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On The First Day of Blogmas We’re Giving Back and GIVING AWAY!!

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Welcome to Day 1 of 12 Days of Blogmas!

Today we’re focusing on giving back this holiday season, which is near and dear to my heart. 🙂 I’ve blogged about giving back and being kind to each other often, so of course when I saw this on the list of 12 Days I was ecstatic! While gearing up to write this post it got me in the holiday feel good spirit, so I took myself to Starbucks and paid for the person behind me. 🙂

I don’t know about you, but I need all the holiday spirit lately. I think we could all use it.

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12 Ways You Can Give Back This Holiday

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  1.  I already mentioned one. Pay for the person behind you in line.Pay It Forward
  2. Donate your time in the classroom. This is huge. I know teachers appreciate the help. Maybe while you’re there take the teachers some coffee. 🙂


3.Volunteer to read at your local library or children’s hospital.

12 Ways to give back this holiday season + a HUGE giveaway.

4Make care kits for the homeless: Gloves, dry snacks, toothpaste, toothbrush, lotion, baby wipes, socks, hand warmers, body wash, and Chapstick. Homelessness is rather abundant in Seattle and the surrounding areas, so this holiday I plan on stocking my glove box with gloves and socks.

12 Ways to give back this holiday + a HUGE giveaway!!

5. Donate toys with your family. This is something my kiddos look forward to every year. We have donated to the Angel Tree Program and Toys for Tots . Also, check with your local schools, sometimes they can put you in contact with a family that may need a little assistance over the holidays.

Toy for toy drive

6. Hand out hot chocolate packets with Redbox movie codes. 🙂 My kids and I have done this in the past with popcorn. 🙂

7. Stick a dollar or two in the Dollar Spot at Target. It’s nothing huge, but for a kid browsing the Dollar Spot… DAY MADE.

8. Leave your postal worker some cookies in the mailbox. My tia {aunt} is a postal worker in Indiana; I think because of her and my frequent visits to the post office I have such a soft spot for postal workers. Every year we leave goodies for our postal carrier.

Give back this holiday season. 12 Ways you can give back this holiday season

9. Make or donate blankets to your local police/fire station or Project Linus.

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10. Don’t forget the troops! Send cards or care packages. You know I have a soft spot for our military. I’m the wife of a veteran and the daughter of one too (along with other countless family members and friends who have served).  I remember both my husband and my dad talking about how happy they were when a box showed up for them while they were deployed.

11. Send handmade cards to nursing homes.

Cards for the forgotten

12. Donate food to your local food pantry. During the holidays your local food pantry may run low on certain items. Also, remember to donate things that most people do not think to donate such as: gluten-free items, nut-free or lactose free items.

12 Ways to Give Back this Holiday Season + a HUGE Giveaway!!!

I could keep going, but I’ll stop there. I have a few posts linked below with more ideas, plus I’m sure you’ll want to read what everyone else has to share too. 🙂

What are some ways you give back during the holidays?

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Check out how my fellow 12 Days of Blogmas friends are giving back this holiday. 🙂

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?Samantha from My Legendary Style

?Denise from StL Motherhood

?Joanna from Motherhood and Merlot

?Phyllis from Verified Mom

?Katie from Views From A Step Stool

?Julie from Girl on the Move

?Theresa from Dear Creatives 

?Jill from Ripped Jeans & Bifocals

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31 thoughts on “On The First Day of Blogmas We’re Giving Back and GIVING AWAY!!

  1. Ericka

    November 28, 2016 at 8:19 am

    This is great! I think giving back is great, especially during the holidays. And thanks for such an awesome giveaway 🙂

    1. MrsA0K2001

      November 30, 2016 at 3:00 pm

      Thanks, Ericka!
      And good luck!!!
      XOXO

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  3. Productive Mompreneur

    November 28, 2016 at 12:31 pm

    These are great ways to give back! One thing that I saw a few years ago were people leaving gloves, scarves, and blankets, and other warm things tied to trees, or on park benches where the homeless usually camp out. It was so beautiful! I won’t be able to go out to do it this year because baby #2 will be here soon, but I plan to donate some items.

    1. MrsA0K2001

      November 30, 2016 at 3:02 pm

      I love that idea! I think I saw something about trees and gloves too.
      Wishing you all the best!
      XOXO

  4. Mary

    November 28, 2016 at 12:37 pm

    I love love love this list! I pinned it before I read it. I really want to do something in the community this year, the idea of making care kits for the homeless. I can get everything I need at the 99cent store.

    1. MrsA0K2001

      November 30, 2016 at 3:18 pm

      Thank you, Mary!
      I’m certainly hitting up the Dollar Tree for care kits. 🙂
      XOXO

  5. Denise Bertacchi

    November 28, 2016 at 4:02 pm

    Awesome ideas! The Redbox & popcorn is a fun one!

    1. MrsA0K2001

      November 30, 2016 at 3:19 pm

      Thank you, Denise!
      XOXO

  6. Lowanda J

    November 28, 2016 at 5:22 pm

    I read this when I got a post notification this morning, but knew I must have read something wrong. Too early in the morning or something so I decided to read it again later. Just reread and OH My GOSH, I didn’t read it wrong! One lucky winner! I’m like WOW that’s awesome, but it feels like it should be shared! Lol, thanks to all of you for offering the giveaway!

    1. MrsA0K2001

      November 30, 2016 at 3:20 pm

      You read that right!! 🙂 It’s crazy good, right?
      Anyway, best of luck to you, sweet lady!
      xoxo

  7. Akaleistar

    November 28, 2016 at 8:40 pm

    These are all awesome ways to do good! Leaving a dollar in the dollar section is such a cute idea!

    1. MrsA0K2001

      November 30, 2016 at 3:20 pm

      Thank you, Ashley!
      xoxo

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  9. Ellen

    November 28, 2016 at 10:06 pm

    Wow! What a giveaway! So many great things. Love the contributors.

    1. MrsA0K2001

      November 30, 2016 at 3:21 pm

      THANK YOU!!
      XOXO

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  11. Phyllis

    November 29, 2016 at 2:25 am

    What an AWESOME list! I love them and want to do them all with my kids!

    1. MrsA0K2001

      November 30, 2016 at 3:21 pm

      I hope you do, birthday girl!
      XOXO

  12. Sonya

    November 30, 2016 at 11:20 am

    These are all great ways to give during the holidays. Our favorite way of giving is putting money in the Salvation Army red buckets. The bell ringers even usually let our kids ring the bell.

    1. MrsA0K2001

      November 30, 2016 at 3:22 pm

      My kids love to do this too. 🙂
      Happy Holidays to you and your sweet family, Sonya!
      xoxo

  13. Bev

    November 30, 2016 at 3:15 pm

    You fill the world with so much love! Thanks for these great ideas <3

  14. Tamara

    November 30, 2016 at 8:35 pm

    We had a similar day but it was Dunkin Donuts for me! Scarlet asked me to do it at Starbucks but no one was behind us. We even waited! Next time. Our order was.. ahem.. $18. It’s definitely more giving to do it there, I think.
    You spread such good love!

  15. Vashti Q

    December 2, 2016 at 11:55 am

    I could definitely use some holiday spirit. These are sweet ideas. Keep spreading the love, my friend, and may it all come back to you. <3 xx

  16. Julie

    December 2, 2016 at 1:15 pm

    So many great ideas on this list! I’ve tried to volunteer at our children’s hospital to read books but learned it was a HUGE process to get approved so now I’m going to try out something else from the list!

  17. Galaxia

    December 4, 2016 at 8:09 pm

    You’re too sweet. I’ve done a few of these, but I am now inspired to do more I haven’t thought of! And what an amazing giveaway! Hopefully I can collab for your next one =)

  18. Carolina Twin Mom / Mary Peterson

    December 5, 2016 at 2:39 pm

    Awesome ideas! I had another idea the other day when I was driving around in the rain. I saw a woman walking to a bus stop with her coat slung over her head. Although I had 2 umbrellas in my van, I *could* have pulled over and offered her one. In fact, I’ve been beating myself up over not doing just that and have resolved to make a kinder choice the next time.

    Great post!

  19. Alina

    December 6, 2016 at 12:43 pm

    Love the ideas suggested for giving back!!! Crossing fingers on this giveaway. The prizes are exciting.

  20. Sean

    December 7, 2016 at 12:59 pm

    This will be a great holiday for all of us! I’m eagerly waiting on Santa this year.

  21. Stafford

    December 7, 2016 at 2:16 pm

    These are such fantastic ways to give back! Happy Holidays indeed!

  22. judy calloway

    December 12, 2016 at 9:49 pm

    Giving back is a wonderful way to do , bless all of you. Thank you for the wonderful contest. Good luck to everyone!

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