Giving Back

So one of my favorite holidays is here, Christmas!! (Halloween is my fav) I love Christmas because all the family traditions come out, new and old and the family spends lots of time together. I also love it because it's a great time to give back to those in need. At my job I do a big toy drive and donate all the toys to a foundation that I've worked with for a few years now called Christmas 365. What that foundation does is adopt families for Christmas and the whole year. So we try to help them as much as we can. All the ladies that come into my work have such big hearts and are so giving. This year why don't you donate a toy or time to someone in need. If you see someone on the street cold and looks hungry go buy them a meal around the corner and hand it to them. That could be the only meal that they've had all day. If you want to go all out maybe go to a Target, Walmart etc. and get a blanket, socks, soap and make them a food bag. Or help out at a shelter Christmas day handing out food. What you think would be little can actually mean a lot to someone else. I want to teach my daughter to give back, be humble and appreciate what she has. One of the traditions I started with her is to pick out a toy and we go and donate it to the local fire station for the toy drive called Sparks of Love. It's great to give back and makes me feel better about myself and makes my heart grow just a little bit bigger each time. Let's spread Christmas cheer all around!!