Music Mondays - Do They Know It's Christmas?

Childhood Joy Becomes Adult ConcernThis is probably my favorite “non-holiday” holiday song. Since I was a little girl, I remember liking the music; and despite the fact that Pop Up Video found numerous flaws in this song, I still love it. What I love most about this song now, is that it is a reminder to think about others around this time of year. We all get consumed with providing the best holiday that we can for those we love, but there are people who have very basic needs that they can’t fulfill this holiday season, and there are ways that we can help them. I have a 7-year-old son and for the last three years, we take this week before Christmas and make him go through all of the toys in his room and pick the ones that he will donate to children in need. We make sure that he picks good ones because we don’t want to give someone something that he wouldn’t want. We also take him shopping to pick out toys for Toys for Tots.Other than toy and clothes donation, there are always charities looking for food, money or your time around this time of year. Once I got married, my mom made a habit of volunteering at a soup kitchen on the Christmas’s that I spent with my in-laws. When my son is older, I plan to do this with him.  Below are a few links to help you find ways to give back this holiday season and help other’s know that it is Christmastime.Ways to Give Back5 Charities That Accept Toy DonationsThe Heavy Purse - A great list of projects to do with your kidsFeeding America - Find your local food bank to give or volunteer inAll for Good - Helps match you with volunteer opportunitiesMilitary Benefits - Here are ways to help military familieshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zc8TYsYb5i0