Christmas Giving Fluff

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Registered: 07-12-2005
Christmas Giving Fluff
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Tue, 12-21-2010 - 2:03pm

I was reading about the Kansas City Secret Santa today and thought how much fun that would be. It made me start thinking what I would do if I had 40k to spare. So here are some questions.

1. If you had unlimited amounts of money, what type of Random Acts of Kindness would you do? At Christmas or otherwise.

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iVillage Member
Registered: 10-22-2009
Thu, 12-23-2010 - 8:31pm
You can not sell your belongings to good will can you? Never heard of such a thing...You DONATE right?
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Registered: 12-01-2009
Thu, 12-23-2010 - 8:31pm

my daughter and I wriapped my wife's -- my wife and I wrapped our daughter's -- we're chillin with a marathon of Nurse Jackie and cats on our lap.

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Registered: 10-06-2010
Thu, 12-23-2010 - 8:31pm
There is probably a liability issue with volunteer drivers too. I don't think you can insure volunteers the same way you can insure employees.

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iVillage Member
Registered: 10-22-2009
Thu, 12-23-2010 - 8:32pm
and if i may add recovering addicts/alcoholics.
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Registered: 12-07-2003
Thu, 12-23-2010 - 8:32pm
I'm pretty sure it's all donations.
iVillage Member
Registered: 12-01-2009
Thu, 12-23-2010 - 8:32pm

yes - I donate to Goodwill -- and to St. Vincent- I do not sell anything to either.

iVillage Member
Registered: 01-15-2006
Thu, 12-23-2010 - 8:32pm
i forget what poster it was who said they save opening one present for the ephiphany, that's pretty neat.

 

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-07-2003
Thu, 12-23-2010 - 8:33pm
I would be mortified, if I were his parent. Of course, I don't think it's cute and wouldn't have put in on Youtube, so I wouldn't have that problem.
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Registered: 12-01-2009
Thu, 12-23-2010 - 8:34pm

yes absolutely!

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Registered: 10-22-2009
Thu, 12-23-2010 - 8:34pm

Goodwill needs "paid drivers" to keep the charity going, i hope my donations help fund the salaries

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