Every year as a family we try to come up with ways to share the joy and spread love to those in need, our friends, our neighbors and our family. Â Most recently we have started baking something on Sunday to deliver to someone on Monday. Â It is a fun tradition and my kids love helping in the kitchen! Â While we typically find a family to help and donate to a charity or two this time of year, we love to find new ways to help others and spread joy during this holiday season.
So today I am really excited because I have joined forces with some of my favorite bloggers to host a Spreading JOY Giveaway where one of our lucy readers has the chance to win $400 cash! Cash that you can use for the holidays, to spread joy within your own family or to help someone else. Â The choice is yours!
We are also donating over $175 to Toys for Tots and we would love it if you took a moment to donate to Toys for Tots or the charity of your choice this holiday season to help someone in need. Â Or if that isn't a possibility for you, find someway to spread the joy this holiday season. Â Whether is it going caroling, delivering cookies or just smiling to those you meet.
Here are a few fun ideas of things you can make and gift to spread a little joy this holiday season:
You can find more GIFT IDEAS HERE!
To enter to win the giveaway, please wait until the Rafflecopter widget loads below and enter to win. Â If you are on mobile, you may need to click the "rafflecopter" link.
Good luck!
Giveaway will started at 12:00 a.m. on November 21st and end at 12:00 a.m. on November 26th. Winner be selected via Rafflecopter and winning entry will be verified. Winner will be EMAILED from [email protected] and will have 48 hours to respond via email. If no response is given, a new winner will be selected. Winner must have a valid PayPal account as the money will be sent via PayPal. Enjoy your Cyber Monday shopping and be sure to Spread Joy this season!!
Shelley
I assign my kids joy spreading assignments!
Jessica McCormick
Thank you so much!
Cristy Ridey
I plan on keeping a positive attitude! Focus in family!
ColleenB. ~ Texas
I make up some gift basket of homemade goodies to give to our neighbors, friends, family and local volunteer fire department
Chris Savage
I'm new to your blog and already love it! Have done some of your crafts! Great stuff!
John Thuku
I plan on celebrating this Joyous Holiday with my loving family and also invite my relatives to celebrate it as well with us.
Carol G
Since family is not close by this year, I am baking cookies and giving them to neighbors.
Alina
Always in a bright and cheery mood especially over the holiday season. We spread joy by getting together at my house and baking cookies galore and then dropping them off at elderly living centers around our city.
Cindy A.
I am committed to spreading joy by adopting angels from our local Angel Tree and also leaving blankets and warm coats in areas where our homeless population frequents.
Michelle
I will be picking a family from the Tree at the Elks Lodge to help this holiday season.
Shanda J
I enjoy spreading the joy all year round. I listen to the people around me (even those that aren't close) and try to help in whatever ways I can. It could be anything from a meal to a loan to clothing items. I enjoy sharing when I can even though I don't have much.
Kelly D
I am committed to spreading joy by donating to Toys for Tots and to our local food pantry.
Becky Burciaga
For someone on disability without an income, $400 can spread quite a lot of joy amongst those even more unfortunate than I am.
Stafford
Committed to spreading joy by donating books to the schools and toys for the church we attend.
Bth
My Motto: EAT DESSERT FIRST!
Nathalie B.
I am committed to spreading joy by making an extra batch of cookies for the local nursing home.
Elena
I am committed to spreading joy by donating goods and money
Kimberly S.
Let's spread JOY!!!
Dee Johnson
I am committed to spreading joy by donating to my local animal shelter and food bank.
Angelica Dimeo
I am committed to spreading Joy by Donating money and helping my family out
Auntiepatch
Of course! Always!
Sean
Committed by donating toys and food throughout the year!
Betsy Barnes
I will spread joy this season by telling those I love how grateful I am that they are in my life! 🙂
Tammy Catterton
I love to spreading joy by giving to others where ever I can do it. I am a big giver at heart here
Tammy Catterton
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Raina DelRio
It makes me so happy this time of year when I give more than I receive. I love volunteering my time and talents to make someone's holiday just a little more special <3
Pam Ballard
I have several in my family in need of food and clothes. I work on Thanksgiving and have invited family in to feed them my treat. I donate when i can outside of family but mostly to the ones in my family in need. I love helping others in need. I always treat with love kindness and respect and for someday it could be me that needs its and I hope for the same love kindness and respect. Lovely giveaway. Followed the steps.
Lyn M
Toys for tots and donating food to local food banks and basically just being friendly to everyone
Connie Magae
By remembering the true reason for the season, the birth of our Savior.
Katie
We plan on Spreading the Joy this holiday season by making care packages for the homeless and delivering them with our church to the homeless this winter.
Shawna
My family and I have a tradition every year we visit a care home for adults with developmental disabilities and we play Santa and his elves and give presents, cards, baked holiday treats and our time. It means so much to these people as many of them do not have any family. We've kind of adopted 2 care homes and have gotten to know the residents over the years. Honestly, it brings more joy to us when we see the joy on their faces. My youngest son was born with a rare developmental disorder and so this cause is one that is close to my heart.
Pam Sohan
I make Christmas cards for my bowling league, friends and family. And try to keep a smile on my face while Christmas shopping and being kind to the store employees, I've worked at JC Penney and Carson Pirie Scott during the holiday season and its just crazy!!!!!
Tarah
I'm trying to do nice things for people without being asked and without expecting acknowledgement of those deeds. Just something to make someone smile.
Kathy A
Spreading Joy by helping with delivering gifts to families in need through our church.
Elizabeth
I will be helping out with "Meals on Wheels" It's always nice visiting with people who need a little help and a friendly smile!
Karen
We are helping to provide food to less fortunate families on Thanksgiving.
amy pugmire
I am committed by serving and putting others first by giving back even if I don't have much to give. A smile or a hug goes a long way.
Beth Minyard
I will be donating to Toys for Tots
barb g
Donating toys and games to the local shelter.
Alicia E
I have worked retail for the last 5 holiday seasons and even though people can be jerks (like they have never worked in front of other people), holidays can be rougher. I plan to try and always keep that helpful attitude and smile and say my pleasure even when they are rude.
Starla
Wow, how amazing and generous of all of you. To be honest, I lost my precious Nana in May of this year. I know being without her would be hard so instead of staying home and enjoying Thanksgiving and Christmas I am actually volunteering in Atlanta both days to feed the needy and the hungry. I felt that this was more of a positive way to keep the joy alive rather staying home and getting sad which I know would of happened. Happy Holidays to you and yours! xo
Holly Thomas
I spread the joy every day that I can, I received help when I needed it and I am committed to paying it forward.
Christina Z
I take an angel off the tree at my daughters school and buy gifts. We also donate food to St Vincent de Paul