Dallas - January 31, 2006

Snap Decision

Gingersnaps Etc.

We know you mean well. But patrolling NorthPark for possible shoplifters is not what’s meant by “community service.”

Though you still maintain that little old lady you wrestled to the ground looked suspicious.

If your activism-to-shopping ratio seems a bit low, maybe it’s time to combine the two with a purchase from Gingersnaps Etc. Not only is the entire organization staffed by volunteers, but all sale proceeds go to The Center Serving Persons with Mental Retardation and Willow Rivers Farms (a home to 60 adult artisans with developmental disabilities in San Felipe, Texas).

Order a batch of the company’s signature (and namesake) cookies made with Wisconsin spices. Or try the flaky cheese snaps, scrumptious pecan-filled chocolate nuggets, and unusually good fruitcakes. Each batch comes with beautiful nonseasonal paper ornaments handmade by Farm residents.

So helping others will take on a whole new meaning for you.

Good news for little old ladies everywhere.

Available online at gingersnapsetc.org.