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Something my family has done for years but especially more recent, is donate to a non profit called Kathy’s Kids. It was started by a woman Kathy, her sons started it after she passed away from breast cancer and they take donations to then turn around and help others who suffer from illnesses and cancer. My dad passed away last year on Christmas and we have donated to them in honor of my dad to help others who have had hardships in their health. I truly love what they stand for and it makes it feel so special ❤️
last year I did a giving tree in my town to buy a present for a child in need and its going to be my new tradition i do every year, i did it this year as well! it feels so good to spend my money towards children who are in need, makes my heart happy! also wicked is INCREDIBLE ive seen it 3 times already, i need to see it again haha
I’m a teacher and at my school we always “adopt” children in our district to give them gifts for the holidays. My school alone gives Christmas gifts to 40 children in our area 🎄
Penn State THON!! It is a 46 hour no sitting no sleeping dance marathon and all the proceeds go towards Childhood Cancer! THON is the largest student run Philanthropy, and last year we were able to raise $17 million FTK. It is an amazing cause and it fills me with so much joy to be able to work with the families affected by childhood cancer💙🧡🎗️
Canine companions-there's a national service dog organization. Look into it; they are always looking for puppy raisers! Or people to foster. Max could ask the hockey teams; some of them raise!
I work at a university and we do paid ugly holiday sweater fridays and bake sales throughout December and donate the money to the campus student food bank!
I give cash tips, though not allowed plus buy their kids something Santa on their list/ all for the wonderful, very underpaid caregivers at my mom’s memory care. F dementia I can’t do this without these hardworking amazing ladies
Be a Santa for a Senior is our tradition. Favorite holiday movie is the Family Stone and While you were sleeping. Favorite non-holiday movie is 10 things I hate about you. And mint hot chocolate obvvv 🎄🍫
Wizard of Oz was first and then the book Wicked, the untold story of the witches of oz was written years later. 2003 the musical adaptation of the book came to broadway and now we have the movie which so far has been “true” to the musical. I think part 2 MIGHT incorporate more of the book. I highly recommend reading (or listening) to the book it’s even more interesting and fun but it’s NOT appropriate for children at all. The light-hardness of the movie is not the same as the book…. Its bad 😂😂
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Something my family has done for years but especially more recent, is donate to a non profit called Kathy’s Kids. It was started by a woman Kathy, her sons started it after she passed away from breast cancer and they take donations to then turn around and help others who suffer from illnesses and cancer. My dad passed away last year on Christmas and we have donated to them in honor of my dad to help others who have had hardships in their health. I truly love what they stand for and it makes it feel so special ❤️
Vlogmas is my favorite time of the year , feels so nostalgia 😢 BU era was the best ❤
Serving others is a passion of mine. I love to volunteer at local shelters. It is so rewarding to do something for someone else. 💞
last year I did a giving tree in my town to buy a present for a child in need and its going to be my new tradition i do every year, i did it this year as well! it feels so good to spend my money towards children who are in need, makes my heart happy!
also wicked is INCREDIBLE ive seen it 3 times already, i need to see it again haha
My church does Operation Christmas Child every year. It's a beautiful ministry. The children receive a box, and the Gospel.♥️
Loved your question of the day! I like to give back to the museums in Chicago and my building is doing a food drive!
Cradles to Crayons!! Chicago based organization giving back to kids and families with essentials, all year! Not just the holidays❤
Just got back from toy shopping my bfs work toy drive and put this vlog on! Cant believe it’s my 6th vlogmas with you!!
WICKED was approximately $150M to make, and Opened at $112M in the US and Canada. So far WICKED has made $373M Worldwide! 💛💚
I’m a teacher and at my school we always “adopt” children in our district to give them gifts for the holidays. My school alone gives Christmas gifts to 40 children in our area 🎄
Favorite movies during this holiday season - the Harry Potter series! You two should watch since you love reading them so much. :)
I noticed you took Brody to Home Goods the other day and now Target. Are dogs allowed everywhere where you are? That’s so nice!
good will hunting is my fav movie of all time !!
My favorite charity is the Michael j fox foundation for Parkinson’s research bc my dad has Parkinson’s❤️
Something I do often is donate my clothes to the Catholic charity St. Vincent de Paul, and we do the giving tree at church!
14:43 I love your all blue sweatsuit! It's giving Fantastic Four vibes!💙
We pick a couple kids from the Angel Tree at church and buy them gifts and we donate to the ASPCA! 🐶🐈
some of my fav movies!
-rom com: crazy stupid love
-funny: pineapple express
-action/super hero: the dark night
- crazy rich asians
Penn State THON!! It is a 46 hour no sitting no sleeping dance marathon and all the proceeds go towards Childhood Cancer! THON is the largest student run Philanthropy, and last year we were able to raise $17 million FTK. It is an amazing cause and it fills me with so much joy to be able to work with the families affected by childhood cancer💙🧡🎗️
Stand Up to Cancer and Tunnel to Towers Foundation are near and dear to my heart! 💛
omg wicked was incredible, I can't wait to watch it again this weekend!! it was my birthday on Sunday 🥰
Canine companions-there's a national service dog organization. Look into it; they are always looking for puppy raisers! Or people to foster. Max could ask the hockey teams; some of them raise!
Miracle is my favorite movie. Cry every time at the end. I’m sure Max has seen this though.
Also, you have to try the LMNT hot chocolate flavors! They sent me a sample pack with the normal cold ones and I’m hooked.
Love love love a cup of egg nog!! I love so many different movies it’s hard to pick a fav!
I work at a university and we do paid ugly holiday sweater fridays and bake sales throughout December and donate the money to the campus student food bank!
The Charity I support is No Kid Hungry. 😎👍🍎
I give cash tips, though not allowed plus buy their kids something Santa on their list/ all for the wonderful, very underpaid caregivers at my mom’s memory care. F dementia
I can’t do this without these hardworking amazing ladies
Love eggnog!!!!
Our golden will only eat when we’re home too 🥹🐶
Hot chocolate for sure! My favorite movie is Lion King 1 1/2. The story told from Timon and Pumba's point of view. Hilarious!!
I always like to donate to toys for tots during this time of year!
my favorite movie is Remember the Titans!!
Dogs Inc. over in Tampa.
They train guide dogs for the blind and comfort dogs for military veterans.
Please say you’re selling merch in Boston at gals on the go show?!?! ❤
Omg my dog also grabs a mouth full of kibble then spits it out on the floor and chooses his pieces 😂 irks me!! I hate stepping on dog food lol
Adopt a family and provide all their gifts for Christmas 🎄🎁
24:00 no way my cat does the same thing!! 👀 I have a metal bowl as well lol
Be a Santa for a Senior is our tradition. Favorite holiday movie is the Family Stone and While you were sleeping. Favorite non-holiday movie is 10 things I hate about you. And mint hot chocolate obvvv 🎄🍫
You and I are the same type of dog mom ❤
The movie version of wicked is really great.
YAYYY love your vlogs! Best time of the day🤗
Did your Dr recommend you start on your personal Vkyon supplements powder after your HTMA results?
What workout were you following in the video
Ariana will always be Cat Valentine to me 😂❤️
Favorites: parent trap & 100% creamy hot chocolate
Favorite movie is The Holiday! And I love hot chocolate
Anyone else notice Max run the stop sign in the beginning of the video? Or am I crazy 😅
You are a very sweet couple. Doing charity is so thoughtful of you.
I love hot chocolate but egg nog is pretty good in a small glass
Cutie girl
Wizard of Oz was first and then the book Wicked, the untold story of the witches of oz was written years later. 2003 the musical adaptation of the book came to broadway and now we have the movie which so far has been “true” to the musical. I think part 2 MIGHT incorporate more of the book. I highly recommend reading (or listening) to the book it’s even more interesting and fun but it’s NOT appropriate for children at all. The light-hardness of the movie is not the same as the book…. Its bad 😂😂
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