pay it forward: PAY IT FORWARD WITH A TOW STRAP - 11/14/10 01:09 PM
I must admit, I tend to be one of those people with jumper cables, flashlight, a snap line or tow strap, and a snow shovel in his vehicle and during winter, if we go on a road trip, I will pack a survival pack (chocolate and clothing, blankets, and stocking caps, an air compressor, and water bottles).
The other morning Liz was out, and I was working from the home office, when the doorbell rang. One of the neighbors came over to ask a favor. Could I help him tow his truck which was stalled on the other side of town? I said … (4 comments)

pay it forward: 'Tis the season to be informed when paying it forward - 11/06/10 12:29 PM
'Tis the season to be well informed when paying it forward
With the Holidays just around the corner, charitable organizations know that now is the time to capture some of the extra goodwill. Many of us who have given will be contacted and asked to donate to different causes to help fund their efforts. While I am happy to help there is one thing that I do look for in a group before I pay it forward - the percentage of my donation that actually goes directly to the cause.
We have a few groups that we give to with some regularity, but … (9 comments)

pay it forward: A potential home buyer with credit dings and Paying it forward - 10/28/10 06:05 AM
A potential home buyer with credit dings and Paying it forward
I am working with a Buyer who has a few bumps on their credit. We have a book that we have used in the past that with just a few simple steps has brought up credit scores by 90 points within 2 months. We have other examples too. A simple increase will allow this person to accomplish their goals, so this week I am meeting with the Buyer on a couple of occasions to help. I have advised them of potential credit counseling places (professionals), but they are not in the budget … (9 comments)

pay it forward: Paying it forward - Great Pumpkin style - 10/23/10 12:11 PM
Paying it forward - Great Pumpkin style
This was not anything that we had planned, as a matter of fact it started out as a joke. A friend of ours grew pumpkins this year and had a huge crop, knowing that Liz likes to can and to bake he called and asked if she would like some pumpkins. Well of course she said yes. Here comes the joke part, He brought over an entire truck load of pumpkins while we were out and put them on the walk way in front of our house. (I am quite sure that our neighbors … (18 comments)

pay it forward: Toys for Tots - Pay It Forward - 10/14/10 03:53 AM
Toys for Tots
Throughout the months of November and December The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program collects new unwrapped toys for needy children in the local community where the campaign was conducted. This wonderful program has been helping make Christmas a lot brighter for children.
If you are interested in helping out Toys for Tots all you need to do is request a drop off box for your business or organization and then let everyone know to drop off toys prior to the pick up date when the toys will then be sorted and then wrapped to be given out … (10 comments)