I LOVE the holiday season – and with ten years of working in retail under my belt, that says a lot!! Every year I get swept up in the first snowfall, the twinkle lights on neighborhood homes, the plethora of must-watch Christmas movies, and the music. (Yep, I love me some Christmas tunes.) Call me crazy, but I even enjoy the satisfaction of finding a gift I know someone will love…and I love wrapping Christmas presents. Of course, I completely blame my parents (and grandparents) for this crazy-Christmas love, as the winter holidays of my childhood were always filled with a sense of magic.
Now, I’m not saying I’m immune to the holiday stresses, or that every year is filled with picture-perfect holiday memories, but I will say that I find it darn near impossible to be a Scrooge this time of year, and for that I am incredibly thankful.
Inspired by the fantastic Gina Zeidler (of Zeidler Photography), this year I hope to spread some extra holiday cheer by participating in an animal friendly version of Cans for Comments.
Here’s how it works…
- Today through December 17th, I will donate one pound of dog or cat food for every comment left on this blog.*
- Comments can be left on any post on the blog.
- All food donations will go to The Pet Project, a Twin Cities organization dedicated to helping people keep their pets by providing pet food and basic supplies to those who are struggling.
Please help make a difference for those in need this holiday season by leaving lots of comments in the next week!
*As much as my heart wishes I could donate endless amounts of food to these pets and people in need, my pocketbook requires a ceiling. This year the maximum amount of food I will be able to donate is 100 lbs. Thank you!
by Becky
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Christmas Thanks: Spirit of Giving | pounds per comments » Twin Cities dog and pet photographer – Lucky Mutt Photography - [...] and if you are in the midwest, we wish you safe travels through the upcoming snow storm! *As previously stated, as much as my heart wishes I could donate endless amounts of food to these pets and people in [...]
Ryder Photo - Here’s your comment to donate a pound of chow! Great idea and I may swipe it! Happy Holidays.
Gina Z - Awe. Thanks girl for the shout out. This is an AWESOME twist. I love it SO much. Feed those pups. Looking forward to more posts. Woot for CANS!
vanessa (friend of gina) - what a fabulous twist on gina’s idea!!! and your first paragraph here explains me to a T!!
here’s hoping for many fed animals!!
Laura Ivanova - I’m commenting because I want you to donate, donate, donate! What a fantastic idea Becky, to donate your cans to pets in need.
ohana photographers - yay! we’re on the can wagon too! woo hoo for making a difference!
wanderluster - Great way to support a great cause! Here’s one more pound for you!
gwen - Fantastic idea – thanks for doing this!
Jeanette - I love the twist it’s a wonderful way to help..Good Luck on reaching your goal!
Sister - I love Miss P’s blanket, and i’m glad she doesn’t chew it up like Kasota.
jen - lovely idea! best of luck!!!