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Project Discussions:  Blessing bags  |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
1926 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
1926 Posts |
 Posted - Oct 18 2025 : 1:34:38 PM
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First I want to say thank you again for the fabric, ribbon, ornaments, etc. that I have already received. I appreciate you all so much!!!
I can't believe it's getting to be that time of year again, already! This year is just flying by! Anyway, I'm having a colorstreet party again to get some discounted nail sets to put in the blessing bags. The Halloween is still available and the Thanksgiving ones just came out. Christmas will be released soon. If you're interested in helping me out here's the link to the party:
https://www.colorstreet.com/GlendaMetz/beautysocial/4517786
For our new wildflowers that have no idea what I'm talking about:
I put together bags and give them to the crisis center in town to pass out at Christmas. I sew the bags and put in various things to let the ladies that are facing tough times know that someone is still thinking of them. Last year we put together 60 bags. 25 for adult ladies, 25 for kids, and 10 for teenagers. I put a nail set in each of the adult bags. Every purchase earns me rewards to get some free/discounted nail sets. If you have any questions let me know, but I promise there is no pressure and I will not pester anyone about it. I will be posting on the main forum too but I usually don't get any response there. |
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington |
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Bellepic
True Blue Farmgirl
406 Posts
Christine
Santa Ana
CA
USA
406 Posts |
Posted - Oct 18 2025 : 5:17:47 PM
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| Thank you for the context! What an amazing project for your community. I didn't know nail polish could go on as a strip, you've tried? Are happy with the result? Do they work on toes? |
Farmgirl#8680
www.steamstead.blogspot.com
Oct 2025 FGOTM |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
1926 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
1926 Posts |
Posted - Oct 18 2025 : 5:40:16 PM
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| Yes, Yes, and Yes LOL! I have tried them and use them regularly. They last a lot longer than regular nail polish for me on the farm. I wear them on my toes too - they have some pedicure ones if you prefer. I keep my nails kind of short so I can get my hands and toes done a couple times with each package. I cut them in half rather than file them off and use the left over length for my little toes. My big toes get the biggest one in the package. If you iron the package closed you can use the rest later. They dry out if you leave them open and then don't stick. |
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
1926 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
1926 Posts |
Posted - Oct 25 2025 : 6:11:30 PM
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The Christmas nail designs are now available.
I forgot to mention that they also have make up - I have only tried the tinted lip balm and mascara. I like both, but I do not wear make up enough to justify buying anything else to try. They also have other manicure and pedicure type stuff. I have tried and LOVE the heal balm and foot file that come in the pedi care bundle (or can be bought separately) . The hand lotion is also really nice. |
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
1926 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
1926 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2025 : 6:23:47 PM
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| Just in case anyone was thinking of ordering any of the Hollywood Noir nail strips - a little birdie told me they will be BOGO free Oct 31 - Nov 13. I believe it's a while supplies last thing. |
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington |
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PrairiePearl
True Blue Farmgirl
245 Posts
Jeanette
Nanton
AB
Canada
245 Posts |
Posted - Oct 29 2025 : 8:50:34 PM
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| Heather-what a blessing you are to others. Thank-you for sharing. |
Jeanette
Farmgirl Sister #8699
~Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God. ~ Corrie Ten Boom
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
1926 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
1926 Posts |
Posted - Nov 15 2025 : 7:34:11 PM
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| Last time I'll bug you - if you were thinking of ordering anything the last day to do so before my party closes is Monday. |
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington |
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LauraBell
True Blue Farmgirl
365 Posts
Laura
Corpus Christi
TX
USA
365 Posts |
Posted - Nov 17 2025 : 07:53:53 AM
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Hi Heather :)
I always love to send a little something that can be included in your bags. Is it too late to send some goodies in the next week or two?
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Laura
Happy to be Farmgirl #7286 |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
1926 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
1926 Posts |
Posted - Nov 18 2025 : 12:16:45 PM
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| I would greatly appreciate anything you want to send Laura. I'm trying to get them together to take in the beginning of December so it's not too late at all. Thanks!!! |
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington |
Edited by - nndairy on Nov 18 2025 12:17:56 PM |
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LauraBell
True Blue Farmgirl
365 Posts
Laura
Corpus Christi
TX
USA
365 Posts |
Posted - Nov 18 2025 : 4:53:25 PM
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| Great - so glad I didn't miss the chance. I will let you know as soon as I get a box in the mail to you! |
Laura
Happy to be Farmgirl #7286 |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
10761 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
10761 Posts |
Posted - Nov 18 2025 : 5:26:58 PM
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| Heather, what sort of other things do you put in the blessing bags? |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
1926 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
1926 Posts |
Posted - Nov 19 2025 : 6:59:24 PM
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| I always put in a bar of my homemade soap, hot chocolate, and a candy cane. The rest varies from year to year depending on what supplies and time I have and what other people send. This year I crocheted washcloths and painted some little wooden ornaments. In the past there were ornaments, coasters, hand made cards, tissue holders for the little packs of tissues, lip balm, lotion, tea, fingerless mittens and ear warmers, socks, etc. The kid bags have coloring books, cow erasers, pencils, stickers, hot chocolate, candy canes, snowflake or tree soap, and this year they get a washcloth too. Last year was the first time I did some older kid bags. Those had soap, hot chocolate, candy canes, friendship bracelets, lotion or axe body spray (I did some for boys and some for girls) a dice or card game, and a walmart gift card. |
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington |
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
10761 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
10761 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2025 : 05:13:04 AM
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Heather, do you make up the bags yourself and drop off at the center? Our center has a wishlist of things. It would be great to do this and add some Christmas goodies. How big are the bags you make?
I'm thinking these would be an excellent thing to do with the grands in the afternoon when they come over for Thanksgiving. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
Edited by - levisgrammy on Nov 20 2025 05:16:55 AM |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
1926 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
1926 Posts |
Posted - Nov 20 2025 : 6:07:00 PM
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| I do make the bags. They vary in size depending on what fabric pieces I have. Roughly, I use 2 10 inch squares and cut 1 inch out of each bottom corner to miter the corners (helps the bags stand up and be filled easier but isn't necessary) then fold over a little bit at the top. I use ribbon for handles. Sometimes one handle on each side, sometimes one thicker piece of ribbon going from one side to the next making just one handle. I bet your grandkids would love doing this! |
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington |
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LauraBell
True Blue Farmgirl
365 Posts
Laura
Corpus Christi
TX
USA
365 Posts |
Posted - Nov 30 2025 : 09:40:13 AM
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Hi Heather :)
I'm going to the post office tomorrow and will have my blessings mailed off to you.
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Laura
Happy to be Farmgirl #7286 |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
1926 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
1926 Posts |
Posted - Dec 03 2025 : 6:06:17 PM
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| Thanks Laura! I'll let you know when they arrive. |
~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
1926 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
1926 Posts |
Posted - Dec 09 2025 : 6:53:24 PM
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Laura - thank you so much! Your box arrived yesterday.
Thank you all so much for your help. These bags are meant to bless those having a hard time at the crisis center, but you have all blessed me by helping me out! With your help I was able to put together 60 bags again this year.
Here are the kids bags. I think they look so cute with the cows poking out of them:
The teen bags:
And the ladies bags:
All boxed up ready to go to the center tomorrow:
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~Heather
“I would rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” — George Washington |
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LauraBell
True Blue Farmgirl
365 Posts
Laura
Corpus Christi
TX
USA
365 Posts |
Posted - Dec 09 2025 : 6:55:04 PM
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Oh yay Heather - I am so glad it arrived safely. Your bags look amazing. So thankful that you share this opportunity of giving with us.
Hugs to you and the families you are blessing. |
Laura
Happy to be Farmgirl #7286 |
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debbieklann
True Blue Farmgirl
3236 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
3236 Posts |
Posted - Dec 09 2025 : 6:57:28 PM
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| Those look great, Heather!!!! You are going to put smiles on a lot of faces:) |
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
January 2020 FGOTM
"Well behaved women seldom make history"...
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
5493 Posts
Debbie Fischer
Coos Bay
OR
5493 Posts |
Posted - Dec 09 2025 : 7:29:51 PM
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| Wonderful Heather! I know everyone will love them. |
Big Hugs,
Debbie
Farmgirl if the Month for:
September 2012, February 2018, September 2022 and August 2025.
“My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Bryon
When I am old I am wearing Purple. I am Old!!
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Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
1764 Posts
Wanda
Murrells Inlet
SC
USA
1764 Posts |
Posted - Dec 10 2025 : 01:58:05 AM
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| Heather your blessing bags look so great! What a wonderful blessing you are to the center. |
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Wanda Sue
Farm Girl #3677
Farmgirl of the Month-August 2022 |
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Bellepic
True Blue Farmgirl
406 Posts
Christine
Santa Ana
CA
USA
406 Posts |
Posted - Dec 10 2025 : 09:46:07 AM
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| What a great holiday tradition! My inner child loves the peekaboo cows too! |
Farmgirl#8680
www.steamstead.blogspot.com
Oct 2025 FGOTM |
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