Update!

Wow...it has been a while! I think I am recovered from the holidays and vacationing a bit...now time to get back to real life! Sorry for such a long absence of posting.

I just wanted to let you know Dollars for Diapers was able to make our first donation in December! Yea!!

We were able to donate a couple packages of diapers to a family in Mississippi that fell on some hard times with the shift in the economy. As you know a lot of people are out of work or have had a cut back in hours and that is exactly what happened to this family. They were just having a hard time making ends meet. They just recently had a baby and have 3 other children as well. The small donation was just a little help...a little push to keep them going. They were able to save 30 bucks or so to put towards something else they really needed. While it is not a huge amount of savings or a life changing event...every little bit helps and by small and simple things do great things come to pass.

Thanks to Emily up in Utah and Linda in Mississippi for your donations that went towards this family!! Though this family does not know who you are, they have gratitude in their hearts for you and your willingness to give!

So far this is where we stand. Things are slow but I have been encouraged by the amount of buttons I have seen on blogs of people I don't know...as well as "followers" I have never met. Thank you to those of you have posted buttons and contributed posts to this cause.

I did anticipate this is how it would all start out. Many times I have thought of just pressing "delete" on this blog and pretending I never had it up here. It seems daunting at times. But my sister stopped me and told me I can not give up. And she is right. I have not set out to change the world. I have only set out to do some good where I have seen there to be a need...so press on I will. I hope you will all stick with me and hopefully we will see the numbers grow.

If you have a chance pass the word on again...do a post...send an e-mail...get a button on your site if you haven't already. And then think about how much ACTIVE time you can give...get some donations generated...if you don't do it for Dollars for Diapers then do it for something else! When you think you are at the end of your giving...dig deep and give a little more!

Let's Try Again...Vote for $1000.00

Let's Try again for 1000.00! That is a nice chunk of money to help a lot of families! Please VOTE!

My sign got all scrambled when I submitted it...so the decorations on it look kind of random...but oh well. Vote vote vote...vote everyday if you can remember! This is the easiest way possible for everyone to contribute without even having to leave the computer!

Thanks!! Let's make some diaper change!!

We Were Nominated!

Hey everybody! This site was nominated for a Divine Caroline Award. I want to say THANK YOU to whoever nominated this site! All the exposure we can get is great. It looks like other sites have been nominated for quite a while and already have votes racked up....but if you can take the time to vote for this site that would be awesome and we would really appreciate it!! So go VOTE and show us some LOVE!! (just like on the button to the right)

Happy Holidays!

Button, Button Who's Got the Button?

WE DO!

Thanks to my awesome friend Katy, Dollars for Diapers now has on official button! It is so dang cute and she made a header for the blog too that I LOVE! Thanks Katy!!

Soooo....everyone copy and paste the html and post it on your blog for an attractive and easy way to promote this cause!

I want to thank everyone who has helped spread the word so far! You are all awesome! Keep it up!!

VOTE to help us win $1000.00!!

Vote Now on this sign to help us win $1000.00 from LUVS!! This is a big chunk of money that can buy a lot of diapers!! VOTE NOW!! Thanks in advance!

**UPDATE** We need more votes!! There are a couple organizations with over 100 votes and we just barely have 30! We can vote through November so we still have a chance! The first time you vote you have to register...but then you can go back everyday and vote using your user name and password...so it is fast easy.

This is the EASIEST way I have seen to earn money and you don't even have to move from in front of your computer! So please help!!

Want to Help?

Hello to all of our readers!!

Thank you for taking interest in this cause! We need YOU! Below are some ideas I am throwing out and have gotten from friends as well!! Start thinking about ways you can contribute! From small to large...every effort is much needed and much appreciated!

*Post this link and write a post about this cause! Spread the word! Talk to friends!

*Talk to any groups you are a member of and let the members know about this effort! If you are a service organization or want to start a service project then start brainstorming on ways you can raise awareness and collect donations. There is a Girl Scout Troop in Idaho working on a diaper drive to be held early 2009! Go Girls!!

*If you have kids or work with kids get them involved!! Kids love to help and are very enthusiastic contributors! Have them start a change collection or hold their own bake sale or lemonade stand...every little bit helps!!!

*Ask friends and family for any leftover diapers they may be storing and will not use. We will collect all diapers...even the stragglers without a package!

*Set up a collection bin at your place of work, school, church, store, etc! Let people know you accept all baby care items! Also let them know they they can donate by credit or debit cards online at dollarsfordiapers.blogspot.com through Pay Pal.

*Start on auction or donation effort on your own blog! Hold a giveaway for your readers...say whoever donates to Dollars for Diapers will be entered into a drawing for a prize of your choosing. Post items you have made or purchased or collected and start the bidding! I have seen this work very, very well on many, many blogs! Have the winners of the auction pay for the item by using the Pay Pal link on this blog and just show a receipt or conformation to you.

***Just Open Your Mouth!*** Talk it up...make this cause well known and get people interested in helping!

These are just a handful of ideas! If you have ideas you want to throw out please do! Leave us a comment!! Thanks Again for your interest and support!! Little bums around the country will be thanking you!

Diaper Drive

Our mission is to use the power of the blogging community to make a difference! Despite all the bad we hear about going on right now we still have the power to DO A LOT OF GOOD and we want to prove it! With the condition of the economy leaving many families stretching their dollars thinner than ever before we want to step in and help in whatever way we can. Every little bit a person can do helps!

We believe every baby deserves to be pampered...including their little tushes! With all the things parents have to worry about today we want to offer some relief from the worry of diapers. Diapers are the most expensive baby item that a parent must purchase over and over again until their child is potty trained. Many families have 2 or more babies in diapers and this can be a drain on the bank account. With no options left, many babies stay in 1 diaper for way too long or may go without a diaper for long periods of time. We want to relieve parents from having to make a decision about whether to diaper their child or pay the power bill. This is something we CAN DO!! Everyone can help this effort in one way or another. We are asking for donations of all sizes...pennies to big bills! Every little bit helps...so search under couch cushions and under car seats!

If you are one of those who are stretched too far you can contribute to this relief effort by posting a blurb on your blog about this effort and providing a link so that you reach all of your readers and get them involved. You can also tell anyone you meet and petition those with the ability to help to take an interest in this cause!

The diapers will be distributed based on how much funds and donations we can bring in. We will be accepting e-mails from you letting us know where you see a need for diaper relief. More details will be worked out as we see how big this effort grows. We know this service is needed in every nook and cranny of the United States so we ask every person reading this to find a way to get involved and help us reach each and every person that needs our help!! Right now we have "diaper stations" in Mississippi, Idaho, Pennsylvania, California, and Utah...soon we will have stations in all 50 states! Right now our stations are simply people who are working with the effort and will be available to distribute diapers in their area based on needs and funds available.

WANT TO HELP??? E-mail us at dollarsfordiapers@gmail.com!! thank you for your interest and your support in this cause!