Getting in the #GoodDeeds.
Well Christmas is most definitely upon us, I'm very thankful for a couple of days off. Apparently yesterday was the busiest day of the year for supermarkets but I braved it anyway, it wasn't too bad. I had tons to do so I woke up at 6:30am and got stuff done, it was quite satisfying really. How did everything go with you?
It's been a couple of weeks since I set myself some seasonal #GoodDeeds, as a part of Coca-Cola's Christmas campaign, so I thought I'd give you an update on how I've been getting on. To recap, Coca-Cola invited us to spread some joy this Christmas by thinking about small deeds we can do within our local communities. Small things which can make a big difference. You can follow everyone's progress by using the hashtag #GoodDeeds on social media.
So how did we get on?
Out of seven of original ideas we managed to complete three (and a half!).
- Donate time to a local food bank - I even made it onto the front of the local paper!
- Make handmade Christmas Cards for friends, family and neighbors - Signed, sealed and delivered.
- Create Christmas parcels for elderly neighbors - This one will become a regular thing, for sure.
- Bake mince pies for the neighbors - This is the half, I wimped out and just bought some.
- Take time out to listen to the Salvation Army Brass Band and donate - We didn't come across a band this year but this one can be on-going throughout the holiday season.
Overall I was pleased with how we got on but we can definitely do better next year. The rest of the #GoodDeeds are still very much achievable over the next few days so hopefully we can tick a few of them off the list.
How have you been getting into the holiday spirit this year, are you planning any Christmas #GoodDeeds? I'd love to hear about them. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
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This is awesome, Mat. Every year I do something nice for someone in my community. This year I chose an older lady at my gym because her husband recently died. I wish people had this spirit throughout the whole year!
ReplyDeleteso great to have made it on the front page of the local papers while doing your good deed! merry christmas to you!
ReplyDeleteMerry Xmas and Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas
ReplyDeleteThis is why I need to be better about keeping up with my favorites. I love the premise here and I love your ideas! (Very cool about the paper!)
ReplyDeleteMat you're an inspiration! Apart from helping out with my own family I haven't done much for the outside world - but there's still time! <3 Claire @ Jazzpad
ReplyDeletehandmade christmas cards idea is just lovely
ReplyDeleteKatrina Sophia Blog
Wow, well done you!
ReplyDeleteAs fun as the holiday/christmas season is, it's nice to do stuff like this.