"Elly Rose,
Good point on the receive. Hadn't seen it that way."
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genuine, wwt, welcomer commented on Rick Itzkowich's blog post Day 11"A good giving day indeed! Thank you cards .... appreciation/gratitude can mean so much to people ... and being grateful makes a person happier. I notice that you didn't just say you gave away products, but gave them to people who had helped you…"
"Mbali, Thank you for making this opportunity available. Jambo!"
genuine, wwt, welcomer commented on Rick Itzkowich's blog post Day 10"Wonderful!
Yesterday I learned that the two best things we can give children are: #1 love and #2 discipline. First you build a relationship (that's what you did with these gives) and in the end you earn respect and teach them self-respect."
"Annette,
I appreciate your consistent comments and support.
Rick"
"Elly,
Thanks for all your comments and encouragement.
Warmest Regards,
Rick"
Annette commented on Rick Itzkowich's blog post Days 7 & 8"Those were really neat gives with a bit of a twist on them Rick....I liked the one with the toll booth attendant choosing who to give to.......how nice to have your mom show you her garden........bet she was thrilled......and how typical of the lady…"
Days 7 & 8
I'm travelling so I ddin't get to a computer yesterday to post so I'm doubling up today.Yesterday I as I was paying the toll fee for crossing the Bay Bridge in Oakland, CA I decided to pay the toll for the car behind me. I then watched to see her reaction and what was fascinating was that the driver never acknowledged this. I'm pretty certain that she was so unconscious - she was talking on her cell phone at the time - that she probably never even noticed that she went through the bridge…See More
genuine, wwt, welcomer commented on Rick Itzkowich's blog post Day 6"Yes you did! I already knew about that give for today. Thanks for giving to me.
I didn't know about the other give though ... helping others to make beneficial connections. Good for you."
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 1:44pm on March 21, 2009,
Elly Rose Tech Support said… 
- At 7:44am on March 17, 2009, Elly Rose Tech Support said…
- At 9:06pm on March 6, 2009,
Stacey S. said… - So happy you joined in on this amazing giving journey!
- At 11:48am on March 5, 2009, Elly Rose Tech Support said…
- Hi and welcome. 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. Send this Invitation to friends, write about the challenge and include a badge or our video on your website, blog, facebook, or myspace page.
Check out our CAUSE OF THE MONTH. For the months of February and March, our cause of the month is to help Mbali Creazzo, the mother of this movement, by supporting her effort to raise the funding necessary to allow her to go home to the country of her birth, South Africa. She'll be traveling with the Vukani Muwethu Choir, a humanitarian vocal group that raises funds to support efforts and organizations in South Africa, such as AIDS clinics and orphanages. Please take a moment to read more about Mbali and her trip.
Also PLAY GIFT TAG! Help support the 29Gifts Community and have some fun too by 'playing' with these beautiful and unique gift tags. It's the gift that multiplies – your support is a gift to the 29Day Giving Challenge, and a gift to those who receive them too! These funds go to help offset the costs of maintance and hosting for our website and community, making it possible for everyone to continue to revive the giving spirit in the world. Plus, it enters you in our contest for a $10 iTunes Card!
Happy giving!
P.S. Don't miss our handy 29-Day Giving Calendar, which helps you keep track of your gifts. And keep your eye out for weekly Giveaways and Raffles!
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- Sounds like a good exercise plus one of my goals for 2009 is to work on my generosity and abundance.
- What I'd most like to receive:
- Opportunities to grow my business. Love and intimacy from my wife and a greater connection with my daughter
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- 5 minutes of Caring
- About me:
- I am the Co-founder and Vice President of Marketing of Productive Learning & Leisure (PL&L). I have over 20 years of experience in the self-development and personal growth training industry. My passion is for teaching people ways to make their personal and business lives easier, happier and more successful.
While in my entrepreneur mode, I created an innovative email marketing system to generate leads and help retain clients called QuoteActions. It is also a great way to spread out positive messages into the world.
I enjoy time with my family and I'm an avid baseball player. When I'm not on a Social Networking site making new connections, you might also find me scuba diving on one of PL&L’s accelerated learning courses held at exotic locations around the world.
- Do you agree to read and follow the 29Gifts Code of Conduct once you join our site?
- Yes
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Day 13
Posted on March 19, 2009 at 10:28pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Today I gave a donation to a client of mine who is doing a walk for the MS Society. I also volunteered to help my daughter's softball coach.
Day 11
Posted on March 17, 2009 at 10:52pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Today was a good giving day. I sent three thank you cards. I gave away about $400 worth of products to people who had helped me out. I also gave feedback to two people who requested my help.
Day 10
Posted on March 16, 2009 at 11:09pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
Today I gave some extra attention to both my daughters. I gave a ride to my oldest one so that she wouldn't have to walk and I spent some time playing catch with my younger one. Priceless.
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