Archive through November 09, 2003
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Archive through November 09, 2003
Tabbyking | Saturday, November 08, 2003 - 09:57 pm     for me, if i got eg, for example, i would donate time or money to our athletic department--the sports that don't get all the money. so it might go to the golf or tennis or track team. football and basketball and baseball get all the funds. if i got someone in a colder climate, i would donate money or warm clothing to a shelter. if i got someone who is a cancer survivor, i would offer to drive someone to their treatment appointments--and everything is at least an hour out of town, so the time and gas would hopefully count as my gift. money is tight with us, but i know there is something we can do. last year, my daughter's french teacher asked people to donate items for christmas dinner baskets. he bought all the hams and turkeys. some kids brought peas or yams or whatever. my daughter went through our pantry and gave mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, olives, pickles, peas, potato chips, rolls, mint chocolates, apple juice and a jello instant cheesecake mix. she told the teacher that she thought the others should get the 'extras' such as the pickles and olives, rolls, and snacks and dessert, too. she is so giving. i can bet she will be jumping to do something in someone's name. |
Zachsmom | Saturday, November 08, 2003 - 10:00 pm     you bring up a good point Tabby, you don't neccessarily need to 'buy' something, gifts such as time are greater and worth more than anything money can buy! |
Texannie | Saturday, November 08, 2003 - 10:05 pm     FANTASTIC idea!!! count me in!!! |
Theowl | Saturday, November 08, 2003 - 10:05 pm     I'm in, and I'm a BIG supporter of the Humane Society. I hope animal charities are OK.  |
Tabbyking | Saturday, November 08, 2003 - 10:17 pm     woof! (yes) |
Landi | Saturday, November 08, 2003 - 10:28 pm     wow... this is the best idea i've seen in a long time! i'm going to suggest it at our christmas list party! |
Spygirl | Saturday, November 08, 2003 - 11:46 pm     Count me in |
Ddr1135 | Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 01:17 am     I'm in! |
Mygetaway | Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 02:26 am     I think it sounds like a nice idea.. |
Amchess | Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 05:42 am     Me too - great idea. And my choice would be the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation if possible. |
Bobbie_552001 | Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 07:09 am     Thanks Zachsmom and please count me in...what a wonderful idea!!! |
Babyruth | Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 07:32 am     Terrific idea, Z-Mom! Count me in! |
Jhonise | Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 08:52 am     I'm in! This is a fantastic idea. |
Reader234 | Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 09:04 am     Me too! (btw coincedence? dd is playing Jingle Bells on the piano right NOW!! In the questionare, could you include email addy's so we can swap real life addresses (totally voluntary) in that we can send out a postcard showing our city, or charity that benifeted? Ex. Let's say I draw the name and in their honor give to the Grayslake Humane Shelter. They have postcards there and I would then take that postcard (or take a pic of the animals I served) and mail it on to that person, as in Here's the gift given for you. A tangible reminder that YOU are loved by me today.... or some thoughts??? |
Reiki | Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 09:09 am     This is a wonderful idea Zmom. I don't do traditional gift exchanges anymore, but I do like to do charitable acts to celebrate the spirit of the holidays. This is right up my alley. Thanks for coming up with this idea! |
Kaili | Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 09:49 am     I'll play- I think it's a great idea. I have ideas of where my contribution will go, but I may tailor my choice to the person who I get (in terms of their interests, etc) |
Lumbele | Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 11:39 am     Great idea, Zmom! Count me in. We don't have our Kmart store here anymore, but they used to have a Xmas tree hung with names and ages of needy children. You could pick a tag and leave gifts for that child with them and they passed them on. I did that for years in my late father's name, it would have been so very much in his spirit. |
Lancecrossfire | Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 11:43 am     I'm in! |
Urgrace | Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 04:18 pm     Yes! Me too. Zmom you are tops. |
Secretsmile | Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 04:20 pm     I'm totally behind this idea! WTG Zmom! |
Kstme | Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 04:24 pm     I'm slow, but, I'm in, too!! Fantastic idea, Zmom! |
Heyltslori | Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 04:30 pm     I'm in!  |
Seamonkey | Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 04:39 pm     Great idea; I'm in!! I'll even throw in a free shark |
Twiggyish | Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 04:41 pm     Come on lurkers and new members..join in!!! |
Abby7 | Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 04:49 pm     Zachsmom: I'm in. What a thoughtful idea! |
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