I went out and did a bit of shopping a couple weekends ago. I had a coupon for JoAnn's that was just begging to be used. It was 25% off the total purchase including sale items. I just couldn't let that coupon go unused.
Most of the Easter fabrics were gone but I did find a few that I liked. The Easter fabrics were 40% off so it was a good deal. I also found some other fabric that was calling my name from the sales bin. I love discounts.
I also hit the dollar bins at the front of Target. I found these fun socks and Easter towels. I love pastel colors and these towels will look great in the kitchen. Every time I see fun little socks I buy them. I have a drawer full now. I love to make sock creatures with them. I haven't made any in a bit but that doesn't stop me from buying more socks.
A lady I work with had a birthday last week so I picked up a few things for her also. These socks will actually be worn unlike the ones I picked up for me. She loves to wear fun and funky socks each day. She has quite a collection of silly socks. I also picked up an Outback gift card. Her and her Husband like to eat there so I thought it would be a nice thing for them.
I also picked up a bunch of supplies to make some Easter baskets. I found these fun sand castle pails that have a shovel attached to the handle. When I make baskets I like the basket part to be just as useful as the things inside the basket.
This is what they look like after I put everything inside them. These will be going to a local church that is collecting baskets for 3,000 local kids. Yes, you read that right...3,000 Easter baskets are needed. This church also has a grade school and the kids are making baskets. The baskets will be going to kids in Foster Care, or that have parents that are addicted to drugs or in jail, etc. In the past we have needed help and were very fortunate that there were people out there to help us. Now, whenever we get a chance to give back we like do what we can to help someone else out. I think it is a very good lesson for the kids to help others also.
While making these baskets I did realize that I enjoy making gift baskets. I think I might do it a bit more often.
Most of the Easter fabrics were gone but I did find a few that I liked. The Easter fabrics were 40% off so it was a good deal. I also found some other fabric that was calling my name from the sales bin. I love discounts.
I also hit the dollar bins at the front of Target. I found these fun socks and Easter towels. I love pastel colors and these towels will look great in the kitchen. Every time I see fun little socks I buy them. I have a drawer full now. I love to make sock creatures with them. I haven't made any in a bit but that doesn't stop me from buying more socks.
A lady I work with had a birthday last week so I picked up a few things for her also. These socks will actually be worn unlike the ones I picked up for me. She loves to wear fun and funky socks each day. She has quite a collection of silly socks. I also picked up an Outback gift card. Her and her Husband like to eat there so I thought it would be a nice thing for them.
I also picked up a bunch of supplies to make some Easter baskets. I found these fun sand castle pails that have a shovel attached to the handle. When I make baskets I like the basket part to be just as useful as the things inside the basket.
This is what they look like after I put everything inside them. These will be going to a local church that is collecting baskets for 3,000 local kids. Yes, you read that right...3,000 Easter baskets are needed. This church also has a grade school and the kids are making baskets. The baskets will be going to kids in Foster Care, or that have parents that are addicted to drugs or in jail, etc. In the past we have needed help and were very fortunate that there were people out there to help us. Now, whenever we get a chance to give back we like do what we can to help someone else out. I think it is a very good lesson for the kids to help others also.
While making these baskets I did realize that I enjoy making gift baskets. I think I might do it a bit more often.
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7 comments:
What wonderful baskets you made. How true that children in foster care, or with parents in jail, can really use such kindness. I've been active to help donate to these groups for back to school, Christmas and other holidays, but had totally overlooked Easter. Thanks for sharing this and inspiring me. Doesn't take much to make a difference in the life of a child who can always use happy memories.
I'll see if I too can pull some Easter baskets together quickly. I do so love to use my coupons and shop with a purpose. This is a great purpose too!
Hugs, many hugs.
SewCalGal
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What wonderful baskets you made. How true that children in foster care, or with parents in jail, can really use such kindness. I've been active to help donate to these groups for back to school, Christmas and other holidays, but had totally overlooked Easter. Thanks for sharing this and inspiring me. Doesn't take much to make a difference in the life of a child who can always use happy memories.
I'll see if I too can pull some Easter baskets together quickly. I do so love to use my coupons and shop with a purpose. This is a great purpose too!
Hugs, many hugs.
SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com
What an absolutely fabulous bunch of loot you have bought. love those gorgeous socks towels and fabric. Just don't see so much Easter fabric here.
How thoughtful of all you folk to make so many great Easter baskets for the kids. Well Done to all.
Oh Robin, Making those baskets is so kind. I bet you feel wonderful doing that for children.
Also how did I miss that 25% off!!! Next time you go shopping, I just may tag along!
Your baskets are sooooo clever...looks like you had fun shopping...I love all of your purchases.....glad you had fun...wish I could have been there, it would have been double fun.
40% off and 25% off of that!? You really did score some deals!
LOVE your Easter Baskets. Brilliant to use the pails so the children have something they can continue enjoying all summer. You really did a great job.
I think I want to come down and go shopping with you---you found alot of great goodies there!!!!
I always loved doing Easter baskets!!
yours are really full and cute!!!
hugs, di and miss gracie
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