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What to Give in Lieu of Flowers?
You could also make a donation in the name of the deceased to her favorite charity or organization or if she died from an illness such as cancer, donate to ...
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- When my dad passed we were happy to recieve flowers, but happier to receive meals. We were too greif stricken to cook, and it was wonderful to just throw someone else...
- DITTO....Kristy covered it very well. Last year Grandma died (my mother-in-law) and, just knowing that MY family was there for my husband (his in-laws) meant the worl...
- Really, for a wake, your just being there to provide emotional support to your loved one is usually enough. Depending on the faith of the deceased and/or their family...
Looking for Your Opinion on If/how to Request "No Gifts" on an Invitation
----in lieu of gifts, we would appreciate a donation in Kayla's/Kierra's honor to [name a charity you like] or [name another cahrity you like] (and give the ...
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- Friends of ours requested that in leiu of gifts that we purchase pet items that the birthday girl could donate to a locate animal shelter. It worked out great! And s...
- we just wrote on ours "In lieu of gifts, please write a keepsake message for Landon's scrapbook." It seemed to work just fine and no one was offended.
- If you really do not want the gifts why don't you and your daughter donate them to a child who needs them? This may help her to not be upset. To be honest i have nev...
Donations to Non Profit Organizations
Wayside Cross in Aurora accepts donations of any kind. ... Next question: What Charity Org Will Pick up Donated Goods from the House? ...
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- check out the salvation army website - they take a lot of different items.
- we donate to Wayside Cross Rescue Mission in Aurora. they pick up household items, clothing, etc. they even take stuffed animals, and furniture. you have to call and g...
- The Wayside Mission (Ministries) in Aurora will take most items. They will have you fill out an itemized form for use with your taxes. You can google them to get mor...
Donating Clothing Etc
I am the queen of donations! I donate to the Salvation Army (I think it is on Clybourn), the White Elephant - for .... Seeking a Charity That Accepts Toys ...
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- How about donating it to our Playgrounds garage sale!? The Commercial Park (a park in the Chicago Park District jurisdiction) is renovating our playground and the pro...
- R., We donate our clothing regularly to the Purple Hearts. All you do is call them and set up a pick up time - they come to your house and pick the stuff up. They a...
- Go to the Salvation Army at Clybourn and Ashland location. They have a big trailer with staff for drop-offs. Other thrift stores in the city also accepts donations.
Where Can I Donate Gently Used Baby/childrens Clothing
One other thing you could consider is taking the dressier or "one time" clothing to a consignment shop and donating the proceeds to your favorite charity. ...
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- One other thing you could consider is taking the dressier or "one time" clothing to a consignment shop and donating the proceeds to your favorite charity.
- Another place is the Infant Welfare Society Resale Shop. The clinic is for underserved children and the moms shop there for their kids. They will also give you a rec...
- Try donating it to the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago. 3600 W. Fullerton. It is not a religious organizating. You can check out their website at http://infantwe...
Birthday Ideas
You could ask for donations to go to your kids collage fund, or a scholarship or education charity and use the theme of ABC's, school busses, ...
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- Hi there A.. Not too long ago i asked for advice for birthday ideas too. One response i got was from a women that told me about a State Park that offers free shelter ...
- You could ask for donations to go to your kids collage fund, or a scholarship or education charity and use the theme of ABC’s, school busses, graduation stuff, etc. Y...
- How does your family feel about animals? The Franklin county shelter on Alum Creek Dr, is always in need of funds. You could even plan a day that your party goers vo...
Party Ideas
One thing we will be incorporating...instead of gifts we are asking for donations to a charity. She gets enough gifts from family and friends! Helpful? ...
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- HI J., I had a friend that hosted a slumber party at a Hotel close to her home. She has two girls 7 and 9 and they had a blast. She booked a suite and they had 7...
- haygood skating rink. i am taking my daughter to a hotel with an indoor pool that has a lazy river and waterfall. she will have a few guests join us then we will sta...
- When I was 5 or 6 my mother set up a princess party for me. We delivered the invitations in 'glass slippers' and my mom had gotten some simple fabric to make little d...
Seeking Help Selling Outgrown Toys and Clothes and Clutter-busting
There is also great value to teaching your kids concepts about charity and giving, which they can get by donating the items to homeless shelters, ...
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- Hi K. - try's Craig's List. It's free and a great way to sell things! http://losangeles.craigslist.org/ Good luck!
- Hi K. - well, here is my 2cents for what it's worth :) I think if you want to teach your boys the value of money (which is great!), then something like a garage sal...
- I just found out about Craigslist.com I know some people that have bought some stuff off there and they said it was easy. I looked at selling some stuff and that also ...
Gift Ideas for a 1 Year Old
But if you feel weird about asking for money like that then you could also tell people that you picked out a charity and people can give donations to that ...
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- books. you never get sick of having them around, and hopefully your kid wont either. kids music -- sleep or fun-time
- A couple of my friends have had "no gift" parties because their kids already have so much. One of my friend's kids has a list of his favorite children's charities on ...
- Hi M., I always tell friends books and clothes. Even though you have things from your older child, it is always nice to get a new outfit. Also, my family did saving...
Giving an Allowance?
A portion of it is for charity, but the rest is to spend. .... spent on candy/ soda; 10% on charitable donations/church; 50% must be saved for a goal; etc. ...
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- At the local swapmeets, they sell ceramic piggybanks with NO opening. My BIL makes his kids stuff them to the top and when they cant get one more cent in, they take it...
- Dear J., Sounds like you have a GREAT KID! I don't know all the info to take into account, but if he is that good and you don't give him SOME freedom to have his ow...
- Hi J., I think giving a child allowance is an opportunity to teach many skills. You can teach him budgeting, etc, so he can buy things. Don't assume you know how ...
