"Sounds like you are very good with kids! What a great day :)"
-
ingridhastings
- Female
- Ames, IA
- United States
- GIVING STORIES: Recent 29Gifts Community Blog Posts (4)
- Discussions
- COMMUNITY EVENTS
- Groups
- IMAGES: 29Gifts Community Gallery
- Photo Albums
- Videos
Gifts Received (2)
Red Ribbon
From Lois55 wwt
Red Ribbon
From Deb~ Community Manager
ingridhastings's Page
Latest Activity
ingridhastings posted a blog postStarting over - Day 1
Today I gave my friend's neighbor's soon-to-be 10 year old daughter a baseball glove and baseball. I had walked next door to invite her mom to go shopping at Goodwill with me. She was busy but her daughter wanted to get out of the house, so I loaded up Forest my 6 month old, Gwyneth my 4 year old daughter and Savannah (the almost-10 yr old neighbor) and we wandered around Goodwill in the toy section. I also bought her a Subway sandwich, soda and cookie. While at Subway we talked about…See More
Ann commented on ingridhastings's blog post Day 3"Great Gives! Isn't it funny how decluttering our living spaces seems to declutter our lives as well? At least it always does for me."
ingridhastings posted a blog postDay 3
I gave several bags to Goodwill of favorite shoes, clothes from the whole family that the kids had outgrown/didn't wear, toys, books. I cleaned the kitchen and folded my parents clothes (they often fold mine, so this feels more of an even exchange). The big gift was my arm warmers from Australia - the last souvenir from that trip with close friends. They're cotton and bright rainbow striped; I gave them to my daughter. She used to wear them as leg warmers as an infant:) I gave myself the gift…See More
Profile Information
- Why I'm choosing to give:
- to feel more joy and be a better parent
- What I'd most like to receive:
- friendship, emotional support, caring. A community of like-minded people that are engaged, active and friendly.
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- book
- About me:
- 38 yo single mom to two kids (ages 3.5 and 4 months old); recently divorced trying to find the right city for me to settle down and raise my kiddos. Currently a bit of a gypsy.
- Do you agree to read and follow the 29Gifts Code of Conduct once you join our site?
- Yes
Ingridhastings's Blog
Starting over - Day 1
Posted on March 27, 2011 at 2:13pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
Today I gave my friend's neighbor's soon-to-be 10 year old daughter a baseball glove and baseball. I had walked next door to invite her mom to go shopping at Goodwill with me. She was busy but her daughter wanted to get out of the house, so I loaded up Forest my 6 month old, Gwyneth my 4 year old daughter and Savannah (the almost-10 yr old neighbor) and we wandered around Goodwill in the toy section. I also bought her a Subway sandwich, soda and cookie. While at Subway we talked about…
Continue Day 3
Posted on January 11, 2011 at 11:00pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
I gave several bags to Goodwill of favorite shoes, clothes from the whole family that the kids had outgrown/didn't wear, toys, books. I cleaned the kitchen and folded my parents clothes (they often fold mine, so this feels more of an even exchange). The big gift was my arm warmers from Australia - the last souvenir from that trip with close friends. They're cotton and bright rainbow striped; I gave them to my daughter. She used to wear them as leg warmers as an infant:) I gave myself the gift… Continue
Day 2
Posted on January 10, 2011 at 10:05pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
Today I gave $0.20 to the counter at Chipotle Grill, and honey and lemon tea to my parents (one of whom is sick, the other had a colonoscopy today). I gave the gift of going to Goodwill to look at toys to my three year old, and a jump rope to her. I also gave her and I two puzzles to work on together (the gift = time together plus the puzzles themselves). I'm slightly alarmed at how little I'm giving. I gave vegetable juices to my daughter and myself.
Day 1
Posted on January 9, 2011 at 9:30pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Today I gave the gift of time to my three year old daughter - we did a puzzle 3 or 4 times. I also gave 2 or 3 cups of hot honey and lemon tea to my parents. I also gave my daughter a "spa day": I painted her fingernails, washed and blow-dried her hair, lit a candlelight bath for her, put a ribbon barrette in her hair.
Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 4:41am on November 2, 2012,
Lois55 wwt said… Happy birthday!
- At 4:09am on November 2, 2012,
Deb~ Community Manager said… HAPPY BIRTHDAY, INGRID!
- At 6:30am on January 12, 2011, Lois55 wwt gave ingridhastings a gift…
- At 7:45am on January 9, 2011, Deb~ Community Manager said…
- Welcome!
Enjoy the 29-Day Giving Challenge and don't forget to share your stories to help inspire others. Need help posting in your Personal Giving Blog? Follow these tips.
Browse the 29 Gifts Boutique for unique gifts that promote the spirit of gratitude and kindness. During January, 25% of all Boutique profits will be donated to the National MS Society.
Help Reach our 29,000 Member Goal.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 softcover version of 29 Gifts: How a Month of Giving Can Change Your Life, by 29 Gifts Founder Cami Walker, is available autographed by Cami in the Boutique.
Try Something NEW is this month’s giving theme. Each day, shake up your routine by doing something new for yourself and others, such as a new hairstyle, a new pet, a new route to work. On January 29th, tell us which NEW thing will be your New Year’s Intention.
Our Gifts to You: Download our 29-Day Giving Calendar to track your gifts and our 29 Gifts Notecard to accompany them.
Happy Giving!
- At 6:24am on January 9, 2011, Deb~ Community Manager said…
- Wishing you a journey full of many wonderful surprises. Be blessed and if there is anything at all you may need feel free to ask me at any time~ I am here to help :o)
- At 6:23am on January 09, 2011, Deb~ Community Manager gave ingridhastings a gift…
Hello and welcome ingrid! We are so happy you atre here. Have a fabulous giving journey. Blessings and happy giving!
- At 5:02am on January 9, 2011, Lois55 wwt said…
- Welcome to the challenge, we're so glad you decided to join us. I wish you all the best as you try to find our bearings and a wonderful place for your kids and I look forward to getting to know you.
- At 11:21pm on January 8, 2011,
Elly Rose Tech Support 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
Support 29Gifts.org
READ THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING STORY BEHIND THE MOVEMENT
Thank You to Mbali Creazzo for inspiring the 29 Gifts Movement
NEW? Please Read First
COMMUNITY EVENTS
IN OUR GALLERY
PINCURL GIRLS
VIEW THE SHOW
Pincurl Girls by Jen Lukas-Landis encourage girls to avoid self-doubt by looking for happiness and expressing their artistic talents.
SACRED CIRCLE MANDALAS
Purchase art at sacredcircleart.com touchstonesofthesacred.com
TELL YOUR FRIENDS
Latest Activity
© 2013 Created by Cami Walker -- 29Gifts Founder.
