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It’s down to the wire! Today and tomorrow – Christmas Eve – and then NO MORE SHOPPING DAYS till Christmas. Well, time may be running out for shops and stores,  but it’s never too late to do some good with your gifting! This year, more than ever, donating even a few dollars can do a lot of good.

Instead of grabbing another last minute bottle of wine, jump on line and give the gift that truly keeps on giving. Put the shining star on someone else’s tree. Choose a worthy cause and donate in your giftee’s name in a way that will bring a smile to the face, and make the world a better place.

Think about it this way: if Uncle Jack loves the dogs, give to the local humane society or the greyhound rescue fund! Got a foodie on your list? How about donating a dozen Christmas dinners in her name to the local homeless shelter. Or go farther out into the world and choose one close to every woman’s heart – CARE who’s doing great work to educate and empower women and girls around the globe.

The Salvation Army. The Red Cross. The list goes on and on, and YOU will know which will warm the heart of your gift recipient.

And if you still want them to have something to ‘open’ under the tree, announce your gift by giving a fun reminder. One of my favorites was cute black and white stuffed cow that had lots of attitude, which I used to announce my gift to Heifer International. Make it fun. Make it real. And use your gifting power to make a difference!