Dec

9

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year…Except When It’s Not.

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I love this time of the year. The lights, the music, the happiness. But I try to make sure and share some of my happiness with those that are having a tough time during this season. For years, my husband and I have sponsored a family or given donations to the Women's Lunch Place in Boston. The Women's Lunch place that provides a safe, comfortable daytime shelter, nutritious food, and services for women who are homeless or poor. We started the year after we got married back in 1998 since the Women's Lunch Place (WLP) is housed in the basement of the church where we were married, and we've continued each year even after we moved from the neighborhood.

After our little bundle arrived, we've been wondering how to give him a little taste of giving back in toddler terms during the holiday season. We have lots of ideas as he gets a little older

  • decorating stockings for ladies at WLP;
  • selecting and delivering the coloring sheets we provide for the kids that attend the holiday dinner at the WLP
  • picking presents for a child of the same age in a family that we sponsor at the WLP

It will still be a work in progress this year as he's still a little too small at 15 months to grasp what we're doing.

In the meantime, one of our favorite brand of shoes, Robeez, is doing something awesome to give back this year.  Robeez will be donating a pair of soft sole shoes to K.I.D.S. with every soft sole purchased through December 23rd. K.I.D.S. is a charity, Kids in Distressed Situations, that helps children in need all over the world.

The little one loves his Penguin Robeez. I think he'll like his new pair of boots too! Take a look at their soft soled shoes - boys and girls. Trust me, they make fantastic gifts. And remember for every pair you buy, a needy child will receive a pair.

How about you? Any ideas for getting little ones involved in Giving Back Projects during this time of year?

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FTC Disclosure: While we love Robeez, this was not my brainchild. Help spread the word!

Live in the Boston area? Click here to find out the many ways you can help the Women's Lunch Place.
Everyone can click here to donate to the Women's Lunch Place.

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