Wow, have we received some fabulous donations.
We feel so blessed by the number of people who have reached out to help us “Fill Their Stockings” this Christmas. Truly, we have been just blown away by each and every one of you that has reached out to help us with this effort… thank you all so much.
The best part? We are just days away from kicking off this event – a fundraiser that will make a difference in the lives of some very special children in China this Christmas.
And each of you has an opportunity to help us, help them.
Are you ready?
Here is just a sampling of some of the delicious items that will be featured…
Looks like fun, doesn’t it?
So, here are the details. Starting November 25th and running through December 23rd, each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, we (Diana, Lisa, and I) will feature a special product on each of our blogs. That means 3 items each giveaway day, for a total of 9 items every week. The gifts will range from $50-$500 in value – and all of them are fantastic.
For a chance to win the item featured that day, we ask that you consider making a $5 to the organization that we each represent: Lisa for Half The Sky, Diana for Pearl River Outreach and me for An Orphan’s Wish. Your donation will go directly to the charity featured. If you’d like to enter without donating, leave your name, address and email address in a comment on the post of the featured item you’d like to win.
So, you get a chance to win an exciting gift for yourself or someone special on your Christmas list and, at the same time, you are helping to make a difference in the lives of orphans in China, halfway around the world.
Sounds fun, doesn’t it?
But right now, just days before kickoff, we need to spread the word about this special event. The more people who know about it, the more money will be raised for these very special children… and that’s a very good thing! If you’d like to help us in this effort and to keep in the spirit of “giving” this holiday season, read on – there just might be something special in it for you, too!
A “Spread the Word” giveaway…
Before we kick off the “Fill Their Stockings” event – to encourage y’all to spread the word – we will be giving away a $100 gift certificate to Tina Steinberg, maker of “unordinary personalized jewelry”. To enter, all you have to do is grab the “Fill Their Stockings” button below and post it on your sidebar, and then leave a comment on this post letting us know that you’ve done so. If you have not visited TinaSteinberg.com, you must. And be sure to check out her “Love Touch Collection” – sterling silver charms and pendants with your loved one’s fingerprint. Each design comes with a short inscription on the back. Truly one of a kind!
To double your chances to win the $100 Tina Steinberg gift card, just post on your blog about our “Fill Their Stockings” effort, with a link back to one of our posts detailing the upcoming event. Remember to leave a comment on this post to let us know what you did to help spread the word, and you’ll be entered. Please leave one comment for each entry… so if you posted a button and shared a post, leave two comments.
Entries for the $100 Tina Steinberg.com gift card will be allowed until 11:30pm Eastern Time, Sunday, November 27th. Winner will be chosen at random and announced soon afterward, so be sure to check back often to see if you’ve won!
And remember, the “Fill Their Stockings” event kicks off bright and early on Friday, November 25th! We are going to have so much fun!
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Hi Steph, thanks for “stopping by” yesterday. I had no idea y’all were going to ask for help in “spreading the word” and I posted all y’all’s button’s on my post yesterday. I plan on doing that now until your benefit ends. You guys are the best! Can’t wait to participate:)
God Bless,
Diane
You guys are doing a wonderful thing! I posted your button on my sidebar.
May God Bless you girls for doing this awesome thing…….I posted your link on my FB Page!! http://www.facebook.com/carleen.s.roberts
I too had no idea you would be rewarding people for sharing but I made a 2011 Orphan to Family Gift Guide for my blog in which I wrote a blog post and made a special page on my blog. It included your giveaways with both a button and a link back to the detail which I will be updating to this post from today!
Thanks for your generosity! http://anythingbutlokey.blogspot.com/p/very-special-christmas_20.html
I also added the button to my sidebar.
I added the button to my sidebar and posted about it (:
(I borrowed your mosaic, by the way. Thanks~)
http://adoptionplanning.blogspot.com/2011/11/12-days-of-giveaway.html
Added the button to my sidebar!
Blogged about the giveaway also!
The button is now on my sidebar…
grabbed the button and posted about it~so excited for this!!
Shared on my Fb page and added sidebar to my blog-
ADDED BUTTON TO MY SIDEBAR!
BLOGGED ABOUT THE GIVEAWAY!
Shared information and link on our local Spokane China Families yahoo site.
Love it! Posted on my sidebar…and I be praying for generous donations.
Awesome! Button is up:
http://meegs1982.blogspot.com/
Its on my side bar!! Awesome
Added the Fill Their Stockings button to my sidebar!
Wrote up a blogpost on my blog with a link back to your “ready, set…” post!
Love this!!
Posted the button on my blog!! Can’t wait!!!
SO excited for this:-)! Posted the button on my side bar on blog
POSTED THE BUTTON ON MY SIDEBAR!
BLOGGED ABOUT THE GIVEAWAY!
Added button to my sidebar!!
Posted this on FB !! And Posted it on our store’s FB Page….. May this be an opportunity for Blessings to flow and touch many little lives!
YAY! Love it and all for a good cause! Button on my blog!
Posted about it on my blog! Here is the link: http://radicalabandon.blogspot.com/2011/11/fill-their-stockings-with-hope.html
Also added the button to my blog sidebar! So excited to see this get started and watch it in action!
Your button is on my sidebar!
Just posted about the giveaway on my blog!!
The button is in my sidebar!
Wow, I totally did not read that carefully. Sorry!
Here is my second comment– I posted about it on my blog, and added the button to my sidebar. Thanks!
Hi I wrote a post on my blog!!
I also put your button on my side bar!!!
Hi Stef,
Just added the button to my sidebar.
Just posted on my blog and FB.
Blogged about the giveaway!!
Just stuck the button on my sidebar – praying for generous hearts!!!
I added the button to my blog!
Keep up the great work ladies…the button is on my site!
Keep up the great work ladies…I’m spreading the word and the button is on my blog!
Keep up the great work ladies…I’m spreading the word and have added a post about the giveaway to my blog. You can link to it here — http://twotimesthechaos.blogspot.com/2011/11/12-days-of-giveaways.html
Thanks for continuing to walk the talk and for giving us an opportunity to join in on the fun! What a terrific plan this is!!
I posted on my blog. Bless you guys and this awesome project!
I added your button to my sidebar as well! Praying this is a spectacular success!!!
Posted the button on my blog
Also posted on the sidebar!
I don’t have a blog, but I “liked” this on FB, so this blogpost shows up on my fb wall.
does posting on FB count? i update my blog so infrequently (unfortunately) that i bet no one even checks it anymore! no matter if it doesn’t count. it’s still gonna help get the word out! =) happy thanksgiving eve!!!
LOVE what you ladies are doing. I have emailed many many friends about this GREAT fundraiser.
shared the button
posted on my blog and FB
posted on my blog
Hi Stefanie, I posted your button on my sidebar, wrote a post about your giveaway on my blog, shared your button on facebook and tweeted about your giveaway! Praying the response is better than ever!!
Posting on my blog now! Thanks!