I hate to admit it but I would consider myself, among many others, as a shopaholic. I tend to use shopping as a means of therapy, or better known as "retail therapy!" Typically when I get stressed out, I would make an excuse to buy anything and everything I set my eyes on to make me feel better! I would fill that void and go broke while I was at it!lol
Now, I'm happy to say I've replaced that urge with a mission to raise money for charity. There is no high higher then donating money! In the past, I've tithed my usual amount to my local church, and when a natural disaster hits, would do an occasional fundraiser with my Sunday school students. But never have I ever had a strong desire to raise money for local charities. ...until I found a passionate hobby I was obsessed with!
When I started making a profit from My-Kim, because I enjoyed it so much, I didn't feel as though the profit belonged entirely to me. Granted I slaved away all night and day making dresses, I felt compelled to give that money away. This urge made me want to work harder to raise even more money for a good cause.
Honestly, I have NEVER felt that way about my corporate income!!! Every single paycheck, and especially bonus I would receive would selfishly go towards a shopping spree, a trip, a new T.V., or some kind of Apple technology!lol I would've never thought I would have such a strong desire to give away my hard earned money and make it a point to raise even more for charities.
That is why I strongly encourage everyone to find something they're passionate about and turn it into their career. Even if it just starts out as a fun hobby, it will really change your perspective on giving. And it will drive you to work harder, so you can give more! As Charles Wesley said...
"Make all you can. Save all you can. Give all you can."
My-Kim's charity of choice is called Carolina's Children Charity. I was lucky enough to grow up with such a loving family, but my heart breaks for the ones who didn't. I tend to gravitate towards broken kids and always wanted to "fix" them. What better way to help "fix" them by giving to a charity that has a mission to :
"enhance the quality of life for children and families. Their primary service is to provide a home for children when they are unable to live with their family. They support this with a range of prevention and treatment programs that ensure continuity and are family focused and community based."
With that being said, My-Kim is more then happy to donate a percentage of ALL profit to contribute in saving a child's life ;) BIG THANKS to all the girls that have contributed and remember to.....
SAVE A CHILD AND BUY A DRESS!!!! ;).....
