My friend Tanya made a suggestion recently that I just love. How about finding ways to give gifts without increasing our piles of stuff and also helping someone who needs help? Here are a few suggestions (in no particular order).
Making a financial donation to an organization like Compassion International?
How about this one: Heifer International
I know some people don't really appreciate getting a note that says "A donation has been made in your name to ______." How about this idea instead? Their focus: "Fair trade allows you to give unique, high-quality gifts to family and friends— while giving hope and income to the poor."
If you still need a little encouragement to let go of the idea of "getting more stuff" - lets see if Bono can inspire you.
Piles of stuff. I imagine almost everyone who reads this post has them. I'm working on Beth Moore's study of the book of Daniel. In this week's lesson, she shared a story of a friend who was moving. The friend had to laugh at herself because she had so many boxes marked "stuff".
ReplyDeleteWe sponsor a child through Compassion and are about to sponsor another. I love that I can make a seemingly small contribution that can change a child's life forever.
If you aren't in a position to give on a monthly basis, how about going through your closets and finding the clothes that don't fit or you've grown tired of? Bag them up and take them to your local mission so that a person in need can have their need filled.
And did you know that you can donate your torn or stained clothing for it to be recycled? Our local mission does this. They take the discarded items, bale them, and get paid by the recycling company. Our trash turns to treasure for them.
thanks Theresa. Great tips!
ReplyDeleteRobin, this is so great and along what I often say. I guest-blogged you on my blog, it needed to be said again! I linked you. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Amy!!
ReplyDeleteHey Robin,
ReplyDeleteI just found your great napkin how-tos on SL but the pictures were gone because of their system change-over. I wonder if you could share your napkin instructions and photos here? I'd love to have better specifics before I try to make mine next week. If not, I understand-- just thought I'd ask. Thanks!
~Jess