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  • More ways you can Help Newtown, CT

    Earlier this week, I posted a list of different ways you can help through donations to Newtown, CT and the community in the wake of another tragedy.

    Today I’d like to share some more ways you can offer support, and love to help remember those who lost their lives, and the let the community know the nation loves them.

    26 Random Acts of Kindness

    I’ve seen a couple different posts about this. People are committing to do at least 26 Random Acts of Kindess. 1 for each life lost.  For some ideas you can visit Shine Your Light. If you choose to write about your RAK, you can share it on a linky at The Frugalette.

    Snowflakes for Sandy Hook

    This would be a great way to involve your small children in spreading a little Christmas cheer. Sit down, cut out some snowflakes, and send them to the PTSA by January 12. 
    Connecticut PTSA,
    60 Connolly Parkway, Building 12, Suite 103,
    Hamden, CT 06514

    For other actions from Connecticut’s PTSA you can visit their webpage.

    Stricter Gun Laws

    I’m all for the right to bear arms. However I think it needs to be within reason.  I like what Diane from Simple Living and Eating said.
    If you’d like to sgn a petition for common sense gun laws see this one.

    Charities giving aid

    For a list of charities giving aid in the aftermath, and to donate to them, visit here.

  • Pay it Forward {Think About It}

    Pay it Forward {Think About It}

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    This weeks Topic
    How do you Pay it Forward?
     
     I love this ad from Liberty Mutual.
     
     
    5 Ways You can Pay It Forward Today
    1. Take your neighbors trash to the curb, so they don’t forget, or rush out in their jammies. This was me on so many occasions. Periodically someone would have already done it for me, and I was always so grateful.
    2. Pay for the person behind you. In the grocery store, at the drive through, getting gas. It doesn’t matter how small or large, it helps.
    3. Help a mom get her groceries and kids to the car.
    4. Make a double dinner batch, and take some to a neighbor, new mom, elderly friend.
    5. Write a Thank You note to someone in your community.
     
    These are all simple ways that you can pay it forward, and inspire others to pay it forward. It sets an example for our children, and honesly makes the world a better place. If we all did acts of kindness like this, we just might get to World Peace that we all want.
     
    Now it’s your turn. Join us for Think About It Thursday. Grab the button, and link up any post that makes us think!
     
     
     

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