I had seen quite a bit online about the Scary Mommy Thanksgiving Project in the last few weeks, but will admit my house has been under siege with viruses galore.
I was honestly thankful that I had pre-scheduled my blog posts, because I just couldn’t keep going most nights when I would get most of my work done and on top of it even if I could get much done during the day, I had one of my kids home with my due to these germs over a two week period, so trust me not much was truly get done around these parts.
So, every time, I wanted to try to get to write or catch up, I was truly just unable to catch a break on this. Believe me I know I shouldn’t complain at all, but seriously has been a few trying weeks around here.
However, I was honestly so thankful this weekend, when I saw Crystal from Mommifried, who by the way is the fearless leader of the book I was graciously asked to be a part of the Mother of All Meltdowns, having a whole donation page put together on her blog for all of to do our part to help out.
Myself and many others donated already. I just found out all our donations already went to support three whole separate families.
Hearing this, I was truly humbled to know that my small donation alongside of so many other wonderful people, who also donated could make this much of a difference.
Many have already heard of this project though if you haven’t, please read on now to learn more about it.
The Scary Mommy Thanksgiving Project
It started back in 2011, when Jill Smokler of Scary Mommy wrote up a simple post that discussed the financial hardships that the people in her own community were experiencing. A simple meal on the table (let alone Thanksgiving) wasn’t possible for many.
And through this the Thanksgiving Project was born, where she raised over $20,000 that year alone.
This is now the third year strong for this amazing program and with only 2 days left (closes on Friday), I hope you will please join us in donating and giving something back to those who are indeed in need now more then ever, if you haven’t already.
Like I said we have helped a total of three families so far, but so many more still need help.
And if you would indeed like to help, please head over to the MOAM website (to donate with us) or directly through Scary Mommy ($50 supports one whole family).
However, if you can’t afford to donate (I know times are tough for so many right now), I would just ask that you please just take a quick minute to share this post.
Thank you!
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Billybuc says
It's very nice of you to promote this project, Janine! Speaks volumes about the person that you are, but then I already knew. 🙂
Janine Huldie says
Thanks so much Bill, but I have felt so guilty that I haven't been able to get my butt in gear sooner. Seriously, with us all being sick, I was so meaning to do something sooner and just glad I could do my small part now 🙂
realhousewife says
I shared another post about Scary Mommies drive a few days ago…what a very cool idea! Now that's giving:).
Janine Huldie says
Kelly, I seriously am no hero and still feel guilty I couldn't do more this year on my own, but just happy I could do something now to help out.
massholemommy says
I don't read that blog, so I had never heard of this until now. What a wonderful project. I hope spreading the word brings in double the amount of money!!
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks Robin and I am lurker of her blog, but think this cause that she does yearly is just simply amazing and seriously just happy to help in my own small way.
Kristen says
Hoping we are able to double the number of families we're adopting!!
My recent post Scary Mommy Nation Thanksgiving Project – Giving Families Something to be Thankful For
Janine Huldie says
I am so with you on this Kristen and totally hope that we can make this happen now!! 🙂
dishofdailylife says
I love all support this is getting!! I hope we'll be able to donate more as well!
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Janine Huldie says
I know Michelle and am hoping the same on both fronts now, too! 😉
Sara says
This is awesome. Thanks for sharing!!!!!
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Janine Huldie says
Thank you Sara for reading and totally my pleasure in sharing!! 🙂
writingpaddad says
Great cause! Hope your girls are all healthy and that you guys are doing well!
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks so much Justin and we are all on the mend thankfully. And hoping you are all doing well, too!! 🙂
tamaralikecamera says
Hope the message keeps growing and spreading!
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Janine Huldie says
I totally hope so too Tamara and just happy to be able to do my part on this one 🙂
themomcafe says
I am SO sorry you have been under attack of the virus monster…. ugh. I do pray you are on the mend over at your house! YAY for feeding families!! GO YOU! And everyone else involved in making this happen!
I love that us co-authors are coming together for this project. XO
My recent post The Scary Mommy Thanksgiving Project
Janine Huldie says
Thanks Chris and I felt bad complaining about a head cold, but seriously was so over tied from this and really was just thankful that I had pre-scheduled so much because I really was in over my head they we all got it only days apart. And I am so with you and just so happy that we could do this all together. Seriously, makes me feel good to know we can help others in need right now!! 🙂 xoxo!!
katherines corner says
Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. ♥
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Janine Huldie says
Thanks as always for hosting Katie!! 🙂
Sandy Ramsey says
As soon as I heard about this I had to go over and donate! I am one for never taking my blessings for granted and I believe in putting some of those blessings right back out into the universe. This is an amazing project and it is astounding at how many people are contributing! It gives me the best feeling to know that there is still so much good in the world! Thanks for helping promote!
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Janine Huldie says
I saw that you donated early on and I know it really does astound me, too on how many have indeed donated and just so nice and refreshing to know so many wonderful people still exist out there to help with this!! 🙂