about good deed

Good Deed, like most things, was just a random idea that we kept thinking about until we decided to talk to more people about it, the grown up kind. (To be fair, I’m 10) So my mom and I met with the leaders of a local non-profit. Its the place our family always donates to whenever we can. We asked them if they thought something like this could work, and they did!

So, we set out to make it happen.

A place where we can collect “almost new” party decorations and those leftover party favors we all have once our big day has been celebrated. We wanted to be able to put them in a place where other mom’s and dad’s could come pick out what they need from the “Party Closet” to throw their child an equally perfect party. (Note: That’s what we named the random storage closet everything goes in). The party closet is a safe, no-judging space where parents can come pick out decorations to throw their child the perfect party. Whether that is Paw Patrol, Bluey, a Luau or a Silent Disco.

What we realized, is if we all shared our party decorations when we were through with them, so many other people could have amazing birthdays too. And an added bonus - we would have less trash!

Well, that idea led to the gift giving part.

Why stop at the decorations. Surely we could get some toys too. My mom mentioned that she sometimes spends a lot of time (and maybe too much money) on party favors. So, why not say “thank you for coming to my party” by giving a gift to another child instead of a favor at the door.

Then, I remembered some of my friends have parties that say “NO GIFTS REQUIRED” but I always wonder if that means no one will bring gifts? Or will everyone else bring something and I will be the guy that brought nothing to the party. It can be a bit stressful if I’m honest. So, I thought adding the ability to buy a gift for someone ELSE in honor of the Birthday Girl or Boy who’s party I was going to would be a win for everyone. So, now you can do that too! And, you can even download a little card to give them that lets them know you DID get them a gift AND you actually followed the directions on their invitation :)

So what do you think?
Do you want to join the GOOD DEED club?