POSTED ON December 22, 2011 BY Sam Davidson

Easy Ways to Give to Others

Cool People Care » , , » Easy Ways to Give to Others

Related posts:

If you’re not in the holiday spirit yet, we think that these ideas for giving back that are easy and affordable will make you the jolliest person around. That’s right – this time of year doesn’t have to be stressful and make you spend money you don’t have.

For example, these 20 ideas from The Fabulous Giver will help you quickly and easily give to others. Our favorites from the list are:

  • Buying cocoa for someone you don’t know
  • Donating Secret Santa items to places that can really use them
  • Writing a heartfelt note to five people in your life who would least expect it

In a similar vein, WiseBread offers up 10 tips for gift ideas that don’t cost an arm and a leg. We really like:

  • Baking something for others
  • Buying all your presents with gift cards
  • Making a photo album for someone

Sound off:

Which of these tips is your favorite? Or what would you add to either list for ways to give to others that don’t cost a lot?

Photo Credit

  • Jennifer

    Share the joy of giving with The Community Foundation’s Giving Card, which allows recipients to support the charity of their choice, anywhere in the country. Giving Cards start at $25. http://www.cfmt.org/givingcards/

    • http://www.coolpeoplecare.org Sam Davidson

      Thanks for sharing, Jennifer. I received a Giving Card for Christmas – can’t wait to use it soon!

  • Anonymous

    Thank you for sharing a link to my TFG post!

    -Karyn

    • http://www.coolpeoplecare.org Sam Davidson

      You got it – thanks for putting out great, creative content!

  • Meg

    My favorite gift to receive is a coupon for things like tea together, a walk through a garden, vacuuming my car out once a month — a promise of time with me is the best! And it’s thoughtful and FREE!