Children enjoy breakfast with Santa Nov 22, 2009
During the event, area children also received a candy cane and gift bag with various items, including coloring books from Carlisle Fire Chief Robert Kennedy. Depending on when the children arrived at breakfast, which ran from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., they also got to hear caroling. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
You can make a difference for their Christmas Nov 20, 2009
Huber said those who may only be able to contribute a few dollars could purchase crayons, markers or coloring books and drop them in a toy drop box for Toys for Kids at a local store. He said the organization is always short on those items that are used to fill out a gift request for a child. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
MOMMY BLOG: Dude, who dirtied your car? Nov 18, 2009
at wrote on Nov 17, 2009 2:56 PM:" Thank God I am not alone! I thought my car was the only traveling "dumpster". My son has markers, crayons, snack wrappers, coloring books, toys, workbooks, game boy, and much more in the back seat. Somehow, it has started taking over the front too. But, he is very entertained and not whining in the car! ". Because I Said So Advertisement Advertisement. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
New location is a big help for holidays Nov 11, 2009
The goal of the Christmas Elf program is to give every child at least one big toy and three other needed items such as coloring books, crayons and other supplies, Moore said. The program's inventory included several Batman and Spider-Man figurines waiting to leave their boxes in order to fulfill their super hero duties while Barbie and several of her friends filled an entire table as they prepared to find a new home. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
The rise of the Naughty Fairies Nov 10, 2009
Beneath the hand-decorated bags, Boo left a detailed note that read, in part: "Your sweet tooth is going to be stoked after you see all this sweet stuff!" In return, the Halloween Fairy left the girls Play dough and coloring books and other goodies in grateful exchange. (She's so awesome, she even put some of the leftover candy in my desk drawer at work. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Veterans Day parade is Saturday morning Nov 7, 2009
Suggested items needed are toiletries, hard candy, gum, crayons and writing utensils, note pads and coloring books, new or slightly used toys (no war toys), t-shirts, sunglasses, caps and more. No liquids or breakables. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Cuddles for Kids kicks off toy drive Oct 13, 2009
Stuffed animals, coloring books, markers and children s books collected during the drive will be donated to local patients, nursing home residents and other nonprofit organizations during the holiday season. After Friday the drive will continue at other area locations, including Nov. 3 at the Dollar Tree in the Richland Town Centre. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Alternatives to Halloween Candy Oct 9, 2009
Coloring books, crayons, paint sets, child safe scissors, glitter, stickers, Play-Doh, modeling clay, markers, and colored pencils make wonderful treats. Bath Time supplies. (Suite101.com)
RELIGION CALENDAR Sep 12, 2009
" Book is free; donation welcome. Free nursery for preschoolers. Call 461-8784. -FIRST ALLIANCE CHURCH: GriefShare help seminar and support group for people experiencing grief and loss, Thursdays, 7 p.m., 2939 Zimmerly Road. Call 833-9862 for information, including time, and registration. -GLENWOOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Diabetic support group for people diagnosed as diabetic or prediabetic, their spouses and significant others, third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., 2931 Myrtle St. Call... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Dealing in Dollar Stores Jul 31, 2009
Best buys on things like party supplies paper goods (paper towels, napkins, gift wrapping paper) school supplies (from brown paper bags to coloring books), shampoo, and cleaning supplies (laundry detergent, soap). I should point out -- may not be name brand cleaning supplies. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Prepare for road trips with lots of food, entertainment for kids Jul 28, 2009
This has included coloring books and colors, small dolls with clothes, Army men, tiny dinosaurs, Matchbox cars and small puzzles. Color Wonder art products also work well. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
New Bloomfield woman writes about life for future generations Jul 27, 2009
Tighe secretly sewed doll clothes for her younger sisters' old dolls and the two squirreled away change from groceries to buy coloring books. "The day before Christmas we answered our front door over and over again. Box after box of groceries or toys came all day long," Tighe wrote, noting she and her brother were nine and 11 at the time. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Voice of the People: July 13, 2009 Jul 13, 2009
We got toys like dolls, coonskin caps, capguns and boxes of roll caps, jump ropes, jacks, cowboy chaps, cowgirl skirts with fringes, cowboy and cowgirl hats, kaleidoscopes, magnetic space wheels, coloring books and crayons, board games of all sorts, paints, pads, balls, gloves, and on and on. We were also lucky enough to get candy and nuts. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Alternative Easter Basket Fillers f... Mar 10, 2009
Small Toys, Coloring Books, Activity Books and Crayons ... One can also add simple toys such as bubbles, dolls, cars, teddy bears, crayons, markers, puzzles, doll clothes, coloring books and activity books to kids' Easter baskets ... Story books, small toys, coloring books, gift cards, money, movies, and board games are all things children love. (Suite101.com)
Community center rises from ruins Mar 8, 2009
"That's how I discovered the Union Project. When I went, I figured I was going to a church, but this was huge. Standing room only. There was music and food and I was energized. "I was frequently looking for things for my 5-year-old to do nearby," said Ms. Jungle, adding that crafts for children, visits from Santa Claus, and the coloring books and toys in the cafe kept bringing her back to the Union Project. "She plays while I have my coffee. It is a nice escape. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Growing up Amy Feb 14, 2009
His brothers were more interested playing with coloring books or other toys. The only way I could spend time with Dad in the winter months was through wrestling, Steve said. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
