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Twelve Days of Charities

We want to give back to our community so we are posting 12 local Charities this month. Please consider giving to one or some of them!

South Oakland Shelter is a homeless shelter located in Royal Oak:

431 N Main St.
Royal Oak, MI 48067
Phone: (248) 546-6566
Fax: (248) 546-6209

Kevin@oaklandshelter.org

They are having trouble accommodating all the people that are in need. To date they have turned away over 700 people.

They are looking for the following donations:

Donation Items Needed

They are always in need of gently used items. These items are crucial to serving their guests. Here is a list of needed items:

  • Men’s Winter Coats
  • Women’s Winter Coats
  • Children’s Winter Coats
  • Men’s Winter Gloves
  • New Men’s Long Underwear
  • New Women’s Long Underwear
  • Sweat Shirts (Men & Women) Size 2XX, 3XX, 4XX, 5XX
  • Work Boots
  • Back Packs & Duffel Bags
  • Bottled Water
  • Disposable Diapers – all sizes
  • New Women’s Underwear
  • New Men’s Underwear
  • T-shirts
  • Soap & Body Wash
  • Bathroom Tissue
  • Paper Towel
  • Kleenex
  • Laundry Detergent
  • Infant Teething Rings & Rattles
  • Infant T-Shirts
  • Men’s Razors
  • Shaving Cream
  • Body Lotion
  • Towels

In light of their new facility, they are in high need for gently used office furniture and computer equipment including

  • Bookshelves
  • Couches
  • Desks
  • Chairs
  • L-shaped desks
  • Classroom/Seminar tables
  • Bulletin Boards
  • Whiteboards
  • Entertainment Center
  • Utility tables
  • Banquet Stack Chair
  • Computers
  • Printers

They also accept monetary donations via their website.

In this time of year it is easy to forget that there are individuals who are less fortunate than we are. Please give in any way you can. It makes you feel like a million bucks!

It also falls in line with our motto- reduce, reuse and recycle- everything you donate is getting used AGAIN and not just going to the landfill!!

(We are in no way connected to this charity or any other therefore we cannot and will not collect donations on their behalf please contact them directly to donate.)

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December 8th, 2009

Updates on Service

We are so sorry to report that we currently cannot take on any clients in Wayne county and are limiting those in the outlying areas of Oakland and Macomb.

We are unfortunately dealing with an on going health issue and we would rather limit our customer base than provide anything less than the best to our clients.

Please email us with any questions and we hope to resume normal service sometime next year when things improve.

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November 24th, 2009

Snazzy Diaper Covers Bring Back the Style!

Most people think of plastic or vinyl pants when they think of cloth diapers but it is not the case anymore. Both cloth diapers and cloth diaper covers have come a long way.

Blueberry Minky Wrap

Blueberry Minky Wrap

When  using a diaper service you would want to have minimum 4-6 covers for a modest amount and upwards of 6-12 for a generous amount. Covers are reused until they are soiled or begin to stink. So what most families do is buy a moderate amount before baby is born and then have money set aside for more if they are needed. That way you aren’t wasting money.

What we personally did was buy some “operational” covers such as Bummis or Swaddlebees and then supplemented with the more expensive covers. Bummis covers run around $11.50-12.50 depending on which one and Swaddlebees are $15.95.  Blueberry has a one size cover that is PUL (Laminated polyester) that is $18.95 and comes in solids and prints and they offer Minky covers like the one picture which runs at $21.97.

So you can use a variety of covers to save money but still keep that great style. The various brands come in solids and prints and in various fabrics.

Email us if you have any questions! We are always here to help!

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September 15th, 2009

Looking for a Doula? Birth or Postpartum? FOR FREE?

I am in training for my certification for both types and if you allow me to help you during your labor or birth it is free and helps me get my certification.

I have attended a hospital natural birth for my certification however I have to have 5 total and they only want 3 hospital births total and at least one has to be a c-section.  I have delivered six of my own children and been helpers at many family and friends however it was before my training.  I also need to assist two more families postpartum for five hours each for my postpartum certification.

Email me today for more information if you are interested. Then we can talk more and see if you would be comfortable working with me. It is very important to not only consider price or lack there of but make sure our personalities are going to mesh well because during that stressful time the last thing you need is to feel uncomfortable.

Thank you!

September 2nd, 2009

No Plastic Bags here!

We delivery in reusable pail liners.

We deliver in reusable pail liners.

We deliver your clean diapers each week in a reusale pul pail liner. These are water proof, sealable, and reusable.  Also, come in great colors and prints.

Fits on Most 13 Gallon Pails

Fits on Most 13 Gallon Pails

We use Blueberry pail liners, these fit perfectly in most 13 Gallon pails and can also hang from a doorknob. On Delivery day- just unpack the clean diapers from your clean pail liner and put your pail liner in the diaper pail.

Seals up for Pick up days!

Seals up for Pick up days!

Then on Delivery day just pull the bag out and close it. Place it on your porch by 10am for pick up. That’s it! Its easy as pie and saves the landfill from all those plastic bags that other services use.

Email us today for a service quote!

August 29th, 2009

Now Available Natural Detergent

Oxy Boost Natural Whitener

Oxy Boost Natural Whitener

Oxy Prime Natural Detergent

Oxy Prime Natural Detergent

We just added Oxy Boost a natural oxygen whitener and oxy prime a natural detergent. These are better options for the environment and our families. 5-20lbs are available in the store and large options are available for special order.

We will also plan to add natural cleaners, dish detergents, and body care if you would like more information now please email us. We are adding natural family products to the store reguarly check back for more soon!

Thanks!

August 27th, 2009

Welcome to our new blog!

We wanted to post local news, news about our business and environmental news in a central location, so we formed this blog. We hope you will check back often to see what is happening in the world of green!

August 19th, 2009

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