Sunday, December 26, 2010
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
The last of the fundraisers...you don't want to miss this! ;)
Happy December!
Tis the Season for Baking...and cutout sugar cookies, and more! ;)
I am excited to celebrate our adopted family by doing one last fundraiser...the world's best (in my opinion) Sugar Cookie Dough!!!
I can say that because it is not my recipe...it was given to me, and I tweaked it just a tad, and is now a part of my "secret" recipes that I use in Sweet Heaven Desserts!
The delightful thing about this cookie dough, is the flavor. It is really good. I can't tell you what goes into it, but I promise, it is only good things! Fresh butter, real extracts...not artificial flavorings, etc.
You will be able to purchase a huge batch of my favorite sugar cookie dough for only $15.00. (It will easily make 50 medium to large size cookies...obviously depending on the size of the cutter.) I will gladly do a half batch for you for $10.00 if you are baking less.
Every penny over my cost will go to the adopted family fun, to buy the last minute things we might need to add to the list. A gas card, a grocery store card, etc.
To order, simply email me at spankos1@juno.com or call me if you have that information! Leave a comment here if you are needing help with anything...and I will get back to you!
I will make the dough specifically for you when you are ready to use it. It will be made to order, not sitting around...it actually bakes better that way!
I will also be happy to roll and cut or even bake your cutouts for you this year...for you to decorate yourself. Let me know and I will make it as easy as possible for you to have all of the fun and none of the mess! :)
You may order any time between now and December 20th. I truly hope all of my loyal friends and supporters of this cause have the very best Holiday ever...knowing that we all gave Christmas away this year!
God Bless!
Becky
PS - Your dough will be wrapped simply in ziplocs, cute packaging would have just cut into our money for the family! :) Thanks for understanding! (If you'd like to give "dough" as a gift, we can figure out really great packaging if need be!)
Tis the Season for Baking...and cutout sugar cookies, and more! ;)
I am excited to celebrate our adopted family by doing one last fundraiser...the world's best (in my opinion) Sugar Cookie Dough!!!
I can say that because it is not my recipe...it was given to me, and I tweaked it just a tad, and is now a part of my "secret" recipes that I use in Sweet Heaven Desserts!
The delightful thing about this cookie dough, is the flavor. It is really good. I can't tell you what goes into it, but I promise, it is only good things! Fresh butter, real extracts...not artificial flavorings, etc.
You will be able to purchase a huge batch of my favorite sugar cookie dough for only $15.00. (It will easily make 50 medium to large size cookies...obviously depending on the size of the cutter.) I will gladly do a half batch for you for $10.00 if you are baking less.
Every penny over my cost will go to the adopted family fun, to buy the last minute things we might need to add to the list. A gas card, a grocery store card, etc.
To order, simply email me at spankos1@juno.com or call me if you have that information! Leave a comment here if you are needing help with anything...and I will get back to you!
I will make the dough specifically for you when you are ready to use it. It will be made to order, not sitting around...it actually bakes better that way!
I will also be happy to roll and cut or even bake your cutouts for you this year...for you to decorate yourself. Let me know and I will make it as easy as possible for you to have all of the fun and none of the mess! :)
You may order any time between now and December 20th. I truly hope all of my loyal friends and supporters of this cause have the very best Holiday ever...knowing that we all gave Christmas away this year!
God Bless!
Becky
PS - Your dough will be wrapped simply in ziplocs, cute packaging would have just cut into our money for the family! :) Thanks for understanding! (If you'd like to give "dough" as a gift, we can figure out really great packaging if need be!)
Friday, November 26, 2010
Pie Sales!! Thank you all for your support!
Hello sweet people! Did you survive Turkey Day? Black Friday sales?
This is just an update for those of you that are interested in knowing how the pie sale went....I am happy to report that I think it went fabulously...I hope the pies were a blessing to the customers...because the fundraiser was definitely a blessing to the family! There were a total of 15 pies sold! After supply and packaging costs, that amounted to another $90.00 for the fund! :) But wait...you guys were so generous, that on top of the $12.00 minimum donation, many of you gave more...so guess what...add another $31.00 to that total...and we made $121.00 for the fabulous family! ;)
I am so blessed by all of you and so privileged to be a part of what God is doing for this family. Thanks again for your support...only one more fundraiser to go...so hang in there! ;) LOL
(In case any of you didn't know, the raffle that we held generated $440.00 of cash to shop for the family...after the grand prize and runner up prizes were deducted. So combined with the pie sales...we have approximately $561.00 to spend on our adopted family! That is so exciting! We will be looking forward to purchasing grocery store gift cards, a gas gift card, and a few more items off of the wish list. Direct items are also still being donated...so our dollars are being stretched and God is good!)
(Candy Bar sales are also still in process...I will keep you posted when those sales are completed...and look for information later this weekend on the Worlds Best Sugar Cookie Dough fundraiser!)
:) Happy Holiday weekend. I hope you are enjoying your time with your family and are recovering from your turkey coma!
Blessings,
Becky and the Gang
This is just an update for those of you that are interested in knowing how the pie sale went....I am happy to report that I think it went fabulously...I hope the pies were a blessing to the customers...because the fundraiser was definitely a blessing to the family! There were a total of 15 pies sold! After supply and packaging costs, that amounted to another $90.00 for the fund! :) But wait...you guys were so generous, that on top of the $12.00 minimum donation, many of you gave more...so guess what...add another $31.00 to that total...and we made $121.00 for the fabulous family! ;)
I am so blessed by all of you and so privileged to be a part of what God is doing for this family. Thanks again for your support...only one more fundraiser to go...so hang in there! ;) LOL
(In case any of you didn't know, the raffle that we held generated $440.00 of cash to shop for the family...after the grand prize and runner up prizes were deducted. So combined with the pie sales...we have approximately $561.00 to spend on our adopted family! That is so exciting! We will be looking forward to purchasing grocery store gift cards, a gas gift card, and a few more items off of the wish list. Direct items are also still being donated...so our dollars are being stretched and God is good!)
(Candy Bar sales are also still in process...I will keep you posted when those sales are completed...and look for information later this weekend on the Worlds Best Sugar Cookie Dough fundraiser!)
:) Happy Holiday weekend. I hope you are enjoying your time with your family and are recovering from your turkey coma!
Blessings,
Becky and the Gang
Thursday, November 18, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS!!
A giant congratulations to raffle winner, Patti Joseph. What a blessing for her family! Also, congratulations to biggest ticket sellers Michelle Soto and Dani Wiley.
In fact, next year, you all might want to buy tickets from Dani Wiley. She sold the winning raffle ticket as well as having several of her tickets drawn for runner up prizes. (Of course, only those present could win those.)
The runner-up winners were:
$15.00 Gift Card to AMC, Stephanie Bradley. (Dani Wiley, ticket)
$15.00 Gift Card to Starbucks, Autumn Davenport. (self)
$15.00 Gift Card to AMC, Colbie. (Autumn Davenport, ticket)
$15.00 Gift Card to Subway, Ian Spanko. (self)
I am beyond grateful to all of you who bought tickets for this raffle and shared in the vision. It was not only a pleasure to organize it, but a privilege to be trusted by so many of you.
I love you guys. Thanks for your prayers, your contributions, and your friendships!
Sincerely,
Becky Spanko
PS - I wish I had 100 more prizes to give out! Bummed it's over! :)
In fact, next year, you all might want to buy tickets from Dani Wiley. She sold the winning raffle ticket as well as having several of her tickets drawn for runner up prizes. (Of course, only those present could win those.)
The runner-up winners were:
$15.00 Gift Card to AMC, Stephanie Bradley. (Dani Wiley, ticket)
$15.00 Gift Card to Starbucks, Autumn Davenport. (self)
$15.00 Gift Card to AMC, Colbie. (Autumn Davenport, ticket)
$15.00 Gift Card to Subway, Ian Spanko. (self)
I am beyond grateful to all of you who bought tickets for this raffle and shared in the vision. It was not only a pleasure to organize it, but a privilege to be trusted by so many of you.
I love you guys. Thanks for your prayers, your contributions, and your friendships!
Sincerely,
Becky Spanko
PS - I wish I had 100 more prizes to give out! Bummed it's over! :)
Monday, November 15, 2010
Sip, Sample, and Score!! ... is TONIGHT!!!
Call me crazy, but I am so excited to see who wins the pot tonight!!! I cannot wait to see who walks away with a Christmas blessing! :)
There are also two small runner up prizes to be given out as well.
You do not have to be present to win the grand prize, however, if you want to collect on a runner-up prize, you or your designated representative will need to be there. (Preferably with your ticket stub!)
I won't mention to where...but have two words for you...GIFT CARDS!!!
You will have a chance to check the raffle list, sip on a Starbucks, and sample one of the most delicious Pumpkin Pie recipes on the planet! :)
We cannot wait to fellowship with you, pray for the adopted family, and see who scores the big moolah!
Big blessings on you all...I hope you will join us! :)
Starbucks is located at:
20249 N. 67th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85308 (Northeast corner of 67th avenue and the north of the loop...behind bank of America.)
7:30 p.m. Raffle list audit, 8:00 p.m. drawings.
Thank you all for your support!
Please feel free to contact me with any questions...
602-486-5189
Becky & the gang
There are also two small runner up prizes to be given out as well.
You do not have to be present to win the grand prize, however, if you want to collect on a runner-up prize, you or your designated representative will need to be there. (Preferably with your ticket stub!)
I won't mention to where...but have two words for you...GIFT CARDS!!!
You will have a chance to check the raffle list, sip on a Starbucks, and sample one of the most delicious Pumpkin Pie recipes on the planet! :)
We cannot wait to fellowship with you, pray for the adopted family, and see who scores the big moolah!
Big blessings on you all...I hope you will join us! :)
Starbucks is located at:
20249 N. 67th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85308 (Northeast corner of 67th avenue and the north of the loop...behind bank of America.)
7:30 p.m. Raffle list audit, 8:00 p.m. drawings.
Thank you all for your support!
Please feel free to contact me with any questions...
602-486-5189
Becky & the gang
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Updated Wish List...
Please note the changes to the Wishes and Dreams post below...there have been many donations of used and new items to fill various needs. There are still a few needs and several "gift" items that are on the list. Please review it before making purchases. Donations of any items you think might bless this family are always welcome. Thanks so much!
An item I know is needed but didn't ever add to the list is a gift card for gas. QT card, etc. (Fry's has several gas locations too.)
That is one area where the money doesn't go very far, and because of their distance from church and friends, etc...they don't make many car trips. I would definitely love to know that there was gas in the tank in case they wanted to attend Holiday church services at Calvary! ;)
God Bless!
Becky
An item I know is needed but didn't ever add to the list is a gift card for gas. QT card, etc. (Fry's has several gas locations too.)
That is one area where the money doesn't go very far, and because of their distance from church and friends, etc...they don't make many car trips. I would definitely love to know that there was gas in the tank in case they wanted to attend Holiday church services at Calvary! ;)
God Bless!
Becky
Thursday, November 4, 2010
TICKETS SOLD OUT!
UPDATE:
We are now82% 88 % 100% sold out!
We are scheduled to meet on Thursday, November 18th to hold the raffle. We will meet at Starbucks, at 67th avenue and the 101 (Northwest side...7:30 p.m....raffle at 8:00 p.m.). Everyone is welcome to attend. We will try to video the actual raffle so that it can be posted right here! You do not have to be present to win, but I would love to be able to hand the cash to the winner...or head right over to purchase the TV for them that night! :)
Thank you all for everything you have done and are doing! God Bless! :)
We are now
We are scheduled to meet on Thursday, November 18th to hold the raffle. We will meet at Starbucks, at 67th avenue and the 101 (Northwest side...7:30 p.m....raffle at 8:00 p.m.). Everyone is welcome to attend. We will try to video the actual raffle so that it can be posted right here! You do not have to be present to win, but I would love to be able to hand the cash to the winner...or head right over to purchase the TV for them that night! :)
Thank you all for everything you have done and are doing! God Bless! :)
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Wishes and Dreams...
Hello friends....
Below is the detailed wish list for our adopt a family. Where there is detail, it is because I went back and asked the mom to be specific. Please know that she is grateful for even used items that fit the need...and if they aren't the right color, etc...she is still grateful to have them. The specifics were to help us know how to shop if we were purchasing the item new. (Please make sure that if an item is used, it is gently used...and all of the necessary pieces are present in order for it to still be useful, etc.)
Also, if the item has been crossed off, it is because that need has already been met, so praise Jesus!
PERSONAL WISHES FOR MOM:
Below is the detailed wish list for our adopt a family. Where there is detail, it is because I went back and asked the mom to be specific. Please know that she is grateful for even used items that fit the need...and if they aren't the right color, etc...she is still grateful to have them. The specifics were to help us know how to shop if we were purchasing the item new. (Please make sure that if an item is used, it is gently used...and all of the necessary pieces are present in order for it to still be useful, etc.)
Also, if the item has been crossed off, it is because that need has already been met, so praise Jesus!
PERSONAL WISHES FOR MOM:
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*Beautiful or Pleasures by Estee Lauder Body Lotion, not the perfume
*Antiviral program for computer
*Photo Editing Program
*Large Black Frames w White Matting to frame 5x7s /8x10s
*Stairstep Machine (used that someone doesn't want anymore?)
(Anything but an excercise bike...can't use that.)
(Anything but an excercise bike...can't use that.)
*Candles-black, grey, bronze, silver (Three inch pillars are what she has holders for, and four skinny taper candles she has holders for)
*Button up sweaters size Large (1) (Could use one more)
*Flip flops size 7 (3)
LOVES fashion scarves (Target has a ton of them) (2)
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KITCHEN SUPPLIES
*Spatulas and Scrapers
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*5 gallon water cooler/stand
*Stainless steel measuring spoons and cups
*Electric Hand Mixer
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*Ceramic soup/salad/cereal Bowls and dinner plates (Prefer black/white) (SET GIVEN)
BATH/BED LINEN NEEDS:
*Black Bathroom Towels (
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*Long, shallow storage containers that would fit under beds
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OTHER HOUSEHOLD NEEDS/WANTS:
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*DVD Player
*Electric Pencil Sharpener
*Large dry erase board/or half dry erase half tack board for schooling.
*Any old couch throw pillows people want to get rid of. She has material to cover them.
*Iron (DEL)
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*Ironing board (DEL)
*4 standard bed pillows (DEL)
13 YR OLD DAUGHTER:
*Modeling Clay
*Shoes…she likes converse…size: 9.5 – 10, boots is a size 10.
*Art Paper (for markers)
*Sketchbooks for animation series (Just plain art paper)
*Underwear %100 cotton size 5-7 (Ladies size)
*Clothes sizes: Shirts: Ladies small, juniors medium…pants size 2. (Gift receipts for new clothing if possible…in case they don’t fit.)
Ipod to download music/tunes (Not picky…any ipod to listen to music)
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11 YR OLD SON:
*Pogo Stick (I saw these at Big Lots for $20.00!)
*Legos small size Blocks (Building pieces)
*Legos small size Large Plates (Large Building base support pieces to make bigger buildings)
*Size 10/12 pants, Large boys shirts. (Again, receipts would be great if purchased new.)
KIDS GAMES / FAMILY GAMES:
(In case some are wondering...the Wii was given to the kids by their dad in a previous year...it is not something the mom could afford nor could she sell it to supply needs...since it could have created a problem with the dad.)
*Wii Sports Resort w Motion Plus Accessory
*Wii Party
*Wii Dawn of Discovery
*Wii Beatles Rock Band
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*Twister Moves by Milton Bradley
*Charades, Taboo, Outburst, Scattergories, Scrabble
*Foosball Game
DVD’s:
*Robin Hood the cartoon
*Avatar
*Galaxy Quest
*Pirates of the Caribbean Trilogy
FURNITURE NEEDS
*Queen bed frame and headboard (More of a want...not need...mattress is currently on floor..and it is fine.)
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* Living Room Chair
*Twin mattress (Working on th is one right now...may have this taken care of!)
*Small bookshelf for kids schooling supplies
**When I asked, she said she doesn’t eat out ever…but below are the few places that she said would be a treat for her and her kids:
* Red Lobster
* Taco Bell
* Subway
* Movie tickets would be a real treat too.
* Gift certificate to educational supply store…for schooling needs.(Remember to keep your eyes peeled for coupons for any of the places we can shop for items on the wish list. Sometimes God provides little things like that to help us stretch our dollars!)
Welcome!
Welcome to our blog! This blog was and is created with the purpose of sharing our project with those of you who have helped us support it as well as providing a means of communication between the bunco babes who are "giving Christmas" to a family in need.
We hope that God will be glorified here and in all we do and ask for your prayer and support as we seek to do His will by truly being the hands and feet to show love and meet needs.
Again, thank you to those of you who are reading this and partnering with us! We ask that Jesus truly show us that it is more blessed to give than to receive and that He would make a way for us to share that with the watching world. (For some of us, the "watchers" are simply the people who live in our homes each day and are watching every move we make!)
Blessings!
We hope that God will be glorified here and in all we do and ask for your prayer and support as we seek to do His will by truly being the hands and feet to show love and meet needs.
Again, thank you to those of you who are reading this and partnering with us! We ask that Jesus truly show us that it is more blessed to give than to receive and that He would make a way for us to share that with the watching world. (For some of us, the "watchers" are simply the people who live in our homes each day and are watching every move we make!)
Blessings!
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