Spring has sprung! There are tons of bright yellow daffodils on side of the on ramp to the freeway. Gorgeous! I like to think of them as a little morning inspiration as I drive into work.
Along with Spring comes many thoughts of renewal including purging of my closet, the kids closets, and decluttering my life. This time of year my Twin Mom's Club hosts a "Twin Sale" and although this sounds like children are for sale or there are 2 of everything for sale it's rather a gigantic second hand sale for everything you could possible need for your children for Spring and Summer (the sale repeats for Fall and Winter in October).
I've been a proud participant for almost 20 sales now. The sale is run strictly by volunteers and open to the public. Since the club is a philanthropic organization, tons and I mean tons of clothing, toys and equipment are donated at the end of sale to families in need. The proceeds are split amongst the participants and the Club depending on a variety of factors.
Every year I look forward to getting that check and think of it like free spending money, when in reality it was already rolled into new stuff for the littles but regardless, it's so fun to get that check in the mail.
As Past President of the club I can tell you that most sales generate over $50,000 twice a year! The club is run by twin mommies and has been around for over 35 years. At last count there was over 350 mothers of multiples in our club. I've been a member for 10 years, joining when I was pregnant. It's a great resource to have and I have made some beautiful friendships over the years, for this I am grateful.
So although I won't be selling anything in the sale this time (time got away from me...shocking), I look forward to putting in my volunteer time and seeing old faces and meeting some new ones this Saturday.
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