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A friend was going through some financial difficulty recently, and we made a nice food basket (shelf stable/non-perishable things like rice, beans, pasta, jarred sauce, canned goods) and a laundry basket with detergent, dish soap, cleaners, paper towels, and toilet paper. We got most of her things on sale or with coupons, so it ended up being quite a bit of stuff for not too much cost.
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Urban Cowgirl (11-30-2009)
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11-29-2009 07:42 PM
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Urban Cowgirl (11-30-2009)
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Originally Posted by
Urban Cowgirl
A local family just had a house fire in which they have lost everything. I want to do something to help, but the school has sent home notices requesting help. I don't want them to get overloaded with a bunch of stuff they don't need. Or have them getting a ton of clothes but nothing of other stuff. I don't personally know these people. I am thinking about putting together a box of cleaning stuff and soaps, body washes, shampoos, toothbrushes and other items. Does this seem acceptable? Are there other things that would be good to give? TIA
What a great lesson this was for my 6 year old. I am glad to have found out what a generous spirit she has. She selected 3 different birthday gifts that she had not yet opened and gave them to this family. She also chose some very nice books off her bookshelf. I am so proud of her!
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you know also~~
Maybe they would enjoy just being together as a family right now and doing something, like going out to eat, a movie, bowling. So maybe a gift certificate some where? Or even a gift certificate to walmart or something so they can pick out what they want/need.
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Urban Cowgirl (11-30-2009)
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Im not sure who is in the family but dont forget the little things as well. Like hand sanatizer, batteries, candles, kleenex, pens, combs/brushes, razors, maybe some chapstick you know little things that nobody else even thinks about. And if there are women dont forget the pads and tampons and the such.
That is a great thing to do though I hope they get everything they need.
To see the future you must forget your past...otherwise your past will become your future
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