From one woman's heart, to another woman's heart
All items in the following lists should be new or handcrafted.
RULES OF THUMB: JOY, COMFORT & BEAUTY:
You should find joy in making or purchasing any item and are pleased to give it away for others to enjoy!
Comfort Bag Needs:
Cosmetic pouches
Chap stick, lip balm, lip gloss
Combs, brushes, mirrors, mirror/brush combo, hair fasteners
First aid kits, bandaids
Cough drops
Kleenex, hand wipes
Travel-size lotion, body powder
Travel-size shower gel, soap
Travel-size shampoo, conditioner, or conditioning shampoo
Deodorant, men's and women's
Toothbrushes: adult and child; toothpaste, travel-size
Q-tips, vanity kits, floss, shower caps, small sewing kits
Washcloths: in a variety of colors
Manicure sets, emery boards, nail clippers
Socks: women, men and children
Not able to use: mouthwash, hand sanitizer, perfumes/scents, nail polish
Gift Items for birthday and welcome bags:
Wallets: man and woman
Cosmetic pouches
Jewelry: girl, boy, man, woman
Makeup for women
Slippers: all ages and sizes
Baseball caps
Tote bags, diaper bags, backpacks
Shower gel or lotion, large: both men and women. 3 in 1 works well! Bath sets
Shower puffs
Devotional readings for men and women; journals
Children's Bibles and story books
Scriptural birthday cards
Activity books, puzzle books, puzzles: adult and children
Crafts: coloring books (adult and child), crayons, colored pencils, markers; craft kits, drawing/sketch pads, memo pads, sticker books
School items: calculators, composition books, notebooks, scissors, pens, pencils, erasers, pencil sharpeners
Toys: stuffed animals, cars, small Lego kits, small boys' or girls' toys, children's card games
New bath towels, hand towels, and washcloths, especially washcloths
Blankets, fleece or handcrafted afghans and quilts: single, children's, or crib bed size
Mugs, water bottles
Umbrellas: fold-up type
Food Items, Individually Wrapped:
Cookies, crackers, granola bars
Fruit snacks, raisins
Gum, mints
Meat and/or cheese sticks
Nuts, nut mix, trail mix
Layettes:
Diaper bags
Diapers, baby wipes
Crib blankets, receiving blankets
Clothing: booties and hats, onesies, gowns, sleepers, outfits
For winter: hats, mittens, sweaters, outdoor "prams"
Baby products: baby lotion, baby wash, ointment
Hooded towels, baby washcloths, infant bibs
Pacifiers, infant toys, and books
Bottles
Not able to use: baby powder
Handcrafted Materials:
Afghans, blankets, quilts, lap rugs: all sizes
Socks and slippers (or "slockers"-slipper/socks): all sizes
Shawls, wraps: could be prayer shawls
Pouches or cosmetic bags: knitted, crocheted, quilted or sewn
Tote bags, purses: quilted, sewn, crocheted, or knitted
Jewelry: earrings, necklaces, bracelets
Layette items: bibs, crib and receiving blankets, booties, socks, hats, scarves, outfits, sweaters, sleepers, diaper bags, toys, washcloths, etc.
For winter: scarves, hats, mittens, headbands, wristlets, neck warmers: all sizes and types
Small gifts: soaps, baskets, picture frames, embroidered or cross-stitched pictures
Toys, dolls, doll clothes
Cards: for birthdays, new babies - various ages, male and female
Bookmarks: children and adult
Other: whatever is your specialty, please add it to the list!
Yarn of all types. We donate yarn to shelters and to handcrafters.
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