Giving Back Continued
Offer Gift Wrapping Assistance
Some stores this season tend to offer free gift wrapping (or they
charge). Consider offering your services for free outside your local
retailers to help out. Oftentimes, kids want to do something for their
parents or a special person in their lives and are unsure how to wrap
those gifts, this is where you come in!
Teach
“Teach the
kids the
true value
of a gift—
matters
from the
heart.”
For children who may not be able to spend money on gifts for their
families, help them learn how to make their own gifts. This can be as
simple as helping them write a card to their family members. Or, see
the DIY Ornament making guide on page (#). Maybe just have them
write a poem for their favorite person. Friendship bracelets are very
popular among kids, show them how to make those. One of my neph-
ews made a photo frame out of lint from the dryer. As a kid, we
learned how to make an ornament out of shredded wheat cereal, glue
and food coloring. Teach the kids the true value of a gift - matters
from the heart.
For those who know how to knit, crochet, or loom with yarn, remem-
ber that this is a cold season for everyone in the northern hemi-
sphere. Consider putting your talents to good use by making blan-
kets, hats, and scarves for the homeless. Consider finding a program
in your area that also donates homemade blankets to babies in hospi-
tals, or to pets in local animal shelters.
The opportunities to give back to your community are endless. These
are just some ideas on how to get started. Help spread some holiday
cheer by making a difference to just one person. That person will re-
member your good deed, and will likely pay it forward in the years to
come.
Written By: Mihella
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