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Christna Day 12 - I AM FREAKING OUT!

I usually wait until the next day to post my blog, but I am so psyched about this gift that I had to share! Not that is was grandiose or anything....... but it was exhilarating!! My first gift of the day was to my husband... I went food shopping for him for his trip to hunting camp this weekend.. he couldn't get out of work early enough to do it, so I did... blah blah blah!!!! So tonight I was sitting at Applebee's with my daughter (since my husband and son were at hunting camp) and an idea popp… Continue

Added by Christna on November 20, 2009 at 5:00pm — 1 Comment

Wendy Jo Day 26 - Lunch

Today I bought lunch for a friend. It's been a few months since I have seen her so it was fun to catch up. I told her about this 29-day giving challenge and the wonderful community of people here. She loves the idea and wants to start the challenge herself. So, as I close in on my 29th day, she will begin her journey. Continue

Added by Wendy Jo on November 20, 2009 at 4:52pm — 1 Comment

Katie Day 12

I made a card for my friend Lauren today. She helped me with some of my homework and I just wanted to tell her how much I appriciated it and thank her!!! Continue

Added by Katie on November 20, 2009 at 4:51pm — No Comments

Katie Day 12

I made a card for my friend Lauren today. She helped me with some of my homework and I just wanted to tell her how much I appriciated it and thank her!!! Continue

Added by Katie on November 20, 2009 at 4:51pm — No Comments

Katie Day 11

Today I played with my dog. I love her but I never get the time to play with her. I think she really enjoyed it, and I did too. Continue

Added by Katie on November 20, 2009 at 4:50pm — No Comments

Katie Day 11

Today I played with my dog. I love her but I never get the time to play with her. I think she really enjoyed it, and I did too. Continue

Added by Katie on November 20, 2009 at 4:50pm — 1 Comment

Kathy Bokal Needy Lady

A person of needs, was standing on the street corner asking for money. I normally do not give to people on corners but today I went back & gave her ome money. Continue

Added by Kathy Bokal on November 20, 2009 at 4:43pm — 2 Comments

Kelly Day 10

Yesterday the radio station that I listen to started their annual 36hour Make-a-Wish Request-A-Thon. I have always wanted to help out, so for today's gift I made a donation to grant a child's wish. :) Continue

Added by Kelly on November 20, 2009 at 4:39pm — 3 Comments

PoppyDay Day two-- these are really benefitting me more than anything. Isn't that wrong?

I got divorced about a year and a half ago, and moved from a 3-bedroom house to a 1-bedroom apartment. I took everything I had bought EVER with me, which meant I have a storage closet with (amongst other things) enough Xmas decorations for a 3-bedroom house. I also have 2 cats who refuse to quit knocking over/destroying the Xmas tree (I learned that last year), so I don't actually put it up. I have a divorced friend with grade-school-aged 3 kids. She told me today that she wasn't buying an Xmas… Continue

Added by PoppyDay on November 20, 2009 at 4:32pm — 2 Comments

Lizzie Gifts 25 and 26

Yesterday was a small gift - I held the door for a man using a hand truck. Today I went to the cat shelter and spent some time with the kitties. So many homeless cats and kittens. Don't forget, if you are looking to add a pet to your family there are lots of wonderful animals at shelters all over the world that are looking for their forever home!! They need your love! Continue

Added by Lizzie on November 20, 2009 at 4:24pm — No Comments

Vicki J Day 5

Today we had our Thanksgiving potluck at work and we were all given a $25 gift card from the company to use towards our family celebration. I gave my card to a coworker who I know has recently been divorced and has moved into his own home. He has two small kids and with dealing with the switch to a one income lifestyle I know he needs it much more then I do! Continue

Added by Vicki J on November 20, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Kelly Day's 1, 2 , 3 and 4

I was so excited to find this site that I just had to sign up and start giving right away! For my first gift I stopped on the way to a class I am taking and purchased a dozen rozes and then I gave them to all of the other members of my class with a little note attached. It felt great to give so intentionally! On day two I decided to treat my husband to a nice long foot massage while he was watching a movie - it is one of his all time favorite things! Yesterday (day three) I stopped by a friend… Continue

Added by Kelly on November 20, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Soccer Guy DAY FOUR OF 29

Day four was also an easy one ... One of my friends needed a ride to yoga class and did that for them and then drove them home ... And then later my friend's wife who is suffering from vertigo I was able to help as well ...she needed a ride for herself and her daughter to her piano lessons....I did that and found it was very easy to do.... Giving rides almost seems too easy a gift ...but you start to see how much it can help people out ....especially in a busy city... Continue

Added by Soccer Guy on November 20, 2009 at 2:57pm — 1 Comment

Kris Neuman aka mamakris Day 5 of my journey.....

Today I was not able to give much, just a smile here and there...I am sick with a very bad viral infection and can't do anything to help it......But wishing yal'l a good journey of your giving...Love ya, mamakris Continue

Added by Kris Neuman aka mamakris on November 20, 2009 at 2:33pm — 1 Comment

Kris Neuman aka mamakris Day 5 of my journey.....

Today I was not able to give much, just a smile here and there...I am sick with a very bad viral infection and can't do anything to help it......But wishing yal'l a good journey of your giving...Love ya, mamakris Continue

Added by Kris Neuman aka mamakris on November 20, 2009 at 2:33pm — 1 Comment

Denisehyeong Days Eleven and Twelve

Day eleven was a real hump day for me. I didn't feel in a very "giving" mood that day. I did go home between work and my Al Anon meeting to wash the dishes, so that when John came home with the kids he would only face making dinner, and not an already dirty kitchen.

Day twelve. In the morning I had a wee panic att… Continue

Added by Denisehyeong on November 20, 2009 at 2:29pm — 1 Comment

Sheri day 16

Today I wrote a thank you note to the wife of my depression support group leader. I thanked her for giving us time with her husband and told her she is welcome anytime. I gave my husband some spicy trail mix that I ordered for him from Girl Scouts a couple weeks ago. Tonight I am going to my nephew's birthday and will take him a game. Continue

Added by Sheri on November 20, 2009 at 2:10pm — 1 Comment

JanaHartwell Already Receiving back!

I have just received an invitation from a new friend to go bike riding on this glorious, sunny day after having been cooped up in my office for much of it. Also, I have confirmed two client sessions for this weekend which will allow me to help someone who is in dire need of getting their home office organized. This will also allow me to pay some pending bills, just in the nick of time! Thank you, God! Thank you for the 29-Day Giving Challenge.Thank you all for participating and being so supporti… Continue

Added by JanaHartwell on November 20, 2009 at 1:58pm — 1 Comment

PaulJohn Day One

Getting to this kind of late. Yesterday was Day One for me. No major gives, though still a fun day. 1) Gave a penny to the 'Have One/Need One' cup at the local store. I'm a regular benefactor beneficiary of this, but because of this I thought to leave one. 2) Gave a user a new LCD monitor in place of their old CRT. Because CRT worked fine, didn't have to replace it, but we had some spares, and the spirit of giving was in me. Even did the work without a Tech Support ticket. It was later… Continue

Added by PaulJohn on November 20, 2009 at 1:57pm — 4 Comments

SandyL SECOND WEEK

This week has been just as amazing as the first week. I can't believe the opportunities tht seem to just drop right in front of me!!! I can hardly keep up with them and that is why I am posting once a week on my blog. I think that perhaps I wasn't aware of things before - don't know - but I am thankful. This week's giving: 1. My good friend lost all the meat in her freezer when her refrigerator didn't work. I went to the grocery store and bought a gift card and sent it to her. 2. Gave money to… Continue

Added by SandyL on November 20, 2009 at 1:48pm — 1 Comment

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Wendy Jo commented on Christna's blog post 'Day 12 - I AM FREAKING OUT!'
I love, love, love that gift!!!! So creative and fun! Brilliant give - someone is going to feel so lucky and inspired!
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Deborah Fleischer, minpaula227, Kathy Bokal and 2 more joined 29-Day Giving Challenge
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Christna added a blog post
I usually wait until the next day to post my blog, but I am so psyched about this gift that I had to share! Not that is was grandiose or anything....... but it was exhilarating!! My first gift of the day was to my husband... I went food shopping f...
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Wendy Jo commented on Kelly's blog post 'Day 10'
I love the Make-A-Wish Foundation! That is a wonderful gift to help make a wish come to being.
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minpaula227 replied to Sara Jo Buffington's discussion 'Encouragement Needed'
Sara Jo, A card of encouragement is going in the mail, first thing tomorrow morning :-) Paula
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Wendy Jo added a blog post
Today I bought lunch for a friend. It's been a few months since I have seen her so it was fun to catch up. I told her about this 29-day giving challenge and the wonderful community of people here. She loves the idea and wants to start the challeng...
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Kathy Bokal added a blog post
A person of needs, was standing on the street corner asking for money. I normally do not give to people on corners but today I went back & gave her ome money.
34 minutes ago
Wendy Jo commented on PoppyDay's blog post 'Day two-- these are really benefitting me more than anything. Isn't that wrong?'
That is a win-win for you and your friend!! I always love when an old item can find a new home ;-) You are in the giving spirit groove.
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PoppyDay added a blog post
I got divorced about a year and a half ago, and moved from a 3-bedroom house to a 1-bedroom apartment. I took everything I had bought EVER with me, which meant I have a storage closet with (amongst other things) enough Xmas decorations for a 3-bed...
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Lizzie commented on Kris Neuman aka mamakris's blog post 'Day 5 of my journey.....'
Hope you are feeling better soon!!
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Lizzie replied to Lynda Whitfield's discussion 'Prayer request'
Sending thoughts of good health her way!
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Lizzie added a blog post
Yesterday was a small gift - I held the door for a man using a hand truck. Today I went to the cat shelter and spent some time with the kitties. So many homeless cats and kittens. Don't forget, if you are looking to add a pet to your family there...
52 minutes ago
Laurie commented on sej's blog post 'Day 9 of 29'
I'm very curious what color moonbeam is as well! I Googled it and it came up as similar to beige! :-)
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Vicki J added a blog post
Today we had our Thanksgiving potluck at work and we were all given a $25 gift card from the company to use towards our family celebration. I gave my card to a coworker who I know has recently been divorced and has moved into his own home. He has ...
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PaulJohn commented on Shalunya's blog post 'It is Day 2, really!!!'
Wonderful to read of your experience. I've not read the book, but we both appear to have started within a day or so of each other. Thank you for sharing.
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Kelly added a blog post
I was so excited to find this site that I just had to sign up and start giving right away! For my first gift I stopped on the way to a class I am taking and purchased a dozen rozes and then I gave them to all of the other members of my class with ...
1 hour ago
PaulJohn commented on PaulJohn's blog post 'Day One'
Small may not have been the right word, but it was something that took minimal effort on my part, and that I hope made at least a small difference to that Marine. Forgot to mention above that this young man signed up for the Marines when he was on...
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blessedgrandma Thanksgiving is next week. we are running a Thanksgivng Food Drive at our school to help needy families in the community
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