Comments on: Helping Kids Learn the Value of Generosity http://www.ourbigearth.com/2009/11/19/it%e2%80%99s-the-giving-not-the-getting-that-counts/ Empowering Families to Create Inspiring Communities Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:17:54 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Rosanne Gerritsen http://www.ourbigearth.com/2009/11/19/it%e2%80%99s-the-giving-not-the-getting-that-counts/comment-page-1/#comment-5581 Rosanne Gerritsen Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:18:51 +0000 http://www.ourbigearth.com/?p=12522#comment-5581 Marcie, thanks for that. I love all your ideas! I really like the Advent wreath idea....I grew up with that, but haven't done it for years. This year we're doing up a Christmas Hamper for a Comox Valley family in need and so far having a lot of fun with that and some good discussions too. :-) Thanks Marcie!! Marcie, thanks for that. I love all your ideas! I really like the Advent wreath idea….I grew up with that, but haven’t done it for years. This year we’re doing up a Christmas Hamper for a Comox Valley family in need and so far having a lot of fun with that and some good discussions too. :-) Thanks Marcie!!

]]> By: Orla http://www.ourbigearth.com/2009/11/19/it%e2%80%99s-the-giving-not-the-getting-that-counts/comment-page-1/#comment-5518 Orla Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:19:18 +0000 http://www.ourbigearth.com/?p=12522#comment-5518 Beautiful article Marcie...you have inspired me to spread the joy of Christmas to my family...thanks! Beautiful article Marcie…you have inspired me to spread the joy of Christmas to my family…thanks!

]]> By: Keltie http://www.ourbigearth.com/2009/11/19/it%e2%80%99s-the-giving-not-the-getting-that-counts/comment-page-1/#comment-5506 Keltie Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:31:11 +0000 http://www.ourbigearth.com/?p=12522#comment-5506 Marcie, thanks for sharing - it's good to be reminded about the true meaning of Christmas, also thanks for the ideas of different ways to make the season special, for us and for others. Marcie, thanks for sharing – it’s good to be reminded about the true meaning of Christmas, also thanks for the ideas of different ways to make the season special, for us and for others.

]]> By: The Comox Valley and H1N1 - When is it a Cold or The Flu | Our Big Earth http://www.ourbigearth.com/2009/11/19/it%e2%80%99s-the-giving-not-the-getting-that-counts/comment-page-1/#comment-5505 The Comox Valley and H1N1 - When is it a Cold or The Flu | Our Big Earth Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:22:08 +0000 http://www.ourbigearth.com/?p=12522#comment-5505 [...] morning post by Marcie Dumais on helping kiddos learn the value of generosity, you can check it out HERE. This afternoon, we have some great information on the topic of cold Vs. [...] [...] morning post by Marcie Dumais on helping kiddos learn the value of generosity, you can check it out HERE. This afternoon, we have some great information on the topic of cold Vs. [...]

]]> By: Another Robin http://www.ourbigearth.com/2009/11/19/it%e2%80%99s-the-giving-not-the-getting-that-counts/comment-page-1/#comment-5501 Another Robin Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:40:53 +0000 http://www.ourbigearth.com/?p=12522#comment-5501 Beautiful, Marcie. Thank you for so many good ideas on ways to introduce these life-long (hopefully) themes; nothing bets action backed up by books and fun with our two. (and just so you know, I always have that 'tummy of warm' feeling after reading your articles) Beautiful, Marcie.
Thank you for so many good ideas on ways to introduce these life-long (hopefully) themes; nothing bets action backed up by books and fun with our two.

(and just so you know, I always have that ‘tummy of warm’ feeling after reading your articles)

]]> By: Marcie http://www.ourbigearth.com/2009/11/19/it%e2%80%99s-the-giving-not-the-getting-that-counts/comment-page-1/#comment-5499 Marcie Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:51:22 +0000 http://www.ourbigearth.com/?p=12522#comment-5499 Two little notes to add: When we went to Santa's Workshop this week, we sadly discovered that they were impacted by the flooding. Last night, I read in the paper that they are asking for folks to wait a few days before bringing in more toys so that they can thoroughly clean things up. Please comment if you have any other updates on this issue. While we were sorting through our toys to donate, we had some good chats about giving. My oldest was having some troubles with it so I mentioned that giving might feel hard when you're young, but that he will learn to love the way it makes him feel, explaining that it "warms me up inside." About half way through the process, he said, "You're right, Mommy, this does make my belly feel warm." You gotta love 'em! xo Two little notes to add:

When we went to Santa’s Workshop this week, we sadly discovered that they were impacted by the flooding. Last night, I read in the paper that they are asking for folks to wait a few days before bringing in more toys so that they can thoroughly clean things up. Please comment if you have any other updates on this issue.

While we were sorting through our toys to donate, we had some good chats about giving. My oldest was having some troubles with it so I mentioned that giving might feel hard when you’re young, but that he will learn to love the way it makes him feel, explaining that it “warms me up inside.” About half way through the process, he said, “You’re right, Mommy, this does make my belly feel warm.” You gotta love ‘em!

xo

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