Comments closed – You guys raised enough for a Hope Basket!! I’m rounding us up to $50! I’ll make the donation in the morning. Thanks everyone!! I really enjoyed reading all the comments, too. :-)
Merry Christmas!!
Nathan Bransford posted today that he will be donating 50 cents per blog post to Heifer International, “an organization that works to
fight hunger by giving needy families around the world and in the United States livestock, training, or other assistance that helps improve their livelihood.”
I’m just a po’ (read that right…it’s po’ not poor…there is a difference) school teacher, but I know that people have it a lot worse off than I do, so I figured I’d join in. I honestly can’t imagine what some people have to live through and it makes me feel blessed to have what I do. Even if it’s only a small contribution, I figure every little bit counts.
For every post I get up until 8:00 pm EST, I’ll donate 25 cents $1.00* to Heifer. If I don’t get enough comments, I’ll still donate as much as I can. I can’t imagine it will get to this point, but I will have to close it at 400 comments just because I have to still be able to pay my bills this month! : -P
So leave me a comment with:
Your name
Location
You favorite part of Christmas and/or this time of year
*Two hours to go and I thought I’d up the ante!
Hooray! Thanks for participating.
Nathan Bransford
San Francisco, CA
I’m a total sucker for Christmas lights
YAY! THis is so good of you Amanda!
Karla Calalang
Chicago, IL
I love the holiday cheer!
I’m loving this.
Shirin Dubbin
Washington, DC
Moravian Cookies, either sugar or spice, (yeah I know) from my hometown Winston-Salem, NC. So good. My brother used to hide a stash in his sock drawer to keep the rest of us away from them.
My son is OBSESSED with Christmas lights. It’s pretty cute. ;-)
I went to school not to far from Winston-Salem! I’m a UNCC 49er.
And thanks for commenting!
Great idea!
Rebecca Rogers
Chattanooga, Tennessee
I love holiday treats!! :)
Sitting in my living room bundled up by the fire, watching the twinkling lights on the tree.
Jamie Blair
North Canton, OH
COOKIES of course! :)
This is awesome!
Iman Herzi
Kitchener, Ontario
I love how nice everyone gets!
I love Heifer! What an awesome idea.
May Vanderbilt
Sunny San Francisco
My favorite thing this time of year is spending time with my family and sipping my grandmother’s homemade eggnog
Leeann Whiffen
Highland, Utah
chocolate. And more chocolate.
Anna
Denver, CO
I love holiday lights
This is very cool of you. :-)
Veronica Roth
Barrington, Illinois
And I like singing Christmas carols with my mom. She sings the harmony, so it sounds really awesome.
This is so sweet of you!
Ami Glazer
Fountain Valley, California
I like going to temple and seeing all the menorahs, especially the hand made ones :)
Kath
Atlantic Canada
Watching the animate intro to National Lampoons Christmas Vacation.
Amanda,
This is awesome!!! It kinda goes along with the post I’m doing today on Man in the Mirror, and how I want to work for others in 2010! Maybe I’ll do this one too on New Years or something! Awesome!!
Okay, I did like the kids and didn’t fully read the directions!
So,
Krista Ashe
Canton, GA
I like being with family and friends, eating, laughing, and enjoying each other’s company!
So sweet of everyone to do this!
Sarah
ND
I love everything Christmas! Sights, smells, traditions–and songs! I could listen to them all year long, but this time of year makes them seem sparkling and new again!
You’re so awesome for doing this!
Sandy
Houston, TX
I love the opportunity to stay at home with my family and not have to worry about school for a few weeks. :>
Matt from Pennsylvania. I love the food, friends, and family!
You’re awesome! Popped over from Nathan Bransford’s blog!
Larissa from Orlando, and I love giving to others! :)
Thank you, Amanda!
Sally
Dallas, TX
Wrapping presents!
Alicia A
SE Texas
The joy of giving
Audrianna
Arizona
My favorite part of this time of year is the local electric light parade that we participate in. It’s two weeks of hard working building our float, and then we get to share it with the rest of the city. It really helps to kick off the holiday season.
Happy holidays and bless you for contributing!
Name: E.D. Lindquist and Aron Christensen
Location: Folsom, CA
Xmas love: Christmas lights and the smell of pine sap!
(We’re participating, too! Come by and leave a comment: http://www.looseleafstories.com/2009/12/season-of-giving/)
Happy holidays!
I’m a former teacher, so I know all too well how tightly our money is stretched. Hope you get lots of comments. If you have a minute, please stop by my blog, as I’ve pledged to donate as well. Thanks.
http://kjankowski.blogspot.com
Kathryn Jankowski
Central Valley, CA
Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite
I’m participating too, so please visit my blog at http://kjankowski.blogspot.com. Thanks!
I’m helping out with Nathan’s drive, too, so I had to stop by! Good for you!
My favorite part of Christmas: all the kids dressed as angels or shepards at Christmas Eve Mass.
I love that you are a teacher! You may be interested in my blog Ink Spells – it’s all about connecting advanced readers to great books.
Happy Holidays!
Thanks, I’ll check it out!
Your name: Chanelle
Location: London
You favorite part of Christmas and/or this time of year: The food! And then the presents.
Regan Leigh
Atlanta, Ga
My fav? Hm, I guess it would be my tradition of eating Indian food take out on Christmas Eve. :)
Btw, I’m doing it too! Click my link!
Stephanie
Huntsville, AL
Favorite part of Christmas is seeing my babies eyes light up when they get to open presents!
Mmmmm…Christmas cookies….yum. ‘Course, the mulled wine and eggnog isn’t bad, either. :)
Awesome, Amanda!
Debra Driza
San Diego, CA
This is an amazing thing you are doing, Amanda!
Leah
Oakhurst, CA
Favorite part of the season is being with family, seeing all the pretty lights, and being able to wrap myself in various scarves, gloves, and jackets–not to mention drinking coffee, tea, and cocoa :)
I really do wish that I could do the same thing with my blog. No money right now, though. Maybe when I do get some extra, I can do this same sort of fundraiser for other causes. Thanks for the idea, Amanda!
Tim Stiffler-Dean
Dayton, OH
I love the time I get to spend with those that I love. :-)
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Wow, this is growing so fast, my head is spinning with little reindeer…Robin from Ohio, here. I love baking cookies with my daughters and grandkids. Thanks for commenting on my blog for a beehive.
Hi Amanda,
I’m Mags. It’s nice to meet you!
I’m from Boston, and honestly, my favorite thing about the holiday season is stuff like this.
Horray for you.
Mags
KD Crotwell
Tucson, AZ
I love taking my daughter to see Christmas lights. And the cookies!
Jodi from PA
My favorite thing is homemade gifts from 5 year olds!
Brian Spadora
Jersey City, NJ
I love Christmas music, especially when it’s playing in a room lit only by the lights on a Christmas tree!
Hi, Amanda! What a lovely blog :)
I’m not sure of the time difference, but I hope I’ve posted within the time frame.
Wendy
Australia
I love the reason for the season. Yay for Jesus!.
Amanda
Cleveland TN
Being out of school without kids constantly saying “Mrs. Kennedy” and asking a million questions a day is the best :)
Also visiting with all the friends and family.
Kathy Bradey
Sydney, Australia
Summer holidays, the beach, the weather, the excitement and the Christmas lights!! :)
Great idea Amanda! Go the school teachers!! xx