At Christmas time when the Salvation Army folks are ringing their bells, I always make sure to have dollar bills in my wallet and have made it a habit to donate one dollar each and every time I see a bell ringer. I usually earmark $100.00 for this and at the end, if I haven't given it all away, I just give the last bell ringer whatever is left. I give when entering and when leaving the store. It is a good feeling and a good cause. I also have a weakness for Girl Scouts and will often donate the price of a box or two and then give the package away since I don't like their cookies, but like their cause. It is easy to be generous. I also volunteer at my local school and if there is a need by a specific teacher, I will fulfill that need secretly. i.e., templates, paper, tissues, a child that needs clothes or supplies, etc.