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

Eye Powder Received Today

<---I purchased these beautiful eye shadows and received a few donations from Pure Natural Minerals. Thanks so much.

More Donations Arrive

<---Beautiful tye dye scarves from Made From Loving Hands

<----Donated from Ms. Collins

I would like to say thank you to both ladies for donating such wonderful items.

First Batch of Donations

Today, I received these generous donations from a lady who lives locally. Thank you so very much Pam for all the stuffed animals, dress up hats, princess castle, books, game, race cars and halloween baskets. I know the children will be very happy to receive these items.

Donations

If you are interested in donating, please send me an email to: donationsforcauses2009@yahoo.com. I am still seeking all of the items on my list.

As a way to show my appreciation to those that have donated, I will add your shop and or website links as a way for you to receive some free exposure.

After I receive the donated items, I will take pics, add them to my blog and also add your link.

Thanks.

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.