The past Saturday, I finally lugged two bags full of donations to our local charity shop. I won't say exactly how long they had been in the bottom of my wardrobe---let's just say "awhile". Silly, really, because the charity shop is little more than a five-minute walk from our front door. And not only does it provide inexpensive clothes and housewares to people in the neighborhood, but also its profits are donated to an animal rescue group and fund the local feral cat spay/neuter program. So it's a major win-win-win.Giving back to the community is always important, but especially during rough economic times. I don't always have the funds to send off to my favorite charities like I did when my husband was working (oh so many months ago), but at the very least I give what I no longer need. Oprah's Angel Network provides a list of ideas---many of which cost nothing---in which you too can make donations or volunteer your time. Check it out! :-)
