Hellobee

I’ve been quiet here for the past few weeks as I’ve absorbed what is going on in the world and attempted to integrate what has happened since Election Day with my understanding of the world around me. I don’t assume that every US citizen reading this blog voted the same way I did or that […]

The holiday season is quickly approaching, and during this time of year, many people want to give back. Before I had children, I occasionally donated my time doing charity or volunteer work, but now with small children of my own, I see the need within my community to contribute where I can. My family is […]

In the midst of the craziness of the holiday season, I am so grateful for the little opportunities we have to remind our kids to focus on giving to others. With the girls being 4 and 7, we tried our best to involve them in few different activities that we were able to participate in […]

So far, I’ve covered two very hands-on types of volunteerism (Part One – food and Part Two – friendly visiting).  This third and final installment of the holiday volunteering spiel revolves around seasonal giving. When we think about giving during the holiday season, I think most people think about the gifts they will give their […]

Every holiday we celebrate this season (and really, year round) has a common theme.  Feasting on turkey, stuffing and cranberries around the family table.  Opening presents together around the light of the menorah or the fragrant Christmas tree.  Baking cookies or frying donuts to share with friends and family.  What unites all of these traditions […]

I love the holiday season: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas.  The music, the food, the presents, the traditions. One family tradition that I hope to maintain in our home is that of giving back. The holiday season is a time to count your blessings, and with each festive meal, each present we give and receive, each […]

I remember sitting at my desk at my first job out of college, working as a volunteer coordinator for a local non-profit agency, and laughing with my colleagues after what I thought was the most ridiculous phone call. A young mother called me, seeking an ongoing volunteer opportunity for herself and her one year old daughter.  She wanted to […]