tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320947111438612027.post3854832536605495117..comments2024-02-26T12:09:29.636-06:00Comments on Our Life on a Budget...: The Christmas Challenge: Shop Stores that Give BackStasiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11083096109077480552noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320947111438612027.post-62837993832019532252014-11-16T22:04:40.552-06:002014-11-16T22:04:40.552-06:00I LOVE your thoughts on shopping at stores that gi...I LOVE your thoughts on shopping at stores that give back. There are two primary grocery chains in my area (they aren't the only grocery stores or chains in the area but definitely the longest established and w/ the highest number of stores). My preferred store is locally owned, and sometimes a bit more expensive than the other stores in the area - both the other major chain and other shops. However, I am still happy to shop here because both the company and the family which owns it are very charitable. Many years ago my father worked for the company, and so I know that the couple who owns the chain tithes. What I like the most however is that not only does this couple give a lot of their money to charity, they give to some of the EXACT same causes which are important to me and that I would be giving a lot too if I could afford to do so. They are huge supporters of education, Catholic schools and the pro-life movement. As an added bonus to me the husband is an alum of my college and they have made the largest donation in school history twice! I love that you highlighted companies that give back and I will be definitely checking them out as I plan my Christmas shopping :) Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08888762000870536615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320947111438612027.post-85107111258412614042014-11-07T15:29:41.172-06:002014-11-07T15:29:41.172-06:00I love the heart of these posts, Stasia! I think t...I love the heart of these posts, Stasia! I think that it is so important to spend our money wisely. Any time we can bless others, it does my heart so much good. Another great idea for Christmas gifts is to participate in the Advent Conspiracy. You can read about that in my post called Christmas in July. Thanks so much for working to spread the love! ~Heather @ My Overflowing CupUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10181212298272905993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320947111438612027.post-66732308855996726152014-11-06T07:15:24.308-06:002014-11-06T07:15:24.308-06:00Great tips. I need to work on being more frugal fo...Great tips. I need to work on being more frugal for Christmas shopping.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05266253659092571451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320947111438612027.post-76191899859705784062014-11-05T18:38:13.042-06:002014-11-05T18:38:13.042-06:00Great tips and ideas, thank you for sharing at Goo...Great tips and ideas, thank you for sharing at Good Morning Mondays, blessingsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04936255875038423505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320947111438612027.post-25920390464365354332014-11-04T13:10:33.605-06:002014-11-04T13:10:33.605-06:00This is awesome. Thank you for sharing! It's a...This is awesome. Thank you for sharing! It's always nice to know of companies that give back to others and that we can be part of that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320947111438612027.post-86020240119557457952014-11-04T12:39:08.145-06:002014-11-04T12:39:08.145-06:00I'm not sure how they rank in your link above ...I'm not sure how they rank in your link above but Mary Kay makes all it's products in America, Dallas Texas to be exact and you can go there and tour the plant. They also donate a lot of money to research cancers that effect women and to stop domestic violence including supporting/ sponsoring at least 2 woman's shelters in EVERY state. Plus when you buy from Mary Kay you are helping the consultant, supporting a local person/family. I really like a lot of direct sales companies, I know who gets the commissions off what I buy. Just my 2 cents :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967900416448780533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320947111438612027.post-41197738974315031682014-11-03T17:29:38.963-06:002014-11-03T17:29:38.963-06:00Great tips! I also like shopping places like Etsy ...Great tips! I also like shopping places like Etsy stores where you know the money is going to help out a person/family instead of a big corporation. Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12846806324818310002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320947111438612027.post-89701223475616507572014-11-03T09:14:13.111-06:002014-11-03T09:14:13.111-06:00Good thoughts.... what we do impacts others. Good thoughts.... what we do impacts others. Gentle Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.com