Every year since we have stared dating, Ryan & I have committed to “Adopting” a child for the holidays. This year, we have been extremely blessed so we made the decision together to adopt 10! We absolutely love doing this- partly because we both love giving back to others but also it’s so rewarding imagining all the kids faces on Christmas when they realize that they got the present that they actually wanted!
Since we are not yet connected to a church or anything here in Chicago, we went through an organization to do this this year. The Christmas season is all about giving in our house, so I am just happy that we were able to find a way to do so this year too! If you want to give this year and are not connected to a cause, it is not too late! I’ve listed below some ways you can give in the next few weeks:
- See if anyone from your local church or community has a way to give
- It is getting colder in most places in the US & the homeless population is currently bigger than ever. Getting rid of gently used clothes and giving them to those in need is a GREAT way to give, especially during the holidays.
- Sign up to volunteer at your local food back this holiday season! Althogh this is something I’ve never personally done, it is something I have always wanted to.
Don’t let time be the reason you don’t give back this year!
XO,
B
