The kids are out for two weeks and I am wondering how I am going to get them to do anything that doesn't involve a technological device or isn't fighting with their siblings. This is a great time to take advantage of some easy ways to be philanthropic with your family that doesn't involve any more shopping.
Baking - not only can you bake cookies and have a stand to sell them to raise money for a cause your child supports, but what about bringing a plate of holiday cookies you make with your kids to your favorite non-profit to say thank you to the staff who work so hard all year long.
Unity Shoppe - the great thing about spending time volunteering at Unity Shoppe is little kids can do it, too. They have projects sorting cans goods or stocking the shelves. Above is a photo taken of my kids with some friends doing this a few years ago. You can see how young my little one is.
Card Making - have your kids make general holiday or new year cards and deliver them to a retirement community, transition house, etc. You can also always make cards for Dream Foundation who is always in need of a supply home made cards. They have a specific size they like and a few words of well wishes they prefer not be used, like "get well soon," so give them a quick call before starting.
Music playing - have your child practice the piano or violin by going to a retirement community and having them play for the guests.
Reading/Coloring - have your kids go by Storyteller to read a holiday story to the kids or bring some coloring pages with holiday images your kids can color with the kids.
Cooking - this is a little more daring, but one family told me they assemble homemade burritos and then pass them out to homeless people, especially down by "the work wall" area.
If you have any ideas of your own, I'd love to hear them!
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