Comments on: Creative Ways to Be Generous This Year

By: Rachelle

Rachelle — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 20:31:56 +0000

In reply to Jennifer. There's a great book about how damaging charity can be. It's very dense with concepts and stories, but a great thoughtful read. The title is, "When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor . . . and Yourself"

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 14:52:07 +0000

In reply to Kaliko. Such a good point, I'd never thought about that! Thank you :)

By: Karina

Karina — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 00:10:19 +0000

Thank you so much for this beautiful post!
I particularly love the idea your children came up with, leaving something for the delivery people. We are experiencing a heatwave here in Adelaide, Australia at the moment that has continued right through the Christmas season. I have spared many a thought for these guys and will now take some inspired action to leave something (any ideas for non melting treats anyone?). It is so easy to get caught up in our busyness at this time of year, I found your words very grounding. Have an incredible year!!

By: Elaine

Elaine — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 14:13:31 +0000

Wellness Mama,
Your email newsletters, blog posts, and podcasts have meant so much to me. You have provided me with many things to think about, and I have actually acted upon some — infrared sauna, homemade elderberry syrup, bone broth, CBD lotion, to name a few. I have appreciated your advice. Today it hit me reading this article about generosity throughout the year. We do nice things for people at Christmas. Why am I not doing this all year long? Thank you for the idea about leaving a gift for our waste disposal people. They work hard every week taking away our garbage and recycling, and their works often goes unnoticed, and definitely unappreciated. I know now why we bought those extra gift cards.
Thank you for all of the work and research you do to keep your readers informed.

By: Jan Arteaga

Jan Arteaga — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 13:55:28 +0000

Say something nice to someone and mean it, every chance you get. This costs nothing but, the reward is huge.

By: Bree

Bree — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 20:06:11 +0000

This is great! You have some really great ideas in this post! As usual ;). I’ve also thought of another couple of ideas; like becoming a ‘penpal’ to some people in a nursing home or children’s hospital. There’s many other places, too. 🙂 Or also, (since I’m a big fan of sewing) sewing some teddy bears (or other stuffed animals) from recycled materials and stuff (shirts, blankets, or even boughten materials; I bought a super soft blanket from Wal-Mart.) and box them up before dropping them off at a local children’s hospital. You can even add your own little touches, such as; a vest, a note, and ribbon as a collar, or anything, really. It’s also a great activity for kids to get into. Polyester is a good option for it, because it’s such a durable material. And you don’t have to get too elaborate when crafting them, either, just simply cut out a pattern and sew. It could mean a lot to a little kid. 🙂

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 03:58:15 +0000

Wow, just wow. What a wonderful reminder to put me in perspective. Generosity really takes the cake, thank you for sharing!

By: Kaliko

Kaliko — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 20:24:29 +0000

Aloha! Mele kalikimaka a hauoli makahiki hou!(Merry CHRISTmas and happy New year in Hawaiian)
Thank you for your advice on giving a micro enterprise when focusing on under privileged countries. That is a great charitable gift because it allows those who receive it to be able to continually make money for their family as well as providing a service to their community.
There’s a real problem in third world countries, where there’s thousands of charities dumping “free” goods into the economy which then takes away from local businesses ability to sell goods to make money for there family.
When my hubby went to Haiti, almost everyone there wore old donated clothes from the U.S. that gets shipped there through charities. You can tell by all the 90’s themed tupac shirts etc. once all these free clothes and shoes and food gets flooded into these countries no one buys a shirt or shoes from the local grama who sells handmade goods to feed her family. No one buys fish from the local fisherman (then he can’t take care of his ohana- family) they can get free food from donations. Why would they buy local when the U.S and other countries are giving stuff away for free. Too much of the wrong kind of charity can also have crippling effects on an already unstable economy. I’m all about charities that don’t just give free stuff..but help the community as a whole by creating jobs and a way to feed their family long term.. while also providing a needed service to the community
Also there’s people who are equally in need right in your own community. Making a life style if being others- focused is a blessing which brings true happiness. As Jesus said, love your neighbor. Much love

By: Wellness Mama

Wellness Mama — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 15:28:47 +0000

In reply to Marina. Thanks Marina, the same to you and yours!

By: Marina

Marina — Sun, 25 Dec 2016 20:41:50 +0000

Speaking of nice comments… I wanted to tell you for ages, how much I admire your bravery to tackle controversial topics. Or the topics you believe in, but know many will have a different opinion and express it. Merry CHRISTmas to you and your family!

By: Jacqui

Jacqui — Sat, 24 Dec 2016 03:14:42 +0000

I really enjoyed reading this post because I was looking for ways to show my son how to be more generous, appreciative, and thankful for the things that he has. After reading this it gave me some ideas that we can start on tomorrow

By: Janna Williams

Janna Williams — Fri, 23 Dec 2016 13:34:35 +0000

We do foster care at are our house so are very aware of their needs. We make bags and fill them with personal items or make tied fleece blankets. Every child should have there own blanket. Then we donate them to the county for kids that come in with nothing but what they are wearing. My kids like to do it and I like when they can help not just ask me for money to donate. I think it helps them for ways to help others.