Another easy way to give with your children is to help out a neighbor. Our next-door neighbor is a sweet widow who still gets out and about, but has a hard time doing yard work. She can certainly hold her own, but asked the girls if they would … [Read more...]
Giving Challenge: Operation Christmas Child 2012
One of my favorite ways to give with my children is purchasing toys and other items for children who do not have a lot (or any!). This year, we packed a box for Operation Christmas Child. The girls had a blast choosing gifts for a little girl … [Read more...]
10 Simple Ways to Give with your Children
Our family was recently on the receiving end of someone's giving. It has been over 6 weeks since Cam was born and Shane just hadn't gotten around to mowing our yard, and it was really showing. It wasn't for lack of trying, the time just slipped away … [Read more...]
Giving Challenge: Day 6
Last week I mentioned the 30 Day Giving Challenge, where every day in November we choose to give something to someone else. A few things I have done in the past are taking baked goods to friends and neighbors, preparing a meal for a new mom or … [Read more...]
30 Day Giving Challenge 2012
In sticking with my theme for the last few months, I am late. Late on sharing about the 30 Day Giving Challenge. Late seems to be the story of my life, these days! Ha! It's November 2, and we are two days into the challenge (but who's counting, … [Read more...]