Weekend Forecast for Knitters and Crocheters

Well, since it's the weekend...even though it's the last day of the weekend, it seemed a good way to begin getting caught up was to share this cute t-shirt and saying with you all.  Spotted it some time back on Facebook it made me chuckle.  Most of you know I really enjoy wine, so a shirt combining both wine and crocheting and or knitting.........well, just couldn't resist.  I have to say I enjoy seeing these various shirts and saying that I share with you, but I've never purchased one, nor have I seen anyone wearing one.

Have you?

Sorry it's been a week since  I've posted folks.  Life has gotten a bit busier than normal.  I do still work, but then you all probably know that.  What's been the added business of late is getting involved in a local community effort to save our 911.  Our city manager and council want to outsource it to save money; but many of us in the community feels it's super important not to do that.  We feel saving lives is more important than trimming costs.  Our particularly safety services has been rated as one of the top 8 in the country and the city they want to outsource to has dispatch times much much slower.  At a minimum 4 x slower.  Having been in the medical field (and I know many of you are), I know how important time is in an emergency.  So, we've been having meetings to explain to the public the downside of this, walking door to door passing out flyers and obtaining signatures.

The plus side of things, with all the walking to pass out flyers etc, I'm getting LOTS of steps in.  I've posted before about how important getting steps is (I wear a fitbit) to help with my arthritis and to reduce cholesterol...so things in that department are doing well.

Enjoy  the funny, hope you're all doing well and enjoying August........can't believe how fast the summer has gone.  People are talking about football (groan), and buying back to school clothes and supplies already.  Time sure goes fast.

2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 279
Scarves 118
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 46
Slippers: 67
Rain Poncho's:  105
Cotton Washcloths: 269
Afghans: 18
Socks: 157
Cowls/Hoody Combo's/ 17
Shawls 2
Misc: items like personal care and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Helping Homeless When Time is Tight

Bare with me folks as I attempt to catch up after being out of town for several weeks on vacation.  Several donations came right as I was leaving, and some came while I was away.  Will be working my way through opening the boxes and getting things photographed between my work schedule this week; but in the meantime wanted to share this with you all; as it's something I photographed earlier.

Homelessness hits people of all races and religions, it hits adults, it hits children, it hits people in Ohio and every other state here in our country and beyond.

The above picture of socks is yet another way to help Homeless People.

• Homeless are employed to process orders from this company
• When you buy socks, it's a buy one give one opportunity.  The 3 pairs I purchased means the Company, Mitscoots donated 3 pairs of socks to local shelters. 
• I got a discount purchasing these socks by donating my steps.  

If you walk, or run you too can donate steps/points to help homeless around the country, not just those we help here on Bridge and Beyond.  Many of you don't knit and crochet in summer, so this is perhaps a way you can still be involved when time is tight because you're spending quality time with your loved ones.  Almost everyone is more active in summer months then cold winter months.  Turn it into a win win situation.  Buy socks and donate socks all at the same time.  The footies on the right are considered "atheletic socks while the blue are more day to day.

I have a Fitbit.  
I have my Fitbit linked to Earndit  Earndit turns ones steps/miles/walking/running etc...(ones activity) into points.  These points can be used for discounts on purchases.  Most of the options for the purchases are on health food related to activity/sports and or clothes for the same purpose; but they also have options to turn your steps/points into charity.  I've been able to support clean water for those in need in Haiti, Toys for Children Battling Cancer, and Socks for Homeless through my steps.

Keep in mind you don't need to have a fitbit and use points, the socks can be purchased outright, and they give discounts to most new customers.  Oddly enough, I noticed their ad here on my blog through adsense this morning as I sat down to type this up.

Some of you know I've been dealing with arthritis in my knee, thus my quest to be more active and reduce the pain and swelling.  I've lost weight, reduced the pressure on my knees, and am feeling much better...AND in the process I'm able to continue our mission of helping others.  I've linked Mitscoots so you can check out this marvelous company, my Fitbit and my Earndit profile pages.  If you'd like to connect there, please let me know.  If you have questions how it all works, sing out, I'll do my best to help you.

This is also a marvelous way for someone who doesn't knit or crochet to help.  Please help spread the word and let's do our best to help those less fortunate then us.

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.