Annie

Marketing Leader, Justice for all, Tweets are my own

[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!

[Moody's Analytics CRE @MA_CRESolutions]

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[Annie @annie_bsmith]

@owletbabycare @vannminner Having the same problem! Customer service was completely unhelpful.

[Annie @annie_bsmith]

Long 2 nights with the @owletbabycare camera sending us notifications every 3 minutes (not an exaggeration!). Customer service says suck it up buttercup, people are working on it - sorry we can't fix this KNOWN safety issue and decided just not to communicate it.

[Tony Hightower may have @ThatTonyH]

I know everyone thinks Hemingway has the ultimate Six Word Story, but may I present

(Via https://t.co/XC3DlIXXC3 )

[Discover Durham @DurhamNC]

A line out the door for our new library. Durham is awesome 📚 https://t.co/7SteRVmB62

[Annie @annie_bsmith]

A year ago, after what felt like an eternity of waiting, we met our perfect little nugget. Her attitude came through on day one and I have spent every tired, terrified minute since so grateful to be her Mommy. https://t.co/cZTs7gPUxI

[billy eichner @billyeichner]

Ok now the CDC is saying my performance in Friends From College was underappreciated? This is crazy.

[Annie @annie_bsmith]

Woke up very angry at everyone that continues to make #DaylightSavingTime a thing. This helped a little.

[We Love Dogs, USA @WeLoveDogsUSA]

Mama and baby #GoldenRetrievers relaxing on a Sunday afternoon

[Annie @annie_bsmith]

even a broken clock is right twice a day.

[Marco Rubio @marcorubio]

Soon we will have to comply with the senseless twice a year “time change”.

We need to pass my bill to make daylight savings permanent.

More daylight in the evenings results in fewer car accidents & robberies. And it allows kids to play outside longer.

#LockTheClock

[Annie @annie_bsmith]

@marcorubio #RubiosFSUinterns trying to earn their social media badge

[LexisNexis Legal @LexisNexisLegal]

Can’t relate 🤷‍♀️

[Annie @annie_bsmith]

You know who was interesting to watch without a million background robot angels? @shakira

[WeRateDogs @dog_rates]

This is Stella. She just unlocked a new fear: inside squirrels. Not sure why nobody else is concerned. 13/10 someone hold her

[Discover Durham @DurhamNC]

We spent our entire special effects budget on this. Bye bye 2020 👋

[Will Keible @WillKeible]

I learned this morning that my parents’ unconditional love expires on New Years Eve.

[𝙎𝙩𝙚𝙥𝙝𝙚𝙣 @stiofa_n]

i’m so happy for her

[Annie @annie_bsmith]

It just won’t feel like Christmas unless I can get this specific Moira as a tree topper.

[Rachel Gurvich @RachelGurvich]

Me when “Simply The Best” came on.