Angel Tree

UPDATED SEPTEMBER 21 TO INCLUDE A PAPARAZZI ACCESSORIES PARTY!

I saw yesterday that there are 100 days until Christmas so let's start planning!  

As you probably know, I found my daughter through an organization called Reece's Rainbow.  Each year at Christmas time, they have a huge Angel Tree project with a goal of raising $1,000 for each child listed on their site who has Down syndrome.  This money is held in a grant and then used to help pay for that child's adoption when a family is found.  (Sara had $0 in her grant when I committed to her.  $1,000 would have been a huge blessing!)  

I have signed up to raise money and awareness for Kimberley.

She is an adorable 6-year-old in a country that I love in Latin America.  There is a family that is in the process of adopting a little girl from there right now.  Is it believed that she will be the first child adopted from there with Down syndrome.  Wouldn't it be great if Kimberley was the second?  

I've started working with the service learning coordinator at work to figure out ways that our students can be involved.  I love watching them give back to others and finding ways for them to serve.  I have a few ideas that may work for individual classrooms or for our whole program.  (Classrooms compete in a coin drive; an online auction of art/items made by the kids; Christmas ornaments to sell; etc.)  The Angel Tree doesn't officially start until November 1st so we have lots of time to think and plan.  

I'm also thinking about ways to raise the rest of the money.  (I don't expect the students to raise the entire $1,000.)  

*All orders from my Scarves and Skirts for Sara page will benefit Kimberley during the months of October, November, and December.  It's not too early to think about special orders for Christmas!

*I am planning to host an online auction on my auction page from November 1 to November 15th.  

*I will be selling Cards for A Cause through Usborne Books from October 15 to November 1.  Each box of cards contains 30 cards.  The box sells for $30.  This is way cheaper than buying cards at the store and they are adorable!!

*I will be hosting a Paparazzi Accessories party locally and online at the end of November.  I've never heard of this company before but they sell really cute costume jewelry for great prices.  And they have a kids' line!  I guess I know what I'll be filling Sara's stocking with.  

I'm really excited about advocating and fund raising for this beautiful little girl.  If you would like to help in any way, please let me know!  If you are interested in helping your own child this Christmas season, you can check out the Angel Tree page on Reece's Rainbow.

*Anyone who makes a donation of $35 or more to any child on the Angel Tree will receive an adorable ornament with the child's picture.  What a great gift for those people on your list who have everything!

Ruffle Scarves for Sara

UPDATED: July 1, 2013:  I will continue to knit scarves and other items in order to benefit both waiting children and adopting families.  Check the side bar on the blog to see what child and family are benefiting this month.  50% of the selling price of each item will go to either the child or the family.  (Buyer chooses which one.)   

Find Scarves and Skirts for Sara on Facebook!

Scarves are $15 each plus $5 shipping.  $7.50 of each purchase will go to the Family or Waiting child of the month.  

Here's how it's going to work:

*Leave me a comment and let me know what color you want. I will also need an email address.

*I will make a list of those who have ordered and the order in which you placed your order.

*When your scarf is ready, I will send you an invoice.

*When you pay the invoice, I will ship your scarf.

*I will then donate half of the selling price to the Waiting Child or Adopting Family.  I will forward the email receipt to you.  


Here are samples of the color choices!

Ballet

Boogie

Conga

Disco

Hip Hop

Jive

Mambo

Rumba

Salsa

Shuffle

Tango

Tutu

Twist

Waltz

Aran

Black

Grey

Blue

Pink

Purple

Red

Turquoise

The color choices can also be found here.

I can also use one of these colors for an additional $5. (These are more expensive and I have to go to a farther store to get them.)

I am also open to custom orders of things. If you find a pattern you like, let me know, we can negotiate a price.

Ladder Scarves for Sara

UPDATED: July 1, 2013:  I will continue to knit scarves and other items in order to benefit both waiting children and adopting families.  Check the side bar on the blog to see what child and family are benefiting this month.  50% of the selling price of each item will go to either the child or the family.  (Buyer chooses which one.)   

Sara is modeling one of the ladder scarves.  (Ignore the fact that her clothes are too small.  I had a hard time saying goodbye to the 3Ts.)  These scarves are long and light-weight.  I wear mine doubled up.  I always get compliments when I wear it.  

Find Scarves and Skirts for Sara on Facebook!

Scarves are $15 each plus $5 shipping.  $7.50 of each purchase will go to the Family or Waiting child of the month.  

Here's how it's going to work:

*Leave me a comment and let me know what color you want. I will also need an email address.

*I will make a list of those who have ordered and the order in which you placed your order.

*When your scarf is ready, I will send you an invoice.

*When you pay the invoice, I will ship your scarf.

*I will then donate half of the selling price to the Waiting Child or Adopting Family.  I will forward the email receipt to you.  

Here are samples of the color choices:

Color 2 Jade Yellow

Color 3 Sky Blue Silver

Color 4 Gold Brown Green Orange

Color 5 Lilac Red Silver

Color 6 Black White Gold Lilac

Color 7 Red Pink Black

Color 8 Gold Pink Red

Color 9 Blue Purple

Color 10 Brown Gold

#29 Light Purple Blue Yellow

#30 Grey Black with a Hint of Blue

#32 Primaries

#33 Pink Peach Blue

#35 Pink Light Blue Yellow

#36 Pinks Yellow Blue Green

#38 Pinks Aqua Yellow

#64 Black GoldSilver

#73 Red Lavender Green Yellow

#74 Blue Yellow Silver

#78 Pink Purple Orange Black

#80 Reds

#90 Hot Pink Red Brown

#101 Blue Yellow Pink Black

#103 Pastels Blue Pink with Black

#104 Pink Light Blue Black Orange

#105 Magenta Pinks Black

#106 Magentas

#108 Hunters Gold Brown

#110 Black Pink Blue Green

#111 Neons

#112 Purples Fuchsia

#113 Purple, Green, Brown

#114 Red Yellow Purple

#115 Pinks

#116 Yellow Pink Blue Green Purple

#117 Purple Orange Aqua

#118 Orange Blue Fuchsia 

#119 Blue Yellow Green

#120 Purple Blue Green

#121 Pink Purple Black

#9093 Black Purple Blue