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Madison Layne Boutique becomes ‘The Xmas Store’

MEREDITH RAUSCHUBER
Toys and gifts of all measurements fill each individual corner and cranny of the Madison Layne Boutique, 13760 U.S. 87 in La Vernia, as owner Meredith Rauschuber prepares to remodel the boutique into “The Xmas Store” this Sunday. Mom and dad of a range of area people in want have been invited to “shop” free of charge from the outpouring of donations, to deliver holiday break gifts for their children.

La Vernia customers will see a variation at Madison Layne Boutique this weekend.

The entire boutique has been remodeled into “The Christmas Retail store,” filled with items and toys for family members in need to have to “shop” for their kids for Christmas on Sunday, Dec. 18, from midday to 4 p.m.

Boutique proprietor Meredith Rauschuber was motivated to make the radical holiday break transformation, following viewing a article by a social media influencer she follows, who shared how her church in Dallas produced a “Christmas Store” for people in require.

“When I observed this, I realized that this was one thing I would adore to convey to La Vernia,” claimed Meredith, who attends Grace Bible Church. “Since I individual a boutique, it just built sense to switch my boutique into a toy store!”
More than 50 households have been invited to “shop” from the plethora of reward products, all donated by the neighborhood. Toy and financial donations are currently being acknowledged by this Friday, Dec. 16.

“We have had a big response from men and women all over the community and numerous much larger financial donations from a several community enterprises,” Meredith shared. “I am so grateful to anyone that donated, no matter how huge or little, mainly because without the need of them we could not pull this off!”

She labored with the La Vernia Independent University District to detect families to profit from the endeavor.

Although there are other organizations inviting toy and reward donations to enable families in need, this is unique, Meredith discussed.

“The biggest difference is that we are inviting the mothers and fathers to appear store for ‘free’ for their kids,” explained the San Antonio indigenous, who moved to La Vernia almost 8 decades back. “The hope is that this provides the dad and mom a sense of relief in the course of this Christmas time.”

Giving back again isn’t new for Meredith — who with her husband, Eric, shares a few little ones, twins Luke and Madi Lopez, La Vernia freshmen and 10-yr-outdated Trent Rauschuber — or the Madison Layne Boutique. Each 12 months due to the fact she opened her company, the boutique has experienced an “angel tree” to supply gifts for these in want, and has participated in the “Big Give” — a 24-hour on the internet working day of offering in September, in which corporations enroll and invite donations.

MEREDITH RAUSCHUBER

“The to start with 2 decades for the Significant Give, we just gathered funds and items to give to a handful of family members in will need,” Meredith stated. For the past two several years, the boutique has held a “Big Give 5K” and lifted funds for area family members, as very well as an orphanage in Africa.

“We have also lifted income a few situations for people battling cancer,” she extra.

Meredith thinks her organization is only a “success” if she’s obedient to God, supplying “back what He has blessed me with,” she described. “I want almost nothing much more than to be ready to bless other people and for them to know how loved they are.

“My aim with my company has always been to show Jesus to anyone and that they would see and experience a distinction at Madison Layne Boutique,” she mentioned. “If we can be the palms and feet of Jesus and really enjoy people today the way we ought to, then that is all that issues.”


The supplying continues…

Meredith Rauschuber and Madison Layne Boutique also will sponsor a barbecue advantage for Dustin Menzer of Adkins on Sunday, Jan. 15.
Dustin and his spouse, Alayna, are Meredith’s longtime buddies. He’s battling an aggressive most cancers and is unable to get the job done. Alayna has many positions and wants some aid supplying for their three young children and meeting Dustin’s healthcare expenses.
Tami Wieland and Kayla Travis are supporting Meredith with this function. Double T BBQ will prepare dinner the meals. To-go plates will be obtainable from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the North San Antonio Healthcare Associates (NSAHA) business at 11907 U.S. 87, in close proximity to Twin Oaks Travel in La Vernia.
Get tickets for barbecue plates or make monetary donations at Madison Layne Boutique.