The cleaning bug bit me this week, so I'm hoping to take advantage until the feeling wears off. Although perhaps I should rename it to the ambition bug cause nothing could make me enjoy the process of cleaning, I only cleans because the outcome feels so good! So a huge dose of ambition directed at cleaning my workspace, my room, my bathroom, my car, or whatever is rare but I hope to take advantage if I can. (Perhaps I don't have all the ambition I require because after all, I am sitting here on the floor with my computer in my lap instead of delivering a massive pile of dirty clothes to the laundry room.)
Anyway, an additional dose of cleaning inspiration came when I found out that a few staff members at my alma mater are conducting an informal gift drive for the families of the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Clothes, games, books, stuffed toys... you know, fun stuff!
So exciting, right? Gift drives are super fun! I only wish I could accompany the delivery and see the looks on the faces of recipients. But finding the perfects gifts are almost as fun!! So let me show you what I found...
That's right! All the way from the '90s.. Beanie Babies! These were stored away with the greatest of care hoping that some day they would be worth a little moolah. I don't know that these little guys can produce a big enough return on the investment, but I do know that they can produce smiles on little faces which is way more important! Yay!
I should get back to my cleaning duties, so wish me luck on uncovering more goodies to gift.
P.S. There are unlimited opportunities to donate to worthy causes around this time of year. And it's tough to give to all of them, especially when the pocket book/wallet is a little less full than years prior. Consider finding a cause to which you can donate your time or gently used/never used belongings instead. I guarantee that you'll be glad you did!
