Day 13- $13,000

I know that I've already given money to kiva.org but I am going to give another $1300 today because I think that entrepreneurs really deserve the opportunity to take out loans to expand their business.

My parent have been talking about putting in a bar in their new house ever since they moved in. They have parties and get-togethers all the time so I know that they'd get good use out of it. They just don't have the money to do with all that they spent on the fireplace so I'd like to get that done for them ($6000).

I ran into Melissa last night and was reminded of what a positive influence she has been on me in my life. I really have always appreciated her energy. She is a very healthy person so I would like to get her a $500 gift card to New Seasons so she can stock up and share delicious food.

Jessica loves going to concerts and it only take an evening for a nice treat for her so I'll spend $200 on concert tickets, dinner and drinks to have a nice night with my best girl friend.

I still haven't sent thank you cards to Angela, Curtis and the boys or to Steve and Zoe from Hawaii for our amazing New Year Hawaiian experience so I would like to make up a nice Oregon gift basket with hazelnuts, coffee, wine, beer, books and other fun trinkets to send up to them to show our appreciation for their kindness. ($600)

I have been meaning to help Dad market his stagecoach for so long and haven't gotten around to it. I know that there are people who might do a better more focused job any way so I will hire a marketing manager to help with his business and really bring more people in when spring hits. This is a great time to get started right now anyway with it being the slow time. ($3000)

Benjamin is moving back up from Alabama and wants to go snowboarding so I'll take and buy tickets for whoever wants to go with us! Yay family fun time on the mountain! One of my favorite things to do. ($500)

I feel bad because I didn't send a thank you or anything to Aunt Jeanne for all the wonderful presents that she go me this season so I will at least return the favor of the Nature Conservatory in her honor. ($200)

Since I love my family so much I would like to make up a little Oregon care package for them and send it out. Fun things like coffee, wine and hazelnuts. Maybe a reusable coffee cup. $100 each for: Uncle Bruce, Robin and fam, Aunt Rita, Aunt Bunny, Jennifer, Stephanie, and Gina, Amanda and Emily.

Feels good to give!