{"id":660,"date":"2014-12-04T13:34:25","date_gmt":"2014-12-04T19:34:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/warhawkfitness\/?p=660"},"modified":"2014-12-04T13:34:25","modified_gmt":"2014-12-04T19:34:25","slug":"operation-adopt-a-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/warhawkfitness\/2014\/12\/04\/operation-adopt-a-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Operation Adopt a Family"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/warhawkfitness\/files\/2014\/12\/pic.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-661\" alt=\"pic\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/warhawkfitness\/files\/2014\/12\/pic-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/warhawkfitness\/files\/2014\/12\/pic-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/warhawkfitness\/files\/2014\/12\/pic-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/warhawkfitness\/files\/2014\/12\/pic.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>As this week approaches, it only takes a concluded Thanksgiving dinner and one look at Christmas decorations at the mall while black Friday shopping to get excited for the holidays. As much as we like to let ourselves get caught up in the midst of commercialized excitement, we need to give ourselves a much needed boarderline-cheesey reality check about the true meaning of Christmas. What does this entitle? Well, I could refer you to any hallmark Christmas movie, but instead I\u2019ll give it further explanation here. As we count our blessings and give thanks over thanksgiving dinner, it is important to acknowledge how privileged we really are. Just as we approach Christmas we need to recognize those who do not give in to the commercialized part of the holidays as we do, or focus on what they don\u2019t have but instead focus on what they do, family.<\/p>\n<p>With that cheesy, straight from <i>A Christmas Carol<\/i> Christmas message being said, I\u2019m going to share with you a way that we can all give our self that good \u2018ol \u201ctrue meaning of Christmas\u201d reminder, and that is to give!<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, in honor of the Warhawk Fitness Pay it Forward Project, we are participating in Operation Adopt a Family 2014. Last year Warhwak Fitness and Aquatics adopted a local Whitewater family for the Christmas Holiday. We donated over two truckloads of goodies to a family. We hope to repeat this success with our adopted family this year! To do so <b>we need your help! <\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Operation Adopt a Family 2014:<\/span><\/b> This year to partake in Operation Adopt a Family 2014, put some creativity to play! Our designated family for this year will be receiving gifts for children who fall either in young kids to tween to teen age group. Think gender specific gifts or gender neutral fun games or toys for everyone to enjoy! Also, general household items that will help out the whole family are appreciated as well!<\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Some Ideas: <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cPedicure in a Jar\u201d or \u201cWarm and Cozy Mistle Toes\u201d<\/li>\n<li>A jar of goodies with pedicure supplies and warm socks, perfect for a girl of any age!<\/li>\n<li>A basket of household items, Clorox wipes, laundry detergent, febreeze, silverware, dishware, and other necessities! Maybe throw in a couple fun things like candles or decoration!<\/li>\n<li>As far as boy gifts go, you can\u2019t go wrong with Legos, nerf gun, or board games!<\/li>\n<li>General gifts: mittens, hats, blankets, pillows, jackets, or anything to keep them cozy this winter!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Get creative and have fun with it, and this time when you go black Friday shopping keep your eyes out for some good gifts and pay it forward! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s a good day to have a good day!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>-Alena Purpero<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As this week approaches, it only takes a concluded Thanksgiving dinner and one look at Christmas decorations at the mall while black Friday shopping to get excited for the holidays. 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