Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Arkansas Children’s to
support the 2018 Festival of Stars toy & donation drive. I am helping
promote the statewide event as part of a paid promotional partnership. However,
all opinions are my own.
With the busyness of the holiday season in full swing, I want to take a minute
to offer up a simple way to share some goodness in your community.
The Festival Of Stars toy drive for Arkansas Children's Northwest in Springdale
will be next Friday, December 14. That means you have just over a week to run out and
purchase a new gift or toy for a child who needs a brighter Christmas this
year. There is a particular need for items for babies and teens, though gifts
for all ages are collected.
In Springdale, the collection will take place from 7am until 6pm, at the new
hospital on Gene George Boulevard, just west of I-49. There will be hot cocoa,
holiday music, snacks and special guests for people to enjoy when they stop to
make donations on site.
Our family has a yearly Advent calendar
that includes special activities and acts of kindness listed to complete each
day. Many of our activities include an aspect of giving to others during this
month. It's an easy way to help my kids understand that the holiday season is
about so much more than them being on the receiving end of gifts. We donate to
little free libraries, bell ringers and food pantries during this time. A toy
drive makes a great addition to the list!
Unwrapped toys collected on December 14 will be
given to patients and their families who are staying in the hospital on
Christmas. There are drop-off locations all over the state, and an online donation site for those who
prefer to make a financial donation. Here are just some of the things that your
monetary donation can help with:
In this season of giving, I encourage you to find something that
makes your heart happy to support. Let us all remember others who are in need
of a little holiday cheer.