I wish I could take credit for this idea, but I found it in some publication in some parish's pamphlet rack about a year ago. It's such a wonderful idea on so many levels, that I just had to share it with you all.
Instead of donating the regular type of items to your local food shelf, consider assembling "birthday bags" for kids of different ages. These can be as simple or elaborate as you'd like and provide the makings for a birthday celebration.
On the most basic level, a bag should contain a cake mix, canned frosting, and some cake decorations. You could also add festive paper plates and napkins, a drink mix, balloons, noise-makers and party hats. An even more elaborate bag could include a simple party game (check your local dollar store), some kind of craft project, and prizes for party-goers.
I think this would be a fun project for any kind of church service group or even the participants of the next birthday party you host for your children.
Really great idea! We're having Clara's kid party...in about ten minutes! And instead of the guests bringing gifts for the birthday girl, they are bringing small donations for the Handmaids of the Heart of Jesus. We will also make cards and a simple mosaic garden stone. And of course, there's still pizza and a Hello Kitty cake involved. :)
ReplyDeleteOf course! Happy birthday Clara!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a fun idea! I am going to do this with my family and my church youth group.
ReplyDeleteJen in OK