'Tis the Season...
Happy Ho Ho! Merry Egg Nog! ... and all those other holiday greetings!
A friend of mine posted an idea for holiday gift giving in this season that I'd like to pass along for your consideration.
This is supposed to be the season of peace on earth and good will to man. So instead of just racking up the credit card bills buying gifts, mightn't it be more meaningful to give of yourself? Your time, your talent, even your attention can be more valuable than the latest gizmo from Wally World or Q Mart.
You don't necessarily need to volunteer at your local soup kitchen (although I'm sure they would love any help you could offer.) Start small... Do you have people on your gift-giving list that you have no clue what to buy? Well, instead of 'what can you buy for them', consider 'what you can do for them.'
Think about it for a moment. What act of kindness/service would they appreciate?
Don't you know someone who would really appreciate your help with:
* Cleaning out the garage
* Changing the oil in the car
* Baby-sitting so they can have a little time off
* Shoveling snow off the driveway/sidewalk
* Learning how to use their computer
* Driving to the grocery/doctor/etc.
As a gift, you could make up a certificate to give them reading "Good for ____________" (and you fill in the blank with your gift idea.) It doesn't have to be elaborate - it just needs to be a serious offer to give a little of your time, your talent, and/or your expertise.
The holidays are a time for us to share with friends and loved ones. What better way than to give of yourself?
May you and yours enjoy this holiday season!
Dana
A friend of mine posted an idea for holiday gift giving in this season that I'd like to pass along for your consideration.
This is supposed to be the season of peace on earth and good will to man. So instead of just racking up the credit card bills buying gifts, mightn't it be more meaningful to give of yourself? Your time, your talent, even your attention can be more valuable than the latest gizmo from Wally World or Q Mart.
You don't necessarily need to volunteer at your local soup kitchen (although I'm sure they would love any help you could offer.) Start small... Do you have people on your gift-giving list that you have no clue what to buy? Well, instead of 'what can you buy for them', consider 'what you can do for them.'
Think about it for a moment. What act of kindness/service would they appreciate?
Don't you know someone who would really appreciate your help with:
* Cleaning out the garage
* Changing the oil in the car
* Baby-sitting so they can have a little time off
* Shoveling snow off the driveway/sidewalk
* Learning how to use their computer
* Driving to the grocery/doctor/etc.
As a gift, you could make up a certificate to give them reading "Good for ____________" (and you fill in the blank with your gift idea.) It doesn't have to be elaborate - it just needs to be a serious offer to give a little of your time, your talent, and/or your expertise.
The holidays are a time for us to share with friends and loved ones. What better way than to give of yourself?
May you and yours enjoy this holiday season!
Dana
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