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November 18, 2020

#GivingBack – It Starts With YOU!

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What can make a difference in someone’s life? YOU can. My readers know that I am the Queen for supporting anything that reaches out and helps others. My friends and I just completed another successful Pack the Pavilion Food and Toy Drive for local charities and it feels good to give back. Really good.

I have been seeing a lot of great opportunities to give back and during the upcoming holiday season our minds naturally turn towards giving to others. The rest of this week will be devoted to sharing a few ways that I have found to give back to others in various ways. Please feel free to share and pass these ideas along to others who might be interested.

First up is a great little project that has been going on since 2003 through Home Instead, Inc. This great organization is one that helps keep people in their own homes while receiving a little bit of extra care that might be needed. I had not heard about their Be a Santa to a Senior project until one of my blogger friends, Andrea, who blogs at Good Girl Gone Redneck, shared on Facebook this great little project.

Home Instead tries to reach out to those in care facilities who might not have a Christmas without the help of others. They set up Christmas trees in locations where they provide services with ornaments with names and requests for gifts that folks can choose . But for those of us who don’t live in an area where they have a tree there is still a way to give. I got excited when I realized that I could gift a senior virtually.

The process is simple, Go to their website here.

Put in a zip code to search for seniors who have entered their information and choose from a simple list of inexpensive items from Amazon. Click on the ornament that you want to buy for and an Amazon list will pop up for you to choose from.

I chose Ruth who lives in a home in Ohio and was able to complete her inexpensive gift list and have it shipped with a personal note directly to her.

I love how easy this is and how I could do a small gift for someone safely without even having to leave the comfort of my couch. Win win win. Also if you use Amazon Smile and have a charity designated for your giving you are donating to that when you buy as well. The gift keeps on giving.

Thanks for joining me today for a #GivingBack highlight. Come back tomorrow for another idea on how to give back and make sure you leave me a comment. All comment this month mean a 50 cent donation to our Comments for a Cause – Emergency Covid-19 Combat Service.

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  1. Susi
    November 18, 2020 at 06:59 am

    Wow. What an amazing organization. Love this so much.

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  2. jena c. henry
    November 18, 2020 at 07:25 am

    Wow! I’ve heard of Medina, Ohio! So cool how this all works. Thanks, Beth Ann and Merry Christmas!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      November 18, 2020 at 07:38 am

      I picked it especially because of you!

      Reply
  3. jessiecahalin
    November 18, 2020 at 07:34 am

    This is a fabulous idea.

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  4. Darlene
    November 18, 2020 at 07:59 am

    Another wonderful idea. You are the best!!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      November 18, 2020 at 08:06 am

      I loved this idea! You already commented on tomorrow’s post since I messed up the publishing date. 🤦‍♀️

      Reply
  5. Minnesota Prairie Roots
    November 18, 2020 at 10:23 am

    What great ideas. Thank you for all you continue to do to show your love and care for others. What a blessing you are, Beth Ann, to so many.

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  6. Elaine Omann
    November 18, 2020 at 11:08 am

    My church has a thinking of you list of people who are helped with a card sent to them. As a sender, I have a list of 3 people each month. I select a card, and mail it our from our parish.

    I enjoy finding the cards!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      November 18, 2020 at 11:47 am

      I love this idea and when you share it it does not overwhelm any one person!

      Reply
  7. Shirley Matthews Dunn
    November 18, 2020 at 01:06 pm

    There are so many wonderful clauses this time of the year. What a great one this is.

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  8. Mama's Empty Nest
    November 19, 2020 at 10:24 am

    Great idea!

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  9. Tonya
    November 19, 2020 at 11:20 am

    We did this with our kids when they were younger. Emily did a girl and Jake a boy. Jeff and I continue. Plus we have purchased a goat to provide a family milk.

    Reply
  10. joyresor
    November 20, 2020 at 10:15 am

    What a valuable idea, Beth! Thank you for sharing this with us.

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