[... yep, that's right ... a RAVE ... because, no matter how much I embrace my grumpy-old-man-ness, I decided long ago to devote one soapbox a month to a rave instead of a rant ... if only for the good of my soul ...]
... so anyway ... talk about putting your money where your mouth is!
Were you *too* successful this week in your candy collection activities? Are you dreading the sugar highs and sugar-crash lows in the fortnight ahead if you and yours consume every piece that your ghouls and goblins procured (and Elsas and Olafs, if the entirety of the Facebook is to be believed)? Do you fear the monetary-reaper known in most circles as the dentist?
Spread the wealth ... and donate excess from your sweet sweets stash to soldiers overseas. Many different organizations are in the business of providing everything needed to execute that task ... and some even pay you to give up your treats for the troops.
Won't you consider bringing a smile to a soldier? (And if you can't bear to part with your confectionery delights, feel free to browse the many other care package ideas coordinated by Operation Gratitude at the link provided.)
LINK TO SEARCH BY ZIP CODE FOR A PARTICIPATING DENTIST NEAR YOU:
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/10/31/360126776/cash-for-halloween-candy-dentists-buy-back-program-is-booming
OPERATION GRATITUDE SPONSORS THIS + MANY OTHER CARE PACKAGE IDEAS:
http://opgrat.wordpress.com/2013/07/18/halloween-candy-for-the-troops/
A SIMILAR "TREATS FOR THE TROOPS" PROGRAM:
https://www.dosomething.org/actnow/actionguide/how-collect-halloween-candy-our-troops
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