happy thanks-giving: redux

Happy Thanksgiving, friends! A year ago (tomorrow to be exact), I started this little blog to encourage people to think about giving more than just games and toys to their loved ones for the holiday season. This year (Hello!) I ask for more of the same. I think that given the current economic climate and some of the most destitute conditions for some people on the planet that we've seen in our lifetime, it's more important than ever that we reach out and make an effort to help those in need.

In my continued effort to make the world a little bit better, I will endeavor to post about a different cause, organization, or charity every day between now and Christmas. My hope is that one will call out to you and you will respond by helping them do their good work, either in your name or on behalf of someone else. Most of us don't really need more stuff...but there are people out there who need so much - and a little bit can often go a long way.

So, let's get to giving again, shall we? Along the way, please let me know if you have feedback or ideas. And thank you to those of you who have already given me so many great ideas! Happy Giving, y'all!

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feedback friday

It's Friday...and you know what that means, don't you?  (*a million different answers most of which contain some type of libation.*) (okay, realistically, 15 different answers, but a girl can dream, can't she?)  It means it's feedback time, peeple! And that means I want to hear from you.

Are you reading?  Are you liking?  And, most importantly...

Are you donating?

I know already and am delighted that, at least in some small way, this is working.  I heard from my friend, Julie, that she and her husband are sending out electronic holiday cards this year and donating the money they would have spend instead to an animal rescue group.  My husband came home one day and showed me that he had texted PIZZA to 90999 to make a donation to St. Judes.  I've gotten handfuls of suggestions and questions about various charities and organizations.

Also, I would like to acknowledge that bunch of darling people who have re-posted my blog on their Facebag pages in support of this here little project o' mine. I couldn't be more grateful.

But my insatiable inner-Oprah wants more.  Please to leave a comment and tell me about things you are doing this holiday season to make the world a better place.  Tell me about charities or causes you want to see featured here.  Tell me about donations you've been inspired or plan to make this holiday season.  Tell me to shut up.  (That last one will make me a little mad, just so you know.)

I look forward to hearing what you guys have to say!  love, allison

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