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School and schoolwork all day today, but I sent a beautiful art card and thank you note to my sister, and reached out to a couple of friends on FB.
What I received: My 19 year old daughter posted as her status on FB: 'I have the best mom in the who…
Can't wait to see Blind Side.
Small gifts these last 3 days, because of time constraints. However, I have received my first gift from this process - a new mindset. I spend every day thinking of what I can give, what I can do for people. As a result I am a nicer person, and a hap…
Today I sent a note of affirmation to my daughter in the mail. I was recently reminded that her love language is words of affirmation, and I know I don't do this nearly enough. So I found a card Ibought with her in mind, penned a love letter to her,…
It seemed appropriate on the day after Thanksgiving, a day dedicated to giving thanks and eating, to donate to a charity that is committed to feeding hungry children. So my first day of giving was a donation to the 'We've Got Your Back' backpack pro…
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- My life has been so blessed. When I read about this project on Thanksgiving, and realized it was about 29 days until Christmas, it seemed like a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday season.
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- Body & Soul Magazine
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Tamara's Blog
Days 9 & 10
Day 9 (Dec. 9) - I was challanged by something I read here about how we only seem to give away things that we are done with anyway. So I decided to give away something that I love.
My oldest daughter moved out of the house this last year, so this is her first Christmas in her own place. I gave her my very favorite Christmas decoration, which also happens to be her favorite Christmas decoration. I did make her promise to take very good care of it! It made her so happy!
Day 10 (Dec. 10) - Donate… Continue
My oldest daughter moved out of the house this last year, so this is her first Christmas in her own place. I gave her my very favorite Christmas decoration, which also happens to be her favorite Christmas decoration. I did make her promise to take very good care of it! It made her so happy!
Day 10 (Dec. 10) - Donate… Continue
Posted on December 7, 2009 at 12:48pm — 2 Comments
Day 8
Today I:
Spent the day shopping with my daughter
Donated a book to CHOC at Borders
Spent the day shopping with my daughter
Donated a book to CHOC at Borders
Posted on December 4, 2009 at 7:00pm —
Day 7
Today I:
Took the dog to the park for my son so he could sleep in
Gave my friend's daughter parking money
Bought a glass of wine for my friend (and myself) at the lecture we were attending
What I received:
A fun day with friends!
Took the dog to the park for my son so he could sleep in
Gave my friend's daughter parking money
Bought a glass of wine for my friend (and myself) at the lecture we were attending
What I received:
A fun day with friends!
Posted on December 3, 2009 at 7:00pm —
Day 6
School and schoolwork all day today, but I sent a beautiful art card and thank you note to my sister, and reached out to a couple of friends on FB.
What I received: My 19 year old daughter posted as her status on FB: 'I have the best mom in the whole world. Thanks for the flower, momma." Right where all her friends could read it!
What I received: My 19 year old daughter posted as her status on FB: 'I have the best mom in the whole world. Thanks for the flower, momma." Right where all her friends could read it!
Posted on December 2, 2009 at 7:00pm —
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- At 5:15pm on November 27, 2009,
Cindy 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. 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!
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Bought a few bbracelets for my friends daughter when I bought some for mine and sent them out today.I have been having a rough time, my cat was in the ER all last week :(
I took my 90 years young friend to get her hair done. Her doctor has ordered her not to drive until the tests come back trying to determine why she fell a few weeks ago. Walked her to and from car because of the snow. Took her in my car because it w…
Kimmzie, it was only for 15 minutes, which was pretty pathetic... But I will work my way up to respectable again. :-)
Girl, we have a relationship like that. It's interesting, because it's not really a friendship, definitely not romantic, not stric…
I think it was a terrific gift. He will certainly appreciate it. Now you need to give yourself a gift, a long in a warm bubble bath. You made need it after all that work!
Greetings all; Today is my husbands 51st B-Day, and I lay awake last night thinking WHAT to get him for his special day. Of course I got him a card, I am after all the card lady. But what else? So of course it's snowing again, and you guessed it, I…
Yesterday, I decided to make the two hour drive to visit my son who is away at school. Since I won't see him on Valentine's day, I bought a bunch of goodies that he likes, put them in a valentine's bag along with a card telling him what a great son…
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It is a wonderful way to start any day! ML
Wonderful gifts. What a joyful feeling to receive gifts. Warm hugs.
I am so thrilled that I watched the broadcast on Morning Live in South Africa on Monday morning. I was so touched by the various stories that I heard that I could not wait to go to my internet and find the site. I immediately decided to start my Day…
Good luck with all the snow. Hope you have lots of Hot Chocolate!
Great spirit Jessica. Warm greetings.
I live in Ohio also and I am actually hoping for a lot of snow. The last storm fell on a Friday night and we missed out on a snow day. Hoping to get one tomorrow.
I received a nice gift today, the crossing guard i gave breakfast to last week brought…
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