I have a wonderful new development to announce: I have been SO inspired and excited by all of the wonderful Elf giving stories, that I am planning to introduce the ability for Elves to post their own giving stories, as guest Elf posters! My inspiration, as usual, is the wonderful myeverydaymagic.com. I’m hoping [...]

It’s another Elf Tuesday, and you know what that means: Another $50 of giving money to a randomly selected Elf. WOO-HOO!!!!
But first, I want to celebrate something even more wonderful: Elves officially began Elf-giving last week, and already we received our very first (and very lovely) Elf thank you. How awesome is that? [...]

Before I announce the winner of the first weekly $50 Elf Giveaway, I’d like to say a big WELCOME!!!!! to all mothering.com readers, and also a huge “THANK YOU!” to Elisabeth for posting a thread on Mothering to spread the word.  If you are here to get some help sending a Holiday Helper package, then [...]

First, I have to tell you, I’m still flying high from the absolutely amazing experience I had with my third recipient, who is without a doubt the single most gracious human being I have ever encountered.  (Shell: You warmed my heart to no end.  I would tell you that you made my day, but the [...]