Giving Good News

Already Excited for Christmas
Yes, it’s November. And yes, we’re already excited for #Christmas. 📷 @zarubalife

We Can't Wait to Hear your Stories!
The pace of this world isn't getting any slower. Before we know it we're adding more priorities. More things to the to-do list. More gifts to buy on the Christmas list. We all so badly want to enjoy Christmas. To create...

Perfect Moments
There are no perfect parents. And there are no perfect children. But there are plenty of perfect moments along the way.

Moments Like This One
The Giving Manger was made for moments like this one. To make sure we slow down, remember those who might be forgotten or passed over during the season, and give to someone during a time when our world is telling...

Happy Tears
YOU GUYS. Our inventory is already half gone and it makes us want to CRY happy tears because you all are so excited about giving to others during #Christmas. Thank you for making The Giving Manger a part of your...

Shift the Focus
The Giving Manger helps families shift the focus of Christmas back to giving. A piece of straw is placed in the manger for each kind deed or act of service performed. On Christmas Day, the Baby is placed in the...

Something that was Meaningful
“I was telling Zach not long ago...we need to start some good Christmas traditions (yes #Christmas is coming...SO, soon!!😮)... I wanted something that was meaningful, that taught our kids what Christmas was all about. Lo and behold, I found @thegivingmanger...

The Giving Manger Step by Step
STEP #1: Read the book to your family before December 1st. STEP #2: Set up the Manger somewhere everyone can see. STEP #3: Print out our list of service ideas. STEP #4: Begin getting excited over putting a single piece...

Carry on, mamas. It’s worth it.”- @rebecca_simpleasthat
“Five months ago this sweet girl of mine helped carry me through a difficult time. As a mom, I’ve always tried to teach my kids the joy of service and the value of giving. Whether it was picking food from...

Everyday Kindness
Yesterday on #givingtuesday we watched as the sweetness of everyday kindness, by way of $0.75 worth of flowers, impacted a downtown area. As she walked up to people and offered a small bouquet of flowers, we saw an array of...