Most schools are currently facing a budget shortfall and the PTOs are trying to fill in the gaps wherever possible. Unfortunately, many PTOs are having budget problems of their own. If you have school-aged kids, please use the links below to help your school. If you don’t have school-aged kids, please use the links below to help OUR schools!! It won’t cost you a penny, but the schools will receive a percentage of each purchase and every bit helps!

For the 5th year, I’ll be organizing the Pathways Family Shelter Holiday Gift Drive.  Pathways is a shelter in the ‘Ham that provides temporary housing for 14 families, and also offers ongoing support for families who have moved to permanent housing.

Due to the support of my friends, coworkers, and family members, in past years we have been able to provide Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers for all of the children living at Pathways, as well as gift cards and small gifts for their parents.  Last year the participation was so generous that we were able to provide gifts for other families in need in addition to the current shelter residents.

I received the wish list for the children currently living at Pathways today.  If you are local and would like to sponsor a child or children, let me know and I’ll add you to the evite list.  Sponsorship typically includes one gift ($20-$30) and some stocking stuffers for the child you are matched with.  If you are not local and would like to help, we are in need of $20 Target gift cards to include with the parents’ gifts.  Your donation is tax deductible and I will provide you with a receipt from Pathways.

Let the holiday season begin!!!
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I can’t believe I’ve kept this a secret for a whole week, but I finally broke the news to the kids tonight.  Just so nobody freaks out midway, I’m NOT the one having a baby.  I’m going to be an aunt!!

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