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\t\t\t\tIf you’re looking for a way to make a difference in the lives of\u00a0the underserved people in your area, here’s an idea worth keeping alive. Today seems an even more appropriate day to put it on our list of things to do:<\/p>\n

Blessing Bags. (Stay with me, I have a different spin on it.)<\/p>\n

Initiated by Children Helping Poor and Homeless People<\/a> and popularized by the moms (and grandmas) of Kids with a Vision (KWAV)<\/a>, the idea of Blessing Bags have started to spread, popping up on Pinterest<\/a>, blogs<\/a>, and Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The gist:<\/p>\n

Assemble a\u00a0bag for someone less fortunate than you, filling it with useful items pertinent to daily life\u2014stuff many of us take for granted. The KWAV gals recommend packing a plastic zipper bag with the basics: snacks, toiletries, first-aid items, and gift cards.<\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of KWAVS.blogspot.com<\/p><\/div>\n

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Lauren Wayne of Hobo Mama<\/a> takes the idea a step further, suggesting the addition of a paperback, deck of cards, socks, a mini flashlight, notebook, pen \u2026 you get the idea.<\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of Hobomama.com<\/p><\/div>\n

I propose putting a natural spin on the Blessing Bag, starting with a fabric bag that can be re-used for other purposes.<\/p>\n