Urn-Believable: Human Remains Found at Florida Goodwill
Now, I must confess, I’ve got a soft spot for Goodwill treasure hunts in Cape Coral. I try and go at least once a week. I’ve been surprised a few times by the things I find there. Once I even stumbled upon a stuffed Bullwinkle. That really made my day. But never have I had a surprise encounter with an urn!
According to NBC2, Lee County deputies found themselves in urn drama at a Goodwill store. Yes, you heard it right, an urn…. Like one that could contain someone’s Grandma. Not exactly the usual thrift store find like a vintage sweater or a odd looking lamp.
The strange find came to light at the Goodwill store off Island Park Road in Fort Myers. An employee stumbled upon a white and floral urn in the donation bin. Forget about the old VHS tapes or pots and pans, this Goodwill got a donation straight from the afterlife.
Now, I’m thinking I love the Goodwill store and all, but not enough to spend eternity there. I’m sure the employee agreed and decided to call the The Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies soon rescued the urn from a potential second-hand afterlife. Just another day in the life of Lee County law enforcement.
But there is one problem. They don’t know who this urn belongs to! If you’ve got any information on this urn, give the LCSO a ring at 239-477-1000 and ask for the Evidence department. Who knows, you might just be the key to a very strange family reunion.
In the meantime, let’s hope this doesn’t start a new trend in the world of Goodwill donations. Please donate your old furniture, clothes, and, stuffed cartoon characters. We like those kinds of things. But please leave Grandma at home.
Lakeland Florida Woman Makes Jewelry Out Of Breastmilk And Cremation Ashes
Living in Florida is expensive. You almost have to have a side hustle just to get by. But one woman in Lakeland, Florida launched a side hustle so lucrative she made it her full time gig. She makes jewelry out of breastmilk. No breastmilk? She can also make jewelry from cremation ashes, hair, placenta or umbilical cord. Personalized keepsakes.
According to Good News Network, Rachel Heinze of Lakeland left her job as “a professional neuroscientist that specialized in concussions before quitting her job to stay at home with the kids.” That’s quite a leap, but she’s reportedly making $30K a year and gets to be at home with the kids. That’s everything right there. She calls her business Mommy s Comfort Keepsakes and based her on Instagram, business is good.
How she got started making jewelry out of breastmilk
As Rachel was weaning her son, she was looking for a way to commemorate their journey. She had him early with a cesarean section at 34 weeks. After time spent in the NICU and other complications they happily made it to his first birthday.
That’s when she ran across breastmilk jewelry. And then, with her background in chemistry, she realized she could make this jewelry herself and create it for others.
As you’ll see in the pictures, she does beautiful work. And most of the designs are under $150. Turn around time is 2-3 months, art can’t be rushed. Full details on her creations are on this website.
Another cool thing she does is offer ‘do it yourself kits’. That’s right, Rachel will teach you how to do your own jewelry. But personally, I’d be a lot more inclined to see what she comes up with. Here’s some of her work.
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