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Continue reading →: Chickens for Christmas?How does one give the gift of a chicken? Do you sneak it inside when no one’s watching? Do you keep it in the backyard shed? Is it the wake-up call on Christmas morning? While I love chickens, I wouldn’t suggest giving one as a gift without some serious conversation with the person who will be housing and caring for it. No, I’m not talking about gifting an actual chicken. Instead, I’m referring to a charitable donation made in someone’s honor — a chicken gifted to those in need. Back in the 90s, when I was attending a church in…
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Continue reading →: Meaningful Gift GivingSometimes the best gift is the one that’s unexpected, unexpected in its timing or thought behind it. If the response to one of your gifts is “How did you know I wanted that,” or “You know me so well!” you were probably successful. Not only did that person get a gift they wanted, they learned just how much you see and hear them. You take notice. So how do you pull something like this off? It takes information gathered over time, whether it’s about a friend, office mate or loved one. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.…
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Continue reading →: A Moment in TimeYou’ve been invited to the baby shower of a close friend or family member, and you don’t know what to get the expectant mom (or parents). Of course, there are the cute clothes, the educational toys and 10-year supply of diapers listed out on her registry, all of which would be useful and appreciated, but will she remember any of it ten years from now? There is another gift idea that might be worth considering — in place of, or in addition to, a gift off the registry. It takes a bit of time and creativity to pull together, but…
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