Final Fundraiser post

Well all giveaways have been posted. Weren't there some great ones?! I wish I could keep them all for myself, but I have had a lot of fun posting them and seeing how many of you are interested in getting those fabulous things too. So, here's what will happen next. I am going to leave the fundraiser open for the rest of the week to give you a chance to continue telling friends, making donations, comments, and deciding on all that you want a chance to win. On Saturday, I will draw names for the winners. So, take a good look and comment on EVERY item you are interested in winning. The more people that participate, the better everyone's chance of winning something. I hope you all have had fun and thank you so much for your support. Thank you, especially, to all of my wonderful friends and family who donated great items for these giveaways!!

Here's a review of the rules. And remember, there is no obligation to donate. These are giveaways (FREE)! But you can't win if you don't comment. And the more entries you receive for doing the following, the better your chance at winning. This is raffle style, not an auction, so you can't outbid anyone (to disappoint some of you)!

• Receive 1 entry for commenting on that specific post. And for all of you out there that don't know how to do that or don't have a google account, simply click "comments" at the bottom of the post and fill in your info as "anonymous". Leave your name though in the comment as I won't know who it is otherwise. Then click "post comment".
• Receive 5 entries for your suggested donation of $10 or more through the "Adoption Donations" button in the top right corner of the blog.
• Receive 5 additional entries for any donation over $25
• Receive 2 entries for posting about our fundraiser on YOUR blog and linking it back to this blog.
• Receive 1 entry for posting about our fundraiser on Facebook and linking it back to our blog.
• Receive 1 entry for becoming a follower of this blog
• Receive 1 entry for becoming a follower of our family blog
• Receive 2 entries for sending an email about our fundraiser to 10 friends and carbon copying us as well.

When you comment on the item you are interested in, let me know how many entries you should have for that particular item, based on the the info above. The more entries you have for that item, the better your chance at winning the item.

Please let me know if you have any questions about how this all works.

It's Not Over Yet!

There's been one last donation for a Southern Living Christmas Cookbook. Cherry, Adam's mom, donated this and it has some great recipes with beautiful pictures. If you like to cook at Christmas, this would be a great addition to your kitchen.

A Delicious Ending!

A sweet ending to our online fundraiser. Our last giveaway is for up to a dozen gourmet cupcakes made by our friend Jennifer. These are beautiful and delicious and she has many flavors to choose from. These would make a great addition to any holiday party or simply to finish a great meal. You won't be disappointed!

Some flavors include: chocolate with strawberries and cream, red velvet, chocolate peppermint twist, and Florida Key.

 

Pardon the Interruption

Many of you know that we had decided to move forward with a little girl that became available at the end of October. We were one of four families who wanted this little girl. So, we did a lot of extra paperwork and a long phone interview in order to continue in the process. Since there were several families going through this process, we had to be presented to the committee, who would then chose which family would be the best match. The committee met yesterday and decided not to match us. We really didn't think they would. We are glad she has been matched with a forever family and know that our little one is still out there. We have complete faith that God will match us with our "perfect match" when the time is right. Thanks for all the prayers during this process.

Let's Gather

As you gather with family today around the table, most of your bowls are filled to the brim. But, today's giveaway is for one that is empty, for now. It is a medium bamboo square bowl and salad claws from Pampered Chef. It has been generously donated by my aunt Evelyn.

Simply Beautiful

Today's great give-away is for this beautiful necklace from Premier Jewelry. It is being donated by my friend, Trisha. This necklace is one of their top sellers every month.

Each year, Premier Jewelry donates a large amount of money towards supporting missionaries around the world. It's a great company with high values. To find out more about Premier's beautiful products, contact Trisha at 913-438-6868 or trishahamilton02@yahoo.com

Pucker Up!

As winter approaches and the weather becomes drier, my lips need more attention and moisture. So, I am donating exactly what you need this winter to keep your lips exfoliated, moist, and full of color. Today's giveaway is for a Mary Kay Satin Lips set, which includes the exfoliating lip mask and the lip balm, which moisturizes for up to 8 hours. I am also throwing in a limited edition lip color duo in raisin and rosy (2 shade of pink). It comes with a small applicator brush in this compact with mirror.

If you have other questions about Mary Kay's fabulous products, please contact me.

Ready for Winter

This beautiful scarf is so nice, I don't want to give it away. I just want to keep it for myself. But, nonetheless, I will. It is being handmade and donated by my coworker, Amanda, who is very talented. She made a few things for Grayson when he was born that were so cute. So, I know this scarf will be fabulous too. The color may vary.

Christmas Reading

Christmas break is always a good time curl up with a good book. Today's giveaway is for a collection of hardback Christmas books. This collection has been donated by our friend Gayle with Heaven Bound Books.

• "The Heart of Christmas"--A Devotional for the Season by Hank Hanegraaff retails for $9.99
• "The 12 Ways of Christmas"--Twelve truths of Christmas that often get buried under the busyness of parties and activities" by David Jeremiah retails for $12.99
• "Christmas Wishes for You"--quotes and stories focusing on the real reason for Christmas by The Zondervan Corporation retails  for $6.99
• "God's Message of Christmas Love"--devotional readings for the season by Eugene  H. Peterson retails  for $14.99
• "Christmas Past"--  Christian fiction retails for $12.99
• "The Gift of Christmas Present" -- Christian fiction retails for $16.99

For more info on Gayle's books, she can be contacted at momvictory@aol.com

 

Just to Review

Here's a review of the rules. And remember, there is no obligation to donate. These are giveaways (FREE)! But you can't win if you don't comment. And the more entries you receive for doing the following, the better your chance at winning.

• Receive 1 entry for commenting on that specific post. And for all of you out there that don't know how to do that or don't have a google account, simply click "comments" at the bottom of the post and fill in your info as "anonymous". Leave your name though in the comment as I won't know who it is otherwise. Then click "post comment".
• Receive 5 entries for your suggested donation of $10 or more through the "Adoption Donations" button in the top right corner of the blog.
• Receive 5 additional entries for any donation over $25
• Receive 2 entries for posting about our fundraiser on YOUR blog and linking it back to this blog.
• Receive 1 entry for posting about our fundraiser on Facebook and linking it back to our blog.
• Receive 1 entry for becoming a follower of this blog
• Receive 1 entry for becoming a follower of our family blog
• Receive 2 entries for sending an email about our fundraiser to 10 friends and carbon copying us as well.

When you comment on the item you are interested in, let me know how many entries you should have for that particular item, based on the the info above. The more entries you have for that item, the better your chance at winning the item.

Look out boys (and dads)!

One little girl is going to win this adorable dress and look so CUTE!!

These have been made by my friend, Libby. She can make one in any size from 12 months to 4T. The fabric and colors will vary from these, but are sure to be nothing but fabulous!

Now, back to the girls!

We are halfway through the fundraiser and have another fabulous giveaway for today. It is an Ethiopian coffee bean necklace from Ten Thousand Villages. It is being donated by my friend Shelly, a mom who has adopted from Ethiopia and has been a great help and encouragement to us during this process.

To find out more about this fun piece of jewelry, check out their website. There is some neat info about Ethiopia and two of the great things they have to offer: coffee and silver. Both in this necklace!

For the Guys

A big thanks to Nick and Kasey for generously donating their time and talent to make a set of cornhole boards for one lucky winner. These can be customized with any team or design the winner chooses. So, although winter is just around the corner, you can be brave and play in the living room, or pull these out in the spring for some backyard fun.

Tis the Season-ings

Today's fabulous giveaway is for this salt and pepper grinder set with stand from The Pampered Chef. It was donated by my aunt Evelyn. This set is valued at $52. The grinders are topped with bamboo and are sitting on a bamboo stand.

It's not too late to join in on the fun of this fundraiser. Here's a recap of the rules or go here for the full post.

• Receive 1 entry for commenting on that specific post. And for all of you out there that don't know how to do that or don't have a google account, simply click "comments" at the bottom of the post and fill in your info as "anonymous". Leave your name though in the comment as I won't know who it is otherwise. Then click "publish comment".
• Receive 5 entries for your suggested donation of $10 or more through the "Adoption Donations" button in the top right corner of the blog.
• Receive 5 additional entries for any donation over $25
• Receive 2 entries for posting about our fundraiser on YOUR blog and linking it back to this blog.
• Receive 1 entry for posting about our fundraiser on Facebook and linking it back to our blog.
• Receive 1 entry for becoming a follower of this blog
• Receive 1 entry for becoming a follower of our family blog
• Receive 2 entries for sending an email about our fundraiser to 10 friends and carbon copying us as well.

Preserve Your Memories

Today's giveaway is for a beautiful Creative Memories Picfolio album. This album is perfect for the person who has a desire to scrapbook, but needs to do the quick and easy version. This album is perfect to start preserving your children's or grandchildren's precious moments. The album is 11x14 and holds up to 160 4x6 size photos.

 The album is designed with 2 vertical and 3 horizontal picture sleeves on each page ready to slide in pictures, journal boxes or embellishments.



The album was a generous donation from Nicole Hancock, a consultant for Creative Memories. If you wish to learn more about scrapbooking or check out their wonderful products, Nicole can be contacted at 913-634-6043

A warm fall glow

In my opinion, it's time to pull the candles out. When it gets cold outside, I love lighting a candle, especially one that smells like fall.

This candle is a 19 oz candle from Gold Canyon's baking line. It has been donated by Jennifer Tavernaro, a coworker of Adam's. I just wish I could attach the scent to this post, because the warm apple crisp smells delicious. It's perfect for the holidays!

To contact Jennifer about additional purchases from Gold Canyon, call 913-548-1891

If you are new to our blog and want to get in on these fabulous giveaways click here for the details

Oops! Small mistake

I just fixed the blog to allow "anonymous" comments. Sorry. I didn't realize that was not an option. So now everyone can comment away. You can also post as "name/url" and just sign your name. You don't have to post a URL. Hope that helps everyone.

Ready for bath time!

After a nice bath, it's necessary to bundle your little one up. Today's giveaway is for the best hooded towel I have ever used. It is being donated by Robin, a lady in our church. She made this one for my baby shower and it's the only one I use. It is so plush and big (a good thing when your little one outgrows the small towels sold for infants). I LOVE it!!!

The winner will receive a hooded towel in a gender specific or neutral color. Please specify when you comment if you would like one for a boy, girl, or neutral.

Alphabet Photography

My good friend, Kristi, is donating her amazing photography talent as she has been doing some fabulous alphabet photography. She lives in Vienna, Austria, so all photos are taken in fabulous places around Europe

The winner will receive a framed piece with any word or name they choose. A card describing each picture and where it was taken will also be included. These are selling for several hundred dollars, so it's a great prize.

If you're just joining us and wondering what is going on click here for the details of these fabulous giveaways

Super Cute Nameboards

These name boards are so cute, and hand painted, by Carla Smith, a friend from church.

The winner will receive a custom board made for any name or monogram they choose. These are quite large in size (24"x24").

I think our new little one might need on of these in his/her room too!

To see more of her work, click here

Girly, Girly Tutus and Headbands

These tutus are made by Amy Vance, a friend from church, and are just so cute. I have my fingers crossed for getting a girl who will one day be running around in one of these.

The winner will receive this tutu with matching hairbow.

Countdown to Christmas {in November}

Well, it's been a month since our last fundraiser and we survived it. So, it's time for another one. This time one online! We are moving right along in the process and could be matched soon. As exciting as that is, it's also a wee bit nerve wracking as we will have to pay our largest amount of money yet (~$20,000) to the agency immediately to "confirm" or "hold" that child. Unfortunately, we are nowhere near being ready for that yet, but have full confidence that when that time comes, be it sooner or later, God will provide all that we need.

For the rest of the month of November, I will be posting various items for you to win. These are all really nice things and any of them would make a fabulous Christmas present, either for you or someone you know. If you see something you really like, let me know and your name will be entered for a chance to win that item. You can do this multiple ways for even more chances to win. So, come back daily (as I intend to post a new prize daily until they run out) and check out the new things.

• Receive 1 entry for commenting on that specific post. And for all of you out there that don't know how to do that or don't have a google account, simply click "comments" at the bottom of the post and fill in your info as "anonymous". Leave your name though in the comment as I won't know who it is otherwise. Then click "publish comment".

• Receive 5 entries for your suggested donation of $10 or more through the "Adoption Donations" button in the top right corner of the blog.

• Receive 5 additional entries for any donation over $25

• Receive 2 entries for posting about our fundraiser on YOUR blog and linking it back to this blog.

• Receive 1 entry for posting about our fundraiser on Facebook and linking it back to our blog.

• Receive 1 entry for becoming a follower of this blog

• Receive 1 entry for becoming a follower of our family blog

• Receive 2 entries for sending an email about our fundraiser to 10 friends and carbon copying us as well.

You do not have to leave seperate comments for each entry. Simply comment one time and let me know how many entries you qualify for. I hope to be drawing for the winners at the beginning of December so that all prizes can be shipped or delivered in time for Christmas.


We have set up the paypal button at the top for anyone to make donations. It is completely safe. We have used paypal for years without any problems. If you would feel more comfortable donating another way, let me know and we can work something out.


Thank you so much for supporting us in this effort. It takes a village to raise a child, but it takes a REALLY big village to adopt one.