That's The Way To Travel!

I can't wait until my kids are old enough to travel like this: 

http://travel.nytimes.com/2012/08/12/travel/volunteer-trips-is-your-family-ready.html?pagewanted=all

Thank you @lliance!

A special thank you to Michael Alberg-Seberich for meeting with me last month to discuss Little Givers.  We had a great chat and I am encouraged by the positive change happening around the globe (he hails from Germany).  Let's keep thinking about how to teach the next generation what is good and right - giving, caring, empathy, volunteering and leaving the world just a little bit better than it is....

Here's a link to the article:

http://philanthropynews.alliancemagazine.org

Simple Ways to Show Appreciation

Have you thought of leaving a note for your mail carrier?  I'll bet it would really brighten his/her day if a note appeared from a child saying 'Thank you!"

Have you thought of donating old books to your local public library or doctor's office?

Have you thought of planting flowers at your local park?  (get permission first, but many parks would welcome new flowers and little 'workers' to help plant them!)


Happy Giving!

Vacations With A Heart

I’ve taken Abercrombie & Kent vacations before becoming a parent – they are fabulous!  I hope to do so again when my kids are older – they have wonderful family vacations that help families explore and learn together. 

A&K also has a philanthropy division - AKP.  AKP supports grassroots projects around the world, efforts spearheaded by dedicated local experts in conservation, education, community development and public health. AKP projects dig wells, teach and shelter impoverished children and strive to reverse the effects of global climate change.  For more information, visit www.akphilanthropy.org

Happy Giving!