Giving Back: Week One

Over the New Year's weekend,  I made plans for 2012.

As already mentioned, Serious Saving was a priority as 

we near retirement.

The more I thought about saving, the more another little 

thought niggled at me - Giving Back.

I wasn't sure what that was going to look like ...

but now I know there are myriad ways 

to give to others. I stumbled across this 

one while visiting around Blogland.

The organization is called

Sew News Operation Comfort Doll.

The goal is to make 6" dolls ~

Which will be delivered to domestic abuse shelters.

A note is attached to each doll which reads:

"I am a Comfort Doll. I was made especially for you

by a woman's heart and hands who cares. 

When you need strength or just a smile,

hold me and feel the love I send.

Like me, you are unique, worthy, beautiful,

and deserve all good things in life.

You have the strength within yourself to be extraordinary.

Find the strength and shine!

Comfort Dolls - created with our hands - 

given with our hearts."

Redo Jr. asked to help,

and I was glad for it. 

Any job is more fun when

shared with another. 

I'm sharing at:

The Shady Porch
Women Living Well
Cherished Treasures
The Shabby Creek Cottage
Coloradolady
The Brambleberry Cottage 
Thrifty Decorating
A Glimpse Inside
Kristen's Creations
Faith, Grace, Crafts
The Thrifty Groove
The Answer is Chocolate
Ladybird Lane
My Simple Home Life
A Little Knick Knack
2805 - Potpourri Party
Sew Country Chick
Be Different Act Normal