Natasha L

Mom of two, baker, organizer, celebrity gossip lover and purse addict.

[Fara Kaufman @justfara]

So, I spoke to people getting food at a food bank and here are some things I learned from those in need:
1. Everyone donates Kraft Mac and Cheese in the box. They can rarely use it because it needs milk and butter which is hard to get from regular food banks.
2. Boxed milk is a treasure, as kids need it for cereal which they also get a lot of.
3. Everyone donates pasta sauce and spaghetti noodles.
4. They cannot eat all the awesome canned veggies and soup unless you put a can opener in too or buy pop tops.
5. Oil is a luxury but needed for Rice a-Roni which they also get a lot of.
6. Spices or salt and pepper would be a real Christmas gift.
7. Tea bags and coffee make them feel like you care.
8. Sugar and flour are treats.
9. They fawn over fresh produce donated by farmers and grocery stores.
10. Seeds are cool in Spring and Summer because growing can be easy for some.
11. They rarely get fresh meat.
12. Tuna and crackers make a good lunch.
13. Hamburger Helper goes nowhere without ground beef.
14. They get lots of peanut butter and jelly but usually not sandwich bread.
15. Butter or margarine is nice too.
16. Eggs are a real commodity.
17. Cake mix and frosting makes it possible to make a child’s birthday cake.
18. Dishwashing detergent is very expensive and is always appreciated.
19. Feminine hygiene products are a luxury and women will cry over that.
20. Everyone loves Stove Top Stuffing.

In all the years I have donated food at the Holidays, I bought what I thought they wanted, but have never asked. I am glad I did. If you are helping a Family this Christmas, maybe this can help you tailor it more. It does for me!

[Natasha L @ShopHaven]

@ottawacity is there a bag limit now?? Came home to find my trash picked up but some bags were left??? Good thing it’s only another two weeks before they pick up again 🙄

[Natasha L @ShopHaven]

@IWeatherON This was outside of our house in barrhaven but it is breaking up now.

[St. Benedict School @StBenedictOCSB]

@mmealexadej @IThinkTogether We can’t wait to get Ss recommendations to action soon.

[Natasha L @ShopHaven]

@mansfieldsshoes Pink size 9

[Natasha L @ShopHaven]

@clahanna

[Natasha L @ShopHaven]

No!! @VancityReynolds would have been so good for our team
And city!!

[TSN @TSN_Sports]

Report: Reynolds group bows out of Sens bidding.

MORE: https://t.co/0rkiE5i7Wk

[Natasha L @ShopHaven]

@VancityReynolds @TerryFoxCanada We received ours this week. Love them!

[CHEO Ottawa @CHEO]

February is Heart Month. From the tiniest infants to the tallest teens, you can help make a big difference for kids with heart problems just like Zach. Thanks to quick action and people like you, CHEO was able to diagnose, treat, and operate on Zach’s heart. Please give today:

[Natasha L @ShopHaven]

@GallagherTonyg Sorry for your loss.

[Dylan Black @dylanblackradio]

Please share #Ottawa #MissingChild

[Natasha L @ShopHaven]

💔

[The Royal Family @RoyalFamily]

A statement from His Majesty The King:

[Natasha L @ShopHaven]

Hey @OldNavyCA this doesn’t make online shopping very convenient. Just delivered complete with security tags on. 🤦‍♀️

[Natasha L @ShopHaven]

@sturcotte9999 Can’t wait!

[Natasha L @ShopHaven]

@Mistkella Incredible!

[Michelle Obama @MichelleObama]

My thoughts on the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

[Angie Poirier @AngiePoirier]

This is how you use the media room. THIS is the only game plan.

[Natasha L @ShopHaven]

My heart is breaking for these families. This has to stop!! Hug your children a little tighter tonight. 😔 💔

[San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle]

Steve Kerr didn't mince his words when talking about the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas that claimed the lives of at least 18 children and three adults.

"I'm tired of offering condolences to the devastated families that are out there."

[Ottawa REDBLACKS @REDBLACKS]

Pru is feeling generous 😏

We're giving away this @pruneau_antoine signed jersey.

RT to win, must be following @Ottawa67sHockey and us.

[Natasha L @ShopHaven]

Great game so far! Let’s go @Ottawa67sHockey @LesSuitesOttawa #staycation