For my 3oth b-day, I worked with Upward Bound Family Place to furnish an apartment for a formerly homeless LA family. I used this blog site to solicit funds, organize helpers, and show off our results. Thanks for visiting!

Friday, May 8, 2009

Ready to shop for a cause?

If you are in LA and can spare some time for errands this weekend, I could use some help with shopping!

I am focused on the housewares (sheets, towels, small furniture, dishes, etc) which will be a big job. So I broke off four other categories of things we need and I am looking for an Elf to take care of each of these short lists. I think the shopping for each of these lists can be accomplished in one shopping trip. You can drop the items off Sunday night (or anytime earlier) and I'll write you a check for what you spent.

Please let me know (sunshinecook@gmail.com) if you can volunteer for any of these four shopping jobs!

(Adopted by Gina) Refrigerator Elf: Let's stock the fridge and pantry with a few basics.
  • cereal
  • milk
  • bread
  • eggs
  • peanut butter
  • jelly
  • cheese
  • sandwich meat
  • lettuce
  • fresh vegetables
  • fresh fruits
  • olive/vegetable oil
  • coffee or tea
(Adopted by Naomi) Bathroom Elf: let's fill the cabinet with basic toiletries and first aid supplies
  • adult shampoo & conditioner
  • soap
  • adult toothbrush & toothpaste
  • dental floss
  • toilet paper
  • toilet brush
  • toilet bowl cleaner
(Adopted by Angie) Pantry/Utility: We'll be sure they have the stuff they need to keep the place clean and sorted
  • Dishwashing Liquid
  • Sponges
  • Kitchen Trash Can & Bags
  • Rubber Gloves
  • mop or swiffer-type system
  • broom and dustpan
  • Paper Towels
  • Glass cleaner, kitchen/bathroom cleaner, baking soda
  • Paper Lunch Bags
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Saran Wrap
  • Ziploc Bags
  • Light bulbs
(Adopted by Annie) Baby's room: we'll make sure they've got the basic stuff a 10-month old needs.

  • Diapers (for a 20-pound baby boy)
  • Diaper cream
  • Changing table pad
  • Sippy cup
  • Baby spoon
  • Baby bibs
  • Simple baby health-care kit (thermometer, nail clippers, tooth cleaner)
  • baby lotion
  • baby shampoo

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