Give Better in 2017

          What are your resolutions for the New Year? Any of them involve giving more to charity? They might tie in better than you think; 

• •  If you are trying to save money, 

    

    volunteering may be your best choice.  Also, you can use websites like GoodSearch and iGive to give back-

    
    

    • If you are trying to lose weight, 

      

      a charity run, walk or dance may do the job. In addition, these would be a great way to get some family time; in preparation and during the event. 

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Merry Christmas!

                 Hoping you and your family will have a very Merry Christmas and the most blessed of New Years!  

Don 't forget to get your year-end donations in to your favorite charities before December 31st.

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Creative Giving Challenge #3:An Extra Week-What Will You Do?

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Occasionally a year will have 53 Weeks, but most have 52 to 52 and a half.  I just looked at the calendar on my cell phone today and it listed 53 full weeks. Granted that the 53rd comes between Christmas and New Year's Eve, how will you spend your extra week? You could spend a few hours of the week volunteering at a local charity or have an extra week to send donations in in time for an IRS deduction. These are a few ideas. Most folks will be busy celebrating the holidays and entertaining friends and family-   My challenge is not to spend the whole week volunteering or donating but at least a few hours or even 1 day of the week. We don't often get extra time, but here is one of the ways that we do. Remember that when I challenge you-I also challenge myself. So what will you do? I'm not sure what I will do yet. Please let me know in the comments.How have you done with the past 2 challenges/ Did you finish them? It's okay if you didn't do them on time- but these are projects to inspire you and me to give more. I didn't finish the last one. I've had a really bad cold for nearly a week- but I'm going to catch up when I'm feeling better.









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