Combs

The combs came today!  We ordered them from overstock.com - the Medline Large Handle Black Comb.  I have a lot of pocket combs left from last year, so we'll use one handle comb and one pocket comb per kit and when we run out of pocket combs we'll put in 2 handle ones.  I love the handle combs because they could actually brush through a woman's hair - unlike a small pocket comb.

SOAP

The soap came today!  Wow - that was FAST!  (remember, we only ordered it yesterday.)  We ordered from soap.com and were able to get 4.5 oz bars of Ivory.  Ivory works well because they are individually wrapped - not in individual boxes.  This allows them to fit more easily into the hygiene kits.

Supplies Are Ordered

It's my birthday today!  As a gift, my husband took a few hours, sat down with me and shopped around online - figuring out how to maximize our funds for the needed supplies. (Thank you D!)  We have now ordered all the towels, soap, combs, toothbrushes, and toothpaste!  We will be able to make around 150 kits - far surpassing my goal of 35!  (We ended up spending more than we collected in order to round things out on the supplies - donations are still welcome at any time.)

I can't wait to get everything and schedule assembly!!  I'm so happy!  :)




Funds for 2012!

The grand total is in...  The amount donated for the 2012 Humanitarian Project is $550.24!

THANK YOU to everyone to contributed this year!

Unexpected Changes

As I stated previously, our family is preparing to move.  We've known about this change for a while, and were planning on moving in the summer of 2012 after school was out.  Around Thanksgiving we found out that my husband will be needed in our new area sooner than that, so our lives are a little crazier as the preparations for getting our house on the market need to happen now.

Because of these new developments, my project may not be brought to completion by January as I'd originally hoped.  But fear not!  I will see it through to completion before we move, even though it may end up happening on a similar timeline to last year.  (which was completed in March and delivered in April)

Still Collecting...

Many thanks to those who chose to donate to this year's project! 

My husband and I went through our game collection and sorted out 36 games we didn't play, because we are preparing to move.  They were all in great shape, and I had an idea to send an email offering them to my friends for free and asking if they'd also consider donating to my project if they thought the games were worth a few dollars.  All the games were gone within minutes, and I ended up with additional donations!

Because I did this, one of my children's teachers offered to share my project with the families of her students and ask for donations towards my project instead of holiday gifts.  Of course I accepted!  So I did a write up for her, and we'll see if more support comes in from that.  I'll list the grand total once that's over!

Humanitarian Birthday 2012!

Friends and Family,

Last year I began a tradition of doing a humanitarian project every year for my birthday, and ask for help with this project instead of gifts.  The support I received from everyone far surpassed my expectations, and it was a huge success!  To see the documentation of the project, please see earlier posts from January to April 2011.

By the time I collected the donations, placed the orders for the supplies and had the assembly party, it was March!  This year I wanted to start the process earlier, in hopes of assembling/delivering the kits sometime in January - closer to my actual birthday.  :)

Once again, this year I am choosing to assemble LDS Humanitarian Hygiene Kits.  My goal will be to assemble 35 kits, since I will be turning 35.  I know that you all perform services and kindnesses, and have charities that you choose to contribute to – and I am happy for that!  If you choose to join me in supporting this cause as well , thank you!  I appreciated everyone’s support last year, but please know that I don’t hold any kind of expectation for those who contributed once to continue to do so year after year.  Please email me back if you would like to participate, and let me know how you would like to contribute.   For anyone who wishes to help, money would probably go the farthest, because as I looked online at the costs of the items, I found I’ll get the best price if I purchase everything in bulk.  Every dollar makes a difference!  I will document this year’s project on the blog as well, so you can follow it to watch the progress.

I will accept money and item donations until November 22^nd – then I will buy the supplies I need after that.  (maybe I can get some good Black Friday deals!)

You may email me at hhmiracles@gmail.com if you would like to make a donation.