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Feed A Community All Summer on $200?

4/25/2014

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For one of our yearly projects, Seeds for Success, we decided to again work with the small Appalachian town of Myra, Kentucky. Rather than donate canned goods which only last for a short period of time, the organization we work with has a community garden to feed those in need. This organization also then provides seeds to families for their own gardens. We like this as we believe that encouraging people to plant their own gardens helps families learn about sustainable food sources, helps family cut costs, as well raises awareness about healthy eating.

For $204 (this included 2-day shipping -HOW GREAT) we purchased the following seeds from a neat company we have never purchased from before, Johnnys Seeds. We suggest you check out their great selection and prices on seeds and materials from right here in the USA!

Thank you to one of my teachers from middle school for making the donation that made this possible! 
  • 100 Seeds- Strawberries
  • 100 Seeds- Colored Sweet Bell Peppers
  • 100 Seeds- Green Peppers
  • 100 Seeds- Cantaloupe
  • 100 Seeds- Honeydew Melons
  • 250 Seeds- Pink, Brandywine Heirloom Tomatoes
  • 250 Seeds- Purple, Cherokee Heirloom Tomatoes
  • 250 Seeds- Green, Cherokee Heirloom Tomatoes
  • 500 Seeds- Rhubarb Seeds
  • 500 Seeds-Slicing Cucumbers
  • 500 Seeds- Storage Cabbage
  • 1,000 Seeds- White Intermediate Onions
  • 1,000 Seeds- Red Intermediate Onions
  • 1,000 Seeds- Yellow Sweet Corn
  • 1,000 Seeds- Round Pod Bush Beans
  • 5,000 Seeds- Round Beets
  • 5,000 Seeds- Storage Carrots
  • 1/4 Ounce- Mint (Herbs)
  • 1/2 Ounce- Echinacea (Coneflower)
  • 1 Ounce Seeds- Diploid Watermelons
  • 1 Ounce Seeds- Broccoli
  • 1 Ounce Seeds- Pumpkin Pie Pumpkins
  • 1 Pound Seeds- Old-Fashioned Bi-Color Sweet Corn
  • 1 Ounce Seeds- Butternut Squash
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Symmes Valley Goes to the Columbus Zoo (Again)

4/14/2014

 
Yes, the blog posted on 4/10/2014 also notes that Symmes Valley went to the Columbus Zoo - that's because last Thursday the 6th and 7th grade went to the Zoo and today the 8th grade went! We are honored and excited to be able to provide these opportunities for Appalachian students to learn and have fun. Check out the photos below of everyone having fun!

Trip Cost: $271
Ponchos: ~$100


Symmes Valley Goes to the Columbus Zoo!

4/10/2014

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Because of our great donors, we were able to take 110 kids from Symmes Valley Elementary (Lawrence County Ohio) and their teachers to the Columbus Zoo for the day!  Trip Cost: $483.00
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The buses have arrived!
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Tweeting as we go! Follow us on Twitter: @GrandmasGifts!
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Great Columbus Zoo staff helping teachers with directions and instructions!
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Students all lined up!
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Douglas Speaker At Women's Leadership Event

4/4/2014

 
Today, Grandma's Gifts Founder and Executive Director, Emily Douglas, spoke at the Miami University Women in Leadership Conference as part of a moderated panel. The symposium was the official launch of a new program M.I.A.M.I. Women -- Miami Initiative for Advancing, Mentoring, and Investing in Women. The conference was specifically built around the theme “Making our Mark” and is intended to inspire and empower women to leave their mark on the world through leadership and giving back. 

Emily was honored to have been invited and attend the conference. More information on the event can be found on the Miami University website.

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    George McNab, Zach Douglas, Teresa Daulong and Emily Douglas-McNab.

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