June 15, 2007
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Do You Freecycle?
I have to say, whoever came up with the Freecycle idea was really thinking. People get on there and post about curbside giveaways or needing a new bed for a needy family, and it seems like there’s always somebody who can use the junk or has what’s needed.
I’ve been getting onto our local Freecycle to ask for formula coupon checks. My boys will drink Enfamil, Similac, GoodStart, and any other generic brand out there, and a lot of people who are nursing their babies get these formula coupon checks in the mail they can’t use. With a bit of financial wrangling and lots of coupons, I have been able to buy name brand formula for as little as a third of the price I pay for Costco and Sam’s Club brands. The coolest thing has happened when I’ve asked for coupons, though. People often email me back offering cans of formula, too, that they just have sitting around and can’t use. So there are some nights that John and I drive all over town picking up formula absolutely free. I am so incredibly grateful for all the generous people who have remembered us and offered their formula. My friend Julie sometimes picks up formula or coupons for me in her area of town. Ladies at church bring me theirs if they can’t use it. People have been so generous that I absolutely can’t wait until my boys are past a year and I can return the favor for others.
I took this picture in honor of the givers:
I’m so glad the twins will drink anything! They’re growing so fast, and
I can hardly believe that they’re eight months old already.William Swingin’
Stephen Snoozin’
Comments (5)
You always were the frugal one. Love you…
God provides in all sorts of ways, eh?
great idea.. I would never think of stuff like that – I’ll have to remember next time around.
Your boys are such little dolls..
blessings ~ a.
Way cool about Freecycle. I’ll have to look into that with my garage sale leftovers.
The boys are so precious Kari. I wish I could see them in person.
I’ll never forget when we were reading “A Walk Across America” by Peter Jenkins, how impressed he was with the kindness and compassion of everyday people. When there is a need, good people are ready to give above and beyond. It truly is more blessed to give than to receive, and a receiver is always needed. Love you, Kari. Mom
i came across the video of your beautiful boys on the xanga video page, and it sure made me smile. we actually have several cans of formula that we bought for a baby shower but never used- so if you need the help, let me know.
God bless you all.