she didn't realize how much fun she'd having making blankets for othersWho knew that when Shannon in Detroit emailed me, she'd become hooked on making binkies? We kinda knew this would happen, but she didn't realize how much fun she'd having making blankets for others. She wants to keep going. COTS shelter [read the story]

So happy for both organizations to be able to turn her addiction to fabric into beautiful gifts for many children and teens.We were invited to come an remove the fabrics from a room in her basement. Ernalee Munday just sent this to me, "I have just finished today measuring fabric from the [read the story]

JC Carter & St. John Help Shawnee Chapter Help Tornado VictimsOver 500 binkies, boxes of clothing, toys, etc. were delivered to Shawnee Oklahoma in 1998. Over 500 binkies, boxes of clothing, toys, etc. were sent to Shawnee Oklahoma JC Carter Ground Fueling has once again come to help Binky Patrol by offering [read the story]

volunteering, children, Prepackaged craft kits to encourage kids to create while giving back and helping. This group has a wonderful idea where EVERYONE involved benefits. Sound familiar? Check them out  A message from founder, Lily Yeh: As a mother of 2, I was in search of a way to have my young [read the story]

Mission Viejo, community service, volunteerismTen people who have left an indelible mark on Mission Viejo were recognized by the City in a special ceremony. Read a little about the 2015 honorees in the following paragraphs: Ten people who have left an indelible mark on Mission Viejo were recognized by the City in [read the story]

Binkies bring a lot of comfort, but so do VISITS from loving peopleReading aloud goes nicely with binkies Binkies bring a lot of comfort, but so do VISITS from loving people. Reading familiar stories, or happy stories aloud can bring smiles and a respite from the current situation.   As a mother, [read the story]