#LoveBomb Thanksgiving Dinner

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A bunch of us are gearing up to #LoveBomb at Safe House of Hope's Drop In Center in Baltimore, Thanksgiving week. We will be preparing, serving and sharing a meal with women who are victims of sex trafficking.  We are still looking for volunteers to serve on November 23, 2011 from 11am-1pm, or to prepare food. Here are the details: When: Nov. 23, 2011 Time: 11am-1pm Place: 901 Hollins St. Baltimore, MD 21223 If you can't volunteer time that day, but want to help out, we need the following food items: Menu … [Read more...]

Operation #LoveBomb

Photo by MinxEats

Yesterday I mentioned that I was LoveBombed by Wendi of Bon Appetit Hon.  Well, it turns out, I was the first of many.  Last week on facebook and twitter there were messages popping up all over from people who had received a LoveBomb from Wendi.  We invited Wendi to our table today to share the inspiration behind her Operation #LoveBomb. Operation Love Bomb would never have happened if it weren’t for Kristin and Chris Ann.  The Love Feast ladies introduced me to the concept of LoveBombs with their posts about reaching … [Read more...]

I Got LoveBombed

LoveBomb by Bon Appetite Hon

LoveBomb: The act of preparing, serving and sharing a meal or morsel with someone. We've been intentionally LoveBombing people for three years now.  It started with a bunch of skaters at a self made skate park called Ridge.  A group of us would show up with a grill, burgers and mountain dew and make them food.  As they ate, we'd listen to them, ask about skating, their lives...listen some more.  Then we'd go home. It was nothing more than a LoveBomb, an act of kindness, no strings attached, no agenda, other than to spend … [Read more...]

Tablescaping for a Skater Brother

Last fall we took a him in.  He's a good kid who had too many curve balls thrown his way.  He needed a break.  We hoped our home would be the break he needed.  Our kids quickly opened up their hearts and rooms to him and let him in.  Little Man calls him his brother.  Drama Boy calls him, "His brother from another mother." Recently he turned 18.  We helped throw a party for him.  Wanting to honor his passions without belittling him with youthful decorations, I came up with this. Throughout last year, when … [Read more...]

For Japan With Love

We know it's Fancy Friday.  But, today we are not feeling so fancy.  Bloggers  Ever Ours and and Utterly Engaged teamed up to organize a blogger's day of silence For Japan With Love. Our hearts break for those people whose lives have been devastated and turned upside down. We are standing with our fellow bloggers and asking you to send support to Japan through Shelter Box.  Send a LoveBomb to Japan. … [Read more...]

31 Days to Savor~LoveBomb with Apples

LoveBomb=The act of preparing, serving and sharing a meal or a morsel with someone you normally wouldn't.  This is an act that takes you outside of yourself...usually involves a little bit of courage...and rewards you in ways that are hard to express. We have LoveBomb-ed with burgers, cupcakes and even breakfast.  But, because apples are plentiful this time of year...how about making an apple pie, galette or bread! Think of a neighbor or a teacher...the librarian or guy at your local coffee shop who serves you your … [Read more...]

LoveBomb Gets Dropped on Facebook

We are on a mission to start a LoveBomb-ing revolution!  What is a LoveBomb? It is the act of preparing, serving and sharing a meal or a morsel with someone you normally wouldn't. It could be a cookie to a local librarian, or a five course meal for teen age boys!  It could be bacon cheeseburgers for a bunch of skaters or muffins with moms who are trying to get back on their feet. LoveBomb-ing is about stepping out of your comfort zone and coming to the Table to listen to others stories.  It doesn't matter how old you … [Read more...]

LoveBomb-ing Boys @Ridge

We headed back to Ridge.  We head up there once a month, fire up our grill, bring cases of Mountain Dew and feed the boys!  They know when we're coming now.  They expect us.  They've even accepted us.  It's wild because the first time we LoveBomb-ed, they weren't sure if they could trust us.  We were constantly asked, "Why are you here? Why would you feed us? What's your angle? What's the catch?"  We answered back, "To feed you.  We thought you'd be hungry. No angle. No catch."  We decided consistency was best.  Some … [Read more...]

Sharing A Table & A Cupcake

Somewhere along my carpool route, three days before Mother's Day, the idea occurred to me.  It began as only an idea of a cupcake drop-off.  Something similar to my cookie drop in a mailbox of a friend.  Around here at LoveFeast Table we like to call it a LoveBomb.  A LoveBomb is a gift of a meal or morsel shared unexpectedly.  The concept is simple.  Who doesn't like a little treat or even a whole meal passed their way?  It's some unexpected goodness that lifts the spirit and brightens the day.  On a basic level food is … [Read more...]

Unexpected LoveBomb

Last week, I was home with Little Man.  I got a call from Miss Preschool.  She was my daughter's preschool teacher over 4 years ago.  The preschool is in a church up the street.  Miss Preschool began to tell me about a problem she was having and she didn't know what to do.  "Kristin, there are these two young people sleeping outside the doorway to the preschool.  They were here yesterday.  The church wants me to call the police and have them arrested.  But, I just don't feel right about it.  You came to mind."  I asked … [Read more...]