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The Birthday Project
  • ScaryMommyScaryMommy
    Posts: 3,369Administrator

    As most of you know, Scary Mommy Nation was created to alleviate a little bit of stress suffered by Scary Mommies. It's a work in progress, with the board members and community members constantly trying to figure out the best way to make a difference within our community. 

    I'm excited to announce a new part of SMN, The Birthday Project. The Birthday Project will ensure that every child of a Scary Mommy Community member will receive a birthday gift on his or her birthday... because moms have enough to stress about, without adding birthdays to the list!

    The details:


    • To be eligible for The Birthday Project, you must be a member of the Scary Mommy Community, with at least 100 posts on the message boards.

    • You must be financially struggling and otherwise unable to provide a gift for your child.

    • One application needs to be submitted per child.

    • Applications should be submitted no less than two weeks before your child’s birthday. (Please allow at least four weeks for international shipping.)

    • Toys are broken down into age groups and will be packaged and shipped from aMuse Toys in Baltimore. Please pick the age-appropriate category and "shop" for a toy:
     
    • Once you have your toy picked out, you can apply for it here. Have fun!
     
    Let us know if you have any questions!!! 

    Toddler toys (ages 1-3)

    Pre-Elementary toys (ages 3-5)

    Early Elementary toys (ages 6-8)

    Elementary toys (ages 8-10)

    Tween toys (ages 12+)

  • AnonUser27
    Posts: 1,742Guest
    Awesome!
  • sidsmommy3sidsmommy3
    Posts: 2,204Member
    Seriously...another reason to love you guys. 
    Mary :-)

    Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain.
  • [Deleted User]
    Posts: 2,528
    Fantastic idea!
    Get me a damn beer.
  • ChibikoChibiko
    Posts: 2,694Member
    Brilliant!
    U R who U think U R

    "You were the truth I would rather lose than to have never lain beside at all"
  • OnmylastnerveOnmylastnerve
    Posts: 1,648Member
    You guys amaze me all the time with your generosity and helping struggling families! I'm so proud to a member of this site!
    Ok I'll stop being sappy now :)
    not my chair, not my problem
  • AnonUser27
    Posts: 1,742Guest
    I'm going to donate this week. I may not have a lot to offer, but every little bit helps. Pay it forward.
  • mama2tutnkcmama2tutnkc
    Posts: 1,039Member
    This brings tears to my eyes. You are awesome @ScaryMommy & everyone else.
    I love you guys!!!
    feels like *home* to me
  • vintkey78vintkey78
    Posts: 324Member
    Aww such a cool thing. Wish I could apply. My baby's first birthday is on Saturday so it's not enough time.
  • MysteryMrsClause
    Posts: 91Member
    Very cool! Wishing I wasn't so new and that DD b-day wasn't next week :) oh well, maybe we'll be able to contribute to this process soon instead of needing it.
  • meandmy243meandmy243
    Posts: 6,365Member
    This is a neat idea
    mom of wild children
    going to the chapel 7/5/2014
  • KiinuKiinu
    Posts: 1,160Member
    Awesome!! This site is so amazing!
  • LifeofchaosLifeofchaos
    Posts: 984Member
    You guys are amazing!!!!
  • pdxmama
    Posts: 1,470Member
    This is so fantastic! Just, wow.
  • TorturedbyTWINSTorturedbyTWINS
    Posts: 1,167Member
    Okay, not that I'm in a position to now, but if some of the scarys want to send in gifts, where would they send them?  (Would slightly used toys be okay?  I'm sure there is PLENTY of slightly used toys between all of us!)
  • LesboMomLesboMom
    Posts: 2,858Confessional Manager
    This is such an amazing thing to be able to offer. I am so blessed to be part of such an amazing group of women.

    confessional-manager

    Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow. -- Helen Keller
  • onetimeonetime
    Posts: 2,013Member
    This is so sweet! :)
    Suck it up buttercup!
  • battibatti
    Posts: 2,164Member
    TorturedbyTWINS said:

    Okay, not that I'm in a position to now, but if some of the scarys want to send in gifts, where would they send them?  (Would slightly used toys be okay?  I'm sure there is PLENTY of slightly used toys between all of us!)



    I was wondering this too, I don't really have extra money to donate, and not struggling enough to ask for help, I know there are many other moms here who need the help much more than I, but my kids are LOADED with toys and clothes I'd send to a mom who needed it.

    SMSM_s_5

  • battibatti
    Posts: 2,164Member
    Ps what a FLIPPIN AMAZING idea @scarymommy
    I'm jealous that I didn't think of it first. ;)

    SMSM_s_5

  • AnonUser34
    Posts: 1,799Guest
    Best idea so far!! ;;)
  • no_whine
    Posts: 61Member
    very cool!
  • irishlassirishlass
    Posts: 6,734Member
    Oh my god! Genius!! Benji didn't get a birthday present this year, he got a picnic in the park as a party. I hope by next year I am in a situation to be able to donate AND get benji a present :)
    "Be who you are and say what you feel. Because those who matter don't mind and those who mind don't matter." - Dr. Seuss
  • AnonUser29
    Posts: 1,169Guest
    This. Is. Awesome. Love it!
  • Babylove13Babylove13
    Posts: 71Member
    I love this! This site proves time and time again that the mothers out there are NEVER alone :)
    <3 I love you, always/forever,near or far, closer together <3
  • sunnymommasunnymomma
    Posts: 2,244Member
    This is such a fabulous Idea!!!! 
    “There are two basic motivating forces: fear and love. When we are afraid, we pull back from life. When we are in love, we open to all that life has to offer with passion, excitement, and acceptance. We need to learn to love ourselves first, in all our glory and our imperfections. If we cannot love ourselves, we cannot fully open to our ability to love others or our potential to create. Evolution and all hopes for a better world rest in the fearlessness and open-hearted vision of people who embrace life.”
    ― John Lennon
  • nessamommynessamommy
    Posts: 671Member
    This is AMAZING! I would love to donate toys! 
    If life gives you lemons, squirt lemon juice in life's eye!
  • sleevienickssleevienicks
    Posts: 44Member
    I think this is an amazing idea! I'd love to donate some of my daughter's toys - she has a ton that she never plays with.
  • gamommiegamommie
    Posts: 348Member
    Just when I think y'all can't get more amazing you go and do this. Y'all rock!
  • ScaryMommyScaryMommy
    Posts: 3,369Administrator
    @TorturedbyTWINS @Batti You guys are awesome for thinking that way. I'm really trying to streamline this and make it as easy as possible and am working with a local toy store to supply the toys. But,I'll think about that!! 
  • Unique_MommaUnique_Momma
    Posts: 437Member
    I will have to remember this for my DS. His birthday is December 21st, then we have Christmas, and I just found out that I'm having not one, but 2 bundles of joy added to my family in mid January :) This will make things a lot less stressful on us this year.
  • WhoDatIsWhoDatIs
    Posts: 734Member
    OMG I actually cried over this. We just passed my third child's birthday. This is wonderful and I can't wait to be on the giving end of these programs!
    You and me, we go way back.
  • SammieSammie
    Posts: 7,283Administrator, Moderator
    Congrats to you @unique_momma!!

    community-manager


  • heartmeanseverything
    Posts: 76Member
    Love it! We have a store by my house w awesome post cards. I'd love to send them to someone....
  • undercoverbanana
    Posts: 7,743Member
    how do we donate? just click? or is there a separate fund for that?
    i'm nekkid.
  • TorturedbyTWINSTorturedbyTWINS
    Posts: 1,167Member
    @unique_momma CONGRATS!  It's a scary crazy wonderful moment when the doctor lets you in on the secret that there's a bonus baby in there!  I'm happy for you!  

  • Twins911Twins911
    Posts: 212Member
    Love Love it!  

    Love Love u guys for all the support this site provides. =)
  • janessaolise
    Posts: 32Member
    I just got tears! This is amazing!
  • ScaryMommyScaryMommy
    Posts: 3,369Administrator
    @undercoverbanana Yes, just click the donate link! :)
  • AnonUser25
    Posts: 547Guest
    What a great idea! I'm sure this will help a lot of kids! :)
  • GirdyOleeGirdyOlee
    Posts: 427Member
    @ScaryMommy... the rule about 100to posts on the message boards... does that include comments on the boards, or is it just threads you've personally started?
  • TheHeadacheslayer
    Posts: 2,752Member
    I love you Jill. YOU ARE AWESOME  :x
  • LoveLove
    Posts: 12,795Administrator, Moderator
    @GirdyOlee that means your comment count. You are at 255, by the way! :D

    community-manager


  • GirdyOleeGirdyOlee
    Posts: 427Member
    Yay!!! @love!!!

  • SammieSammie
    Posts: 7,283Administrator, Moderator
    @theheadacheslayer, I was thinking of you today!! Glad to see you post :)

    community-manager


  • TheHeadacheslayer
    Posts: 2,752Member
    @Sammie aww thank you sweetheart! What a lovely thing to say :) Thanks for making me smile :D xoxo
  • Mommyoftwo2Mommyoftwo2
    Posts: 36Member
    :)) So very nice!!
  • JessxBabsJessxBabs
    Posts: 20Member
    this is amazing! i love this place!
  • SleepymommySleepymommy
    Posts: 55Member
    How wonderful!!! It is just heart warming to know how much this site gives to everyone! <3
  • GirdyOleeGirdyOlee
    Posts: 427Member
    @Scarymommy...

    From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank you. Today, I came home to a toy for my son, who turns two on September 3rd! The past two years have been hell on me, with my husband out of work, and his unemployment running out back in April has put the stress of paying ALL the bills solely on me. I don't make much, and knew his birthday probably would be a couple of dollar store items and maybe a cake. Seeing that toy sitting on the dining room table made me cry. He won't probably remember how special this toy is, but I always will. Thank you, so much. For seeing that mommies like me smetimes need help, a shoulder, a hug, or a laugh... and for making it possible for us to come together. Most of all, thank you for the smile that will light my boy's face when he opens his gift on his 2nd birthday. I can truthfully say, I LOVE YOU!!! I love all the scary mommies.
  • LoveLove
    Posts: 12,795Administrator, Moderator
    @GirdyOlee

    I can't tell you how touching that post was. I'm all teary-eyed just sitting here! 
    Happy birthday to your sweet boy!

    community-manager


  • GirdyOleeGirdyOlee
    Posts: 427Member
    @love, we can cry together!

    Happy tears!!!
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