Thank you so much, Maree. I am glad that you are joining us. I love that. “It blesses you so much you have a hard time calling it giving”. That is so true. It does give back so much more sometimes than I know I give. The opportunity to be a part of something that God is doing in the lives of others is truly a gift. So glad you’re here today, friend!

I think I heard of it last year but it never phased me. What I didn’t notice until it was too late was that so many organizations are getting on board with this and they are using this push to giving on this day because they have bigger organizations and gift matching from donors. That is awesome. I love the team efforts of matching dollars. It always encourages me knowing my dollar can stretch further with this team effort. It is fun to get the kiddos involved. Thanks for joining us this week, Summer!

I love that these organizations give a high percentage of where you think you are giving your money to as well. Some organizations have a huge overhead and administrative costs. I love that these also have eternal goals. That really is a difference maker. Thanks, as always for joining us here, friend!

I think it is really hard to teach compassion to children. We are by nature very selfish people. Some more giving than others but this is such a great way for them to see and think outside of themselves. The thing is it is often times for complete strangers. One of the really fun things about giving is seeing peoples faces and hearing the enjoyment they get out of the gift. We will never get to see the smile on their faces when they receive the gifts, that could be tough for anyone. Just knowing and teaching your kids that it will bring joy to someone they won’t ever see is an awesome lesson.

That is wonderful, Susan. I am glad to hear that you have experienced the joy that it brings. Thanks for linking up with us, friend!