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TV ClubHouse: Archive: TVCH Holiday Exchange- Names Drawn: Archive through November 09, 2003

Tabbyking

Saturday, November 08, 2003 - 09:57 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
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 EditMoveDeleteIP
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 EditMoveDeleteIP
FANTASTIC idea!!! count me in!!!

Theowl

Saturday, November 08, 2003 - 10:05 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
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 EditMoveDeleteIP
woof! (yes)

Landi

Saturday, November 08, 2003 - 10:28 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
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 EditMoveDeleteIP
Count me in

Ddr1135

Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 01:17 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm in!

Mygetaway

Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 02:26 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I think it sounds like a nice idea..:)

Amchess

Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 05:42 am EditMoveDeleteIP
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 EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks Zachsmom and please count me in...what a wonderful idea!!!

Babyruth

Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 07:32 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Terrific idea, Z-Mom! Count me in! :)

Jhonise

Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 08:52 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm in! This is a fantastic idea.

Reader234

Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 09:04 am EditMoveDeleteIP


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 EditMoveDeleteIP
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 EditMoveDeleteIP
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 EditMoveDeleteIP
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 EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm in!

Urgrace

Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 04:18 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Yes! Me too.


Zmom you are tops.

Secretsmile

Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 04:20 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm totally behind this idea! WTG Zmom!

Kstme

Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 04:24 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm slow, but, I'm in, too!! Fantastic idea, Zmom!

Heyltslori

Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 04:30 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm in! :)

Seamonkey

Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 04:39 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Great idea; I'm in!! I'll even throw in a free shark :)

Twiggyish

Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 04:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Come on lurkers and new members..join in!!!

Abby7

Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 04:49 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Zachsmom: I'm in. What a thoughtful idea!