Debt Solution Ideas

Hello Everyone

As many of you know, we had a great barter fair this year, selling over 160 gift baskets, and were able to donate a large amount of our barter dollar profits to the Foothill Family Shelter, and a couple of animal rescue groups.

There is so many people in need this year right in our own community, it is hard to choose one organization. We have decided to make some other gift baskets these next two weeks for the Orangewood Childrens home, which is a shelter for neglected and abandoned children. This year there are more than 10,000 of these kids right here in Orange County. There are 80 kids at the shelter at this time, which seems like more than the previous years. They range in ages from 2 months to 18 years old.
If anyone wants to donate items to these kids…we would be happy to fit them into some of the baskets we are making to deliver to the home the week before Xmas. We will personalize the baskets with the boys or girls name, so they know that someone is thinking of them this Christmas!! Or, if you don’t have time to shop and want to donate any amount…even $5.00 …that’s fine too, we will do the shopping for you.

If you don’t know where our office is, it is

Financial Crossroads
505 N. Tustin Ave. Ste # 207
Santa Ana, Ca 92705

Below are some of the requested items from the kids… and the kids names/gender/age, if anyone wants to designate a special child for their gift.
let us know and we will make sure they receive their own special gift.

1 Albert-Boy 2 months
2 Jonathan-Boy 2 months-Ernie S./guest
3 Amanda-Girl 4 months
4 Jordan-Boy 6 months
5 Paige-Girl 8 months
6 Adam-Boy 10 months
7 Andrew-Boy 1
8 Iris-Girl 1
9 Noah-Boy 1
10 Brad-Boy 2
11 Caleb-Boy 2
12 Gaby-Girl 2
13 Samantha-Girl 3
14 Tyler-Boy 3
15 Elizabeth-Girl 3
16 Grace-Girl 3
17 Jasmine-Girl 3
18 Kimberly-Girl 4
19 Madeline-Girl 4
20 Anna-Girl 4
21 Eric-Boy 5-Ernie S./guest
22 Joshua-Boy 5
23 Mackenzie-Girl 5-Ernie S./guest
24 Michelle-Girl 5
25 Travis-Boy 6
26 Alice-Girl 6
27 Destiny-Girl 7
28 Maria-Girl 7
29 Robert-Boy 7
30 Tam-Boy 7
31 Brenda-Girl 7
32 Kayla-Girl 8
33 Michael-Boy 8
34 Nick-Boy 8
35 Emma-Girl 8
36 David-Boy 9
37 Nicole-Girl 9
38 Samuel-Boy 9
39 Andrea-Girl 9
40 Bryan-Boy 10
41 Celeste-Girl 10
42 Isaiah-Boy 10
43 Jared-Boy 11
44 Joe-Boy 11
45 Kyle-Boy 11
46 Marissa-Girl 12
47 Oliver-Boy 12
48 Victoria-Girl 12
49 Chuck-Boy 13
50 Danny-Boy 13
51 Jack-Boy 14
52 Jesus-Boy 14
53 Logan-Boy 14
54 Megan-Girl 15
55 Sarah-Girl 15
56 Tony-Boy 15
57 Breanna-Girl 15
58 Connor-Boy 15
59 Gabriel-Boy 15
60 Hannah-Girl 15
61 John-Boy 16
62 Katie-Girl 16
63 Matthew-Boy 16
64 Sandra-Girl 16
65 Scott-Boy 16
66 Danielle-Girl 16
67 Erica-Girl 16
68 Haley-Girl 16
69 Jacob-Boy 16
70 Juan-Boy 16
71 Mary-Girl 17
72 Ryan-Boy 17
73 Sean-Boy 17
74 Aaron-Boy 17-Laura V./guest
75 Curt-Boy 17-Laura V./guest
76 Devin-Boy-17-Laura V./guest
77 Justin-Boy-17-Laura V./guest
78 Lauren-Girl 17-Laura V./guest
79 Mariah-Girl 18-Laura V./guest
80 Michelle-Girl-18-Laura V.

DONATION SUGGESTIONS
Toys
Action figures & Barbies, Remote control cars, Lego’s, train sets, cars & trucks, Board games and cards, Battery operated toys, Infant toys, animals, dolls, Play items: clothes, dishes
Musical toys & travel games, sports Equipment
Basketballs, Baseball, Golf, Volleyballs, Soccer, Footballs, Mitts, Gloves, Yoga Mats, Bikes & helmets, Scooter and Tricycles, Frisbees, Large and small Balls for all ages
Gift Cards/ Certificates
Visa, Master Card, Best Buy, Borders, Target, Walmart, Disney, Knott’s, Movie theaters, Kid friendly restaurants and Sporting Goods Stores
Electronics
AM/FM Boom box portable stereos, one theme hand held video games, iPod’s, MP3 players , DVD’s, Large Game systems and age appropriate games
Crafts
Model and Craft kits, Art paper, Paints, Bead Kits
Clothing
Name brand jeans, shirts & gift cards, Vans tennis shoes, high-tops, Ankle & booty socks, Basketball shorts, Baby clothes
Personal Care
Curling & flat irons, Perfume, cologne, Hairstyling products, Make-up kits, Personal hygiene items, soap, shampoos, lotion, Journals, backpacks

Thank you and Happy Holidays!!

Ps…the website for Orangewood is below, in case you would rather donate directly….Thank you again!!!

Liz and Dale

http://www.orangewoodfoundation.org/

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Debt Solution Ideas for Everyone

Over the life of this blog, we will be sharing TONS of tips about how to get out of debt. With the economy going down the tubes, the housing market being what it is today, soaring interest rates, unemployment, and the rising cost of day to day life, there are millions of Americans under stress today, caused by what can seem to be mountains of debt.

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