Halloween has come and gone... ...which means that soon enough, we'll be enjoying Thanksgiving feasts and Christmas trees, while the New Year is just around the corner. Wow! Time flies by so quickly (speaking of time, did you enjoy your extra hour of sleep last night? I sure did!). The holidays are a time of family and festivities, gift giving and receiving, wrapping up the year and unwrapping new gadgets. As we all celebrating the upcoming season of cheer, let's be sure we stay on our best behavior (and not just because Santa's watching). Here are some of the ways I like to give people some of that winter cheer: 1. Bake for others. I don't know about you, but I love baking, especially during the holiday season. From gingerbread, to green bean casseroles, to turkeys, to sugar cookies, I can never find an end to the recipes that are out there, scattered amongst family members, and cookbooks, and blogposts. My favorite thing to do is bake a variety of different cookies, box them up, and give them to the neighbors and family members. It allows me to talk to neighbors I hardly see. Plus, I get to eat some cookies too! 2. Give your parents (or other adults) a break. You can also just simply give your parents or other loved adult a break. After all, they've worked all year supporting you. Clean the house, make dinners, offer to run errands, or watch the kids... For me, I love to take care of my little cousins or petsit my grandma's bunny. I also find that with extra time with holiday vacations, I can simply spend more time with family, which is rewarding enough. 3. Help those in need. We can't forget about the people that don't have homes during the festive hours that we most likely spend indoors. You can give a simple smile to someone spending Christmas on the street, or even give him a nice meal or a warm blanket. Or, you can work with organizations which help give gifts to those that can't afford presents. Every year, I pack at least one shoebox for a child in need through Samaritan's Purse: Operation Christmas Child. I highly recommend doing this, as it is not only fun but is inspiring as well. Check out the website below and consider packing a shoebox. Or, if you can't, you can donate money for someone else to pack a shoebox for you. However, there are multitudes of alternatives. Look around your community for local donations to families in need. Look online for international donation needs. Look within your school or work for any drives being promoted. The possibilities to give during the holiday season (and any season) are endless.
sweet dreams. xoxo, s.k.j.
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