I donate to my own causes, but hate putting in to buy flowers for someones bday, or pledge peoples kids, or buy from fundraisers.
201615
Just do it... just say "no thank you".  If anyone ever does give you an attitude just explain that you donate to charities and organizations already on your own and if you want to send someone a card to "get well", you're sure you can scrounge up a couple of dollars on your own.
585317
Key word "DONATE"... I've said enough
428040
No, no. I was just thinking about this today actually! I really dislike this holiday. Thanksgiving, I can take. Christmas, I hate Christmas. I hate sappy Christmas music played up until Christmas Day --and then sometimes afterward as well!! It's like Chinese water torture all the way up until Christmas Day. I was in Borders, Old Navy, Barnes and Noble, and Atlanta Bread Co. today, I could not escape the Christmas music!! And it's still November. I hate when crossing the street people nearly mow you over in their SUVs, with a fancy little wreath attached to the grill!! I hate how people sack the stores searching for gifts for people they would otherwise ignore the rest of the year. I especially dislike how people decide that Christmas is the one time to buy people they love meaningful gifts. Love and meaning should infuse everyday of one's life. Not just one day out of the year. If I see a coat or a scarf or a toy that I know a member of my family would love, I buy it then and give it to them. I don't horde it for weeks or months and then shove it in some wrapping and slap it under a tree. :( But that's me!
221606
I don't know why you hate having obligations.  Take your two fighting teens with; it would be good for them to 'give back'.
77678
If you are still in school, try going to your schools office and asking someone whether or not is okay for you to do fundraisers in his honor.  Try selling candy, pizza kits, crafts, special pens and pencils, anything you can think of really would work.  You can also go around and ask people for a donation.  Try putting together some simple red ribbons to simbolize cancer foundation and give those to people who donate.  If you're really creative, make bracelets in the color red and sell those.  You'll soon create a fad and everyone will want one.  These ideas would also work around your neighborhood, but you'd have to put some work into that to make sure people really believe your cause and don't think that you're just trying to scam them for money!!!  Also try visiting cnacer websites for more info!
309356
In my experience, they aren't worth it.  My children mean more to me than anybody in the world and they come first.  My selfish self centered husband can wait like he makes only us do.
376296
i'm with you..i hate the children in need night, I have donated in all my supermarkets  but  i  will not be watching...
431194
just say no the next time you are asked....you have no responsibility to buy anything from anyone...just say funds are tight. I don't buy these things from anyone...better to donate to the cause than to buy something the cause only gets about 5 cents on the dollar. fund raisers are really good for only one entity..the entity that manufactures the junk that is sold. I won't even buy my Grandson's stuff, I donate directly to the school instead. Good luck
116769
those little pamphlets are meant to be handed out when you go and talk to someone. After talking to them,and they show interest in what you say, it is a  sort of a thought to leave you with. I agree people who throw them at you or annoy you with them are hurting the cause more than helping
472056
OHyeah....I've heard this referred to as "slactivism"---- buying a doodad and displaying it will magically make things all better and show you are on the Right Side and A Nice Person Who Supports/Cares.....\n\nLet's face it: when you buy these things, how much of the money that you spend actually GOES towards the purpose or goal, versus paying the manufacturer, wholesaler, and retailer?  Wouldn't it be a lot more cost-efficient to just send a check to the charity/cause in question?  And perhaps a little less, well, boastful? \n\nThink a lot (not all, but a lot!) of this display behavior is "me-tooism", and a cheap way for folks to feel good without having to actually commit something significant (like volunteer hours, special skills, or real money), but that may just be my cynicism showing.
7403
yes,because i Dont buy things that are not important
341218
Some people do get carried away & try & convert you but if they haven't got the gift to do it they shouldn't do it because they will turn people off \nif they had the gift of doing it you wouldn't get upset because it would be done in a way that was not upsetting.\nBut their hearts are in the right place \nthey think they are helping you to have a better life etc so really \nhow can that hurt knowing they care about you even if they are wrong in your opinion
394060
I think people should stop over buying gifts. Some take the holiday to the extreme!
4028
I HATE I mean HATE the way people go like "x-mas" and stuff like that!If it wasnt for CHrist,then there would be no CHRISTmas!!!(and I meant to do that)
364800
Giving too much of myself to my children and other ungrateful people and yes I regret it.
222955
The obvious answer seems to be "I like to look trendy AND seem like I'm a good person too.  I'll pay $1.00 and kill two birds with one stone.  Then, I can do whatever I want with the rest of my time and money, because I did my part for the cause."  Of course some of them might actually be legitimately supportive, but there are exceptions to every rule.
537018
I donate to charity year-round.  And if everyone did it, it would be a much nicer world.