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I enjoy Thanksgiving, yes, family all together having a good time.
But it seems so many limit their thankfulness to this one day of the year.
Do we need a Special Day to think about being THANKFUL for what we have in our lives?
What do you think?
I AM THANKFUL FOR EVERY NEW DAY WITH MY FAMILY
What are YOU Thankful For?
If you know me at all, or if you follow this blog, you probably know that even though I’m limited in what I can offer, that I do what I can to help those less fortunate than myself. And they are numerous. The homeless and near homeless population in our area is alarming. It’s sad. And for the children, heartbreaking.
With what I have at hand or can gather from those who’ve heard, I run my little Project Warmth each year around this time. For the homeless or very needy, especially for the children, I make hats, scarves, mittens, baby blankets and whatever I can whip up.
This week I saw a new idea. I am not sure who to credit it to. It doesn’t seem like it should be such a novel brainstorm, but for me, well, I just hadn’t thought of it before. They are calling them Blessing Bags.
They are simply baggies, filled with a few basic necessities, and maybe a few tiny luxuries, kept in your car and handed to the homeless or needy. It’s a wonderful idea! So simple, yet it hadn’t even occurred to me before. Now that it has been planted in my brain, I intend to make up some to include with my Project Warmth goodies this season.
It won’t be a lot. I don’t have a lot to give. But I will give what I can. And if I give. And YOU give. And if you give and your friend gives, and their friend gives, look what happens in the world? You see?
You may have questions: Who would I give them to you say? Where would I hand them out? Where do I find homeless people? Are there homeless people in my town?
The Answers are simple. Wherever there are people, there are people in need. As an example, with Project Warmth, I’ve asked teachers to identify needy children and families and anonymously offer a gift of warmth. Schools are an excellent resource when looking for needy children. Stop in your local school and inquire of the Main Office Secretary or School Nurse. I’m sure they will be more than happy to help. There are privacy laws, however, so don’t expect to be given names. You may be able to enlist them to discretely send home your gifts anonymously. You won’t get any credit for it, but do you really need it? Fame is not why we do this, am I right? When I’m about town I see the old men on the benches near the community square, every day they are there, huddled and cold. Offer them there. If they refuse out of pride, simply leave them on the bench, wish them a good day and walk away. Guaranteed they’ll be appreciated when you are gone. Ask at your local church or community center, your local food banks, shelters and even the YMCA. All are good places to start. Stop in your city hall or police precinct. Its a given that the patrolmen know where to locate the homeless. You might even enlist the help of an officer or two. Once you start looking, you may be amazed and dismayed at how many less fortunate there are among us.
The Ministries at Main Street Homeless Shelter houses 15-30 people per night during the winter months
County officials believe that there are more than 50-80 single adults living on the streets of Pottstown. (The Mercury)
In 2009, it is estimated that 749 people were homeless in Montgomery County. (The Mercury)
In Chester County, 1,109 people stayed in a homeless shelter at least once in 2009.( Chester County Department of Housing & Development)
On one night in Berks County, there were 513 homeless people, 13 of whom were unsheltered. (US HUD, 2010)
County Officials believe there are 50-80 single adults living on the streets in the TriCounty Area
In Pottstown School District, about 15 students could be considered homelessSource: “Left Out in the Cold,” Pottstown Mercury, March 20, 2007There are some who chose not to come into a shelter but the 50-80 single adults number is in the county as a whole.~Google Search: “Homelessness + (your zip code)” for your area’s Homeless Statistics
Ideas for Packing Your Blessings Bags
I’m sure I’ve left out a lot of simple basics, but you can think of more. Let me know what your ideas are. Send in pictures. Let’s hear your story!
Thank you for reading.
Have a wonderful day!
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I love a good mystery. No one does it better than James Patterson.
I came across this link to read the 1st 15 Chapters of James’ new Book “Confessions”.
You can read or listen from the links below. ENJOY!
READ or LISTEN:
http://jamespatterson.com/books_confessionsTwo.partOne.php#.UnkSXxAjaM8
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Shared from Momypotamus’s Page
Easy and Yummy
EASY HOMEMADE KETCHUP
Ingredients
To Make
1. Place all ingredients in a small pot/pan and whisk together.
2. Place on the stove and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until reduced to the consistency you prefer. Store in the fridge.
Shelf life: Many online recipes for homemade ketchup say they last in the fridge for 1-2 weeks. For batches that have a longer shelf life, try fermenting.
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Hey Guys,
I found a GREAT DEAL for Philly Food.
I am headed to 2 Pearl Jam concerts in Philly on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 21 & 22 and attending a Pre-Party at McFadden’s Sports Club across the street from the Venue (Wells Fargo Center, Sports Complex).
I found this AWESOME DEAL on Living Social for $24 worth of food for only $12! Can’t beat that. I looked at the Menu and found that most sandwich platters are under $10 and meals about $15, so $24 is a perfect amount for two people. You can’t buy alcohol with it but you can buy sodas and other non-alcoholic drinks too.
You MUST use *this* link:
(ps ONLY the price price to buy expires today, the actual McFadden’s coupon can be used until Feb 2014)
Enjoy! 🙂
We all know that Honey is a wonderful healer, on the “inside”, but did you know its great for the outside of your body too?
The larges organ of your body is of course your skin. Take care of it and protect it well. When an injury occurs, we need to know how to quickly and easily take care of it. MommyPotamus has a great SIMPLE pantry-friendly, kid-friendly recipe for burn salve and liquid burn soother too.
You probably already have the ingredients in your kitchen…if not, they are readily available at stores and herb shops.
Check it out!
Helpful Hint, I didn’t have lavender essential oil but I did have lavender flower heads, so I infused the honey with the lavender by adding the dried flower heads to the honey and allowing it to remain on a pantry shelf. It will keep indefinitely. It’s also SUPER YUMMY!
See the entire article here:
MommyPotamus has a wonderful site with all sorts of helpful articles, tips and recipes for your good health.
Ingredients:
If this is something you’d prefer to mix up as needed, here are the ratio’s for a smaller amount:
Shelf life: Honey will keep indefinitely. If lavender oil is added the shelf life will still be very long – perhaps years – provided it is stored in a dark place to prevent oxidation.
Disclaimer: This is not medical advice. Please talk to your trusted healthcare professional for advice regarding personal health conditions and situations.
I borrowed this from a Blog I am following called Burburry Pond, I hope I spelled that right. You’ll see when you click on the link. She has so many encouraging words, thoughts and pictures… I think you’ll enjoy it as much as I do.
This one is particularly inspirational tonight. As are many others there as well. Check it out!
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What a wonderful story! I cannot imagine that anything as beautiful as a wild black colt (or other beast of nature) would endeavor to do any more than to allow the rider to experience life as at no other time, hence the thrilling, if not terrifying, ride. One is never more alive than when she feels she may not be for much longer.
Read the entire story at Ed Mooney Photgraphy.
LINK: The Púca.
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