Last set of donations going to their new home tomorrow.

I wanted to say thank you again to everyone who has graciously donated something to this project. If it wasn't for your assistance, this project wouldn't have been such a great success. Thanks again and Happy Holidays!

More items donated.

<--These rolls of wrapping paper, tape, gift bags and lotions were generously donated by Laura W. Thanks.

<---These crochet hats were made by Zbelle. Thanks so much.

List of items still seeking.

• adult woman scarves, hats and mittens
• new and un-opened make up (lipstick, eye shadow, foundation, mascara and blush)
• body lotion
• perfume
• nail polish
• jewelry (earrings, bracelets, brooches and hair clips)
• children scarves, hats and mittens
• girl toys (barbies, dolls, princess stuff, dress up, teenager girl items)
• teenage boys items (10 yrs of age-16 yrs of age)
• baby and toddler items for both boys and girls
• christmas stockings
• candy (nothing that contains peanuts)
• holiday gift bags (medium-extra large)
• wrapping paper and tape

The children that stay in the range b/twn the ages of 4 months- 16 yrs of age.

The deadline for the donations is December 12.

Thanks.

More donations arrive.

<---These items were donated by Layla Y. Thanks so much. I know that these items will go to good use.

List of donations still currently seeking.

- purses (medium to large size)
- new/un-opened make up
- compact make up mirrors
- scarves, hats and mittens (for both adults and children)
- jewelry (brooches, earrings, bracelets and hair clips)
- nail polish
- perfume or body spray
- body lotion
- hair cut gift cards
- clothing gift cards (ie: Marshalls, Walmart, Target)
- clear cellophane wrap
- wrappping paper
- gift bags (small - extra large)
- ribbon and bows
- tape
- gift tags
- new or fairly new holiday stockings
- crayons and activity books
- puzzles
- books
- games
- toys

**If anyone has any christmas decorations, a christmas tree w/ ornaments and or lights, please also let me know as I can give those to the shelter as well.

**Please note, I don't like to discriminate against anyone, however, I am looking for items that are coming from a smoke free household. The smoke usually generates into the objects and its hard to get the smell out. I hope you understand. Thanks so much.

These are the donations that I got today.

Thank you to everyone who has donated and to those that donated today. I greatly appreciate it.


<---These care bears and stuffed animals were donated by Kathy.








<----These stuffed animals, children clothes and shoes were donated by Catherine.

<---These ty beanies, dress up capes, race cars, doll, games and books were donated by Joann.

I'm off to pick up more donations this morning!

I can't wait. This morning I will be picking up some more donations. In a little while, I will be adding more pics and updating my blog.

I wanted to say thank you to everyone who has already donated. I know the women shelter will greatly appreciate everything that has been generously donated for their battered women and their children.

I'm still seeking...

- purses (medium-large)
- new make up
- compact make up mirrors
- scarves (for both adults and children)
- mittens (for both adults and children)
- hats (for both adults and children)
- jewelry (brooches, bracelets, hair clips)
- new and unused nail polish
- perfume or body spray
- body lotion
- hair cut gift cards
- clothing gift cards (ie: Marshalls; Walmart; Target)
- clear cellophane wrap
- holiday gift tags
- holiday wrapping paper
- holiday bags (small to extra large)
- bows
- ribbon
- tape
- new and or fairly new and clean holiday stockings
- crayons
- puzzles
- activity books
- games
- toys

Holiday Purses and Stockings

In the spirit of Christmas, I am putting together holiday purses and stockings for the women and children of a battered woman shelter. They "offer a safe haven for those who must flee violence in their home. During their stay, residents receive counseling and assistance with rebuilding their lives and planning a violence free future".

The children that stay range b/twn the ages of 4 months- 16 years of age. No toys that suggest violence will be accepted such as toy guns and swords.

I am seeking the following items:

• new or failry new and clean purses (preferrably medium to large size)
• new make up (lipstick, blush; masacara; powder; eye liner & eye shadow)
• compact make up mirrors
• scarves
• mittens
• hats
• jewelry (preferably earrings and bracelets)
• nail polish
• perfume and or body spray
• body lotion
• hair cut gift cards
• clothing gift cards
• clear cellophane wrap
• holiday gift tags
• holiday gift bags (small- extra large)
• bows
• tape
• ribbon
• wrapping paper
• new or fairly new and clean Christmas stockings
• crayons
• puzzles
• activity books
• dolls
• stuffed animals
• candy (nothing w/ peanuts in case of allergies)
• 2 extra large tupperware (to house the completed items and deliver to shelter)

I am hoping that the items in the purse allow these battered women a day to doll themselves up, feel worthy and to help boost their self esteem if it's just for one day. I also hope that these stockings full of presents help these children not think about what is going on in their lives. I want them to be able to retrieve a stocking full of presents, open it up and have that twinkle in their eyes once again.

If you are interested in donating something, please leave me your name and email address so I may contact you. Thanks so much.

I am hoping to receive all the donations by December 15.