Over the past 9 days

Over the past 9 days we've also given in other little ways that I haven't highlighted through an entire post. I thought I'd go ahead and pass those ways on to maybe encourage someone else to do them as well. These are easy ones. Ones that really should already be in our lifestyle. Some have already been in our daily living while others haven't. Here are some more ways to give to others not just during the Christmas season but all year round. Add them into a lifestyle of giving.

• Park in the back. Leave the 'good' parking spots in the front for people who really need them. So you're thinking...yeah but thats not going to be who actually parks in the good spots. So, God knows your heart and intentions and thats what really matters. Plus, as an added bonus the extra walking is good for you. Think of it as also helping walk off those extra holiday pounds. ;)
• Give away this book. Obviously, we're doing that one.
  
• Brown bag it. To work that is. Take the money you would have used eating out and put that towards giving it away instead. Blessed are those who are generous, because the feed the poor. Proverbs 22:9
  
• Hug a grinch. 'Nuff said.
  
• Smile. You never know who might need that smile today. A cheerful look brings joy to the heart. Proverbs 15:30
• Collect a cart. Take your grocery cart back along with someone else's while you're at it. (My girls did this at Wal-Mart the other day!)