Happy Friyay! This photo has nothing to do with this post, other than the fact that my little pumpkin is sitting with pumpkins and it makes me happy! So…speaking of things that make me happy, how about some ways to give back and make others happy! This post is a quick reminder that it doesn’t always take a ton of effort to give back. These are 3 easy ways to give back each day. Enjoy! 🙂
- Use smile.amazon.com – The difference is that when customers shop on AmazonSmile, their foundation will donate 0.5% of the price of the eligible purchases you make to a charitable organization that YOU get to pick! Below is a snapshot of the donations I have generated this month from ordering my normal things off of AmazonSmile. I care about animals, so you can see where I want my donations to go.
If you’re anything like me, Amazon has saved me on a number of occasions when running low on diapers, wipes, cleaning supplies, gifts for birthdays/anniversaries/other events, and more. Why not have a bit of that purchase go to a good cause that you care about? It is a WIN / WIN! Go to AmazonSmile for more info and to get started 🙂 - Click the PURPLE BUTTON to donate food to animals in need. One on the animal rescue site, bookmark the page and click the purple button once a day. That is a very easy way to give back and it literally takes 1 second a day. Food for animals in need is a big deal – and this is a very easy way to help out. If you want to do more, check out the rest of their site for opportunities to give back. They have other free ways to help – and lots of fantastic gifts where part of the proceeds are actual donations.
- Make a “Helping Jar” and fill it up! Skip that cup of Starbucks (make your own at home or at work) and put the money into the jar. Pick up coins off the sidewalk and put them into the jar. This is a very family friendly way to give back – kids will love it as well! If you have kiddos, have them decorate the jar so they feel more connected to it. Once the jar is full, pick something as a family to give back to. Use the money to get toothbrushes and other items that a local shelter might need. Donate the money to the food bank (they can really stretch each dollar). Look for ways to put that money jar to good use. It’s amazing how easy it can be to save up – and give back.
That’s it for today! I’ll be sure to share more ways to give back in the future! 🙂 If you have other ideas or suggestions, please share them in the comments so I can add them to future lists. It is a great way to share the love!
In case you are looking for a romper like the one on Sofia – this one is super cute, and so is this one!
Happy Friyay and keep on putting good back into the world! xo