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Sash
Peace
Member since 6/08 10312 total posts
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fka LIW Smara
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Re: Donate to LIFamilies in need for the holidays!
Posted by eddiesmommy
As for the OP - Ive known her my entire life, she grew up across the street and is one of my sisters best friends and I would trust her with my life or my biggest secret. She is one of the sweetest, kindest, most loyal people I have ever met and is definitely one of the most trust worthy people ever. I can assure you without a doubt that she would never ever say anything to anyone.
Thats awesome
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Blissful
Ultimate Expression of LOVE
Member since 6/08 4985 total posts
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Maria
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Re: Donate to LIFamilies in need for the holidays!
I'd love to donate and if there are more people willing to donate than we have to receive we can always give the rest to an organization such as "toys for tots"!
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| Posted 10/4/10 5:35 PM |
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heathergirl
Cocktail Time!
Member since 10/08 4978 total posts
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American mouth
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Re: Donate to LIFamilies in need for the holidays!
Can us childless posters help out too?
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| Posted 10/4/10 5:39 PM |
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MrsDeVito
Gio's gonna be a big brother!
Member since 7/09 4671 total posts
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Christina
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Re: Donate to LIFamilies in need for the holidays!
Posted by heathergirl
Can us childless posters help out too?
I was wondering the same thing, I'd love to help!
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| Posted 10/4/10 5:47 PM |
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KD718
LIF Toddler
Member since 4/10 493 total posts
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Re: Donate to LIFamilies in need for the holidays!
I would like to contribute a gift as well.
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| Posted 10/4/10 6:19 PM |
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Jan1975
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Member since 8/09 3846 total posts
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Sarah
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Re: Donate to LIFamilies in need for the holidays!
Posted by CrankyPants
What a great idea.
I wouldn't get bogged down with people having to prove their neediness.
If someone feels they need, they need. I won't judge.
I would rather get taken advantage of for over giving than be scared away from giving because someone might get one over on us.
I totally agree! I will absolutely donate whatever I can!
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| Posted 10/4/10 6:26 PM |
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jgl
Love my little boys!!!
Member since 8/07 7060 total posts
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g
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Re: Donate to LIFamilies in need for the holidays!
i am in !! Tell me what I can do to help!
Thank you for thinking of this and doing this!
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| Posted 10/4/10 6:45 PM |
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officiallyamrs
LIF Toddler
Member since 7/05 421 total posts
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Melissa
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Re: Donate to LIFamilies in need for the holidays!
i want to donate
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| Posted 10/4/10 6:50 PM |
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Peainapod
Peanuts are here!
Member since 1/09 13591 total posts
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Diana
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Re: Donate to LIFamilies in need for the holidays!
I am willing to donate.
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| Posted 10/4/10 6:51 PM |
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DBJ808
LIF Adult
Member since 6/09 1039 total posts
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Dana
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Re: Donate to LIFamilies in need for the holidays!
Posted by heathergirl
Can us childless posters help out too?
OF COURSE! Thank you for offering! I will post a thread on the other boards as well once I organize the recipients!
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| Posted 10/4/10 7:07 PM |
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DBJ808
LIF Adult
Member since 6/09 1039 total posts
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Dana
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Re: Donate to LIFamilies in need for the holidays!
Posted by eddiesmommy
Posted by Goobster
Posted by DBJ808
Posted by OrganicMama
Thanks for posting this, it's a wonderful idea! I'd be happy to donate!
I only have one concern, and I'm not sure how to word it, so I'll explain (sorry, my brain isn't working right now). What if one child that needs clothes and toys (let's say size 2T and 2 yr & up toys as an example) gets 20 items, but another child (say 4T and age appropriate toys) only gets 3? Is there a way to do this so the donations are distributed a little more evenly amongst the recipients? Is this making any sense?
Makes complete sense! Once I know who is participating maybe I can distribute it evenly amongst who is donating. Definitely a great idea to keep everything fair and make sure every child gets evenly!
What if you post children's ages and needs and people can pick the child they want to buy for, and then you can remove them from the list? Or something like that? I do hope everyone gets at least one gift.
I have done this in the mall for Salvation army. You pick a name/ornament off the tree and you buy based on one child's age and request. Then that ornament is taken off.
I usually would buy for 3 kids. So many children to choose from, so hard.
I was thinking.....as for how to make sure the gifts are "fair" maybe make it 3 gifts per needed item.
So say there is a 6mo old - needs clothes, 5 year old needs toys, etc. A master thread with the list can be made and people can respond with which donations that will make in that thread, then we can update the OP of that thread with a tally next to that item and once there are says 3 checks next to it, that item is no longer available to purchase for, KWIM?
That sounds great!!!!
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| Posted 10/4/10 7:08 PM |
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DBJ808
LIF Adult
Member since 6/09 1039 total posts
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Dana
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Re: Donate to LIFamilies in need for the holidays!
Posted by eddiesmommy
As for the OP - Ive known her my entire life, she grew up across the street and is one of my sisters best friends and I would trust her with my life or my biggest secret. She is one of the sweetest, kindest, most loyal people I have ever met and is definitely one of the most trust worthy people ever. I can assure you without a doubt that she would never ever say anything to anyone.
Aww Mel!!! That was so sweet! Thank you for that... it made my day :)
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| Posted 10/4/10 7:09 PM |
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mcl916
my two loves
Member since 10/06 5133 total posts
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Megan
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Re: Donate to LIFamilies in need for the holidays!
I'd love to donate! I would probably have to have the gift sent to you if that's ok, I'm pretty far east and don't get to Smithtown too often.
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| Posted 10/4/10 7:14 PM |
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MsSissy
xoxoxo
Member since 3/07 39159 total posts
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Re: Donate to LIFamilies in need for the holidays!
Posted by DBJ808
Posted by eddiesmommy
As for the OP - Ive known her my entire life, she grew up across the street and is one of my sisters best friends and I would trust her with my life or my biggest secret. She is one of the sweetest, kindest, most loyal people I have ever met and is definitely one of the most trust worthy people ever. I can assure you without a doubt that she would never ever say anything to anyone.
Aww Mel!!! That was so sweet! Thank you for that... it made my day :)
Count me in. This is a wonderful thing you're doing
And if you need any help sorting and collecting, please let me know.
Message edited 10/4/2010 7:17:36 PM.
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| Posted 10/4/10 7:16 PM |
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BMonster
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Member since 2/06 2959 total posts
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Denise
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Re: Donate to LIFamilies in need for the holidays!
What a wondeful idea! I'd like to contribute whatever I can, too.
Thanks for doing this
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| Posted 10/4/10 7:24 PM |
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DBJ808
LIF Adult
Member since 6/09 1039 total posts
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Dana
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Re: Donate to LIFamilies in need for the holidays!
Posted by mcl916
I'd love to donate! I would probably have to have the gift sent to you if that's ok, I'm pretty far east and don't get to Smithtown too often.
All donation gifts can be mailed! The recipient has to be able to pickup the gifts if it is too many.
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| Posted 10/4/10 7:27 PM |
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MrsPowers
So blessed!
Member since 11/06 10348 total posts
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Ivelysse
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Re: Donate to LIFamilies in need for the holidays!
I would love to participate.
We do this at the high school I work at and it works really well. We had a list of children's ages and wants/needs and worked off of that.
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| Posted 10/4/10 7:28 PM |
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4PsInaPod
My Loves <3
Member since 7/07 10079 total posts
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D
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Re: Donate to LIFamilies in need for the holidays!
I guess this is what you were talking about on FB  (sorry I was busy at work today)
Count me in!!!
If you need help, let me know.
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| Posted 10/4/10 8:06 PM |
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dm24angel
Happiness
Member since 5/05 34581 total posts
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Donna
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Re: Donate to LIFamilies in need for the holidays!
I would love to participate too....
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| Posted 10/4/10 8:08 PM |
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NW2006
LIF Adolescent
Member since 7/06 535 total posts
Name:
Nicole
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Re: Donate to LIFamilies in need for the holidays!
Posted by mrsgafforio
I would love to donate!!
Me, too. Please keep me posted!
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| Posted 10/4/10 8:18 PM |
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headoverheels
s'il vous plaît
Member since 6/07 42079 total posts
Name:
LB
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Re: Donate to LIFamilies in need for the holidays!
If it's okay, I know someone else (not an LIF member) who would like to participate, if it's not an issue, let me know and I'll send you her email address!
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| Posted 10/4/10 8:18 PM |
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CrankyPants
I'm cranky
Member since 7/06 18178 total posts
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Mama Cranky
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Re: Donate to LIFamilies in need for the holidays!
Posted by Goobster
Posted by CrankyPants
What a great idea.
I wouldn't get bogged down with people having to prove their neediness.
If someone feels they need, they need. I won't judge.
I would rather get taken advantage of for over giving than be scared away from giving because someone might get one over on us.
Well said!!!
You know I always agree with what you think and it never fails, I do again.
 great minds!
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| Posted 10/4/10 9:00 PM |
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SweetCin
My green-eyed boy
Member since 5/05 13499 total posts
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Cin
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Re: Donate to LIFamilies in need for the holidays!
This is such a wonderful idea...count me in!  
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| Posted 10/4/10 9:20 PM |
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CucumberGirl
You give the best smiles!
Member since 1/09 2398 total posts
Name:
M~
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Re: Donate to LIFamilies in need for the holidays!
I'd love to donate as well - please count me in.
ETA: I try to only check LIF once a day so if you need my email address or anything to include me, just FM me. Thanks. I'm so glad you're doing this!
Message edited 10/4/2010 9:28:13 PM.
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| Posted 10/4/10 9:24 PM |
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debsey75
My two best friends!
Member since 11/06 5879 total posts
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Debbie
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Re: Donate to LIFamilies in need for the holidays!
We will donate as well. Great idea!!
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| Posted 10/4/10 9:29 PM |
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