Samaritan's Purse. Operation Christmas Child!

Click SAMARITANS PURSE to read all about this project.

It is that time of year when giving is hopefully a big focus for most of us.
We all give in different ways, I get that.
This is just one way we like to pass along a smile.

I know everyday should and does involve giving...
But there is something about approaching the end of the year and holiday time really makes us think about it that much more.

We have our shoebox.
We are talking about what it means.
We are packing it with care and heartfelt goodies for another child.

To give is such a wonderful feeling. I truly enjoy this project.

We have SOOOOO much to be thankful for all year long.
Feels right to focus on others as well right now.

You can use any regular sized shoebox to participate.  It doesn't need to be a specific box (I always pick ours up in early October at the Superstore.

National Collection Week is November 18-24, 2013

To find your collection centre click here:




#thankfulnovember

Spreading thanks! The Power of a simple gift.

I feel so grateful and fortunate to have peace and health in my everyday life.
We take the simplest of things for granted some days.
November is a big blogging month and a great month to focus on being thankful for all of the blessings in my life.
This is one way my family is hoping to spread the warmth and thanks we have in our hearts.
Samaritans Purse, Operation Christmas Child is an international Christian relief effort and development organization.  It communicates a simple message of LOVE and kindness and the funds offer opportunities to developing nations.
It is not about religion.  
It is not about pointing fingers at countries for not having the opportunities our children have.
It is about giving during a season of Peace and Harmony. 
I like everything about that.

It is simple... fill a shoe box with unique, fun items and spread thanks and cheer. 
Almost like a HUG in a box!
With a small donation of $7 (used mostly for shipping) and a few toys and items, we can create big smiles for little folks.
As we approach the season of FESTIVUS it is important to me to share.  
I want to teach and show my little what the true meaning of giving is about.
And that it feels so wonderful.
We all give in different ways.
We can't donate to everything.
This is true.  I get that.

Consider Samaritans Purse if you wish, the goal is to reach 100 MILLION shoeboxes!
Click here to find a donation centre near you in Canada.

Operation Christmas Child National Collection Week is NOVEMBER 19 - 25, 2012!
(We picked up our shoebox at the Superstore).
Our boxes are starting to fill up.
Considering two more.