Give The Gift Of Warmth To A Homeless Person

“It’s better to give than to receive.”

That little bit of wisdom tends to come up a lot during the winter holidays. It’s only after people get a little older – and gain some wisdom of their own – that they discover it’s true.

When people are kids, part of the joy of Christmas comes from getting gifts. When they grow up, they discover the joy of giving gifts.

And while it feels great to give gifts to family and friends, what if you could give a gift to a stranger?

This year, InnStyle is giving you the opportunity to do just that.

Buy a blanket – or any other gift – from InnStyle’s website, and they’ll give you a 15 percent discount on any purchase you make. They will then send them to a homeless shelter, women’s shelter or the charity of your choice.

Are you looking for other ways to give back this year? Consider some of these options:

• Reach out to a friend you haven’t spoken to all year.
• Collect food for your local food bank.
• Donate old coats to a local shelter.
• Buy some books for a stranger. If you’re on a budget, check to see if your community takes part in the Little Free Library program and donate some of your books there.
• Leave a cheerful note on someone’s windshield or give someone a compliment.
• Bake some cookies and give them to your neighbors.
• Do some volunteer work. Time is valuable. There are countless non-profits out there that could use your help.
• Donate blood. It could literally save someone’s life.
• Donate pet food, blankets and toys to your local SPCA or animal shelter.
• Pay for someone’s dinner – or even their layaway at a department store – anonymously.

The staff at InnStyle have been blessed there, and are more than happy to send some of those blessings back into to the world. InnStyle hopes you’ll join them in giving back this December.