25 Days of Darling: Day 10

Write a handwritten card or note to a friend or loved one. If this person lives in your home, leave it as a surprise on their pillow, in their closet, or perhaps in the bathroom cabinet. From the series: 25 Days of Darling Photo Credit: juliaspoppies.com

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25 Days of Darling: Day 9

December 9, 2011

25 Days of Darling

Sarah Dubbeldam

Offer to buy or cook a friend breakfast. Try and pick a friend who is short on cash, or perhaps unemployed. One-on-one time is so meaningful, especially when you really need the support of a friend. From the series: 25 Days of Darling Photo Credit: Copyright 2009

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25 Days of Darling: Day 8

December 8, 2011

25 Days of Darling

Sarah Dubbeldam

Gather some friends together and sing Christmas carols at an elderly home. Some elderly people are completely alone during the holidays. Imagine their joy to see a group of young people take time out of their busy schedules for them. And…don’t worry if you can’t

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25 Days of Darling: Day 7

December 7, 2011

25 Days of Darling

Sarah Dubbeldam

Donate clothes to a local homeless shelter or charity. It's always time to go through your closet and clean out the things you truly never wear! From the series: 25 Days of Darling Photo Credit: redplum.com

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25 Days of Darling: Day 6

December 6, 2011

25 Days of Darling

Sarah Dubbeldam

Buy a co-worker or friend a bunch of holiday flowers. Next time you are at the grocery store or driving by a florist, stop and combine just the right bouquet. If you have leftovers, grace your own home, or combine another bunch for a second

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25 Days of Darling: Day 5

December 5, 2011

25 Days of Darling

Sarah Dubbeldam

Do the dishes for a roommate, husband, or family member. Go out of your way before they get home to take care of a mess they were probably dreading

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25 Days of Darling: Day 4

December 4, 2011

25 Days of Darling

Sarah Dubbeldam

Call your grandma(s). Remember that your grandma was once your age, and that she understands more than you think she does

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25 Days of Darling: Day 3

December 3, 2011

25 Days of Darling

Sarah Dubbeldam

Bake or buy cookies for a neighbor. Simply knock on their door and tell them you wanted to give them something sweet for the holidays! From the series: 25 Days of Darling Photo Credit: sn0w-angel.tumblr.com

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Spotlight: Charity: Water

December 2, 2011

Travel

Louisa Lorensen

Before 9:00 a.m., I've made coffee, showered, watered my modest herb garden, and brushed my teeth. Throughout the day, I will continue to use and drink water without a second thought. Not everyone lives with this luxury. Countless communities around the world scrape by with very limited

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25 Days of Darling: Day 2

December 2, 2011

25 Days of Darling

Sarah Dubbeldam

Continued from 25 Days of Darling

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