For the Holidays

The holidays are here and Danny and I have decided to "Adopt a Family". This time of year can be especially difficult for those families struggling to make ends meet. Gifts and special holiday meals become secondary when bills need to be paid. There are many low income working families in our community that are experiencing financial crises and we want to help make the holiday season brighter by "adopting a family" for the holidays.

If you are interested in doing the same...Here is how it works...
Fill out an application and fax it to them. They will assign you a family. You can provide a gift for each family member and/or a basket filled with x-mas dinner items. They will give you the names, ages and sex of each person in the family, which will make shopping more fun. Check out the website at http://www.capoc.org/getinvolved/adopt.html

1st Garage Sale Results...

WOW! What a great turnout! Here is a picture of what our garage looked like before the sale. This does not include the stuff that was in the driveway and in the back yard that would not fit in the garage. We only had the sale on Saturday, because we were just way to exhausted to get up again on Sunday. But we have SO much stuff left over that we will definitely have another sale on December 1st. We will still be accepting donations. Just because we have a lot doesn't mean more wont sell! We raised $1,215.00 and are hoping to raise at least another $1,000 at the next garage sale. Please know....We are more than grateful to all those who took the time to clean out their items and donate what was not wanted. Each and EVERY Item was appreciated!

Fundraising

Thank you to every one who has made donations so far. Everything is so appreciated! The garage sale is this weekend and we have so much stuff that we should really have a good turn out. On November 29th at 6:00 we are having a Pampered Chef Party at my house. The theme is "Real Food Real Fast" - 30 Minute Dinners. 15% of the sales go to the adoption fund. Also on December 8th at 11:00 at my house, we are having a Creative Memories Party to help you tell your story – to capture it, preserve it, and share it for lifetimes beyond today – in meaningful, photo-safe scrapbook albums. 15% of the sales are going to the adoption fund. Please try and find time to make it.

Also, please check back. I will post the results from each fundraiser here on the site...so everyone can see how much their generosity has helped out!