Pay It Forward

I want to thank ALL of you who left a comment in the Haitian Relief post I did HERE. For each person who left a comment, my husband and I donated $1 today to The American Red Cross.

After some prayer and discussion, my husband and I actually feel called to go forth and pay the other part of that $1,000 limit on the donation. The other portion will go to Samaritan’s Purse.

Thank you guys for paying it forward!

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I have decided to extend my monetary match on your donations for Haitian residents to Sunday, January 17 at midnight. Please tell me how you gave in prayer or monetarily HERE.

Imagine if every American gave AT LEAST $1!

I am SOOOO grateful for those that have given. Thank you all.

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Update: For every person (or blog) who leaves a comment on this post of how they helped, my husband and I will donate $1 to the American Red Cross – up to $1,000. I saved well over that last year. If you can’t donate more than a $1, that is okay. Just pray or give what you can.

This is for TODAY only This is extended until Sunday, January 17 at 12 p.m. EST – SO START COMMENTING!!!!!!

So incredibly blessed and lucky…that is what I am. I can not imagine the turmoil, stress, terror and despair the people of Haiti are experience at this very hour, at this very minute.

Often on this site I show you exciting and cool things to buy. Often on this site I show you a sway to save a few dollars – perhaps we can take JUST SOME of that savings today and give back to help someone else.

The American Red Cross is taking donations. They have already given $10 million but we all know much more in need.

Imagine if we all gave $5 or $10. Mutiply that millions of people and our money could wrap around the hearts and hands of Hati.

There are one of three ways you can help…

1.) Donate HERE – this is online at the American Red Cross.

2. ) Call the American Red Cross at 1-800-REDCROSS or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish) – this is the number for their International Response Fund.

3.) Donate using your cell phone. You can donate $10 to Haiti relief by texting “Haiti” to 90999. $10 will be added on to your phone bill for the month –  it took me 3 seconds.

All of the above information was received from the American Red Cross.

Update: It is neat to see how Crystal is Paying it Forward HERE. Your donation could give another $.30 or $10 of donation! She has gotten the ball rolling and I appreciate that!

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So incredibly blessed and lucky…that is what I am. I can not imagine the turmoil, stress, terror and despair the people of Haiti are experience at this very hour, at this very minute.

Often on this site I show you exciting and cool things to buy. Often on this site I show you a sway to save a few dollars – perhaps we can take JUST SOME of that savings today and give back to help someone else.

The American Red Cross is taking donations. They have already given $10 million but we all know much more in need.

Imagine if we all gave $5 or $10. Mutiply that millions of people and our money could wrap around the hearts and hands of Hati.

There are one of three ways you can help…

1.) Donate HERE – this is online at the American Red Cross.

2. ) Call the American Red Cross at 1-800-REDCROSS or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish)  - this is the number for their International Response Fund.

3.) Donate using your cell phone. You can donate $10 to Haiti relief by texting “Haiti” to 90999. $10 will be added on to your phone bill for the month –  it took me 3 seconds.

All of the above information was received from the American Red Cross.

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We all know that house hold chores can be really difficult to accomplish. I cannot imagine have to preform this task with an illness that is taking a hard beating on your body.  I was really intriguied when Melanie sent me an email with the subject – FREE cleaning service – I was sold and was about to ask her when she could come over. I was soon humbled and brought back to reality when she told me about the website Cleaning for a Reason.  WOW, what a neat service. 

Straight from the mouth of the website, what is Cleaning for a Reason? “Fighting cancer is difficult enough, but living with it is even tougher – and that’s where the Cleaning for A Reason Foundation steps in. This newly formed nonprofit offers free professional housecleaning, and maid services to improve the lives of women undergoing treatment for cancer – any type of cancer.”

See more on this really neat program Here.

Note: I noticed this service was widespread but was not found in my particular area. This saddened me but it then it very quickly occurred to me that this is something any of us can do a Saturday or Sunday perhaps when the husband or a friend could watch the kids. What a neat way to serve!

Thanks, Melanie!

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For or against the war, our soldiers need to know we appreciate our support. If you feel the same way, send a card of thanks Here. and Xerox will print it and it will be sent to a soldier that is currently serving in Iraq. Let’s Pay it Forward!

Thanks for the reminder Tanya!

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We all are aware of family’s in difficult situations, in fact many of us can raise our hand to that. During this difficult economic time, many families are without jobs. Check out Shannon post Here on her challenge to feed JUST ONE FAMILY ONE MEAL.

I think most of us can take this challenge on!

Thanks, Shannon.

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Two years ago, I began the project of sewing a quilt. I was pregnant at the time with baby #1 and I had never sewn before. I got as far as 90% of the quilt and then the quilt sat in my cabinet for 2 year.  I never touched the machine again. This was my first and last time sewing.

I stuppled upon this quilt the other day and was taken back to the memories of the purpose of this quilt. This was my first child and I envisioned wrapping her up in this little blanket. So much love and energy went into teh seems of this quilt and it went neglected in the dark for so long. Eager to finish this quilt, I went into the store where I took this class. I inquired about someone finishing the binding on my quilt.  The cashier got me in touch with a lovely group of ladies who spend their time in fellowship and sewing.

Each week this group of women get together at The Ronald McDonald House. They ask that instead of monetary donations for their work, that their “clients” contribute money to the Ronald McDonald House.  I was floored. I was so amazed that this group of women might not be able to write checks each week to this wonderful charity, but instead they take on “jobs” using their talents to “make” money for the Ronald McDonald House.  It goes to show you might not have a penny in your pocket, but sometimes the gift of time and talents can help out someone else (in this case two people – The Ronald McDonald House and Me!)

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We were able to Pay it Forward when we visited The Rainforest Café this past weekend with our $5/$25 coupon. I decided to print two and while sitting down we were able to give the table beside us a coupon as well. Next time you print off a restaurant or store coupon, why not print two to hand the second coupon over to someone else. It felt really good to help out another family (though I don’t know that they liked coupons because I don’t think they used it – haha.)

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