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Donate Five Things: A Christmas Tradition

Donate Five Things: A Christmas Tradition

by Mariah | Dec 19, 2017 | Christmas Posts, Gift & Service Ideas, Holiday Posts

The month of December has so many fun and wonderful things to do!  I also love that there are many opportunities to participate in meaningful traditions. A few years ago, I heard about the tradition of “give before you receive”. That is, donate some gently used items before Christmas Day. I thought it would be […]

Letters to the Lonely

Letters to the Lonely

by Madison | Dec 19, 2017 | Christmas Posts, Gift & Service Ideas, Holiday Posts

Let me start by saying how grateful I am for my family. I have never been alone for Christmas, and I doubt I ever will be. My parents have spent quite a bit of money to bring me home for Christmas, and I am so happy they did. I did not want to be alone. […]

Christmas Charities: A Christmas Tradition

Christmas Charities: A Christmas Tradition

by Maegan | Dec 11, 2017 | Christmas Posts, Gift & Service Ideas, Holiday Posts

It’s not just cliche–Christmas really is the season of giving. Like many other families we look for ways to serve even more during this time of year because, as the kindly gentlemen collecting donations in A Christmas Carol stated:  We choose this time, because it is a time, of all others, when Want is keenly felt, […]

Kindness Elves: A Christmas Tradition

Kindness Elves: A Christmas Tradition

by This Blue Dress | Dec 5, 2017 | Christmas Posts, Gift & Service Ideas, Holiday Posts

Looking for a fun Elf on the Shelf alternative or a simple tradition that helps your family focus on kindness? Tara and Maegan both use Kindness Elves in their homes in December. Check out their individual takes on this sweet tradition! Our Kindness Elves Traditions Jingles the Elf (Tara’s Family) I wanted to do something […]

Cookie Ditching: A Christmas Tradition

Cookie Ditching: A Christmas Tradition

by This Blue Dress | Nov 30, 2017 | Christmas Posts, Gift & Service Ideas, Holiday Posts

Looking for a fresh take on delivering Christmas goodies? You’ll love Mariah’s Cookie Ditch tradition! The First Cookie Ditch Delivery I think some of the best traditions are ones you unintentionally create on your own. Near Christmas of 2013, my husband and I wanted to do an act of service. But I was limited in […]

Why My Family is Participating in the Teal Pumpkin Project

Why My Family is Participating in the Teal Pumpkin Project

by Mariah | Oct 10, 2017 | Gift & Service Ideas, Halloween Posts, Holiday Posts

In 2017, I was looking for opportunities to teach my three-year-old daughter about service and empathy. Participating in The Teal Pumpkin Project was the perfect thing to do. What is the Teal Pumpkin Project? This project is a great chance to think about others in a fun and simple way! Many kids have food allergies, […]

6 Ways to Support Someone During Deployment

6 Ways to Support Someone During Deployment

by Mariah | Sep 2, 2017 | Gift & Service Ideas, Helpful Tips & Lists

My dad had been deployed three times in his 35 years of military service. My mom did a fantastic job running things at home, but my family still needed lots of support during those long months. Deployment is a very difficult event for soldiers and their families. Many of us know someone who has been deployed […]

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