[njbchbum]

i enjoy crocheting...so in my retirement, once i complete my gifts and requests, i crochet lapghans...was going to sell them once upon a time - until i took a bunch to a nursing home where most residents came from low income families...i donated them at christmas time so residents without a christmas gift would have something to unwrap that day. the size of the lapghan is perfect for those who use a wheelchair, too. and they are great for keeping the winter chill away while riding in a golf cart!

i also enjoy saving $$$...so the money i save using grocery store coupons goes into a jar after each trip to the store...this past christmas was my first time figuring out what to do with the accumulated cash...i called my heating oil business for my house in maine and asked if there were people in my town who needed assistance staying warm...they found me a resident and i sent them a check so that some family could be warm for a while.

i have found no pleasure greater than the 'thank you' that comes from doing something good for someone.

good luck in finding your rewarding experience.