One of the girls that I work with has 3 little girls, 3,5 and 7. She doesn't work many hours, she can't because of daycare and no family around the area to help. She has a long, sad story and the bottom line is she doesn't help herself really, but that is not for me to judge. There isn't going to be much for Christmas and that bothers me immensley. I crocheted a hat and scarf set for each of them, also purchased on clearance at Wal-Mart 3 different colored small purses ($3 each!) and put inside of them a bracelet, headbands and hair ties that I also got clearanced for $2, so total I have spent is $11, I had the yarn and they really came out pretty. Anyone have any ideas for the girls? Been so long since I bought anything for young girls and quite honestly, I don't have much money to spare but it is breaking my heart, just looking for some inexpensive ideas if anyone has any.
Thanks!
Cathie : )
1|1|dollar tree coloring books/crayons/paint by number...(M)|kthy26|kthy26@yahoo.com|15:44:10|11/24/2008|
my dollar tree had suncatchers in a pack of 4 for 1.00 and it included the paint they were the ones you paint yourself..or books dollar tree has many many items.
this is so nice of you to do this i try to help people at the holidays also.
hope this helps
Kathy
3|2|Thanks, Kathy, I never even thought of that! Great ideas!|Mackiesmudder|Mackiesmudder@aol.com|15:59:58|11/24/2008|
Several years ago at work when I worked with all adults, LOL, we adopted a family with 2 sets of twins, they had 7 small kids altogether. That year I had some money to spend and for Christmas I told my Dad and my Mom that they were both getting a "Big Wheels" for Christmas and I was using the $ for their gifts for 1 set of the twins, they were thrilled!! We all worked together and on Christmas Eve that year, 6 cars drove out to that house and we piled packages and food into that house at 11 PM when all the kids were asleep. We had Christmas dinner and breakfast all taken care of, stockings filled and mountains of presents plus the 2 Big Wheels. A week before, an old boss of mine handed me 1 of those hand held games (I forget which 1 but they were new out) and told me to give it to the 12 year old boy. LOL, he was not EVER a generous or sharing person but he amazed me, we had not even asked him. It was such an amazing feeling for all of us and whenever I run into any of them, someone always brings that year up, we were all such a team for a very long time.
Cathie
2|1|what i liked |athena|aburns1982@hotmail.com|15:48:25|11/24/2008|
stuff to do i mean it is almost winter
what about playdoh
markers and consturction paper/crayons
i agree go to the dollar store i know this sounds weird but at that age you dont know how much stuff cost and i was always excited about quanty rather than quality at that age lol 4|1|check michaels. they have all sorts of stuff in their $1 bins that kids will like|ppe1952|MATWELL3@ROCHESTER.RR.COM|16:14:39|11/24/2008|
Remember your manners: when god answers your prayers----- say thank you. 5|1|Does she spend time with her girls? Maybe you could put together some cookie jar kits so she can bake cookies with her girls :) |saint6811|waylan@comcast.net|17:25:06|11/24/2008|
"Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy." 6|1|targets always has nice things in the front bins for $1! hth|glennie58|glenn_scott@alumni.ksg.harvard.edu|17:38:19|11/24/2008|
glennie 7|2|cathie, cye, I have a "q"|HONEY11|HONEY1@AMERITECH.NET|21:19:06|11/24/2008|
"Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you'll start having positive results." -Willie Nelson
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8|1|emailed you back Linda! : )|Mackiesmudder|Mackiesmudder@aol.com|00:27:36|11/25/2008|
Cathie 9|2|got it!! will ship it out tomarrow to you!!|HONEY11|HONEY1@AMERITECH.NET|00:49:42|11/25/2008|
"Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you'll start having positive results." -Willie Nelson
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10|1|agree|zombietoo|littlejadensmom@juno.com|05:00:02|11/26/2008|
coloring books and crayons at the dollar store and check out Target's $1 bins in the front. Also, if you have a Big Lots and/or Fred's check them out. I just got to thinking it would be neat to find some paper dolls. 11|1|target has the hains sweats $3.33 each this week you can get a whole set for $6.66 they are cuite i bought some for a famiy i know |crazymomx2|crazymomx3girls@hotmail.com|08:50:55|11/26/2008|
there are some with butterflys/crowns/flowers.you ciould get the coor that matches the hat&scarf set hope this helps,teri 12|1|Something you might already have and can re-gift...|sunriver|lithiasalt@cheerful.com|09:36:24|11/26/2008|
My girls absolutely adore craft stuff and so it might be easy to gather odd pieces of material, ribbon, rick rack, etc., and then maybe add a few things like google eyes, pipe cleaners, glue and put it in a box. Instant hit! Craft boxes are so much fun and around here they provide hours of entertainment plus they might be something that you already have and can share.
I think you are wonderful for helping them! vanessa 13|2|a bump for cathie :)|Beaglesfly|lmllr77@aol.com|13:27:42|11/26/2008|
lauren 14|3|I'm helping Cathie out with this, I picked up crayons and coloring books yesterday morning, and am sewing up some art tote bags...we put out heads together|HONEY11|HONEY1@AMERITECH.NET|13:35:53|11/26/2008|
the other night and are making art packs for the girls..I'm sewing totes with a pocket on the front with zipper to store scissors, glue ets in. They will look really nice when we get it all together and will be great gifts for them. Thank-you Cathie for letting me share in the giving, I am excited to do this! I started sewing up first tote today and it is halfway finished...Will send pic when completed, it is coming out cute!!
** I'm using a thick, soft flannel to make the totes with, print is of penquins on ski's flying down snow covered slopes, with christmas trees and snowman in the backgound. Very cheerful colorful print. And am making all totes in the same print so there will be no fighting over the bags..lol!!
15|4|Awesome! That sounds really cute!|sunriver|lithiasalt@cheerful.com|15:20:07|11/26/2008|
And the no fighting part made me chuckle too... 16|1|Maybe you can get some free candy w/the $1 Life Saver coupons that will double @ Kmart ((mints and gummies))|CJDJ112366|Lintaos@optonline.net|23:18:33|11/26/2008|
Carol from NJ 17|1|Great ideas!! Thanks! Linda, the totes sound gorgeous, I am so excited|Mackiesmudder|Mackiesmudder@aol.com|23:24:33|11/26/2008|
about this! I felt pretty helpless but with all the suggestions and you, we can do this!!
Hugs,
cathie
18|2|please post a picture of the tote!!|KellyJef|burke3536@yahoo.com|08:08:46|11/28/2008|
they sound really adorable.
It sounds like these kids are going to have a great Christmas after all :) 19|3|Finishing up #2, when I have all 3 done, I will post a pic for ya kelly.|HONEY11|HONEY1@AMERITECH.NET|17:57:53|11/29/2008|
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20|1|Michael's has lots of $1 and $2 items|kaycee|coupon4kaycee@yahoo.com|18:47:30|11/29/2008|
got cutsie things for my daughter's stockings there today
Kaycee
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21|2|Whew, just finished up the last tote bag, got all 3 done...w00-w00!! here's pic's that KellyJef wanted to see.|HONEY11|HONEY1@AMERITECH.NET|19:51:44|12/06/2008|
Tote bags are 14 1/2 tall X 11 wide.
Generous size zippered pocket sewn on the front it is 7 tall X 8 wide.
Totes have a pleated bottom so they can be stuffed full.
And yep, even added my biz labels to them to make them look professional and a personal touch.
Tote 1
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w108/honey11crafts/misc%20crafts/IMAG0003.jpg?t=1228610758
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w108/honey11crafts/misc%20crafts/IMAG0001.jpg?t=1228610480
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w108/honey11crafts/misc%20crafts/IMAG0002.jpg?t=1228610539
Tote 2
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w108/honey11crafts/misc%20crafts/IMAG0001-1.jpg?t=1228610593
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w108/honey11crafts/misc%20crafts/IMAG0002-1.jpg?t=1228610634
Tote 3
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w108/honey11crafts/misc%20crafts/IMAG0001-2.jpg?t=1228610680
http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w108/honey11crafts/misc%20crafts/IMAG0002-2.jpg?t=1228610720
Cathie, packaging everything together tonight, and will ship it to your work first thing on monday..These were soo much fun to make!!{{hugs}} 23|3|Linda, those are great! Is there anything you CAN'T come up with?!?! :D|saint6811|waylan@comcast.net|08:33:09|12/07/2008|
"Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy." 24|3|Linda, the totes are just adorable, the little girls will definately love them!.....|Sharon|s_forshee@hotmail.com|09:52:36|12/07/2008|
It is so kind and generous of you both Linda and Cathie doing this for the 3 little girls which will most definately make their Christmas (and their Mom too) so much brighter this year! Stuff like this really puts a smile on my face, despite all else going on in the world! Sharon:) 26|3|Oh Linda, those are soooooooooooooooo adorable...You are so talented~*~|RebekkaVA|queen_vulture@msn.com|13:42:01|12/07/2008|
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22|1|OMG, Linda!! they are beautiful!! You are so incredibly talented and |Mackiesmudder|Mackiesmudder@aol.com|00:08:31|12/07/2008|
so very generous!!
Love you, girl!
25|1|Linda, those are so adorable! You are amazing!|sunriver|lithiasalt@cheerful.com|10:54:03|12/07/2008|
Seriously! I am in awe...
Those little girls are going to love them and it will be something they will keep for so long. Bless you for having such a warm heart!
27|2|aww, thanks ladies! The tote bags were really simple to make, just took time pressing the seams and what not before I stiched it all together..|HONEY11|HONEY1@AMERITECH.NET|15:32:34|12/07/2008|
So funny but I hate to iron, I never iron clothes...but if it's something to do with crafts then I don't mind pulling the iron out. I think I used the irom more these past 2 wks than I have in a year..lol! I have always had a love for crafting and homing my skill, I drive everyone here nuts as sometimes I lay awake at night thinking up a new unique project that no one else has made...and will get up and start cutting material and sewing..lol!! I cannot draw with a hoot, but give me a sewing machine and I am all set to create lol!! I just used a cardboard box that I flatted out as a pattern for the tote bag, and then used one of the side flaps as a pattern for the handles..
