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'I can save $220' - And Then Put My $220 In Saving's To Work - For Others

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Putting my $220 In Savings To Work ..... For Others

Synergism Works -Time and Time Again

Matthew House Make Over - By Devine Design

Have you ever watched a TV program where a group of people do something, collectively, for the good of others?  Did It ever strike you how working together they accomplished much more than possible as individuals. Did you realize what a life changing experience it was for the organizers, participants and recipients?

After reading the following story you will know what I would be doing with the $220  I could save by using Kodak Ink. I can do it again, Just imagine the results.

A Lesson In Sharing

On my birthday a few weeks ago, Barrie treated us to dinner, our twin girls, their husbands, and our six grandchildren. During dinner I introduced the First Annual Grandma Challenge. I handed each family an envelope. They were challenged to use the contents to make my Christmas one of Joy. Their instructions; take the money, give it directly to some one in need. Better yet, use it as seed money to multiply the amount, then give it to someone in need.

It was to be a family affair, all had to commit to the task or hand the money back right then as the offer would self destruct in 10 minutes. All 10 committed to do something with the funds as a family, to enrich a worthy recipient's life or cause.

One family used the funds as the entrance fee to enter a walkathon, even the 2 year old is committed, to raise funds for a Salvation Army shelter.  For the last 3 years both our children's families have baked cookies then delivered them on Christmas morning, joining them in the carol sing, before heading to our country home.

The other daughter is an amazing baker, her family decided they would all work together to make some of her unique gingerbread Christmas trees to donate to a fundraiser auction for Matthew House, my favorite Charity. Last year one tree she made brought $150.00 at the auction.

My Christmas present is to be a little note from each child telling me what they did, how it impacted the recipient, and what they learned from this. Personally, I can't wait until Christmas! What an investment!

It will be an interesting journey for my grandchildren ..... to watch something that was given to them be multiplied into so much more for someone else...... paying it forward, Grandma style.

So Now You Know.....

I would create a way to multiply the savings and invest them in a charity, be it Matthew House, our Ghana Health Team, the Food Bank or another worthy charity. 

This post is for the ActiveRain 'I could save $220 with Kodak Contest. I have a chance to win a free Kodak Printer, $220 in cash to use for the idea in my blog post, and an extra $100 to use toward ink!" 

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Kathy Clulow  Sales Representative RE/MAX All-Stars Realty Inc..  Brokerage 905.852.6143
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Comments (6)

Allan Sanchez
Roseville CA & Rocklin CA Short Sale Agent - Roseville, CA
Rocklin & Roseville, Short Sale Agent

Kathy,

You must share a little bit of the letters you receive on Christmas.  What a fun and generous idea!

Nov 19, 2010 01:01 PM
Kathy Clulow
Uxbridge, ON
Trusted For Experience - Respected For Results

Allan - we have already heard that two other families who were inspired by the grandma challenge have joined my daughters family walking to raise money for their favourite charity.

Nov 19, 2010 01:30 PM
Judith Parker
ProStead Realty - Charlotte, NC
CRS, GRI, CMRS, Charlotte, NC

Hi Kathy,I love your lesson in sharing.  What a beautifull win..win..for everyone.

Nov 19, 2010 02:12 PM
Kathy Clulow
Uxbridge, ON
Trusted For Experience - Respected For Results

Judith - I am looking forward to the notes at Christmas from my grandchildren they are all participating in the challenge

Nov 19, 2010 03:42 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Kathy, that's a fantastic thing to do and to sharing with your family. Please let us know after the holidays what good deeds they accomplished with your challenge.

Nov 20, 2010 09:50 AM
Kathy Clulow
Uxbridge, ON
Trusted For Experience - Respected For Results

Lottie - Indeed we will

Nov 20, 2010 10:31 AM