Thank You from Oscar's Garage

5 years ago I started sewing items for Theodore as a baby. First a baby burrito then a car seat canopy. When I was on maternity leave with him I looked into starting my own Etsy shop, but never pursued it. Here I am 5 years, 2 babies later, in the middle of a pandemic and Oscar’s Garage was created.

I never would have thought the first product I would sell would be a face mask, but so far it has been my bestseller yet ;-).

In Luke 12, Jesus is talking to his disciples and speaking to them about “Being Ready”. He goes on to talk about doing the master’s will and being set over all his possessions. Jesus ends this message by saying, “Everyone to whom much was given, of him much will be required, and from him to whom they entrusted much, they will demand the more.”

I think during this time more than ever we are called as believers to use our skills and gifts for good whether that is sewing masks, baking cookies, writing a card, using our humor to lift others up, the Lord has given us each something now you just have to use it to love others. I also feel those of us that have not been financially burdened are called to give...to whom much is given, much will be required.

We have been blessed in the Kaser House to have a steady income/insurance through this COVID19 Stay at Home Order, but have lost our the secondary income that we use to buy groceries, gas, gifts, and entertainment each month. With the creation of Oscar’s Garage and selling masks. I have been able to make up that 2.5 months of lost secondary income and now we are able to give back more and use our stimulus money to help others in need more easily. Thank you for helping us to spread kindness, love, and care for others during this time.

Places we have donated to/supported:

Order shirts from Jupemode Here for Good campaign to support local business.
Made a donation to Cherry Street Mission Ministries to provide meals.
Made a donation to Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank to provide meals.
Made a donation to Indian Creek Zoo’s gofundme to keep their Zoo up and running.
Bought food for Sylvania Area Family Services for their food pantry.

If you are interested in donating/supporting any of these business/non-profits click the green words above and it is a direct link to the organization's page.

Stay Safe And Healthy Everyone!

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Theodore & Brooks in their Star Wars fleece hats
along with Brooks in his baby burrito and carseat canopy

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