Pillowcase dresses for Africa

I LOVE this project. I don't sew - but I can certainly collect donations & supplies for others who have the talent.

If you would like to donate - this is what the seamstresses need:

new or gently used pillow cases
double bias tape
1/2" elastic
thread

If you'd like to sew your own pillowcase dresses - here is the link to the pattern.

africa is still on my brain

This was so fun to make! Make your own word mosaic here.

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Sam, Esther & Jane

Africa Stuff

You can get cool shirts on this site for $20 that read, "I need Africa more than Africa needs me." http://www.mochaclub.org/

Also...Toms Shoes (http://www.tomsshoes.com/) has a "one for one" campaign. For every pair of shoes you purchase, Toms will donate one pair to a child in need. As of right now, Toms is sending 37,000 shoes to Ethiopia. Pretty cool.

I just LOVE this tshirt and it's on my wish list. Check the styles/colors out here.

Another chance to help orphans...

My son's 7th grade teacher is leaving for Eritrea & Ethiopia in October to volunteer at an orphange. Check out the information below. I made up a flier with this same information and am placing it at work (both locations) and am also emailing friends/family. It's another great opportunity if you feel you would like to help.

Want to help orphans in Ethiopia & Eritrea? Here’s your chance!

The Skyridge MS 7th grade LA/SS class is collecting supplies for orphans in Ethiopia & Eritrea. Mrs. Baldwin will take the supplies with her when she travels to various orphanages in October. This is just one of the ‘service learning’ opportunities Mrs. Baldwin & Ms. Cooper’s classes are participating in. If you would like to help, please purchase an item/items and place it/them in my box.

Thanks so much for your support!

FORMULA:
-Milk and soy base
-Bottles

DIAPERS:
-Any size 1,2,4,& 5

TOYS:-
kitchen toys such as play foods and dishes
-Musical instruments
-Dolls and doll clothes
-Automobiles, etc.
-(they also just sprayed lines for and created two soccer goals a little while ago so I was going to ask for soccer balls and cleats for kids from munchkins up to 15 years old)

SCHOOL SUPPLIES: Please place messy items in plastic baggies
-glue
-Paper
-Crayons
-Play dough
-Books, etc

MEDICINES: (must be in original /sealed package)
-infant acetaminophen (regular)
-any antibiotics
-cough and cold medicines
-rash creams
-Vicks Liquid Vapor
-Infant Gas Medicines
-Nebulizers

PERSONAL TOILETRIES: (must be in original sealed package)
-toothbrushes/toothpaste
-stick deodorant
-bar soap
-wash cloths

Shopping for Ethiopia

That saying is so true: it's better to give than to receive. Matty & I just went shopping for the kids at Layla House. We purchased:

*5 tubes of Neosporin
*10 board books for toddlers (mini board books) abcs, 123s, first words, nursery rhymes
*5 SpongeBob toothbrush/toothpaste kits
*200 Pooh & Dora stickers

This is what I could afford until payday. Heather is leaving on our payday - so it had to be a light load for us. But...more good Ethiopia news. Matty's Social Studies teacher is going to Ethiopia to volunteer in an orphanage for a week in October. She has rallied the kids to bring in items for her to take to the orphanage. We will also stockpile items for her trip & I will post the list of needed items if you feel you would like to donate as well.

http://www.kristinjphotography.com/Slideshows/Day4_Slideshow/Ethiopia_Day4/

Watch this amazing slideshow of the Alexander Family as they meet their new baby boy. Sweet!!! ** Have a tissue or two handy.

Here is their blog link as well: http://www.teamalexander.blogspot.com/

Water for Ethiopia

Buy a liter of Volvic water to help provide clean drinking water for children in Ethiopia. Click here for details.