.The Holidays are almost Here.

I love, love, love this time of year. Wow, it always makes me smile when I think about Thanksgiving and Christmas time. I love the magic of the Holidays and everyone getting together and enjoying good food and drink and it's such a good time to year to give to the charities and people in need. I am opting out of gift buying this year and instead I am choosing to give the money that I would have spent on gifts (well, some will end up with shoes, but still) to give to these charities/causes instead:

We can make a difference if we try. "You must be the change you wish to see in the world". ~Mahatma Ghandi

Check them out:

1. Ocean and beach protection through the non-profit Surfrider Foundation - Oregon Surfrider Foundation



2. One for One Campaign with TOMS shoes - TOMS Shoes



3. Genocide intervention through the Save Darfur Coalition - Save Darfur Coalition