Mercy Family and Friends Offer to Help, Give You a Break or Just Pitch In, Proving That Time Off and Quality of Life CAN Be Bought!
E 1 Consultation with Seasoned Renovator $300.00
Suppose you want to do an addition or a major home construction project. Where do you start? How do you protect your budget – and you sanity? Have a sit down with Nelson Hastings, a residential general contractor, renovator, craftsman and Mercy Dad. He knows the ins and outs and he’ll share so you can save big bucks and even bigger headaches. Contributed by Nelson Hastings.
E 2 Start Your Child’s Art Collection Now $75.00
Local artist, and Mercy Mom Lucie Hawgood will create a personalized treasure map 18 x 24. This watercolor painting can be personalized to suite your child or family’s interest. Check out the portfolio of examples the night of the Fling and you’ll want one of these delightful pieces as a forever treasure. Contributed by Lucie Hawgood.
E 3 You’ll Just Want To Stay On the Table $120.00
Indulge yourself with 2 one-hour massages! This package will work out the kinks, loosen up those muscles, and, of course, pamper you from head to toe. You’ll leave your tensions behind as skilled masseuse Michele Hanlon works her magic. Contributed by Michele Hanlon.
E 4 A Weekend Off – Your Dream Come True! $300.00
Perhaps nobody knows more about childcare than Mercy's much loved Childcare Directress Linda Wright - and she's on tap to babysit for an entire weekend. Enjoy that romantic getaway while she looks after your little ones. Date to be mutually agreed upon, but not available July 25 – 27 or August 15 - 17. Contributed by Linda Wright.
E 5 No Paint in Your Hair! $730.00
Let a true professional spruce up one room in your house with a paint job. That includes any doors, trim, walls and of course, the ceiling. You provide the paint for a room size not to exceed 12x12 and LTS Painting does the rest. This is the company that painted the Mercy gym last year they can handle your playroom! Contributed by the Sanner Family.
E 6 No Paint Under Your Nails Either! $730.00
Mercy Dad Lee Sanner suspects there might be more than one room – or family - that needs a paint job, so he’s offering his services twice. This paint job includes any doors, trim, walls and of course, the ceiling. You provide the paint for a room size not to exceed 12x12 and Lee and his crew do the rest. Contributed by the Sanner Family.
E 7 She'll Sing for Your Supper! $350.00
Jessica Stern-Enzi is a mild mannered Mercy music teacher by day, but a fabulous singer by night. If you've heard her at Mercy events, or in clubs around town, you know just how wonderful she is. Now dazzle your friends as she sings just for you. Jessica will come to your home with an accompanist to entertain your friends at a party. It will make a memorable evening and you'll be host or hostess with the mostess! Contributed by Jessica Stern-Enzi.
E 8 He’ll Shoot 'Em For You $150.00
Portrait photographer George Crawford will come into your home and take wonderful pictures of you and your children. There's something about keeping little ones in familiar space that just makes for wonderful pictures - and lasting memories. Contributed by George Crawford.
E 9 It’s Your Last Chance – She’s Graduating! $60.00
A night out without the kids! If you know Mercy student Migs Hackett, you know you want this item! Our very own Mary Poppins will babysit for an evening. She’ll provide crafts, games, a movie, popcorn, bedtime story and tuck-in service. And, mom Stephanie Creech’ll deliver and pick her up. Contributed by Migs Hackett and Stephanie Creech.
E 10 Has Rover Got YOU Trained? Priceless
If the dog is taking you for a walk, wearing you out, then Mercy Dad John Pflum is just the guy you need. Twice a month for 3 months John will come and collect the furry darling for a run. By the time Rover gets home, John will have gotten rid of all that pent up canine energy. You, meantime, will have been the one napping. Contributed by John Pflum.
E 11 Extreme Makover Home Edition $100.00
Once you've been set straight by Nelson on your remodeling costs, you can sure use this nice break towards the materials to complete the job. Ohio Tile is offering a gift certificate toward materials for that bath or kitchen renovation you’re planning. Contributed by Dennis & MaryAnn Middendorf and Ohio Tile.
E 12 Capture the Moment $250.00
The award winning photographic portraits of Helen Adams are found in many Mercy homes. With this offer it can be your turn. This gift certificate is worth $250.00 off a photography purchase of up to $500.00. Contributed by Helen Adams.
E 13/14/15/16/17 Hooray! Five Very Clean Mercy Families! $99.00
Each of these gift certificates is good for 100 pounds of drop off laundry at any of the 3 Super Laundry locations. Have your linens, clothes, sleeping bags, throw rugs and such washed, dried and folded by the pros. You have to drop it off and pick it up but then someone else does the hard part. Each certificate good through year’s end. Contributed by Super Laundry and the Meise Family.
E 18 Taut, Trim and Totally Terrific $200.00
Mercy Mom Susan Bronsil is just the one you need to get you in shape. It’s your house, or hers for three personal training sessions. There’s also an initial fitness assessment to determine your goals and how to achieve them. If you’re like the rest of us, your goal is to lose ten pounds, and Susan knows how to help. Contributed by Susan Bronsil.
E 19 Sitter City 12 Month Membership $100.00
This is a new service – an online source of pre screened caregivers for children, pets, even shut ins. Employees are prescreened with references, background checks, and everything you’ll want for peace of mind. This membership gives you access to the help you need with just the click of a mouse. Check it out at sittercity.com. Contributed by Sitter City.
E 20 Time to Fling Some Mud $120.00
Are you saying "Oh my gosh - I bought too many flats!" The price was right and they were all so pretty. Now you've got dozens and dozens of little plants that must find their way into dozens of little holes in the ground. If your landscaping aspirations got the best of you… be the highest bidder and Michelle Spelman will come to your house and plant for you on a mutually agreed upon day in May. She'll stay until they're all in the ground. She can also share gardening and landscape care tips. Contributed by Michelle Spelman.