We're all familiar with black Friday and cyber Monday and how these days are designated as "THE" days to get holiday shopping done because of all the great deals. But now there is a new movement that started last year and it's called Giving Tuesday and it follows cyber Monday. On this day, which is today by the way, we are to remember those in need and give what we can. It is largely associated with making donations to charities and organizations in need, but I feel like you don't just have to give money, you could give your time by volunteering or even donate items you all ready to have to others. Basically you can participate in many ways as long as you are some how giving. So today when I made my trip to target to return a pair of pajamas that didn't fit, I took the money and bought tons of the small toothbrush/ toothpaste kits pictured here and donated them to a local women's shelter. Toiletries like these are great for women's shelters because often when women come in they were in a situation where they had to leave where they were staying fairly quickly because of immediate danger and grabbing a toothbrush isn't exactly top of mind. They gladly accepted the donation and told me they would be put to good use.
I like getting a good deal as much as the next person, but I'm really glad we've set aside a day for giving as well getting.
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