guys i need help

17 years ago

there is an old couple that lost everything last year and I would like to help this year's christmas to be special. I posted freecycles to see about help 3 days ago absolutely zip. so I need to find really beautiful very low cost items I can make. they have no decorations and i am on a limited budget but I want to make this a year for them to remember. so any help or advise would be great.

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plainjane425
17 years ago
Here's a tip. You might want to try the $ Stores. They have great things. You don't have to spend much, and they're cheaper than if you were to purchase craft stuff to make them.

jane
ncnana
17 years ago
I wouldn't have thought of it, but Jane is right on. The Dollar Tree has a lot of cute things and they're already putting out christmas things, so you could purchase just a few things each pay period, and have enough to make a nice display by Christmas.

You could check Good Will or other thrift shops for a tree if they need one.

People are very generous especially at Christmas, I wouldn't give up on getting help. This is a very nice thing for you to do. - Gail
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Purplemoon
17 years ago
I've found wonderful Christmas things at Goodwill, all year long in fact. And of course "Twenty" Dollar Tree as I fondly call the place. You could post on the Wanted section of Craigslist too, tho often trees are listed in the free section this time of year.

Bless for doing this for the old couple. They will LOVE whatever you do for them.
Karen
pdg777
17 years ago
You might also try thrift stores as you can get some wonderful treasures there. Also, Family Dollar, although not a dollar store, has larger items like Christmas trees, etc. for small amounts of money.
cinlo
17 years ago
Hopefully, you'll get more replies on Craigslist as the Holiday season approaches. Also, if you have time, yard sales are a great place to find some bargains. All the other suggestions are great, too. Good luck!
olsenpride
17 years ago
You might also contact your local Division of Aging and other social service organizations closer to Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Many organizations call wanting to adopt a family at the holidays...it would be a wonderful opportunity if the couple would agree to it. Items received probably vary, but I've seen gift cards to Walmart, grocery store...etc. Presents of socks, blankets, houseshoes...etc.

Plus food for the holiday meal, many places do Thanksgiving and Christmas both. Churches and Salvation Army are also great resources to try.

Our Dollar Store has quite a few holiday items...even $20.00 would buy a lot decoration wise. Goodwill Stores and such are also great places to try.

Hope these ideas will help you!!