"Very timely topic. I moved into a very small condo last year and have finally started going through some boxes, etc. I had several small boxes with momentoes from my children's lives, which I sorted through and presented to each of my four…"
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Carol
- 65, Female
- Newport, RI
- United States
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Carol replied to Cami Walker -- 29Gifts Founder's discussion GREAT book GIVEAWAY - Comment here by June 24th to Enter - For "The Social Cause Diet" by Gail Johnston"Wow, I probably bought about 50 of those 400 diet books. LOL. I love the title of this one...makes much more sense. In fact, I was an active volunteer until I started gaining weight and my back and knees started to hurt. And, the one thing I miss…"
Carol replied to Cami Walker -- 29Gifts Founder's discussion What stops you from offering your gifts to the world?"My fear is that I'm retiring in October and I'm worried that I won't be able to continue supporting my favorite non-profit agencies. Everyone keeps talking about how hard it is to live on a fixed income, but I try to avoid those…"
Carol replied to Cami Walker -- 29Gifts Founder's discussion Great Giveaway: Handmade Eco-Journal - Comment here to enter by June 11"Sounds like just the journal I need when I retire in 85 days to keep track of my new journey."
Carol replied to Cami Walker -- 29Gifts Founder's discussion GREAT GIVEAWAY: Tees For Change: Sustainable Tees on a Mission"Ah, nice gifts to remind people to be happy. Thanks."
Carol replied to Cami Walker -- 29Gifts Founder's discussion Great Giveaway - Hand Quilted, beaded Wall Hanging - Comment here by May 14 to enter"How beautiful. The colors are incredible. Gorgeous."
Carol commented on Cami Walker -- 29Gifts Founder's blog post On Hiatus"Rest. Everything will follow in it's own time."
Carol replied to Cami Walker -- 29Gifts Founder's discussion GREAT GIVEAWAY: The Gift of Heart from HeartIsHot.com - comment by April 30 to enter"What a beautiful story and what a beautiful heart. I would love to order some to give to people who need a positive, uplifting gift."
Carol replied to Cami Walker -- 29Gifts Founder's discussion GREAT BOOK GIVEAWAY: A Survival Guide for Landlocked Mermaids by Margot Datz -- comment here to enter by April 16th"Wow, sounds like an amazing gift...something I would buy for myself, my daughter and my daughters-in-law. Three of us live in Newport, RI, surrounded by the sea, but I still feel "landlocked" some days.
Carol"
Carol replied to Cami Walker -- 29Gifts Founder's discussion GREAT GIVEAWAY: Handmade Necklace from Mbali -- comment here by March 19 to enter"What a beautiful necklace -- and what a beautiful story. I particularly love all the symbolism of the different symbols, metals and pebbles. How wonderful that you are able to create such precious jewelry.
Carol"
Carol replied to genuine, wwt, welcomer's discussion Any ideas for lent?"I prefer to add positive things to my life during Lent:
- spend more time giving thanks
- spend more time meditating
- take better care of my body by eating healthier, walking more
- spend more time helping others"
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- Giving to others help me appreciate what I have more. I feel blessed to be able to give of my time and money to those in need.
- What I'd most like to receive:
- Good health, love, enough money to continue helping others.
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- Joanie Winberg e-mail
- About me:
- 62, divorced, four grown children, happy to be living in one of the most beautiful places in the US -- seeing the ocean every day really makes me grateful, love to do volunteer work, read, walk. Retiring in Oct. 09 and looking forward to the birth of my first grandchild.
- Do you agree to read and follow the 29Gifts Code of Conduct once you join our site?
- Yes
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- At 3:56am on October 17, 2011,
Deb~ Community Manager said… HAVE A FABULOUS BIRTHDAY!
- At 3:30am on October 17, 2011,
Lois55 wwt said… Happy birthday to you, I hope it is a special day!
- At 2:57am on October 17, 2011,
Michele wwt said… Happy birthday Carol! :)
- At 12:05am on October 17, 2011,
Carylina said… 
- At 7:40am on October 17, 2010, Deb~ Community Manager said…
- HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAROL!
- At 6:39am on October 17, 2010,
Dawn wwt said… 
- At 3:20am on October 17, 2010, Lois55 wwt said…
- HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
- At 8:35am on February 25, 2009,
Elly Rose said… - Welcome to the Challenge. It will be an exciting experience. This community is so wonderful and the challenge stretches you. I will be looking for forward to reading your blogs.
Love and Light,
Elly Rose
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