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sounds like fun! I'm sure it did make her day! My daughter is a server and she said there is nothing better than getting that unexpected big tip... especially since there are so many people out there that seem to short change these hard working peop…
What a great idea! I paid my way through school too working in a restaurant, and can only imagine what that must have felt like for her. Think I'll steal the idea for one of my upcoming gifts.... :)
Welcome! I hope you find this experience as amazing as I have! I love the idea of the dollars in the pocket for easy access. I keep double dip chocolate mint sticks in my purse at all times for those spontaneous gives.
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- To find more meaning & purpose in my life, deeper relationships.
- What I'd most like to receive:
- time, renewed spirit, new friends
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- Found (and read... and loved...) the book on Kindle
- About me:
- 39 year old wife & mother of 2. Part time software developer
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Kari's Blog
Day 4
Day 4 was fun, and a little bit about giving to myself too :)
Spent the day with my husband & kids, decorating the tree, making paper snowflakes, then out to a movie (Planet 51) & bite to eat. Oh, and a big tip to the fantastic server at the Ram. Hope it made her evening a little brigher.
Spent the day with my husband & kids, decorating the tree, making paper snowflakes, then out to a movie (Planet 51) & bite to eat. Oh, and a big tip to the fantastic server at the Ram. Hope it made her evening a little brigher.
Posted on November 28, 2009 at 9:12pm — 1 Comment
Stair Climb for Cystic Fibrosis
Hi fellow givers,
I'm participating in an event next week to help raise money to cure Cystic Fibrosis. I'm waaaay below my fundraising goal. I think it is a hard time of year for people to be donating. (Well.... that and the fact I have a hard time asking friends & family for money, he he ). I thought I would post a link to my donation page, in case anyone is looking for a great cause for their daily gift. The link also provides more info about Cystic Fibrosis. Thanks for looking, and have a… Continue
I'm participating in an event next week to help raise money to cure Cystic Fibrosis. I'm waaaay below my fundraising goal. I think it is a hard time of year for people to be donating. (Well.... that and the fact I have a hard time asking friends & family for money, he he ). I thought I would post a link to my donation page, in case anyone is looking for a great cause for their daily gift. The link also provides more info about Cystic Fibrosis. Thanks for looking, and have a… Continue
Posted on November 28, 2009 at 7:51am — 2 Comments
Day 3
Tonight I went searching for an online site to donate to for my Day 3 gift. I found a link to charitywater.org on the Causes page. I love that 100% of my gift makes it to the cause, and that my $20 will provide clean drinking water for 1 person for 20 years. Amazing. I was drawn to the charity because I recently finished reading the book "Strength in What Remains" - a true story about a man who escaped the genocides in Ruwanda/Burundi in the 90's. I was so haunted by his description of what life… Continue
Posted on November 27, 2009 at 9:55pm — 1 Comment
Day 2
I mentioned to my neighbor that I was off to the store to shop for sweet potatos for Thanksgiving and also pick up a gift for my mother-in-law. A couple minutes later, she shows up at my door with the perfect gift - said it was laying around her house and I might as well use it for my gift. She doesn't even know about the 29 day challenge... she's just a natural gift giver. Made me smile....
Posted on November 26, 2009 at 12:23pm — 3 Comments
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- At 8:51pm on November 25, 2009,
genuine said… - P.S. Don't miss our handy 29-Day Giving Calendar or our cute Gift Note to accompany your gifts.
- At 8:50pm on November 25, 2009,
genuine 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.
Help Us Grow: Please help spread the word. We're striving to reach our goal of 29,000 committed givers, and you can help: Send this Invitation to friends, write about the challenge and include a badge or our video on your website, blog, facebook, or myspace page.
The book 29 Gifts: How a Month of Giving Can Change Your Life - authored by 29 Gifts founder Cami Walker is now in stores. You can also buy through Amazon.
Support our Cause of the Month
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!
Happy giving!
- At 8:47pm on November 25, 2009,
genuine said…
- Hey, Kari -
Welcome to this challenge.
I like that you wanted to give to homeless people ... isn't it kind of good to know there weren't any on the streets? Glad you were able to give it to the salvation army: it makes their bell ring a little more cheerfully ...
Also, I noticed that you posted this in the comment section of your page. If you put things like this (about your gives) on here as a blog post more people will be likely to see it ... just go to "quick add" on the right hand side of the page and click on "blog post" to add a blog ... Then everyone will be sure to see it! : )
- At 7:51pm on November 25, 2009,
Kari said…
- DAY 1!! I'm so excited to be here. I made the commitment to the 29 day challenge on my way out of my office building today, downtown Seattle. I took a couple dollars out of my wallet and put them in my coat pocket for easy access, expecting to pass a homeless person or two on my walk to the bus stop. Wouldn't you know it - not a single person. Thankfully, there was a Salvation Army bell ringer right next to my bus stop, so the money went there. Now I'm looking forward to Day 2 and trying to think of something special to bring my mother-in-law on Thanksgiving Day.
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Wow, you inspire me. Thanks.
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Yeppers! Love ya too Deb!
What great stones and so many days of gift giving to those who I love!
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Last Friday night, I attended the book launch at my local book store in Kalk Bay, Cape Town. I often go to book launches, and I love hearing the authors share their story. It is a nice vibe to be able to sit, amongst th…
That is an awesome idea :)
We can do it! I sent out emails, the badge is on our website and it was posted to our blog! Come on 29,000 :)
Do you have anything added in your nice journal?Just wondering. I still think it is so neat.
After lots of time trying, we managed to find new homes for our two outdoor cats. I was very grateful to find them a good place but also really sad to see them go. I wish those kitties the very best! I took care of the process of taking the catching…
These are available at www.redenvelope.com ;-)
I would love to bring a smile to 9 faces by giving them one of these love stones! Good Luck Ladies ;-)
Hi!
I'm from Mexico and I'm planning to translate this letter to Spanish, so I can share it in my country. Would you like to have the Spanish version? There are many people who speak Spanish in the US... Let me know if you want it. I would be glad t…
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