday Activities ¤ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:51:14 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=4238#comment-62894 [...] 9 Weeks Till Christmas: Plan for your Family to Give to the Community [...] [...] 9 Weeks Till Christmas: Plan for your Family to Give to the Community [...]

]]> By: Mike http://simplemom.net/9-weeks-till-christmas-plan-for-your-family-to-give-to-the-community/comment-page-1/#comment-62663 Mike Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:01:56 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=4238#comment-62663 Wow, what a wonderful message you are sending out into the world! Give yourself a hand. ‘Giving back’ is such an important concept. And if kids learn its importance, early, wow – that’s awesome. Patti told us her story a while back about how her kids seemed to have absorbed this message early, and how she decided to take it one step further and pass it along. You can check out her video at the link below. I really hope you like it. http://www.ahamoment.com/vote/patti .-= Mike´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.ahamoment.com/pg/moments/view/8559" rel="nofollow">Saving lives.</a> =-. Wow, what a wonderful message you are sending out into the world! Give yourself a hand.
‘Giving back’ is such an important concept. And if kids learn its importance, early, wow – that’s awesome.
Patti told us her story a while back about how her kids seemed to have absorbed this message early, and how she decided to take it one step further and pass it along.
You can check out her video at the link below. I really hope you like it.
http://www.ahamoment.com/vote/patti
.-= Mike´s last blog ..Saving lives. =-.

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]]> By: What is Christmas about? « Table for Six http://simplemom.net/9-weeks-till-christmas-plan-for-your-family-to-give-to-the-community/comment-page-1/#comment-62629 What is Christmas about? « Table for Six Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:06:31 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=4238#comment-62629 [...] also read this post on simplemom that had some great ideas on helping your kids focus outward during [...] [...] also read this post on simplemom that had some great ideas on helping your kids focus outward during [...]

]]> By: Maria http://simplemom.net/9-weeks-till-christmas-plan-for-your-family-to-give-to-the-community/comment-page-1/#comment-62562 Maria Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:04:41 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=4238#comment-62562 We have always given to different organizations around the world, my husband also goes to third world countries 2 times a year to provide free chiropractic care. This year a lot of families are really hurting in these tough economic times. Through the schools and local organizations we are giving back in our own communities by providing meals, panrty goods and fullfilling christmas wish lists to children that may have had nothing for Christmas. When you give you receive so much more. That is what Christmas is all about. Thank you for the great post! We have always given to different organizations around the world, my husband also goes to third world countries 2 times a year to provide free chiropractic care. This year a lot of families are really hurting in these tough economic times. Through the schools and local organizations we are giving back in our own communities by providing meals, panrty goods and fullfilling christmas wish lists to children that may have had nothing for Christmas. When you give you receive so much more. That is what Christmas is all about. Thank you for the great post!

]]> By: Paula http://simplemom.net/9-weeks-till-christmas-plan-for-your-family-to-give-to-the-community/comment-page-1/#comment-62549 Paula Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:01:32 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=4238#comment-62549 We always participate in The Wenceslas Project, a local ministry of my husband's NPO (gracetothenations.com). Also, as a part-time teacher, I started doing something different for my students for Christmas. Last year instead of spending money on candy or trinkets, I made a donation in the class' name to World Vision and gave an education to an orphan for one year. Then I sent an e-card to each student telling them about the donation. Lots of parents commented on how much they like the gift and how it got their kids thinking about how THEY could give! Love this post! .-= Paula´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.paulanix.com/?p=252" rel="nofollow">5 Great Things About Having Small Children</a> =-. We always participate in The Wenceslas Project, a local ministry of my husband’s NPO (gracetothenations.com). Also, as a part-time teacher, I started doing something different for my students for Christmas. Last year instead of spending money on candy or trinkets, I made a donation in the class’ name to World Vision and gave an education to an orphan for one year. Then I sent an e-card to each student telling them about the donation. Lots of parents commented on how much they like the gift and how it got their kids thinking about how THEY could give! Love this post!
.-= Paula´s last blog ..5 Great Things About Having Small Children =-.

]]> By: Mama Bird http://simplemom.net/9-weeks-till-christmas-plan-for-your-family-to-give-to-the-community/comment-page-1/#comment-62529 Mama Bird Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:31:53 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=4238#comment-62529 Giving is always my favorite part about the holidays as I feel my family is fortunate enough that we 'get' all year round. I love taking the opportunity to give back in a more deliberate way and showing my kids how good it feels to be a part of that. We live in a transitional neighborhood where the elementary schools are over half filled with low income children on free or reduced lunches. For the past several years I have run an Angel Tree program through my neighborhood association for them. The school closed this past year, so I'm trying to find out another avenue and someone else to help me manage it since I will be out of town. And where as I think all of the international programs are wonderful, giving in your own backyard or city has an extra special feeling. Happy giving! Giving is always my favorite part about the holidays as I feel my family is fortunate enough that we ‘get’ all year round. I love taking the opportunity to give back in a more deliberate way and showing my kids how good it feels to be a part of that. We live in a transitional neighborhood where the elementary schools are over half filled with low income children on free or reduced lunches. For the past several years I have run an Angel Tree program through my neighborhood association for them. The school closed this past year, so I’m trying to find out another avenue and someone else to help me manage it since I will be out of town. And where as I think all of the international programs are wonderful, giving in your own backyard or city has an extra special feeling. Happy giving!

]]> By: Kimm http://simplemom.net/9-weeks-till-christmas-plan-for-your-family-to-give-to-the-community/comment-page-1/#comment-62517 Kimm Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:07:43 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=4238#comment-62517 I highly recommend Heifer International. We have donated flocks of baby chicks in several family members' names. My kids love knowing that they've helped another family to become more self sufficient. .-= Kimm´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.reinventedkb.com/2009/10/fall-house-tour.html" rel="nofollow">Fall House Tour</a> =-. I highly recommend Heifer International. We have donated flocks of baby chicks in several family members’ names. My kids love knowing that they’ve helped another family to become more self sufficient.
.-= Kimm´s last blog ..Fall House Tour =-.

]]> By: shelle http://simplemom.net/9-weeks-till-christmas-plan-for-your-family-to-give-to-the-community/comment-page-1/#comment-62514 shelle Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:08:08 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=4238#comment-62514 Thank you for these wonderful and simple ideas. I love the sack lunch idea, just this weekend we were in the city and I was so saddened that I could not make an impact on the hundreds of homeless in my city. This is a great way to make an impact. At our home we collect change in a jar throughout the year to give to local charities, I love being able to help close to home. .-= shelle´s last blog ..<a href="http://shellebellecreates.typepad.com/sbc/2009/10/inspiration.html" rel="nofollow">Inspiration</a> =-. Thank you for these wonderful and simple ideas. I love the sack lunch idea, just this weekend we were in the city and I was so saddened that I could not make an impact on the hundreds of homeless in my city. This is a great way to make an impact. At our home we collect change in a jar throughout the year to give to local charities, I love being able to help close to home.
.-= shelle´s last blog ..Inspiration =-.

]]> By: Whitney http://simplemom.net/9-weeks-till-christmas-plan-for-your-family-to-give-to-the-community/comment-page-1/#comment-62503 Whitney Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:04:48 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=4238#comment-62503 These are all great ideas. :) Our son was born with a cleft lip and palate, so we've chosen to give as we can to an organization that provides the necessary surgeries to poor children around the world. It's an amazing ministry! These are all great ideas. :)

Our son was born with a cleft lip and palate, so we’ve chosen to give as we can to an organization that provides the necessary surgeries to poor children around the world. It’s an amazing ministry!

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