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Donating "Too Much" to Charity...
Sep 29, 2009 ... Read all 25 responses: "I'll start with saying that I feel like such a schmuck about this, and just want to see how others feel (not about ...
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- My thought is that if I'm going to give, I would rather give directly to the cause instead of through a fundraiser that may keep some of the money. I would explain to...
- The greatest lesson for children concerning money is responsibility. Teaching your son the appropriate way to give is just as important as the giving. I grew to resent...
- A few thoughts... If you son is compelled to give and he understands he won't get the money back, then let him. What a great lesson that our money isn't just meant t...
What to Give in Lieu of Flowers?
Charitable donations are also nice, as are offers to help clear out the estate, plan a garage sale, or other practical concerns. Some people also still find ...
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- When my dad passed we were happy to recieve flowers, but happier to receive meals. We were too greif stricken to cook, and it was wonderful to just throw someone else...
- DITTO....Kristy covered it very well. Last year Grandma died (my mother-in-law) and, just knowing that MY family was there for my husband (his in-laws) meant the worl...
- Really, for a wake, your just being there to provide emotional support to your loved one is usually enough. Depending on the faith of the deceased and/or their family...
Toys - Birthday Party Etiquette on Asking for No Gifts
You can even request a donation to a charitable organization. You can give to an orphanage in another country OR if you want to stay local, tell your guests ...
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- Hi T., While sticklers for etiquette will say that saying "no gifts please" on your invites is bad etiquette, I tried it anyways for my son's second birthday. It didn...
- I've also heard other families doing book swap parties and think it sounds like a great idea (Haven't tried one personally yet). Another idea I thought was clever was...
- Hey T., My son was invited to a birthday party where the parents asked that no one bring any gift but if they felt as if they wanted to get the child something then...
We Have Stuffed Animals to Donate
She's also donating clothing for these items. Can any of you recommend a good charitable organization that would put all of this to good use? ...
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- I would save them for the Mayors Christmas Drive, or check with the VFW or check with the hospital ER or the fire or police dept.
- You can donate them to Leavenworth County EMS. They put them on the Ambulance so when they transport children (even some from or to Childrens Mercy) they give them to...
- Children's Home Society - we give stuff to them all the time. They even pick up from your home. I don't have the number - they call us about once a month to see if we ...
Need Recomendations for Filing Tax Return...
... does your job have any qualifying expenses that you could deduct, your mortgage is a huge one, another one is charitable donations and health expenses. ...
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- We have been using H&R Block for about 5 or 6 years now. We feel comfortable with our returns. My husband is a fire fighter so we have a lot of deductions here and t...
- Definitely get them done for you. We also used to think we could do them ourselves and be fine, after we had kids I asked my husband to take them to someone to do the...
- It just depends if you want to do all the work, I have been doing our taxes for the last 6 years and know all the irs handbooks that apply to me. I enjoy doing it. I...
"No Gifts"
Oct 23, 2009 ... Another option is donating a toy to charity in the child's name. ..... Maybe you have a favorite child/hunger/animal/housing/other charitable organizion in ...
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- What about making some homemade cookies along with a card?
- Well, I think you've gotten a good take on responses at this point thus far. But to add my two cents...no gift means just that. Bring or make a card and if you still...
- we like to make donations to Heifer international in honor of the birthday child. I found out about the organization through Oprah. Maybe you have a favorite child/h...
Giving an Allowance?
You could add some rules like Only 10% can be spent on candy/soda; 10% on charitable donations/church; 50% must be saved for a goal; etc. Helpful? ...
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- At the local swapmeets, they sell ceramic piggybanks with NO opening. My BIL makes his kids stuff them to the top and when they cant get one more cent in, they take it...
- Dear J., Sounds like you have a GREAT KID! I don't know all the info to take into account, but if he is that good and you don't give him SOME freedom to have his ow...
- Hi J., I think giving a child allowance is an opportunity to teach many skills. You can teach him budgeting, etc, so he can buy things. Don't assume you know how ...
Unused Formula
You could deduct it as a charitable contribution on your taxes, and it would be a real ... Womanline is always taking donations of diapers, formula, toys, ...
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- I think Stacy's suggestion to contribute it to a local food bank is a great idea. One I never would have thought of. If you don't want to do that, I have seen form...
- Cindy, Yes!!! If the exp. date is still in the future, you can get really good money for unopened cans of formula on Ebay. I was selling formula coupons and making ...
- I suppose you can sell anything on ebay with some patience. I will say, though, that I know local food banks are always desperate for donations of infant formula. ...
Seeking Help Selling Outgrown Toys and Clothes and Clutter-busting
We all help pack them up and then take them to a charitable organization. .... US' forgotten backyard by sending donations in form of gently used baby items ...
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- Hi K. - try's Craig's List. It's free and a great way to sell things! http://losangeles.craigslist.org/ Good luck!
- Hi K. - well, here is my 2cents for what it's worth :) I think if you want to teach your boys the value of money (which is great!), then something like a garage sal...
- I just found out about Craigslist.com I know some people that have bought some stuff off there and they said it was easy. I looked at selling some stuff and that also ...
Flu Shot
... were injured or died following DPT vaccine reactions.... this charitable organization is totally publicly supported by donations from citizens". ...
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- A good website is www.nvic.org. (National Vaccine Information Center) The information is fact based and helps you make an educated decision. Remember, most informati...
- i dont understand why it makes sense to so many people to inject foreign substances in you/your childs body to "protect" against a strain of flu guessed at by stranger...
- I am so glad you decided to get the flu shot... my daughter is 3 and one year we didn't get it for her (when she was 1 about to turn 2)... all 4 of us got the flu at t...
