My big booty

I stopped in Target the other day to see if they still had any school supplies on clearance. I ended up walking out with a LOT more than I ever thought I would. Here's what I found:

• 8 pencil cases - $0.33 each
• 8 pairs of scissors - $0.22 each
• (2) 10 packs of pencils - $0.45 each
• (2) 5 packs of pens - $0.45 each
• (4) 8 packs of erasers - $0.13 each
• tank tops & shorts for infant girls - $0.98 - $1.48 each
• tank tops for toddler girls - $1.48
• tshirts for toddler boys - $1.48
• tank tops for bigger girls - $1.28
• tshirts for bigger boys - $1.98
• toddler girl dress - $1.98
• baby boy "fancy" outfit - $1.98

And great minds think alike because my Mother-in-Law came home that day with a big ol' booty from Sears. She retired from there, so she still gets a discount on top of their H-U-G-E clearance sale. Everything she got was also $0.99 - $2.00 and included TONS of cute little scooters (looks like a skirt, but has shorts underneath) for toddler girls, tank tops for baby girls, and shorts and tshirts for boys.

Know of any good sales? Be sure to let us know if you come across one! The kids can use clothing of all sizes (up to teenagers!). They also need undergarments, bathing suits, socks, shoes, and hair do-dads. The older girls like nail polish and normal girly stuff. Little toys (that don't need batteries) are great for the smaller kids.

Things to be happy about.

1. Our agency gave out referrals for 4 sweet little boys on Friday. They are still in negotiations to sign on with 2 more orphanages in Ethiopia. (I thought this was already a done deal, but it isn't...but they're very close...which could mean more referrals soon.)

2. Charity: Water hit water at their first drill at the Abenea school in Northern Ethiopia yesterday. They've raised $420,000 in the past few weeks, but need to raise $1.5M. Go HERE to donate and watch to watch video of their progress.

Give 5, save 20

My wonderful friend Danielle runs a non-profit called Ethiopian Orphan Relief. Please go HERE on the EOR website and donate $5. The whole $5 will go to help orphans in Ethiopia. Besides good kharma and a warm fuzzy feeling, you will also receive a 20% off coupon for Macy's. Fall is in the air, go buy yourself a new sweater, some warm winter clothes for the kids, do some early Christmas shopping. But make sure you go and donate now.

(seriously, go! it's only $5)

Bring Clean Water to Ethiopia

My friend Lori just sent this to me. Spread the word. Donate.

www.borninseptember.org