Give a Little Bit

Merry Christmas!

Can you all believe its already December? I am a tish overwhelmed with all that this month will entail with work, family, and holiday plans. But, its super fun, and I love every minute of the hectic feel.

Its easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle, isn't it? And try to remember that this season is about giving.

In college, my girlfriends and I sponsored a family a few times, and have bought things for children over the years. This year, David is a member of the Gainesville Jay-Cees and we'll be shopping for the Empty Stocking Fund bright and early on Saturday, and delivering those gifts on Monday.

While at home over the Thanksgiving holidays, we attended church with my parents. Enclosed in the bulletin for the service was a gift list for the girls of the Methodist Children's Home. I'm sending things to the girls, and wanted to share the list so you all could grab a few of the items and send them too. I know these little girls would be appreciative of anything you could send!

Stocking Stuffers

• Wal-Mart gift cards
• disposable cameras
• brushes/combs
• pony tail holders
• notepads
• stationary
• chap stick/lip gloss
• journals

Personal care

• flat irons
• shampoo and conditioner
• razors
• shower gel
• lotion
• Kleenex
• hair accessories
• curling iron
• blow dryer
• hairspray
• deodorant
• gel or mousse
• shaving cream
• cotton balls
• q-tips
• fingernail polish and remover
• toothbrushes and toothpaste
• sun block
• hair spray
• hair spritz
• facial cleanser
• feminine items

For the Cottage

• towels
• comforters
• pots and pans
• cleaning supplies
• books/movies
• batteries
• twin sheets
• mattress covers
• dish towels/rags
• baking pans
• vacuum cleaners
• laundry baskets
• alarm clocks
• radios
• pillow covers
• pillows
• cooking utensils
• shower liners
• book bags
• flash lights
• thank you cards
• gift wrap

You can send the items to:
The Methodist Home for Children and Youth
P.O. Box 1967
Americus, GA 31709