It is that time of year again! What am talking about exactly? I am talking about giving to great causes and charities for research and education. Did you think that giving to charities is only for the holidays? If you did, you thought wrong.

Giving to charities is a year-round event.

There are so many ways to give to charities. One of the cool ways I donate is I found a boutique that has cute clothes and it’s a win-win. They donate 10% to local charities which is amazing because then I don’t feel bad for losing money, and I get cute clothes out of the deal. The boutique is called "Closet Candy Boutique."

Since the weather is getting nice in North Dakota again, it is a great way to donate. What does this have to do with the warm weather, you ask? It means it is the run/walk season. There is a lot of great causes to go out for and walk/run towards. It is a great way to give to people or research, and it’s a great way to get friends together and get active and healthy.

There are so many charities to give to nowadays. And more and more, I believe, are getting the hint that people don’t just want to give to charity. So, I have seen that it has to be a good situation.

One of the ones I can think of that I have seen on T.V. is that you buy a pair of socks and they donate a pair of socks to people in need. Another is when you buy a pair of shoes, they also donate a pair when. That charity has been around for a few years and they are called "Toms." From what I have heard, the shoes are comfortable.

However you decide to donate to charity, now is the season to do so. Doing one great deed can help you feel great about yourself and what you are doing for your community or people around the world.