| RE: Helping the Needy as a Family |
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Gina, you have a great idea and bless you for acting on it. If you want to stay local till you develop your helping wings, start with your local antique tractor clubs. Many do some sort of Christmas deal for the community. It's hard to get the info you need from the local schools and so forth. Being a part of the tractor club helped open doors. You could always ask the school for shopping info and you could deliver the packages back to the school for "whom ever". Other than that, contact your closest homeless shelter. Ask for a generalized head count per whatever day or weekend you plan on being there and make and deliver gift sacks (socks/razors/soap/shampoo/gloves/hats/jerky/crackers/tuna packets...). Email back to me if you wish. nellie2b2004 AT yahoo.com. Nellie from Fairland, IN. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Mark Christmas Presents With Numbers Instead Of Names |
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I did this a few years back and the kids still talk about it! The kids (all 7) had been more like Dennis the Mennace that year, so I told them they had to guess the their gift number before they could open their first gift. Poor little Chelsea kept guessing 9 every time and wouldn't say another number. Alece's number WAS 9 but she wouldn't say it because Chelsea kept saying it! It got tons of laughs and they all share in a great Christmas memory. P.S. Keep a spare list someplace safe! ... View related article. |
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| RE: Inexpensive Christmas Gift Ideas For Children |
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We have 7 kids and 14 grandkids with # 15 on the way. I'm basically the Queen of inexpensive gifts. One of the gifts I like to give is a gift certificate for that child and I to go to the dollar movies for some special one on one. They enjoy your time and the movie! ... View related article. |
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| RE: Help Dealing With MS |
Lori; I'm smiling at this moment because you are taking this avenue to help your sister. Many people don't think this way and I think it's great when I see someone who does. You didn't happen to mention your sisters age. I've been signed up with an internet group called Chemo Angels for four years now. They Angel many who are in some area of cancer, chemo or radiation. You can check them out at: http://www.chemoangels.com. They assign two Angels for each patient and those Angels send weekly letters, cards and gifties to the patient. Granted, your sister has MS and not cancer but we also have side groups. Senior Angels, Missionary Angels and so forth. Check it out, they are incredible people. They base all conrtact on the positive and upbeat and no patient is ever expected to write back. The only thing is that your sister would need someone to do a monthly check in on the internet. This is the only way that the Angels know how she is doing or if they need to change something since the patient dosen't write back. If your sister is having a bad week or surgery date approching, the administration would send out a notice to the Special Assignment Angels and your sister would receive cards and gifties from all over the world. We have many International Angels also. Please check it out and see if they can help your sister. You will be so glad you did. Please contact me if you have any questions or want to chat. Amy
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| RE: How Do I Get Duct Tape Off A Car? |
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I use WD-40, it works great and washes away easily. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Gum on a Wool Rug |
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Try WD-40, it's oil based and works wonders on gum. It washes out well also, just use soap and water. I usually spray some on the area and then spray some on a washrag, working the gum towards the tops of the carpet fibers to remove. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Leather Feels Tacky |
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Use WD-40, spray it on an old washrag and rub till it comes off. This also works great on your steering wheel stickyness. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Spray Potpourri |
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I wonder what this spray might do to your carpets and flooring over time. Will it discolor or "gum up" your carpets? Most liquid potpourri has dye in it. Just wondering, sounds like a great idea. ... View related article. |
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