29-Day Giving Challenge

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Question about donating handmade scarves and hats

Living in South Africa I support Operation Teddy Bear Care and knit-a-square.com but just doing a Google search brings up lots of possibilities in your part of the world. Hope the knee improves in le…

Replied Dec 16

Please Click to Give FREE Mammograms to Women In Need

I love the daily email alerts to remind me. Felt quite bad when my computer was down for a few days and couldn't click.

Tagged: mammograms, free, prevention, cancer, breast

Replied Nov 11

Question about donating handmade scarves and hats

I support a cause known as Knit-a-Square. Their website http://www.knit-a-square.com/ has a wealth of information on it. This is a South African organisation helping children affected by HIV/AIDS.

Replied Nov 9

Giving Thanks - What Are You Grateful For Today?

Today I am grateful for:- 1) My wonderful family. 2) A clear trip to the airport and back just before and during rush hour with no delays. (where did all the traffic go?) 3) A beautiful sunny day to…

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anninsa replied to Cindy's discussion 'Question about donating handmade scarves and hats'
Living in South Africa I support Operation Teddy Bear Care and knit-a-square.com but just doing a Google search brings up lots of possibilities in your part of the world. Hope the knee improves in leaps and bounds :)
on Wednesday
anninsa commented on deb jolliff's blog post 'A bag of joy! Well, I hope it works out that way...'
That sounds like a wonderful idea. Surprises for children - what fun. Enjoy.
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Helping Children
I thought it would be nice to create a group in which we could work together to help out children. You don't have to be from TN to join this group.
December 5
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Wow I can't believe I have finished my first round already. I am so grateful for the wonderful people I have met on this site. They have opened my eyes to even more of what is going on in the world and what so many of you are bearing on a daily basi…
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December 2
anninsa commented on deb jolliff's blog post 'My Second Round!'
Good luck Deb. I will be joining you on Round 2 on Friday. May you be blessed with many opportunities.
December 2
anninsa commented on Pauline Nolan's blog post 'OK Here we go!'
There is nothing like a good haircut to make you feel on top of the world. Have fun being good to you.
December 1
anninsa commented on riverhts's group 'Crafting for a Cause'
Busy making knitted bears for Maureen and Colleen from Operation Teddy Bear Care. One completed, one stuffed but needs it limbs sewn on and one just knitted. Hopefully will get those done before the end of the week so I can get them in the post.
November 30
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November 30
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Crafting for a Cause
Can you quilt? Sew? Crochet? Knit? There are lots of ways to give your homemade gifts.
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November 27
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November 23
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November 23
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November 23
anninsa commented on Ruth's group 'Recipe Exchange'
Made this recipe in heart shaped molds for our daughter's wedding favours. They were then wrapped in silver paper and placed inside burgundy organza bags. They were very well received. Thought this might be useful for Christmas presents or just for…
November 23
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November 19

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Day 29 End of Round 1 Thank you

Wow I can't believe I have finished my first round already. I am so grateful for the wonderful people I have met on this site. They have opened my eyes to even more of what is going on in the world and what so many of you are bearing on a daily basis. Everyone has problems somewhere in their lives but I must say that I am very grateful for mine. They are pretty simple in comparison. I take my hat off to all of you out there for what you are going through. Here is wishing you all strength on your… Continue

Posted on December 3, 2009 at 9:35am —

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Day 28 Just listening

Today was a day of giving my time to listen. A friend phoned this morning just to talk about the things that are bothering her - her computer broke AGAIN and the woes her daughter is having. She just needed to offloadher worries and I am glad I was here to listen. She sounded much more cheerful at the end of the call and it made me count my blessings.

I also spent some time chatting to my neighbour and listening about her problems as work. She is a single mum so doesn't have a husband to share… Continue

Posted on December 2, 2009 at 7:21am — 1 Comment

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Day 27 Pancakes and cuddles

Quiet day for giving today. Very busy with work and didn't go out at all. My sister popped by and I was able to give her some advice (asked for) on some crocheting she was wanting to do. Also listened while she offloaded about what was worrying her.

This evening our daughter phoned and asked if I would babysit tonight so she and her husband can go out for supper with some overseas visitors who have arrived to stay with them. Of course I said yes - big receive for me of cuddles and time spent wi… Continue

Posted on December 1, 2009 at 9:10am — 2 Comments

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Day 26

Today I went with my husband to pay accounts and to do a bit of Christmas shopping. Bought a big tin of cat food to put in the SPCA collection box outside the supermarket. I also split all my coin change between the lovely elderly lady, who reminds me so much of my late aunt, who was collecting for the Aged and the wonderful busker who always plays such cheerful music outside the supermarket.
That's been it for today.
Smiles and goodnight
Ann

Posted on November 30, 2009 at 6:48am —

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At 6:02am on December 2, 2009, deb jolliff said…
Blessings to you for a wonderful 2nd journey also Anninsa :o)
At 12:26pm on November 23, 2009, deb jolliff gave anninsa a gift…
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At 12:26pm on November 23, 2009, deb jolliff said…
Wow! This is a gr8 way to end the day with a new friend! Thank you so much! Have a wonderful evening and Happy Thanksgiving! Keep in touch now and then. I look forward to reading your blogs! Blessings and smiles your way :0)
At 8:52pm on November 14, 2009, Pj Bertorelli said…
wow-eeeee...magical people
day one...and I'm feeling love
how fun to share the journey with so many...
smiles and smooch on the cheek...
Pj
At 5:34am on November 12, 2009, Harriet gave anninsa a gift…
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thank you for your prayers for my family, god bless....
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At 10:06pm on November 4, 2009, Elly Rose said…
Welcome to the Challenge. It will be an exciting experience. This community is so wonderful and the challenge stretches you. I will be looking for forward to reading your blogs.
Love and Light,
Elly Rose
At 6:54am on November 4, 2009, deb jolliff said…
Welcome and much happiness and smiles to you. May you find all you seek on this journey:0)
At 4:12am on November 4, 2009, Colleen Friday said…
Hi anninsa, I am so pleased to see a South African join. I live in Cape Town. Welcome aboard. I just know you wiil find enjoy many friemdships and much encouragement as you travel this journey of 29day givimg
At 4:10am on November 4, 2009, Colleen Friday said…
Welcome to 29 Gifts! I'm so glad you decided to join us.

Enjoy your 29 Days and don't forget to share some stories to help inspire others. If you need help posting in your Personal Giving Blog, follow these directions.

Help Us Grow: Please help spread the word. We're striving to reach our goal of 29,000 committed givers, and you can help: Send this Invitation to friends, write about the challenge and include a badge or our video on your website, blog, facebook, or myspace page.

The book 29 Gifts: How a Month of Giving Can Change Your Life - authored by 29 Gifts founder Cami Walker is now in stores. You can also buy through Amazon.

Support our Cause of the Month
In November, we're sponsoring a cause that has been started by fellow giver, Lubabat. We are so deeply touched and impressed by Lubabat's strength of character & spirit. Lubabat was diagnosed with MS in the mid 90s and then in August of 09, she was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. Her reaction has been so inspirational - she is thriving through giving. She is hosting a Christmas Give and her theme is "going small to make a big impact" We have named her our November Cause of the Month and would be grateful for your support!

Happy giving!

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On Day 5 I also gave a gift to myself. I talked to Mbali to get my personalized medicine necklace. I am so excited to add this part to my healing journey. On Day 6 I again went to the hospital to support my sister, her husband and my niece. I am ve…
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Gabrielle, I am a high school teacher and my experience is that there are very few 17 year old girls out there that are as wise and mature as you. I wish I had the insight you have when I was your age --shoot, when I was 27! It takes most women so l…
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Gabrielle...you are a wise soul. I'm so happy you found your truth and can now speak your truth. Namaste'
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I only gave a small gift today as I spent most of it sequestered in my home cleaning. I actually woke up in a panic that I had forgotten to give yesterday! Then I remembered that I did actually give a bottle of Prosecco to my friends as a thank you…
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Thanks ladies for your sweet comments and reminding me I am not alone in this world:-) I thought about volunteering on Christmas day at a homeless shelter. I looked one up called 'the Pine Street Inn' here in Boston but I need to go through an appli…
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Today my gift is going to be to take Charlie to get his picture taken with Santa. Chris and Charlie and I are going to the nearby mall to get his pictures taken. I feel like this could wait until one day this week, but I am happy Chris will get to b…
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Well, I lost track of where I was in round two, which is to say, I wasn't doing a very good job of self-care! I recently had a reading with Mbali. I was very frazzled going into it. Had a lot going on in several directions. Then the house phone sta…
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Last night I was going through the "junk" drawer looking for an antacid - another thing too many of us need this time of year:) and I came across a gift certificate for a full auto showroom detaining that expires in January. There is NO way - I wil…
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Yesterday, I mailed a copy of a Mitch Albom book " a little bit of faith" to a friend who is going through some treatment. Last night I was browsing my People magazine, and low and behold I saw "29gifts" book in the giving section idea. I was so ex…
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