Sure, we may be a tad early – but when it comes to being ready for the holidays, too much prep can never be enough.
This year, we in the Maria Luisa family are committed to approaching the holidays with a renewed sense of enthusiasm, a true focus on finding the real meaning of the holiday season – and truly being grateful for what we have and sharing it with others.
Whether that means setting a place at your holiday table for a friend going through a rough time – or taking a very active role in a community effort, such as a food or coat drive, the holidays offer the chance to show our “best selves.”
Take some time now to create a holiday timeline – list the things you need to do, to buy, to donate, to share, to join.
Above all, remember to include those you love in the preparations – it’s inspiring to help someone, and even more inspiring to do it with a family member or friend.
Here at Maria Luisa, we’ll be offering you the chance to join in, once again participating in a food drive for those served by People to People (http://www.peopletopeopleinc.org) and collecting new or gently used coats and warm clothing for those served by Nyack Homeless Project (https://www.nyackhp.org)
As Maria Luisa Whittingham says, these opportunities to share your abundance do more than just provide the literal gifts of soup, pasta or peanut butter or a warm coat, socks or boots.
“We also want to enhance a person’s life and well-being with pride.”
The holidays offer an ideal time, too, to participate in volunteer work. Opportunities abound in our communities, so it’s easy to get involved. Lend a hand to an organization whose mission reflects your own interests – or stretch yourself with something new. There are countless organizations whose work is supplemented by volunteer efforts, organizations we know you join us in supporting.
So this season, why not volunteer to:
• Work with the young people served by The Nyack Center http://www.nyackcenter.org/volunteering.html
• Help feed those in need at a local soup kitchen.
Soup Angels http://www.nyackreformed.org/soup-angels.html
Grace's Kitchen http://www.gracechurchnyack.org/
Soup Angels http://www.nyackreformed.org/soup-angels.html
Grace's Kitchen http://www.gracechurchnyack.org/
• Offer hope to those impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault with Center for Safety and Change
• Get involved with the multifaceted programs offered by the Rockland County Pride Center
Sure, it may still be late October – but how nice would it be when 2019 rolls around to be able to say, “Wow, I really embraced this holiday season not only by gift giving, or with friends and family – but making the holidays as warm and enjoyable as possible for those around me including those in my community.”
Follow our social media platforms where we’ll continue to offer details on holiday happenings and opportunities for you to show your gratitude.
And let us just say that here at Maria Luisa Boutique and ML by Maria Luisa, we are grateful for YOU!
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