tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538729992423777369.post4802278008674449906..comments2021-02-03T01:16:46.944-08:00Comments on A Dream Adoption...Bringing home the TWINS!: Chainsaw therapyCynthiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08143622887981767731noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538729992423777369.post-58692209276776345282011-11-08T22:27:01.463-08:002011-11-08T22:27:01.463-08:00Ooooh....I like the new fundraising thermometer. ...Ooooh....I like the new fundraising thermometer. And the new total!<br /><br />I was able to do 4 (chilly) miles tonight.<br /><br />Katrina - I don't know if every restaurant that does fundraisers allows this, but, the mom I know that made $1,500 was allowed to hand the fliers out right outside the restaurant. That definitely helped her increase the amount she brought in. If you get a manager in a good mood (and they're on board with your cause) you might be able to do the same thing!Jessica Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09840667335436740062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538729992423777369.post-80089166622642492032011-11-07T20:25:44.726-08:002011-11-07T20:25:44.726-08:00So sorry about the flea market. That stinks. I kno...So sorry about the flea market. That stinks. I know I looked into doing a fundraiser at Chick-fli-a but it is about 30 minutes from our house and I just didn't think I could get enough people to go. You only get a percentage if the people say they are there for your cause. <br /><br />Keep plugging forward my friend. Sooner of later we have to reach the end :) <br /><br />Oh, wish I could try chainsaw therapy. The only wood we have in our backyard is from when my husband took down the old playset and decided to make firewood from it. I don't think using the chainsaw on the trampoline would be a good idea.<br /><br />Katrina<br />Carlene's soon to be momma :)<br />www.operationorphannomore.blogspot.comKatrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03779770874867573087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538729992423777369.post-22556120217514934222011-11-07T16:24:27.084-08:002011-11-07T16:24:27.084-08:00Chain Saw Therapy? I'm glad you had witnesses ...Chain Saw Therapy? I'm glad you had witnesses to keep you from cuttin' down the whole orchard! I remember chopping wood with an axe, it's a good stress reliever, but really wears you out. The true reward is the toasty fire. Glad you got to try something new and I sure wish you had a picture of your chic lumberjackie outfit! LOL Keep looking UP!coanharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15848230510904585637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538729992423777369.post-64840753558653536582011-11-07T13:55:16.443-08:002011-11-07T13:55:16.443-08:00Oh yeah, I forgot to mention, I did another 9 mile...Oh yeah, I forgot to mention, I did another 9 miles this weekend!Jessica Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09840667335436740062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4538729992423777369.post-3824951030275131152011-11-07T13:54:49.844-08:002011-11-07T13:54:49.844-08:00That sucks about the flea market! I've had da...That sucks about the flea market! I've had days like that when I've sold things on Amazon or Ebay. Once I accounted for the envelope to mail the item and the postage I realize I came out negative (not including my time!). Luckily it doesn't happen every time.<br /><br />Do you know anyone in a less remote part of town that would volunteer their house for a big garage sale? Perhaps if you could secure the location (and let friends, family and church family know about the garage sale) you could get a better return on your time and money.<br /><br />Do you have any chain restaurants in your area? Some of them (like Applebees and Panda Express)will let you do fundraisers at their restaurant. I've never done one, so, I'm not sure what the exact requirements are, but, from what I've heard you just hand out fliers encouraging people to go eat there on a designated night. That night, a percentage of people's bill goes to you. I know of at least one adoptive family that made ~$1,500 with a restaurant fundraiser.<br /><br />Sorry I can't help in a more concrete way. I'm sure you've been living and breathing fundraising for the past few months, so, it's not likely these are new ideas. :)<br /><br />I'm glad you at least got to relax in the evening in front of a cozy fire. The pictures made me wish I wasn't stuck living in an apartment (some day, a house!).Jessica Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09840667335436740062noreply@blogger.com