tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504357668435859997.post8913815132914374776..comments2024-01-25T21:36:02.165-08:00Comments on Mama Gone Green: A Time to ShareMama Gone Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15591925279586183540noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504357668435859997.post-74742785837079576472014-12-10T17:13:00.322-08:002014-12-10T17:13:00.322-08:00I think you are right-- finding a balance is the w...I think you are right-- finding a balance is the way to go!Mama Gone Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15591925279586183540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504357668435859997.post-28709932318976643872014-12-10T17:12:38.661-08:002014-12-10T17:12:38.661-08:00We have only delivered a few so far, but it has go...We have only delivered a few so far, but it has gone well!Mama Gone Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15591925279586183540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504357668435859997.post-43963271940411498082014-12-10T17:12:11.136-08:002014-12-10T17:12:11.136-08:00I have heard of the shoeboxes before.... I think t...I have heard of the shoeboxes before.... I think that will be on my list for next year. Thanks for the reminder!!Mama Gone Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15591925279586183540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504357668435859997.post-25903943906288544702014-12-10T17:11:43.133-08:002014-12-10T17:11:43.133-08:00Collecting food right outside the store sounds lik...Collecting food right outside the store sounds like a great idea! Thanks for sharingMama Gone Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15591925279586183540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504357668435859997.post-26820626315858971222014-12-10T17:11:00.241-08:002014-12-10T17:11:00.241-08:00Thanks Deb. It's amazing how much children enj...Thanks Deb. It's amazing how much children enjoy giving, isn't it?Mama Gone Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15591925279586183540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504357668435859997.post-63044893858287837052014-12-10T17:10:22.593-08:002014-12-10T17:10:22.593-08:00That's so awesome! My kids are always worried ...That's so awesome! My kids are always worried about the homeless as well, so I figured it would be perfect!Mama Gone Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15591925279586183540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504357668435859997.post-23538163706188758232014-12-09T04:25:49.229-08:002014-12-09T04:25:49.229-08:00What a great idea. Mostly every year we pack shoe ...What a great idea. Mostly every year we pack shoe boxes to send to people overseas. The program is called Operation Christmas Child. It's always a rewarding experience to give. Melissa Marie https://www.blogger.com/profile/10331053456982195908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504357668435859997.post-7361680228800584302014-12-08T20:34:48.478-08:002014-12-08T20:34:48.478-08:00I'm with you on the gifts! My thing is wrappin...I'm with you on the gifts! My thing is wrapping paper, cringe. I love what you guys did, I think you are right ~ the delivery makes it a whole new experience. I'm going to pocket this for next year, this year we donating toys and foods through donation boxes. My favorite thing we have done in the past was to collect food donations outside of a grocery store and then we walked them to the food bank (with a co-op). The kids were completely amazed by the generosity of others, so I loved them experiencing that side of it too. My kids generally prefer animals over people, so this year their own money is going to cat food at the pound. :)This little lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859706368261093981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504357668435859997.post-73411954300974620182014-12-08T17:50:44.496-08:002014-12-08T17:50:44.496-08:00Taryn - I love this idea. I'm totally with yo...Taryn - I love this idea. I'm totally with you about the consumerism of Christmas. I cut back a lot this year on gifts for the grandkids - we are giving each of them a book, a homemade pillow case and a craft. My son in Mexico is also getting the idea that Christmas isn't about stuff - its about giving and helping and sharing. The high school I teach at helps hundreds of low income families in our area, with Christmas each year - the students just give and give and give and love it. It makes them happy to help others and I love being even a small part if it! I love that you are helping your children learn this very important lesson. This little bags for the homeless are a great idea that could make someone's day just a bit brighter. Thanks for sharing. Happy Holidays to you and your family! Thanks again for a really great, thoughtful post!Deb J. in Utahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14424364735834182330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504357668435859997.post-40692745124455638032014-12-08T11:26:09.351-08:002014-12-08T11:26:09.351-08:00We just did this last week! The kids are always wo...We just did this last week! The kids are always worried about the homeless people we see on the street and they love making these bags.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14924375277167951392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504357668435859997.post-34678380680921795882014-12-08T10:34:37.268-08:002014-12-08T10:34:37.268-08:00I have heard of this idea before, but haven't ...I have heard of this idea before, but haven't tried it yet. I am curious to hear how it works out for you guys. We live rurally, which doesn't lend itself very well to giving them out, but we are occasionally in the city, and could definitely have a few things in the car to share. <br />Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/08476209107377395745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2504357668435859997.post-52372689632055463792014-12-08T10:22:16.616-08:002014-12-08T10:22:16.616-08:00that is a great idea! I always felt rotten about ...that is a great idea! I always felt rotten about the presents and gift giving but I knew we did why less than others. I guess it's all about balance. I love giving money to favorite charities (st. jude, and spca) Because my children were healthy and I love my dog. There are so many ways to help others!karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252685705241032079noreply@blogger.com