While there’s so much to love about this time of year — peppermint mochas, ugly sweater parties, and holiday movies that never grow old — there’s one thing that has many of us feeling dread … uncomfortable questions. 

The holiday season, aka the most wonderful time of the year, is officially here. 

There’s a good chance you’re making a list (and of course checking it twice!) of all the decorating, gift buying, card-sending and holiday festivities you’ll be partaking in over the next few weeks. 

Just thinking about it quite possibly has your head spinning!

As one of our readers, we have a hunch that you have a giving spirit. But sometimes it can be easy to get caught up in the mundane day-to-day or to get overwhelmed thinking of all the places where you could possibly donate your time or money. 

The good news is you don’t have to break the bank, skimp on sleep or spend hours of extra time to do plenty of good in this world.