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Kids & Giving Generously

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at the time, so I found an online video to help me explain why we were filling the shoe box with small toys and toiletries for another child that they did not know. “Why are we buying that girl a toy?” Giving is not easy for all children to understand immediately. They’re Always Listening.

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Teaching Kids The Power Of Giving This Holiday Season

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And believe it or not, your brain houses a virtual warehouse of information that your kids need to absorb, whether it’s seemingly simple stuff like the number of hours in a day, the number of days in a week, and the number of weeks in a year, or you’re trying to help them with their calculus homework.

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How to Give to Charity Without Spending Money

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Many of us want to give to charity but it isn’t always possible to give money when you’re struggling financially yourself. Other Ways to Give on a Budget. Most of us use search engines on a regular basis so this is an easy way to help charities to raise money without donating yourself. The Benefits for You.

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10 DIY Pet Toys You Can Make Today

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Your furbaby deserves a treat, but that doesn’t mean you have to run to the store and buy a new toy. That’s because pet toy manufacturers don’t have a monopoly on fun. These 10 DIY pet toys can be just as engaging as commercially manufactured products at a fraction of the price. DIY Tug Toy via SheKnows.

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Save 25% on a Toy or Kids’ Book with Target Circle

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If you’re anything like us, you’ve probably noticed you’re still missing a few key items. Target is giving you an opportunity to save on what you forgot with a Target Circle offer for 25% off one toy, kids’ book, or craft kit. Exclusions apply.

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

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This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. Browse the entire list and let us know in the comments which ideas you’re going to give and what free gift ideas you have.

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

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The season of family, faith, food, and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending if you’re coming up short. I use this spreadsheet every year. Hopefully, that’s your goal too.

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