Clothes Needed

We had similar Christmases when we were little b/c my dad had Leukemia. We always focused on the other side of Christmas and not so much on the gifts. We made cookies and went caroling to our neighbors or nursing homes. It was very humbling seeing how little we had, and then meeting others with less. Your 10 year old could learn a lot from these experiances, they truly bond families closer together. For help with food, look at the post I did earlier about "being poor... and a little pick me up". It will truly help you. Currently, my husband and I get one small gift for each other and about 2 for our son. He is only 10 months, but your kids understanding may surprise you. God Bless

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K.

I wish I could help more! I only have girls so I don't have any boy clothes to give. But I agree with Lisa's response, Christmas isn't all about the presents, it's about love and the spirit of the season. It can put a very different perspective on things for the kids. Most kids are very compassionate by nature and will want to help others.

Also, you might want to think about making some gifts. You can search the internet for all sorts of crafts or ideas. And you can get your oldest in on making gifts for other family members. Family Fun Magazine's website is a great resource for those ideas.

And I know it wouldn't help much for this Christmas, but maybe to start planning for next Christmas, have you considered becoming a consultant for a scrapbook company? I noticed that you are a scrapbooker and are looking for ways to make extra money. I'm a consultant for a scrapbook company and I love it! You could make a little extra money for the extras like Christmas and such, or at the very least, get a discount on your own supplies. Just a thought!

Hi Kristi,
Go to www.freecycle.org and sign up for the city you live in. Here is a direct link for anyone who lives in Burleson/Crowley http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Crowley-BurlesonFreecycle/ This is a group where people list things they no longer want so that it will go to someone who needs it. Everything is free. You can also post a want. Just read the group rules. Some groups require only one want a week and only posting the same want once a month. Others require you to offer something before posting a want. Here are some other great site for us moms out there. However these sites you purchase things for cheap. All the sites are free to join.
Burleson Online Shopper
http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheOnlineShopper/

For Sale In Johnson County
http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/ForSaleInJohnsonCou...

Johnson County Flea Market
http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/JohnsonCountyFleaMa...

And here is a site for you to list your Garage Sale for free of charge.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/johnsoncountygaragesales/

I know what your going through. Christmas this year will be on the stingy side. I was promised a job transfer when I moved here from Florida in June. However Wally World denied be three days before I was to start due to an on the job injury. It didn't matter that I did my job despite the injury even through I almost lost my leg in April. So I am also looking for a job now. The first few months here have been tough with illenesses however I am doing better now. Here are some sites that may be of interest.
www.careerbuilders.com
www.monster.com
www.workintexas.com
Sincerely,
S. G

I too only have girls so i can't help with the clothes issue!!! But I just enrolled with a new company that has endless possiblities!!!! It is really easy to sign up and there is no selling involved!!! It can help to have any income that is extra and be able to stay at home at the same time!!!! Here is my website:

http://www.themomteam.com/cgi-bin/mom.cgi?id=ch503064&amp...

Let me know if you want some more information I will be glad to help!!!

~C.

Hace you tried Mission Arlington? I know my company has just started collecting things for this group. You might give them a call and see if they can help you in any way. I can understand what you are saying. Hope this helps. =) Merry Christmas.