A,B, C's of Giving

[Soft*Silver]

well, its getting close to that time of year when we Give to the people in our lives. Lately I have noticed a trend in our thoughts, that life has become too consumeristic, too over the top, too complex. I gave thought to what we would give if we couldnt use money...and wondered if maybe we could do a thread on the ABC's of Giving...I will start with A and whoever wants to follow can go with B and the next person with C....offering ideas of what we could give that wouldnt cost us a dime...

Ask someone to spend the holiday in my home so they wouldnt be alone...

B anyone?

[Soft*Silver]

oh come on! Someone has to chime in..ok I will do the B too


Be willing to take someone out driving who is learning how to drive, so they can get practice in

now, who wants to do C?

[Hollylane]

Caroling with a group at a hospital, VA, or long term care facility.

[Corkey]

Drive to an Occupy and hand out hot chocolate.

[Toughy]

E..............everyone donates a library book to Occupy in their 'hood, a night in a tent, a letter to your elected reps

Everyone knows everyone is connected

[LeftWriteFemme]

Fashion balloon animals for a child's entertainment.

[Hollylane]

Food delivery for the homebound.

[Abigail Crabby]

Give out blankets to the homeless.

[Soft*Silver]

Give back massages to your honey when they are stressed out

[Hollylane]

Help someone learn to fish.

[sanee66]

Invite singles over for a few hours of board/card games, talking so we all dont spend the holidays alone.

[Hollylane]

Join or start a group that knits/crochets warm winter caps for the homeless.

[Mtn]

Just be kind, to everyone.

[Leigh]

Kindness - pass it on :)

[Hollylane]

Leash up a dog by volunteering to walk dogs at your local no-kill shelter.

[Soft*Silver]

Make Pizzelles for the nursing home, for staff and residents!

[Soft*Silver]

N:Giving a new mother an opportunity to NAP

[PinkieLee]

Offer a kind word, gentle touch or joyous smile to your fellow man/woman.

[Tommi]

Paint little kids faces and watch those eyes light up when they look in the mirror and smile.

[PinkieLee]

Quiet time, just to listen for a friend.

[Tommi]

Run errands for someone you know could use the help.

[The_Lady_Snow]

Send a soldier a care package

[Corkey]

Take food to someone in need

[Soft*Silver]

Under someone's tree, put some presents there, where there would be none...

[Mtn]

Visit someone that is alone, during this time of year.

[Andrea]

Wish a friend, co-worker, neighbor or complete stranger a fabulous day and mean it.

[Gemme]

(be)
Xenodochial!

[Mtn]

(be)
Xenodochial!

you made me google!