Halloween Goodies and Ronald McDonald House

Here are some samples of some Halloween goodies.  The sour cream container is one that I have been doing at my workshops and also posted on this blog before.  The french fry holder and the little spider box are new additions to the blog.  I received both of these adorable items in a WOW swap that I participated in.  Some of these items were also given as a donation to the Ronald McDonald House Charities for their Boston House.  I recently signed on as a Volunteer for RMH and asked for some donations of Halloween goodies to send to the children and families in the Boston, MA House.  I posted an email to a group of demonstrators about three days before we were holding a large event.  I asked for donations of cards and Halloween goodies that I would collect at the event and mail to the Lead Volunteer of the Boston House for distribution to the families there.  At the event, I collected 22 Halloween goodie bags (similar to these) and also some cards.  I was so impressed by the quick response to action from the demonstrators who made the donations.  It is such a great feeling to help others in need.  Unfortunately, it never crossed my mind to take a picture of the basket filled with all the goodies we collected until AFTER I mailed out the package.  I had samples of a few of the items and thought I would still share those with you.

I will be adding one extra card project to my classes for my customers to do at future events so that we can continually donate items to RMH.  They are always in need of cards and the addition of little gift items around the holidays is an added bonus for them.  I will be making up some cute holiday projects for people to make and have donated as well, so stay tuned for more on this wonderful cause.  If you would like to donate cards, projects or contribute money to the Meal Fund or toward items on the Boston House's wish list, please contact me directly at happy.stamper@yahoo.com or mail items to me at:  Lynn Larson, PO Box 88, West Wardsboro, VT 05360.  I will be sending things over to the Lead of the Boston House at least once a month (more if needed).  ANY contributions you can make would be greatly appreciated!