That time of year is upon us!!! You can't go anywhere without being reminded that Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa are right around the corner.
My Christmas shopping is just about done (thanks to a good friend for helping out). I have spent the last 4 days stalking stores and hunting online shops looking for the "hot" toy for my son. Today I think I made the realization that I won't be acquiring the toy this year. When I sat down and made of list of everything that each of my children are getting, this hot toy doesn't seem to be as important as it was as late (or early) as 2am this morning! He's getting enough according to our standards. He may be disappointed, but not as disappointed as some kids are this time of year.
When your out doing your Holiday shopping this year, take a moment and grab a toy for all the kids that benefit from the Marine Toys for Tots Program. Local campaigns are set up in 500 cities across the 50 states. I know personally the local Toys R Us is a location that you can donate at. The one gift you take the time to donate will be enough to put a smile on a little kids face!
I'm proud to be with an organization that is now ranked #2 of the corporate sponsors that donates to the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. RE/MAX Affiliates have donated over $100 million dollars to aid sick children. The donations are used to purchase equipment and pay for uncompensated care. Give a child an extension on their life.... is there a greater gift? If you want more information about how to donate to The Children's Miracle Network...just drop me a line.
This weekend my kids will be spending their day going through their old toys to give away. We'll be taking the toys that are in good condition to a few local charities to be donated to the children. It may not be that new shiny "Hot" toy.... but to them.... it’s something they didn't have yesterday!
Have a great week!!!
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