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So, I kinda got out of the habit of blogging my gives... And looking back over the last few weeks, many of the things I have been giving are the kind of routine, unconscious giving I would be doing without the prompting of trying to better myself th…
Hi AJ! Sounds like a lovely weekend with some great gifts! I especially like the one where Scott got to play with his Auntie's! :) But alas, I am biased.
Check out this website for some stress management strategies to support you in your quest. http…
Update on my last few days...
Day 15 (Fri) I again made sure to notice and thank coworkers for their work and efforts, as well as calling a friend to offer to come to help her clean house for a get-together we were having at her house the next day.…
Hope your second round goes great! Have an awesome weekend!
Yesterday, I hosted a PartyLite Candle party, so my give was an evening for several of my friends and my sister to get together and enjoy the company of some other women. We had cookies available, and some great conversation. Wish more people could…
Deb, cafemom is online, anyone can join! It has been such a great resource for me as a parent and an infant care giver.
That is a sweet give! My sister is part of that same cafemom community. I'll bet the moms you communicated with will appreciate your follow-up ;-)
good give. sometimes it is hard to listen to work place angst but it always helps when you find a friend/confidant who understands.
I like your gift of letting yourself go with the flow... I think it is something we both need to work on... Maybe a combined effort? :)
We are dealing with staffing changes at work, so my give today was a shoulder and an ear for people who needed to talk about how they felt about the changes that are happening, and the internal shuffling that is going on while we are short a person…
I love it and I am sure that Scott did too!
That is so sweet! I'm sure he loved one-on-one time with his mommy ;-) Great give ;-)
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- I want to show my children that the world can be a great place, and that making a difference can be as easy as giving a smile to someone who is sad.
- What I'd most like to receive:
- Knowing that I was able to make a difference in the lives of the people around me, even if it is only for a moment.
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- My sister
- About me:
- Mommy, wife, sister, daughter, teacher. I want to be able to tell my children that I have done all that I was able to make the world a better place for them, and to teach them that they can have an impact on all the lives that they touch. I am a teacher, and want to help give the children I care for the best me possible.
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Amy Younkin's Blog
Wow, it's been a while...
So, I kinda got out of the habit of blogging my gives... And looking back over the last few weeks, many of the things I have been giving are the kind of routine, unconscious giving I would be doing without the prompting of trying to better myself through conscious giving. Just to remind myself, I have been doing much more conscious thanking and complimenting my co-workers for the things that they do. I have also been making an effort to notice the things that my husband does at home, since many… Continue
Posted on January 2, 2010 at 5:03pm — 2 Comments
Day 15-18
Update on my last few days...
Day 15 (Fri) I again made sure to notice and thank coworkers for their work and efforts, as well as calling a friend to offer to come to help her clean house for a get-together we were having at her house the next day. I also picked up her son's almond milk from the daycare, so it wasn't sitting in the fridge there all weekend.
Day 16 (Sat) We had a potluck with some friends, and I was able to bring several dishes, arrived early to help get last minute details tak… Continue
Day 15 (Fri) I again made sure to notice and thank coworkers for their work and efforts, as well as calling a friend to offer to come to help her clean house for a get-together we were having at her house the next day. I also picked up her son's almond milk from the daycare, so it wasn't sitting in the fridge there all weekend.
Day 16 (Sat) We had a potluck with some friends, and I was able to bring several dishes, arrived early to help get last minute details tak… Continue
Posted on December 7, 2009 at 6:05pm — 1 Comment
Day 14
Yesterday, I hosted a PartyLite Candle party, so my give was an evening for several of my friends and my sister to get together and enjoy the company of some other women. We had cookies available, and some great conversation. Wish more people could have made it, but I had such a great time visiting with the ones who were able to make it over!
Posted on December 4, 2009 at 2:55am — 1 Comment
Day 13
So, I am a member of the cafemom.com community, which is a social networking site for moms of all ages with children of all ages. There are several forums available, where members can leave posts about questions, concerns, and victories dealing with pretty much any aspect of their/our lives. Today, my give was a personal message sent to 3 of the mommies, to follow up with them, and see how they and their children/families are doing since their posts. Hopefully, all is well, and they don't think… Continue
Posted on December 2, 2009 at 3:36pm — 4 Comments
Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 4:34pm on December 04, 2009, deb jolliff gave Amy Younkin a gift…
- At 4:34pm on December 4, 2009,
deb jolliff said…
- Thanks so much Amy :o) I am so excited!! Have a fabulous weekend!
- At 8:12pm on November 20, 2009,
Brenda Pramann Wherry said…
- ♥ you my sister!
- At 6:35am on November 20, 2009,
genuine said… - Happy to have added you as a friend.
By they way, I've been here for more than 29 days ... I first began in Feb, I love it here and just can't find the heart to leave. : )
- At 8:30pm on November 19, 2009,
genuine said…
- okay ... so not only do we both do daycare, but apparently we're both from MN : )
- At 6:43pm on November 19, 2009,
Dawn said… - Welcome to 29 Gifts! I'm so glad you decided to join us.
Enjoy your 29 Days and don't forget to share some stories to help inspire others. If you need help posting in your Personal Giving Blog, follow these directions.
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In November, we're sponsoring a cause that has been started by fellow giver, Lubabat. We are so deeply touched and impressed by Lubabat's strength of character & spirit. Lubabat was diagnosed with MS in the mid 90s and then in August of 09, she was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. Her reaction has been so inspirational - she is thriving through giving. She is hosting a Christmas Give and her theme is "going small to make a big impact" We have named her our November Cause of the Month and would be grateful for your support!
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I've been away from blogging but not giving. Still it is helpful to blog every day. On Saturday, my husband and I went out to breakfast with my son Shea's hockey team and I gave the waitress a double tip. On Sunday I made batches of caramel corn to…
I haven't been blogging every day, obviously and I'm not sure if I should be, but I'm doing it when I can! I have continued giving every day...I just love it! I will definitely continue. I helped a lady with her cart at the grocery store the other d…
Thanks for all your comments! This is the first time I've gone quite so public with my story. I've always imagined myself helping others through sharing my life's journey in some way. But I always found an excuse why I couldn't or shouldn't. So I've…
I have received a few gifts, tea, coffee and a co-worker bought me a cool ornament for my house. I have given quite a few out of the blue compliments. Offered to help with a few different things. I am hoping to give more and more!
I agree with that totally, I am a bit of a procrastinator sometimes and this has pushed me to do things NOW rather than think about it and potentially never get to it! What kind of yoga do you teach? I have just started to practice Ashtanga yoga. Ha…
Yesterday, to thank the receptionist at my office for appearing in a video for a website I'm working on, I bought her a bouquet of flowers + chocolates. It was a gift for me too as I got to have the strawberry and coffee flavour chocolates :)Either…
Thank you for talking about your creative blockage. When you have a very task oriented job i think it sucks your creative side. A book marker what a great idea. It is good to start small. have a great day. Michele
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