Some day de Mayo!!

As I opened up my hallway closet this morning, three thermal bags fell on my head. Since I couldn't reach the shelf that they fell from, I thought that I would place them on the nice organizational rack screwed into the door...only to realize that the rack was jam packed with items that I have never used. Time to SPRING CLEAN and get rid of all of this junk! My plan is to take everything that I am not using (or have never used) and throw it in a box for our yard sale fundraiser. I am a huge fan of yard sales and could tell you every item in my house that was purchased at one, so this type of fundraiser just seemed natural.
      Dan and I have had 2 yard sales in the past, but we never really had much to sell. (Even if we did, we don't have a yard to sell it on or a garage for that matter!) Anyway, as I thought more about this fundraiser, I quickly realized that the items we would like to get rid of would not get us very far. Also, our location doesn't help either. So here is the plan! We are asking YOU for donations....give us your junk treasures that you don't need! As you spring clean, think of us. :) Maybe you have an old dresser or bike or tools...who knows? Maybe a microwave or stroller or printer. It is a win-win. You get to get rid of your stuff and we get to adopt a baby! WIN-WIN!
         The date and locations are "set." Ok, not really. The PA one will be in May (the 19th?) and I am not sure about the NJ one yet. I will let you know. But if you come across things you would like to donate and don't want to store them at your house, just let me know and I will come take them off your hands. :)
            I am really hoping to sell some "ticket items" at the garage sale because we will be sending out our dossier soon and with that are some large fees! I know that God will provide and I think that a fundraiser like this is an easy way for people to help, especially if they want to give, but don't have money. :) Email me if you have any questions or want to donate: Laurenvideon@gmail.com

Here is the flyer:

Spring Clean and Donate

To benefit our Ethiopian adoption!

HUGE YARD SALE FUNDRAISER!! J

We are collecting your unwanted treasures!

Items we are looking for:

·         Furniture

·         Appliances

·         Electronics

·         Art

·         Jewelry

·         Bikes

·         Tools

·         Baby gear

·         Household items

·         Kitchen items

·         Linens

·         Basically anything you want to get rid of!

Mark your calendars!!

Yard Sale for Adoption:  SATURDAY, (maybe)MAY 19th?   8:00am-2:00pm (PA sale)
(NJ sale- TBD)

To donate (or volunteer to help) contact Lauren at laurenvideon@gmail.com  

(All items remaining after the sales will be donated)

For more information on our adoption, check out our blog “Now You Know” at

http://knowledge-causing-action.blogspot.com/

Let me know if you want to donate or help out in any way!!!