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Welcome to my Friendsgiving for No Kid Hungry. I know you’re very busy, so here's your TL;DR: donate money, feed kids, get nifty stuff.
Lots of people host Thanksgiving in a more traditional way. They “have people over” and “sit at the table” and “wear pants” and observe lots of other quaint traditions. I'm more of a "sit on the couch in my pajamas and watch free movies on basic cable while failing in all attempts to not spill gravy on myself" kind of gal. So we’re going to take advantage of the wonders of modern technology and do this whole thing without ever having to set eyes on one another. It works like this:
1- Donate money, from the comfort of your own home & pajamas. The amount is up to you. On your screen is a list of what you get for what you choose to donate, let it guide the spirit of your wallet.
2- Wait for it... ("It" in this case being a package containing your nifty stuff)
3- Open package containing nifty stuff. Ooh and aah at the niftiness. If the niftiness is cookie-inclusive, eat the cookies, I-didn’t-have-to-leave-the-house-so-pants-totally-optional style.
See? It’s almost exactly like you were at my house eating my food on Thanksgiving, except you didn’t have to drive all the way to my house and I didn’t have to get dressed and answer the door and it’s not on Thanksgiving.
FAQs
Q: What?
A: Cookies.
Q: Why aren't you hosting this event directly through No Kid Hungry?
A: By donating directly to NKH as an individual, I am able to take advantage of an employer donation matching program, whereby we DOUBLE the amount that lands in the hands of the cause. We like this, it is a very good thing.
Q: How do I know you're actually going to donate the money to NKH?
A: Strictly speaking, you're right, you don't know that at all. But I have a long history of running fundraisers, and am generally considered a trustworthy sort. You have my word that the money raised here will be donated to NKH via the Magic Employer Money Doubling Channel. Here's what it's looked like before:
And hopefully it will look even better this year.
Q: How do I know your word is any good? I mean, really, how?
A: Again, strictly speaking, you don't. Which is why I offer the following option for donating, if you are more comfortable with it, or if you want to be able to write off your donation and need a receipt directly from the charity: Donate directly to NKH via my Friendsgiving page on their website the amount that matches the nifty stuff you want. You will receive a confirmation email from them. Forward that confirmation email to Harlean@poeticpinup.com, along with the address where you want your nifty stuff sent. You will receive your incentives the same as if you had donated here, but the downside is your donation will not be doubled.
Q: Why are you doing this?
A: Think of all the amazing things that have been accomplished over the past 20 years. Technological advances. Medical breakthroughs. All the progress that has been made.
Now think of all there is still to be done. And think about it not getting done. Think about there not being a next generation of educated minds with great ideas to carry on making the world a better place.
11 million kids in the US live with "food insecurity". That's a delicate way of saying 1 in 7 kids can't be sure where their next meal is coming from or when they'll get it. Which is not only bu!!sh!t of the highest order, but something that impacts us all. Because when kids are hungry, they can’t learn. And when kids don’t learn, progress is not made. It’s that simple.
Perks
It's not really pumpkin pie. But it IS dessert. Choose this perk and receive 2 dozen home-baked* superdelicious** cookies shipped right to your door (US only to ensure freshness) *actual photo of cookies I baked for Friendsgiving 2018 **superdeliciousness vouched for by my mom who is totally sincere and absolutely not exaggerating because she loves me
NEW for 2019! A 4x6 glossy print of this photo, featuring the apron I received for reaching my Friendsgiving goal last year thanks to amazing folks like you <3 Signed & personalized & sent to you with oodles of gratitude. ADD-ON PERK: Increase your donation by $6 on any other perk to add this print. (Free US shipping)
Much like Pumpkin Pie, this is also not pie. Choose this perk and receive a signed 4x6 of the new Wishbone photo, AND the 2 dozen cookies. (US only to ensure freshness)
The aforementioned not-pie 2 dozen cookies, and signed prints of BOTH the Wishbone and Turkey Handprint Card (US only to ensure freshness)
Rumor has it there is some kind of athletic event happening. If you aren't terribly into that sort of thing and prefer a nice game of cards instead, choose this perk to receive the 2 dozen cookies AND The Deck of Poetic Pinup. (US only to ensure freshness)
The set of photos from the Stuffing perk, AND the 2 dozen cookies. (US only to ensure freshness)
ONE AVAILABLE! Choose this perk to claim the apron worn in the Wishbone photo, which will be signed by me and sent to you along with a signed copy of the Wishbone photo AND the 2 dozen cookies (US only to ensure freshness)
ONE AVAILABLE! Choose this perk to claim the shoes worn for the Wishbone photo, a signed print of the photo, AND the 2 dozen cookies (US only to ensure freshness). Shoes are US size 7.5, only one of them has ever been worn, and that only for the 15 minutes necessary to get this picture. Floral print twill upper, white patent heel, ship in original box.
Get a head start on your holiday baking this year, by having me do it and you telling your loved ones you did it yourself. Honestly, I don't mind. If it gets meals in front of kids who need them, you can take credit for my work with my full consent and blessing. Choose this perk to get your hands on SIX DOZEN home-baked cookies, PLUS the Wishbone photo. (US only to ensure freshness)
It's not really pumpkin pie. But it IS dessert. Choose this perk and receive 2 dozen home-baked* superdelicious** cookies shipped right to your door (US only to ensure freshness) *actual photo of cookies I baked for Friendsgiving 2018 **superdeliciousness vouched for by my mom who is totally sincere and absolutely not exaggerating because she loves me
NEW for 2019! A 4x6 glossy print of this photo, featuring the apron I received for reaching my Friendsgiving goal last year thanks to amazing folks like you <3 Signed & personalized & sent to you with oodles of gratitude. ADD-ON PERK: Increase your donation by $6 on any other perk to add this print. (Free US shipping)
Much like Pumpkin Pie, this is also not pie. Choose this perk and receive a signed 4x6 of the new Wishbone photo, AND the 2 dozen cookies. (US only to ensure freshness)
The aforementioned not-pie 2 dozen cookies, and signed prints of BOTH the Wishbone and Turkey Handprint Card (US only to ensure freshness)
Rumor has it there is some kind of athletic event happening. If you aren't terribly into that sort of thing and prefer a nice game of cards instead, choose this perk to receive the 2 dozen cookies AND The Deck of Poetic Pinup. (US only to ensure freshness)
The set of photos from the Stuffing perk, AND the 2 dozen cookies. (US only to ensure freshness)
ONE AVAILABLE! Choose this perk to claim the apron worn in the Wishbone photo, which will be signed by me and sent to you along with a signed copy of the Wishbone photo AND the 2 dozen cookies (US only to ensure freshness)
ONE AVAILABLE! Choose this perk to claim the shoes worn for the Wishbone photo, a signed print of the photo, AND the 2 dozen cookies (US only to ensure freshness). Shoes are US size 7.5, only one of them has ever been worn, and that only for the 15 minutes necessary to get this picture. Floral print twill upper, white patent heel, ship in original box.
Get a head start on your holiday baking this year, by having me do it and you telling your loved ones you did it yourself. Honestly, I don't mind. If it gets meals in front of kids who need them, you can take credit for my work with my full consent and blessing. Choose this perk to get your hands on SIX DOZEN home-baked cookies, PLUS the Wishbone photo. (US only to ensure freshness)
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