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157. Gave two nice tips to our sleigh ride drivers.
158. Donated to Petco Foundation for pets in need.
159. Tipped the sandwich artist at Subway for making a great gluten free sandwich again.
160. Found out someone's hands were cold from working outside so gave them my hand warmers.
161. Brought muffins in for my coworkers as a nice holiday treat.
162. Bought Jamba Juice for the person behind me.
163. Filled the soda machine with quarters for the next person to use.
164. Acted as our elderly neighbor's secret santa all season by dropping off special gifts for them.
165. Made a donation to St. Jude's.
166. Made a donation to the Salvation Army.
167. Made a donation to the Hawaii food bank.
168. Took photos of first time travelers at the airport so they could have a family shot with everyone together.
169. Helped a fellow traveler with their luggage and getting seated/situated on the plane.
170. Shared gum and treats with fellow travelers that I did not know
171. Traded seats with a family so that they could be seated near each other on the plane.
172. Prior to landing documents need to be filled out, I shared my pen with someone who would not
173.have been able to complete their documents.
174. Shared coupons with a stranger at Macy's.
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Monday, December 23, 2013
Day 23 - Final two days....can we get to 200? That is over 50 moments in 48 hours!
149. Made a donation to the Salvation Army.
150. Bought a co-worker lunch.
151. Helped an elderly gentleman into the building.
152. Share coupons with other shoppers at the craft store.
153. Helped another shopper find what they needed while out running errands.
154. Made a donation to the Oregon Food Bank.
155. Had dinner and reconnected with old friends that we'd lost touch with.
156. Made personalized gifts for a couple close friends.
150. Bought a co-worker lunch.
151. Helped an elderly gentleman into the building.
152. Share coupons with other shoppers at the craft store.
153. Helped another shopper find what they needed while out running errands.
154. Made a donation to the Oregon Food Bank.
155. Had dinner and reconnected with old friends that we'd lost touch with.
156. Made personalized gifts for a couple close friends.
Day 20, 21 & 22 - Merry moment making weekend!
143. Made a monetary donation to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
144. Brought treats for all my coworkers.
145. Left a nice treat for our waitress at Golden Valley Brewery.
146. Donated a bag of groceries to someone in need.
147. Offered to help a lady with her groceries, she didn't need it so we left her our cart and carried our groceries instead.
148. Left a gift for a friend when he returned from his trip.
144. Brought treats for all my coworkers.
145. Left a nice treat for our waitress at Golden Valley Brewery.
146. Donated a bag of groceries to someone in need.
147. Offered to help a lady with her groceries, she didn't need it so we left her our cart and carried our groceries instead.
148. Left a gift for a friend when he returned from his trip.
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Day 19 - Spread the holiday cheer..five days left!
134. Bought coffee for everyone on my team at work.
135. Made eye contact and smiled at everyone I came in contact with, held open doors, wished strangers a happy holiday season.
136. Provided child care for a sick friend so that they could get some rest.
137. Surprised a friend with their favorite Christmas treat.
138. Made a donation to the Salvation Army.
139. Made a donation to the clothes closet.
140. Donated basketball shoes to the clothes closet.
141. Delivered cards, candy and gifts to coworkers who work very hard at their jobs.
142. Helped out a family member with their Christmas shopping.
135. Made eye contact and smiled at everyone I came in contact with, held open doors, wished strangers a happy holiday season.
136. Provided child care for a sick friend so that they could get some rest.
137. Surprised a friend with their favorite Christmas treat.
138. Made a donation to the Salvation Army.
139. Made a donation to the clothes closet.
140. Donated basketball shoes to the clothes closet.
141. Delivered cards, candy and gifts to coworkers who work very hard at their jobs.
142. Helped out a family member with their Christmas shopping.
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Day 18 - We are falling behind now, let's get our second wind!
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Day 17 - Have a great day! Can't wait to see how creative we get today!
128. Gave my full punch card at Dutch Bros. to a most deserving coworker!
129. Purchased a calendar which donates to the Petco Foundation for pets in need.
130. Brought Gatorade to my basketball team.
129. Purchased a calendar which donates to the Petco Foundation for pets in need.
130. Brought Gatorade to my basketball team.
Monday, December 16, 2013
Day 16 - The last full week before Christmas...go spread that holiday cheer!
122. Donated to Intel's giving tree.
123. Left candy canes in my neighbor's mailboxes.
124. Gave a scarf that I knitted to my pastor.
125. Gave a gift of a Santa hat and little doggy holiday sweater to a special friend at church who spends most days walking around downtown visiting with people with his little dog. I figured they needed to have some special holiday wear as they spread holiday cheer.
126. Went caroling with a group from church up to the retirement village on the hill. We had a little divine intervention when we got lost going to one of our planned stops. A lady saw us outside, opened the door and called out to say that her mom could use a carol. We stopped and sang her a song and after she explained that her husband had just recently passed away and our song really brightened her day.
127. Donated a Glow Pet to Intel's giving tree for an eight year old girl.
123. Left candy canes in my neighbor's mailboxes.
124. Gave a scarf that I knitted to my pastor.
125. Gave a gift of a Santa hat and little doggy holiday sweater to a special friend at church who spends most days walking around downtown visiting with people with his little dog. I figured they needed to have some special holiday wear as they spread holiday cheer.
126. Went caroling with a group from church up to the retirement village on the hill. We had a little divine intervention when we got lost going to one of our planned stops. A lady saw us outside, opened the door and called out to say that her mom could use a carol. We stopped and sang her a song and after she explained that her husband had just recently passed away and our song really brightened her day.
127. Donated a Glow Pet to Intel's giving tree for an eight year old girl.
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Day 14 & 15 - This is going to be our biggest weekend yet!
93. Went and had dinner with my Aunt & Uncle who I rarely see.
94. Gave a handmade scarf and thank you card to a coworker for being such a great person to work with.
95. Helped a gentleman out front of Winco get a larger bag for the groceries he was carrying home as his smaller bags were breaking,
96. Helped a lady at Walgreens figure out how many lights she needed for her HUGE tree
97. Brought sandbags to co-worker that had been in my shed to help her with traction in her rear wheel (no 4WD) little truck.
98. Made a cork wreath for a co-worker.
99. Made another cork wreath for my supervisor.
100. Bought lunch and gave a little cash to a homeless girl on the corner.
101. Let as many people as I could ahead of me in traffic as I could for the day.
102. Today after work I am helped a co-worker get her Christmas tree – strapping it to the rack on my car and driving it to her house.
103. Went through the drive-thru tonight and paid for the person's order who was behind me in line.
104. Shared coupons with someone at the craft store.
105. Baked a pie from scratch and surprised someone special with it "just because".
106. Helped an ailing friend complete all of their errands and household chores.
107. Paid for a stranger's order at Buffalo Wild Wings.
108. Bought a homeless person a hot drink.
109. Share Christmas treats with the gas station attendant.
110. Handed out candy canes to children I saw while out and about. (After asking their parents first, of course).
111. Cleaned out our closets and donated sweaters, hoodies, and scarves to the local cold shelter.
112. Made a donation to the giving tree.
113. Made a monetary donation to a local pet shelter.
114. Made a donated to Yamhill County Search & Rescue team.
115. Bought a stranger's Christmas tree.
116. Gave candy canes to all of the cashiers that assisted us while out running errands.
117. Surprised a friend at work and brought candy canes for her and her co-workers.
118. Sent my old choir director a thank you for all the awesome memories of all the Christmas concerts he directed.
119. Left a large candy cane with the check for our waitress.
120. Made a donation to annual Christmas concert our family attends.
121. Gave a homeless man some orange juice. He had a cold so was especially thankful!
94. Gave a handmade scarf and thank you card to a coworker for being such a great person to work with.
95. Helped a gentleman out front of Winco get a larger bag for the groceries he was carrying home as his smaller bags were breaking,
96. Helped a lady at Walgreens figure out how many lights she needed for her HUGE tree
97. Brought sandbags to co-worker that had been in my shed to help her with traction in her rear wheel (no 4WD) little truck.
98. Made a cork wreath for a co-worker.
99. Made another cork wreath for my supervisor.
100. Bought lunch and gave a little cash to a homeless girl on the corner.
101. Let as many people as I could ahead of me in traffic as I could for the day.
102. Today after work I am helped a co-worker get her Christmas tree – strapping it to the rack on my car and driving it to her house.
103. Went through the drive-thru tonight and paid for the person's order who was behind me in line.
104. Shared coupons with someone at the craft store.
105. Baked a pie from scratch and surprised someone special with it "just because".
106. Helped an ailing friend complete all of their errands and household chores.
107. Paid for a stranger's order at Buffalo Wild Wings.
108. Bought a homeless person a hot drink.
109. Share Christmas treats with the gas station attendant.
110. Handed out candy canes to children I saw while out and about. (After asking their parents first, of course).
111. Cleaned out our closets and donated sweaters, hoodies, and scarves to the local cold shelter.
112. Made a donation to the giving tree.
113. Made a monetary donation to a local pet shelter.
114. Made a donated to Yamhill County Search & Rescue team.
115. Bought a stranger's Christmas tree.
116. Gave candy canes to all of the cashiers that assisted us while out running errands.
117. Surprised a friend at work and brought candy canes for her and her co-workers.
118. Sent my old choir director a thank you for all the awesome memories of all the Christmas concerts he directed.
119. Left a large candy cane with the check for our waitress.
120. Made a donation to annual Christmas concert our family attends.
121. Gave a homeless man some orange juice. He had a cold so was especially thankful!
Friday, December 13, 2013
Day 13 - Happy Friday...you have ALL weekend to make merry moments!
84. Bought the person's coffee behind me in line.
85. Left treats in the employee break room with a "Happy Friday" sign.
86. Left quarters on a vending machine for the next person to find.
87. Cut down a 20 foot Christmas tree, hauled it, set it up, and decorated it for the town that he lives in.
88. Donated his time repairing a fire engine for the local fire department.
89. Bought lunch for a homeless man.
90. Sent an iTunes gift card to a music lover that was having a rough day.
91. Secretly left a chocolate bar at a coworker's desk because it is her favorite. It was also her birthday.
92. Donated to the at 24 Hour Fitness toy drive.
85. Left treats in the employee break room with a "Happy Friday" sign.
86. Left quarters on a vending machine for the next person to find.
87. Cut down a 20 foot Christmas tree, hauled it, set it up, and decorated it for the town that he lives in.
88. Donated his time repairing a fire engine for the local fire department.
89. Bought lunch for a homeless man.
90. Sent an iTunes gift card to a music lover that was having a rough day.
91. Secretly left a chocolate bar at a coworker's desk because it is her favorite. It was also her birthday.
92. Donated to the at 24 Hour Fitness toy drive.
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Day 12 - We are at the half way point.
Hi everyone!
We are at our half way mark, with only 12 days until Christmas Eve. Our goal is 300 merry moments before Christmas and we are pacing behind! Start spreading the holiday cheer and join the Merry Movement!
This movement is about inspiring people to take a moment and make someone's day. This blog motivates me to make people happy and I hope it does the same for you. It is about creativity, excitement and the chance to encourage a new person to get involved with the movement. Also, I hope it encourages you to look for opportunities to make merry moments all year round.
Happy holidays!
80. Made a donation to the Oregon Food Bank.
81. Donated $5 to a girl behind me in line at the grocery store. She was purchasing cans for a canned food drive at school so she ran back for more cans.
82. Surprised a student with a full pizza while they were studying for finals.
83. Made a point to look up and smile at every person I walked past while I was out running errands in this cold weather. They all smiled in return despite how chilly it was outside.
We are at our half way mark, with only 12 days until Christmas Eve. Our goal is 300 merry moments before Christmas and we are pacing behind! Start spreading the holiday cheer and join the Merry Movement!
This movement is about inspiring people to take a moment and make someone's day. This blog motivates me to make people happy and I hope it does the same for you. It is about creativity, excitement and the chance to encourage a new person to get involved with the movement. Also, I hope it encourages you to look for opportunities to make merry moments all year round.
Happy holidays!
80. Made a donation to the Oregon Food Bank.
81. Donated $5 to a girl behind me in line at the grocery store. She was purchasing cans for a canned food drive at school so she ran back for more cans.
82. Surprised a student with a full pizza while they were studying for finals.
83. Made a point to look up and smile at every person I walked past while I was out running errands in this cold weather. They all smiled in return despite how chilly it was outside.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Day 11 - Let's have a big day of merry moments! We need to stay on track to meet our goal...
71. Sent a gift and note to the coworker who braves the cold everyday to pick up the mail at work.
72. Helped carry groceries for her elderly neighbors, that she met for the first time and then spent time chatting with them.
73. Ran to get someone ice and help after she had been hit in the head and fell down.
74. Purchased diapers for the America's Family Relief Nursery.
75. Volunteered for two hours at the AFRN, cleaning and wrapping packages.
76. Paid $20 in bus fares for the seven people behind me.
77. Picked an ornament off of a giving tree then purchased the bedding/blankets that the man requested.
78. Donated money to the Salvation Army and tried to bring the volunteer a hot chocolate, but by the time I came back, someone had beat me to it!
79. Helped out the substitute in the library by taking charge, organizing and dismissing (the attitude driven) 5th graders when she looked overwhelmed!
72. Helped carry groceries for her elderly neighbors, that she met for the first time and then spent time chatting with them.
73. Ran to get someone ice and help after she had been hit in the head and fell down.
74. Purchased diapers for the America's Family Relief Nursery.
75. Volunteered for two hours at the AFRN, cleaning and wrapping packages.
76. Paid $20 in bus fares for the seven people behind me.
77. Picked an ornament off of a giving tree then purchased the bedding/blankets that the man requested.
78. Donated money to the Salvation Army and tried to bring the volunteer a hot chocolate, but by the time I came back, someone had beat me to it!
79. Helped out the substitute in the library by taking charge, organizing and dismissing (the attitude driven) 5th graders when she looked overwhelmed!
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Day 10 - Keep 'em coming...
61. Put hand warmers in a holiday card and left for her mail carrier.
62. Gave her lunch to a homeless man on the way to work. The car behind her followed suit and did the same!
63. Tipped her server 100% this morning at breakfast.
64. Surprise a friend at their place of work with coffee and a chat during their break.
65. I have a rule that I don't "lend" money. I simply tell myself if they pay it back, great. If they don't, that's fine. However, I went the extra step today. I told three people who borrowed $30, $110, and $440 respectively that it is no longer a loan.
66. Braved the icy roads during my 5:00am lunch hour to buy coffee and mochas for my crew.
67. Surprised a little girl with a St. Nick's gift.
68. Anonymously left someone a swag of fir and mistletoe on their front door.
69. Left money in the vending machine for a lucky child.
70. Left lottery tickets for Papa Murphy's employees.
62. Gave her lunch to a homeless man on the way to work. The car behind her followed suit and did the same!
63. Tipped her server 100% this morning at breakfast.
64. Surprise a friend at their place of work with coffee and a chat during their break.
65. I have a rule that I don't "lend" money. I simply tell myself if they pay it back, great. If they don't, that's fine. However, I went the extra step today. I told three people who borrowed $30, $110, and $440 respectively that it is no longer a loan.
66. Braved the icy roads during my 5:00am lunch hour to buy coffee and mochas for my crew.
67. Surprised a little girl with a St. Nick's gift.
68. Anonymously left someone a swag of fir and mistletoe on their front door.
69. Left money in the vending machine for a lucky child.
70. Left lottery tickets for Papa Murphy's employees.
Monday, December 9, 2013
Day 9 - You know a great way to start the week? Make a #merrymoment!
55. Made a monetary donation to help her friend's daughter with her school project at the Oregon Dog Rescue.
56. Brought in hand warmers for her valet friends since the weather has been EXTRA cold.
57. Placed coupons on the corresponding product at the grocery store.
58. Helped clean out a friend's closet earlier this year and saved the scarves to hand out as the weather got colder. She handed out her first one today.
59. Placed dollar saving coupons on items at her local grocery store for customers to use.
60. Brought a pumpkin spice latte to his basketball manager since she was going to be the only manager at practice.
56. Brought in hand warmers for her valet friends since the weather has been EXTRA cold.
57. Placed coupons on the corresponding product at the grocery store.
58. Helped clean out a friend's closet earlier this year and saved the scarves to hand out as the weather got colder. She handed out her first one today.
59. Placed dollar saving coupons on items at her local grocery store for customers to use.
60. Brought a pumpkin spice latte to his basketball manager since she was going to be the only manager at practice.
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Day 7 & 8 - Warm someone's day, it is chilly outside!
46. Donated games and activities to the 24 Hour Fitness Kid's Club.
47. Gave a woman $5 at the grocery store so she could pay for all of her groceries.
48. Had an early morning with his basketball team so he brought them all breakfast burritos.
49. Donated canned food to Godfather's holiday food drive.
50. Made a monetary donation to paralyzed veterans.
51. Bought a huge candy cane while grocery shopping and gave it to her cashier with a "Merry Christmas" greeting after she paid.
52. Donated canned foods to troop #55 for the Oregon Food Bank.
53. Paid for the next customer's coffee drink.
54. Crocheted a few scarves and donated them to the local cold shelter.
47. Gave a woman $5 at the grocery store so she could pay for all of her groceries.
48. Had an early morning with his basketball team so he brought them all breakfast burritos.
49. Donated canned food to Godfather's holiday food drive.
50. Made a monetary donation to paralyzed veterans.
51. Bought a huge candy cane while grocery shopping and gave it to her cashier with a "Merry Christmas" greeting after she paid.
52. Donated canned foods to troop #55 for the Oregon Food Bank.
53. Paid for the next customer's coffee drink.
54. Crocheted a few scarves and donated them to the local cold shelter.
Friday, December 6, 2013
Day 6 - It is snowing here!
40. Spread holiday cheer around the city of Seattle by passing out sausage McMuffins, breakfast burritos, coffees and 15 $5 gift cards.
41. Left a special holiday treat for her wonderful waitress.
42. Found out a friend's favorite cookie so she baked a batch and dropped them off.
43. Donated food to the Oregon Food Drive.
44. Donated lunch meals to two homeless people in the city.
45. Gave a snack to a homeless veteran on the way to work.
41. Left a special holiday treat for her wonderful waitress.
42. Found out a friend's favorite cookie so she baked a batch and dropped them off.
43. Donated food to the Oregon Food Drive.
44. Donated lunch meals to two homeless people in the city.
45. Gave a snack to a homeless veteran on the way to work.
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Day 5 - Shine bright
31. Delivered clothing to her Soroptimist luncheon to help support children and adolescents.
32. Passed along the Christmas stocking filled with goodies to her coworker.
33. Gifted an app to a friend so she can save money on Portland restaurants!
34. Donated blood! Did you know that one donation can save up to three lives?
35. Handed out all her "secret behavior" bracelets to her students who were exhibiting the "secret behavior," which was kindness.
36. Left $5 in the scratch it lottery machine.
37. Bought and delivered coffee for her coach.
38. Passed along some "hand-me-down" clothing to a friend.
39. Passed along a baby carrier to another friend.
32. Passed along the Christmas stocking filled with goodies to her coworker.
33. Gifted an app to a friend so she can save money on Portland restaurants!
34. Donated blood! Did you know that one donation can save up to three lives?
35. Handed out all her "secret behavior" bracelets to her students who were exhibiting the "secret behavior," which was kindness.
36. Left $5 in the scratch it lottery machine.
37. Bought and delivered coffee for her coach.
38. Passed along some "hand-me-down" clothing to a friend.
39. Passed along a baby carrier to another friend.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Day 4 - Make someone's day today!
25. Left a full coffee punch card for the patron behind her to use.
26. Passed along the Christmas stocking filled with goodies to her coworker.
27. Tipped my gluten free sandwich maker at Subway today. He made me a fantastically delicious tasting turkey w/all the veggies sandwich.
28. Make a $10 gift card donation to local teens in foster care.
29. Remembered a gift someone liked so bought it on Amazon and had it shipped to her.
30. Went to Facebook's Starbucks page and sent the first four of my friends that popped up as 'liking Starbucks' a gift card for coffee. One of them even sent one back telling me when I have this moment to myself with my coffee to think of her and remember she cares. Just as she will remember I care when she has her moment.
26. Passed along the Christmas stocking filled with goodies to her coworker.
27. Tipped my gluten free sandwich maker at Subway today. He made me a fantastically delicious tasting turkey w/all the veggies sandwich.
28. Make a $10 gift card donation to local teens in foster care.
29. Remembered a gift someone liked so bought it on Amazon and had it shipped to her.
30. Went to Facebook's Starbucks page and sent the first four of my friends that popped up as 'liking Starbucks' a gift card for coffee. One of them even sent one back telling me when I have this moment to myself with my coffee to think of her and remember she cares. Just as she will remember I care when she has her moment.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Day 3 - Be merry
14. Bought the patron behind him a holiday coffee drink.
15. Bought lunch for the lady behind her in the drive thru at Taco Bell.
16. Passed on her surprise stocking, filled with holiday treats, to another coworker.
17. Donated to the Salvation Army.
18. {Baked cookies for the doctors and nurses at urgent care.
19. Her son brought gifts to the Fire station toy drive and then donated some money to the Make a Wish Foundation in preparation for our Wish Upon a WOD fundraiser.
20. I her former husband a text telling him I'm sorry for the role I played in our failed marriage. I've been playing the blame game for a long time. Our thread ended with a mutual desire to be more like friends and less like exes.
21. Donated new children's sweatpants to CARES NW Emergency closet.
22. A young engineering student at my work posted a cute clock he liked on Facebook. Each hour was written with an equation. I ordered it from Amazon and left it at work for him. :)
23. Support the Wounded Warrior Project.
24. A friend of mine learned yesterday that her unborn child has a virus that may cause a host of complications from blindness to stillbirth. She called me in tears because her doctor had called her in to "discuss her options" and she was being pressured by others to terminate the pregnancy. I asked her if she knew for certain that her child was going to be born with any of these disabilities what would she want to do. She said, "Have her." I told her she had her answer. I'd support her any way I can. Today I decorated a pink stocking with baby girl's name on it in anticipation of her first Christmas.
15. Bought lunch for the lady behind her in the drive thru at Taco Bell.
16. Passed on her surprise stocking, filled with holiday treats, to another coworker.
17. Donated to the Salvation Army.
18. {Baked cookies for the doctors and nurses at urgent care.
19. Her son brought gifts to the Fire station toy drive and then donated some money to the Make a Wish Foundation in preparation for our Wish Upon a WOD fundraiser.
20. I her former husband a text telling him I'm sorry for the role I played in our failed marriage. I've been playing the blame game for a long time. Our thread ended with a mutual desire to be more like friends and less like exes.
21. Donated new children's sweatpants to CARES NW Emergency closet.
22. A young engineering student at my work posted a cute clock he liked on Facebook. Each hour was written with an equation. I ordered it from Amazon and left it at work for him. :)
23. Support the Wounded Warrior Project.
24. A friend of mine learned yesterday that her unborn child has a virus that may cause a host of complications from blindness to stillbirth. She called me in tears because her doctor had called her in to "discuss her options" and she was being pressured by others to terminate the pregnancy. I asked her if she knew for certain that her child was going to be born with any of these disabilities what would she want to do. She said, "Have her." I told her she had her answer. I'd support her any way I can. Today I decorated a pink stocking with baby girl's name on it in anticipation of her first Christmas.
Monday, December 2, 2013
Day 2 - Here we go!
8. Give treats to the front desk staff at the gym.
9. Donate to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
10. Fill a stocking with Christmas treats and randomly chose a coworker to surprise. There was also a note left on it to encourage the coworker to pass it on!
11. Mail Christmas cards to troops at Holiday Mail for Heroes.
12. I was given a gift card for $25 to HoneyBaked Ham Co. We keep forgetting to use it and I feel someone who would like it enough to remember should have it. I'll be hanging it at the communication desk at work with a note that reads, "If you would like this gift card to HoneyBaked Ham , please take it. Enjoy."
13. Yesterday, my husband exchanged a hoodie for a smaller size at a Fred Meyer. The cashier insisted he was due $2.70. He disagreed. She gave it to him anyway. When he showed me the receipt I discovered her mistake. Today I mailed a check back to Fred Meyer for the $2.70. I put it in a cute envelope and used a fun stamp in hopes that the details would bring a smile. The note simply said we were given too much change. I didn't mention the cashier for fear she may be reprimanded. Hopefully, they'll just appreciate the effort to return what is theirs.
9. Donate to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
10. Fill a stocking with Christmas treats and randomly chose a coworker to surprise. There was also a note left on it to encourage the coworker to pass it on!
11. Mail Christmas cards to troops at Holiday Mail for Heroes.
12. I was given a gift card for $25 to HoneyBaked Ham Co. We keep forgetting to use it and I feel someone who would like it enough to remember should have it. I'll be hanging it at the communication desk at work with a note that reads, "If you would like this gift card to HoneyBaked Ham , please take it. Enjoy."
13. Yesterday, my husband exchanged a hoodie for a smaller size at a Fred Meyer. The cashier insisted he was due $2.70. He disagreed. She gave it to him anyway. When he showed me the receipt I discovered her mistake. Today I mailed a check back to Fred Meyer for the $2.70. I put it in a cute envelope and used a fun stamp in hopes that the details would bring a smile. The note simply said we were given too much change. I didn't mention the cashier for fear she may be reprimanded. Hopefully, they'll just appreciate the effort to return what is theirs.
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Day 1 - Another season of merry moments!
Hi everyone,
It is our third year of merry moments and I couldn't be more excited. Remember to post a comment on this blog or use the hashtag #merrymoment on Instagram to track photos.
We can't wait for another great month of spreading holiday cheer!
1. I walked into the restroom at my doctor's office to see an unflushed toilet. Quickly discovered it wouldn't flush. Opened the tank, saw the problem, and fixed it. Let them know it was a temp fix and what needed to be done for a more permanent one. She was an embarrassed, but grateful employee.
1. I walked into the restroom at my doctor's office to see an unflushed toilet. Quickly discovered it wouldn't flush. Opened the tank, saw the problem, and fixed it. Let them know it was a temp fix and what needed to be done for a more permanent one. She was an embarrassed, but grateful employee.
2. Buy someone at the gym their favorite protein bar after a hard workout.
3. Make a donation to Operation Home Front today which gives toys to children who have parents in the military stationed away from home during the holidays.
4. Empty out all of the change from my wallet and purse and made a donation to YCAP. Donations go towards providing meals for those in need this Christmas.
5. While out running errands I saw a store's banner fly off of their building and across their parking lot towards the highway. I chased it down in the wind and rain and took it back in so that they could re-hang it.
6. Donated a "leaf and lawn" sized bag of warm clothes she collected from my coworkers to the coordinator of the local cold weather shelter.
7. Make a monetary donation to Portland Oregon Humane Society for the incredible work they do!
3. Make a donation to Operation Home Front today which gives toys to children who have parents in the military stationed away from home during the holidays.
4. Empty out all of the change from my wallet and purse and made a donation to YCAP. Donations go towards providing meals for those in need this Christmas.
5. While out running errands I saw a store's banner fly off of their building and across their parking lot towards the highway. I chased it down in the wind and rain and took it back in so that they could re-hang it.
6. Donated a "leaf and lawn" sized bag of warm clothes she collected from my coworkers to the coordinator of the local cold weather shelter.
7. Make a monetary donation to Portland Oregon Humane Society for the incredible work they do!
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Thank you for the support!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for everyone's contributions to this year's movement!
We logged 155 merry moments this year!
Even though we didn't meet my goal, I am still so thankful that we had so many new participants, in addition to those who participated last year too. It was still a success in my book! Spreading the holiday cheer and making merry moments is what the holiday season is all about.
Thank you...and until next year!
Happy New Year!
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