tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71544541837718775292024-03-05T01:11:24.265-08:00Mommy Gossip CaresMomItForward Jyl and Carissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12491865516287265662noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154454183771877529.post-68517209700085717022009-03-15T23:29:00.001-07:002009-03-21T09:45:36.470-07:00Mom It Forward With Make and Takes—Service Project for Utah Families<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:180%;" >Serve Side By Side With Your Children Saturday, March 28!</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://momitforwardchristmasboxhouse.eventbrite.com/"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 272px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh14VDDMyHTHR1AWUlRIv0nAKM0oRgryv4famH4Pvy3g6lG6LjV_xJP9pXOBc2FxM9ueEzrkB7zpm1Hb84Qi7q2f2VbfJgHtOBg6lasJ3nN0O3WB8ssIkrmorts_BfsNdAV34FG5jAygaw/s400/Bunny+Ears.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313674006075133058" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Want to teach your children the value of service and giving? We have just the opportunity for you! Take advantage of this amazing service project, hosted by <a href="http://mommygossip-gno.blogspot.com/">Mom It Forward</a> and sponsored by </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://makeandtakes.com/">Make and Takes</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> and </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.provocraft.com/">Provo Craft</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">, where you can serve side by side with your children all for a great cause.</span><br /><br /><blockquote style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><ul><li><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">What:</span> We'll be making spring crafts and ornaments to decorate the "April Tree" for the <a href="https://www.thechristmasboxhouse.org/">Christmas Box House</a>.<br /><br /></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">When:</span> Saturday, March 28 from 10 a.m to 12 p.m.<br /><br /></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Where:</span> <a href="http://www.cbh.slco.org/">The Christmas Box House</a>—3660 S. West Temple<br /><br /></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">RSVP:</span> <a href="http://momitforwardchristmasboxhouse.eventbrite.com/">Please click here to RSVP</a> by 3/26 so we can purchase the right amount of materials and food. In your RSVP, be sure to mention how many people will be coming in your party.<br /><br /></li><li><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">For More Information:</span> Please contact marie [at] makeandtakes [dot] com or momitforward [at] gmail [dot] with "Christmas Box House" in the subject line.<br /></li></ul></blockquote><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: italic;font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >(Photo used with permission from Flickr.com)<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:180%;" >What Is the Christmas Box House?</span><br /><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><img alt="Christmas Box House Children's Shelter" class="" src="http://www.cbh.slco.org/images/CBHouse.gif" border="0" width="343" height="247" hspace="0" /></p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />In 1997, </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.thechristmasboxhouse.org/" target="_blank">The Christmas Box Foundation</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">, with support from the community, agreed to fund and build a new shelter intake/ assessment and residential facility. This facility has greatly enhanced services to abused and neglected children and reflects a statewide model for delivery of best practice assessment and treatment services to victims of child abuse. </span><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">The Christmas Box House provides: </p> <ul style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><li>Emergency residential services, 24 hours a day, 7 days-a-week, to children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect, or a foster care placement failure. </li><li>Emergency intake and assessment services, based on a multi-disciplinary treatment approach, are available around-the-clock for youth to address their emotional, physical, educational and placement needs. </li><li>The Residential Unit provides specialized care for a maximum of 34 children, ages 0-11. It provides state-of-the-art comprehensive services, which reflect best practice and innovative breakthroughs in childcare. </li><li>Over 45 licensed Resource Homes within the community provide nurturing care to children for up to 28 days. Last year Resource families provided care within their homes for 619 children. </li><li>For current volunteer and donation needs, please contact Tammy Champo at 801-269-7506, <a href="mailto:tchampo@slco.org">tchampo@slco.org</a>, or Elisbeth Williams at 284-3301, <a href="mailto:elisabeth@thechristmasboxhouse.org">elisabeth@thechristmasboxhouse.org</a>. </li></ul> <div style="font-style: italic; font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="dtFooter"> </div> <span style="font-style: italic;font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >(Information and picture taken directly from <a href="http://www.cbh.slco.org/">http://www.cbh.slco.org/</a>.)</span>MomItForward Jyl and Carissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12491865516287265662noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154454183771877529.post-9559580790798845652009-02-28T10:03:00.000-08:002009-02-28T10:46:41.698-08:00Mamas Afternoon Out With Mom It Forward<span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms,geneva;font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" >Add a Little Extraordinary to Your Life</span><br /></span><p><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLCodpVNNnM_Wk-Tk_AUzKmPa1jSjsbj6pSxb-64O_XhFYY-zV16WZFDQzcXxEFLkrQO0os-GRhnHY1YwsZsmSJv0BusDW8aC39_K8hVeWhDHuSk3bt85yiWB_3q56KQ2dYzWLZOlj2cc/s1600-h/Directions.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLCodpVNNnM_Wk-Tk_AUzKmPa1jSjsbj6pSxb-64O_XhFYY-zV16WZFDQzcXxEFLkrQO0os-GRhnHY1YwsZsmSJv0BusDW8aC39_K8hVeWhDHuSk3bt85yiWB_3q56KQ2dYzWLZOlj2cc/s320/Directions.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307912994998398418" border="0" /></a></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms,geneva;font-size:100%;" >A</span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms,geneva;font-size:100%;" >s a mom, do you ever feel like you are pulled in a million directions? Struggle to balance the many roles you play? Wish you had a parent's guidebook tailored to each of your children's needs and personalities? Want to give back and make a difference, but don't feel like you have the time or ways to do it?</span></p> <p><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms,geneva;font-size:100%;" >If you answered yes to even one of these questions, you are not alone! As women and mothers, we are all walking on, what sometimes feels like an unsteady tight rope, trying to find that perfect balance and reach our many expectations.</span></p> <p><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms,geneva;font-size:100%;" >The good news? The tasks we perform—you know, the ones we feel are merely ordinary—are more times than not, extraordinary. Or, with a little help and inspiration, can be!<br /></span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms,geneva;font-size:180%;" ><b>What's on the Lineup?</b></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms,geneva;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span></p> <p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZsGUhV8tR9iNa6MG9tTkEJEXqNX3crSgjqYVLw3Rmy76_8kucw-Z5m2nKhQ-3ZAedYlfautyLZPfghxWQpgHPupF_bYakVosIdyFzfsJtHS730EQJPOii3PbMSd7vORgrKddJYeiptEo/s1600-h/chocolate+fondue.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 148px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZsGUhV8tR9iNa6MG9tTkEJEXqNX3crSgjqYVLw3Rmy76_8kucw-Z5m2nKhQ-3ZAedYlfautyLZPfghxWQpgHPupF_bYakVosIdyFzfsJtHS730EQJPOii3PbMSd7vORgrKddJYeiptEo/s400/chocolate+fondue.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307918584554805842" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms,geneva;font-size:100%;" ><a href="http://momitforward.eventbrite.com/">Click here to RSVP</a> and join Mom It Forward, other Salt Lake City moms, and these speakers Thursday, March 12 at The Melting Pot for savory bites, motivating bits of information, bunches of inspiration, bounteous networking opportunities, and incredible prizes to help you put the extraordinary in, what sometimes feels like, just an ordinary life:<br /></span></p><br /><ul><blockquote><li><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms,geneva;font-size:100%;" ><b>Changing the World One Mom at a Time: The Mom It Forward Mission</b>—Carissa Rogers, mom of 3, owner of <a href="http://apricotalot.com/" mce_href="http://apricotalot.com">Apricot a Lot</a>, and co-founder of Mom It Forward</span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms,geneva;font-size:100%;" >; Jyl Johnson Pattee, mom of 2 and co-founder of Mom It Forward<br /><br /></span></li><li><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms,geneva;font-size:100%;" ><b>The Balancing Act of Motherhood: Setting Realistic Expectations</b>—Rachael Herrscher, mom of 3, author of the <i>Utah Mama's Handbook</i>, and CEO of <a href="http://todaysmama.com/" mce_href="http://todaysmama.com">Today's Mama<br /></a><br /></span></li><li><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms,geneva;font-size:100%;" ><b>Raising Happy and Successful Children: </b></span> <span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms,geneva;font-size:100%;" ><b>Taking It Up a Notch by Taking It Down a Notch</b>—</span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms,geneva;font-size:100%;" >Muffy Mead Ferro, mom of 2</span><span mce_="" style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-size:85%;">, <span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >author of the best-seller <i>Confessions of a Slacker Mom</i> and <i>Confessions of a Slacker Wife</i>, which have been featured on Oprah, The Today Show, and in The New York Times, USA Today, and the Washington Post, and on NPR's Talk of the Nation in addition to other media outlets. She has recently finished a third book, <i>One Foot in Wyoming</i>, and writes a monthly column for the website Today's Mama. </span></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://mommygossip-gno.blogspot.com/" mce_href="http://mommygossip-gno.blogspot.com"><span mce_="" style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:12;" ><br /><br /></span></a></span></li><li><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms,geneva;font-size:100%;" ><b>The Difference One Mom Can Make: Empowering Women in Kenya</b>—Rainee Baldwin, mom of 2, production manager at US Synthetic, and volunteer extraordinaire at <a href="http://yehu.org/" mce_href="http://yehu.org">The Pope Foundation</a></span></li></blockquote></ul> <p style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 102);"><br /></span></b></span></p><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" ><span style="font-size:180%;"><b><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 102);">What's In It for Me?</span></b></span></p> <p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh_cSF3C_I2-43DJI9LzntMFSqKVtXa2G2UqphLh8Av8_von1vQtd_S8ypXcdbSkQiST-VzDm8trCQ0afEJtDaHdwRam8_3dgrTV92AjbdISaIcnrR2N22g8cPhKp4pKHgoz8o7pnwTA4/s1600-h/Time.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 157px; height: 160px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh_cSF3C_I2-43DJI9LzntMFSqKVtXa2G2UqphLh8Av8_von1vQtd_S8ypXcdbSkQiST-VzDm8trCQ0afEJtDaHdwRam8_3dgrTV92AjbdISaIcnrR2N22g8cPhKp4pKHgoz8o7pnwTA4/s400/Time.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307921417203189170" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms,geneva;font-size:100%;" >We recognize taking two hours of of your busy schedules is a serious time investment. Here's the return we can promise on that investment:</span></p><br /><ul><blockquote><li><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms,geneva;font-size:100%;" >A delicious lunch from The Melting Pot</span></li><li><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms,geneva;font-size:100%;" >Networking with other amazing moms</span></li><li><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms,geneva;font-size:100%;" >Motivational content from our guest speakers<br /></span></li><li><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms,geneva;font-size:100%;" >The chance to win one of many prizes</span></li></blockquote></ul> <p><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms,geneva;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span></p><p><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms,geneva;font-size:100%;" >Be sure to share this with your friends! Also, if you own a business and would like to sponsor a table, please contact us at momitforward [at] gmail [dot] com.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This event is sponsored by </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://todaysmama.com/">Today's Mama</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> and </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://themeltingpot.com/">The Melting Pot</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">!</span></span><br /></p>MomItForward Jyl and Carissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12491865516287265662noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154454183771877529.post-56796014423647613582009-02-25T00:00:00.000-08:002009-02-24T17:07:31.204-08:00Giveaway Winners Reap the Rewards of Service!<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">On Tuesday, January 27, </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://mommygossip-gno.blogspot.com/2009/01/rsvp-for-giveaway-win-laptop.html">Mom It Forward</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> launched a giveaway. The requirement? To plan and carry out a service project or random act of kindness and vlog, blog, or submit a photo of it. And who says service doesn't pay off? Not only for the recipients of these kind acts, but for those that thoughtfully planned and carried out the service.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Thanks to all those that participated and in your own way, helped change the world one mom at a time. Drum roll please as we announce the winners! Be sure to click on their links, check out their entries, and be inspired (you'll want to break out the tissue for this first video)!</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://mommygossip-gno.blogspot.com/2009/01/giveaway-1-hp-mini-1035nr-laptop.html"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 196px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhacZtPZqtguhqAujtdzlBkhq1NRC9oBpnhjOSP7iZacthKNwgVy3S8TGdKm-_8e6lL2irNe6n6A764Vp5Ifs479LmSI8is_E2BLji36HPc-Lkv5dxK7yWs8Xqpm_Yb-Cb0vVl_qxA02Ww/s400/ft313ua_300.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295425388716485522" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" >Giveaway 1</span><br /><a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.shopping.hp.com/product/notebooks/mini1000xp_series/rts/3/computer_store/FT313UA%2523ABA">HP Mini 1535NR Laptop Specs</a><br /><a style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://mommygossip-gno.blogspot.com/2009/01/giveaway-1-hp-mini-1035nr-laptop.html">Winner: Jenna Hatfield from </a><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://stopdropandblog.com/">Stop, Drop, and Blog</a><br /><br /><br /><object style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/CUh6avHfaLs&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/CUh6avHfaLs&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><br /><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://mommygossip-gno.blogspot.com/2009/01/giveaway-details-thanks-to-sugar-jones.html"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 196px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrPxIstSTtLgNAlxK83yG2xeIMvBnezt5AX3reRFvuki90M47wI9JxVRgZtpkffn-ZREJFRcwYfvo1Or5z948nOsETZ0pj10Xo_eSHQoTi_ol0kt-h0Vnivv7_5lLgAxRn1RsVHCzlIQY/s400/Printer.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295426318774603778" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: right;font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Giveaway 2</span><br /><a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://www.shopping.hp.com/store/product/product_detail/CD028A%2523ABA">HP Photosmart 6380 All-in-One Printer Specs</a><br /><a style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);" href="http://mommygossip-gno.blogspot.com/2009/01/giveaway-details-thanks-to-sugar-jones.html">Winner: Erica Mueller at Fishbowl Sense</a><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><object style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/MhyECp5AvWA&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/MhyECp5AvWA&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://mommygossip-gno.blogspot.com/2009/01/photogging-giveaway-3-muvee-reveal.html"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 290px; height: 218px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_SRco_osmLe_wwjI_kwV7LSbhTPkkpTcg1Hf9QCirK4aptD9CUHUJ3G4Ul2py3H-6s-H6XtcseRxJb_JyE7VtXuV6MHz59Ap4pOh_80szL6nQJd5x4oJmqlonAtsLo_wCffNIReVpfyw/s400/reveal_gui_web.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295426921322695586" border="0" /></a><br /><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Giveaway 3</span></span><br /><a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.muvee.com/en/">Muvee Reveal Movie Editing Software Package</a><br /><a style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://mommygossip-gno.blogspot.com/2009/01/photogging-giveaway-3-muvee-reveal.html">Winners: </a><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://emergingmindsofmd.wordpress.com/">Kia Brandy</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">, </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.grocerypricebooks.com/grocerypriceblog/charity/virtual-food-drive-day-2">Holly</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">, </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://blog4mom.com/?p=297">Military Moms</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">, </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc3ZSmW8WEE">Gwynne</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">, </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://qhealthbeauty.wordpress.com/2009/02/05/my-entry-for-momitforwardcom/">Therese</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">, </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.livinglocurto.com/index.php/2009/02/kindness-in-food/">Amy</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">, and </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://thecouponcupboard.com/showthread.php?t=1780">Barb</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://blog/sugarjones.tv"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 127px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhgV2hs_eU1xke49b4O55bM_TvEf7FwTtUAL0Rnp3mdXgPH8xQYM2kflT_VnTOlScWJydzH6VNXwUJvYNjPxv0z_ch_ch-lQwml3OYZiRhae1rPvNUPs7tk0Ekphs1nr2HG8zuk3G8nIc/s200/SugarHive.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306522658285335138" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Thanks to </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://blog.sugarjones.tv/">Sugar Jones</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> from </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://living-intheory.com/">Sugar Jones in the Raw</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> for awarding Mom It Forward winners of the </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.hp.com/united-states/campaigns/blogger-magic/">HP Magic Giveaway</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">. These prizes are</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> part of that package and this giveaway is an effort to spread the HP Magic and the spirit of service and giving even further.</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9zR97L7bFx5Vbv2yIz1qgnwny9D__-SxMT6CzPvv-U8p2F0QpnqoFQzfaGYK1ttQqZrk4SU8Lk1qUtTZFXBS5wK-KZesACsClyHRXVtOeV00D_9aTJsHgybBEa116wSTzCR6dqLStuXQ/s1600-h/photo_sml_alpinecoaster.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 117px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9zR97L7bFx5Vbv2yIz1qgnwny9D__-SxMT6CzPvv-U8p2F0QpnqoFQzfaGYK1ttQqZrk4SU8Lk1qUtTZFXBS5wK-KZesACsClyHRXVtOeV00D_9aTJsHgybBEa116wSTzCR6dqLStuXQ/s200/photo_sml_alpinecoaster.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306522847425861138" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">For our next giveaway, we are partnering with the </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.parkcitymountain.com/winter/adventure/author/krista/snowmamas-and-mom-it-forward-summer-vacation-giveaway">Park City Mountain Resort</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">. Check out the amazing prize and rules for entry </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://mommygossip-gno.blogspot.com/2009/02/win-free-park-city-mountain-resort.html">here</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> or </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.parkcitymountain.com/winter/adventure/author/krista/snowmamas-and-mom-it-forward-summer-vacation-giveaway">here</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">. This time the tables are turned and you get to do the giving. Simply nominate a person that has made a big difference in your life or who, you feel, is the definition of a Mom It Forward mom, and she could win a family vacation in Park City, UT!</span>MomItForward Jyl and Carissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12491865516287265662noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154454183771877529.post-13279718711470710642009-02-23T22:50:00.000-08:002009-02-24T09:49:59.836-08:00Win a Free Park City Mountain Resort Summer Vacation Package!<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Giveaway Prize</span></span><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.parkcitymountain.com/winter/index.html"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 167px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDvOSTcnCPa23x_a7vVDvO3OHB8frzZqww0tTNfxn6MDsPEAhLefzWNf25zCbZHtlGAyrPL0j45HfEzLNJwWKUcSi3QcYtATfNDj_48F2l0hzuA5a03eFy6VFHc8al1OgwTDZj8WqOsGQ/s400/photo_sml_alpinecoaster.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306270571899447218" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Think of a person who has made a big difference in your life. Someone that embraces the </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://mommygossip-gno.blogspot.com/2008/10/what-is-mom-it-forward.html">Mom It Forward mission</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >. Someone that lifts others, has overcome challenges with a smile, is a positive force for good, or just makes your world a better place. This person can be an on or offline friend. Perhaps a blogger who has inspired you. Or someone who is always tweeting the nicest things to people. Or a person that makes your day through their posts on your Facebook wall. It could be an IRL friend—someone in your community, a family member, a neighbor, or anyone that deserves a reward and some recognition for being a wonderful person.</span> <br /><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.parkcitymountain.com/winter/index.html"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 318px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2QRK_95CCH3Ku1bLn3kMvUXCDERe_q3QWkKl2lP5VU8fR8JzEqL_93-n7JXEzssCKQMEs_YBBB7uLL1Kyj6DMO8dHd4tpHARSzSZOgo4H_3JCa9W_oXydlwsNFL8Bfb9HTUrGBJyiEcw/s400/img_summer05_005_w.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306270833186913170" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Now think of this person enjoying a free summer vacation—on you!—with his or her family in the mountains of Utah at the </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.parkcitymountain.com/summer">Park City Mountain Resort</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >. We're not just talking any vacation, we're talking an all-expenses-paid vacation, including the following for a family of 6:</span><br /><br /><blockquote style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" ><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Lodging</span> for 6 (3 nights, 4 days) in a 2-bedroom, 5-star condo<br /><br /></li><li><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Dinner</span></span> vouchers for 3 nights for the entire family<br /><br /></li><li><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Resort Passes</span></span> good for 3 days, including a wide range of <a href="http://www.parkcitymountain.com/summer/activities/index.html">family activities</a> such as<a href="http://www.parkcitymountain.com/summer/activities/index.html"> </a>a climbing wall, an Alpine Slide, a Human Maze, miniature golfing, a Zip Rider, mountain biking and hiking, and more<a href="http://www.parkcitymountain.com/summer/activities/index.html"><br /></a></li></ul></blockquote><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" >Now think of how good you'll feel when you win this giveaway FOR this person and get to Mom It Forward to him or her! The giveaway that is meant to be given away.</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:180%;" ><br /><br />The Giveaway Entry Requirements</span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Please follow these rules to enter the giveaway.</span><br /><ol style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><ol><li>Leave a comment with your name and an e-mail address where we can reach you.<br /><br /></li><li>In your comment, write a short description of the person you feel deserves this free summer vacation and how he or she embraces the Mom It Forward mission. (<a href="http://mommygossip-gno.blogspot.com/2008/10/what-is-mom-it-forward.html">Click here for more information on Mom It Forward</a>.)<br /><br /></li><li>Submit your entry by midnight on Tuesday, March 17. </li></ol></ol><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.parkcitymountain.com/winter/index.html"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 173px; height: 136px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Vh6d1Fqve_kYNm3P77zM1eU4PVev_9okOka_xB60EFDQjo2VYRgIZQyx_E06s8gop-V0kjGUwWqKWjXdUz2-mnbB9WfSqRaxeMxvBYdKELeQQOj5mx_RwOfP-MFf5jUPFda8h26SOpA/s400/AlpineSlide.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306271008374683490" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >The winner will be announced on Tuesday, March 24 on the </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.parkcitymountain.com/winter/adventure">SnowMamas blog</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >, the </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://mommygossip-gno.blogspot.com/">Mom It Forward blog</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >, and during </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://twitter.com/">#gno on twitter</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);font-size:180%;" ><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /><br /></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:180%;" ><br />The Fine Print</span><br /><br /><blockquote style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><ul><li>You may only enter once. People that enter more than once will be disqualified.</li><li>You may only enter for one person.</li><li>You may not enter for yourself. The purpose of this giveaway is to Mom It Forward!</li><li>Transportation to Utah, to the resort, or at the resort is not included.</li><li>Breakfast and lunch are not included.</li><li>Dinner vouchers and resort passes are good for a family of 6, including children.</li><li>Vacation giveaway must be used between June 1 to September 30, 2009.</li><li>Vacation giveaway is transferable, but may not be sold.</li><li>All information will be verified and judged by a panel.</li><li>The panel makes the final decision regarding the giveaway's winner.</li><li>Relatives of the panel will not be considered in this giveaway.</li></ul></blockquote><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >For more information regarding this giveaway, please e-mail us at momitforward [at] gmail [dot] com.</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span></span>MomItForward Jyl and Carissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12491865516287265662noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154454183771877529.post-57896651585195098322009-02-10T11:44:00.000-08:002009-02-11T13:59:09.711-08:00What a Difference a Day Can Make!<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">What Have #GNO Gals Done Lately to Mom It Forward?</span></span><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSPkODyRmYycs2YR-rf-jczjjcVASWAyN_y6XfbzRV0j0xsIvUzmlcmmOmEXWHmBGVtOUC4nEfmwwhRTCAKoUp-4yHaZ0xasovyvpg3AYJynAT4HhMKzHx_XR2dcrtAW-7MK9g69PNfgA/s1600-h/Barb+and+Fussy.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSPkODyRmYycs2YR-rf-jczjjcVASWAyN_y6XfbzRV0j0xsIvUzmlcmmOmEXWHmBGVtOUC4nEfmwwhRTCAKoUp-4yHaZ0xasovyvpg3AYJynAT4HhMKzHx_XR2dcrtAW-7MK9g69PNfgA/s200/Barb+and+Fussy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301271577094454866" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This past weekend Carissa and I headed out to Nashville for our first blog conference—</span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://blissdomconference.com/">Blissdom</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">, hosted by the sweet and funny Alli Worthington from </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://mrsfussypants.com/">Mrs. Fussypants</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> and the hip and abundant Barbara Jones from </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://one2onenetwork.com/">One2OneNetwork</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">You can see our summary posts </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://mommygossip.blogspot.com/">here</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> and </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://goodandcrazypeople.blogspot.com/">here</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> where we recap the valuable information we gained, the tremendous contacts we made, and the fabulous friendships we built and/or strengthened.</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://nashvillerescuemission.org/"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 46px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC8BqBzS7KmifOwJOSxPlsC1-QA-mjxd0zUKYRRM7_Y0qwhy688u6JRXo9x6gxKlP1XNoBI2eZIlbzIZ4pf8irrUYy-noa38BDZu6dke221CrGpg6qwyaKBmiCr7Y730LHDNmy0MYlGX0/s200/Nashville+Rescue+Mission.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301270744509328802" border="0" /></a><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://scanpan.com/"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 291px; height: 182px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgudqa0CaTcOFrG4eW9snIoW7HyM88agpLv2_4twSz714zn2vORES48QjFLTcV2GxApo8HHOWcCoqlAZpEQ5M-izylRfyHMUn4oxMGXTWSmgdXhOOKLT5qTGx_6yU3CEYqJ8qGi8gczRJ8/s200/Scanpan.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301270898659130242" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The most amazing part of the Blissdom experience for me was seeing the old addage "all's well that ends well" taken to new heights with "all's extraordinary that ends extraordinarily." I am referring to the </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://mommygossip-gno.blogspot.com/">Mom It Forward</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> service project at the </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://nashvillerescuemission.org/">Nashville Rescue Mission</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> sponsored by </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://scanpan.com/">Scanpan</a> (who donated 5 sets of high-end cookware to the Mission, nearly making me wish that was my kitchen—the pots and pans were AMAZING).<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:180%;" >Five Fabulous Things About Momming It Forward Nashville Style</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">What was so extraordinary about this experience you may be asking yourself? Let me touch on five highlights:</span><br /><blockquote style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><ol><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Influence and reach is more important than numbers!</span> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLy95dIr7dt4Gg-lKHdosNX7UG5VNbfmLsm1QC3n0d_i2TkQ-hK0kxO3Q7DrV0a0YpSYU_jbUt2CLrmd7WLSpgq1V9mpY1Umb_seHKz5jKV8vvSub94rznhW7yaX5yB2BL-kXIeGcGyBc/s1600-h/Volunteering_husband+and+wife.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLy95dIr7dt4Gg-lKHdosNX7UG5VNbfmLsm1QC3n0d_i2TkQ-hK0kxO3Q7DrV0a0YpSYU_jbUt2CLrmd7WLSpgq1V9mpY1Umb_seHKz5jKV8vvSub94rznhW7yaX5yB2BL-kXIeGcGyBc/s320/Volunteering_husband+and+wife.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301661278535540626" border="0" /></a>We learned at the conference that blogging traffic is not as important as reach and influence. We experienced the same concept in a different way at the <a href="http://nashvillerescuemission.org/">Nashville Rescue Mission</a>. Our team was small in numbers—7 to be exact (<a href="http://twitter.com/carissa_momIF">Carissa</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/craftymamaof4">Kim</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/joshunfried">Josh</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/rebeccaunfried">Rebecca,</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/ghennipher">Ghennipher</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/makeandtakes">Marie</a>, and <a href="http://twitter.com/jyl_momIF">moi</a>). But we helped prepare lunch for upwards of 1500 people.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >(Photo courtesy of <a href="http://ghennipher.net/">Ghennipher Weeks</a>, featuring <a href="http://momfaves.com/">Josh and Rebecca Unfried of MomFaves</a>.)</span><br /><br />Now that is reach! Here is a quick note we just received from the volunteer director at the Nashville Rescue Mission:<br /><br /><br /><blockquote style="font-style: italic;">Dear Carissa and Jyl,<br />My name is Billy Eldridge and I am the Director of Operations at The Nashville Rescue Mission. I want to thank you and your group, Mom It Forward, for Scanpan's donation and the time you spent volunteering here this past Sunday. Clay (the Kitchen Manager) said you were a big help. Several of the men were in awe of the fact that members of your group were in town for only a few days and you decided to spend your Sunday with us. The pot and pans that you donated are great. One of our recent graduates of the recovery program is getting married later this month and she received a set and is very grateful. We appreciate all that you have done and would enjoy having you back any time. Thank you again for your giving spirit.<br /><br />Billy Eldridge, Nashville Rescue Mission</blockquote><br /></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Shared meaninful experiences builds community. </span>As we Mommed It Forward, our team experienced one of the most vital parts of building community: shared meaningful experiences. We may have been chopping vegetables or mixing in dressing on salads—ordinary tasks done daily for a mommy. But these ordinary tasks became extraordinary when we performed them while working together for a common goal and great cause—to help those who truly were not able to help themselves. It was an amazingly humble experience!<br /><br /></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Stepping forward and out of your comfort zone is key to Momming It Forward.</span> We got out of our comfort zones. Not only did we Mom It Forward in terms of serving, but we took a step forward from an area in which we may not have been entirely comfortable—from our comfort zones, helping us all to embrace a very important step to Mom It Forward—taking action!<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/TJ_rnvMSfAg&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/TJ_rnvMSfAg&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Partnering makes Mom It Forward possible.</span> This entire experience would not have been possible without a lot of creative connections. Specifically... the wonderful people behind the <a href="http://blissdomconference.com/">Blissdom Conference</a>, who brought all of us together; the amazing <a href="http://nashvillerescuemission.org/">Nashville Rescue Mission</a> organization; our small, but influential team of Mom It Forward moms and dad who sacrificed sleep or fought headaches/sickness to participate; <a href="http://twitter.com/nancy_martira">Nancy Martira</a>, the lovely and brilliant PR professional and now friend, who introduced us to Scanpan; <a href="http://scanpan.com/">Scanpan</a> for their generous donation and sponsorship (you've got to check out their cookware... as <a href="http://twitter.com/fussypants">Alli</a> says, "It's Lickable!"; <a href="http://twitter.com/jessicaknows">Jessica Smith</a> for introducing us to Nancy Martira; Abdul (I wish he had a blog I could link you to) for being our amazing taxi cab driver (no! he's no relation to Paula. I asked! LOL!); and most importantly, the people at the <a href="http://nashvillerescuemission.org/">Nashville Rescue Mission</a>—for their strength and goodness, however limited or ill understood.<br /><br /></li><li><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglyGfA_OOqAwrNHKJ1AqFn1fbi6qF6OmhjSbsMW-MI4CTHxfBfV-WzTFQigMwliBWjk26HFwQ40qwkuaCRx8K-U3IcyZGRBkTcG0_XAx9fgo_8oX8MUny4_78kdY_Hmlgqoona_Wz46Wg/s1600-h/Volunteering_tomato+girls.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglyGfA_OOqAwrNHKJ1AqFn1fbi6qF6OmhjSbsMW-MI4CTHxfBfV-WzTFQigMwliBWjk26HFwQ40qwkuaCRx8K-U3IcyZGRBkTcG0_XAx9fgo_8oX8MUny4_78kdY_Hmlgqoona_Wz46Wg/s320/Volunteering_tomato+girls.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301661995004530402" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Mom It Forward mission is alive and kickin'. </span>We have heard a few times that the Mom It Forward mission to "change the world one mom at a time" is lofty. What the <a href="http://nashvillerescuemission.org/">Nashville Rescue Mission</a> experience taught me is that it is possible. Mom It Forward can accomplish this mission one day at a time, one person at a time, one location at a time. We already are, including the partner that sponsored the opportunity, the organization that made it possible, the team members that provided the service, and the amazing people who received it.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >(Photo of <a href="http://ghennipher.net/">Ghennipher</a> and <a href="http://makeandtakes.com/">Marie of Make and Takes</a>.)</span><br /><br /><blockquote></blockquote><blockquote><span style="font-style: italic;">If you'd like to learn more about Mom It Forward, please visit our Mom It Forward blog. If you have questions or partnering ideas, please e-mail us at momitforward [at] gmail [dot] com.</span></blockquote><br /></li></ol></blockquote>MomItForward Jyl and Carissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12491865516287265662noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154454183771877529.post-31728927589775693022009-01-18T12:18:00.000-08:002009-01-18T12:37:44.051-08:00Mom It Forward Serves Nashville<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXDTDfTanEAEuLnSN6xbO3rcj2a1k43UOy7e2tcUqyuukCp6DTelvj3JCQnL8KuY-k1dNPoUMt4zXX_KL6-ILbFakDYbmtxyRmtuf_7myiuIImLgMSF2F4Pby34EjqAeBsLqxQ4RogKqU/s1600-h/Nashville+Rescue+Mission.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 390px; height: 55px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXDTDfTanEAEuLnSN6xbO3rcj2a1k43UOy7e2tcUqyuukCp6DTelvj3JCQnL8KuY-k1dNPoUMt4zXX_KL6-ILbFakDYbmtxyRmtuf_7myiuIImLgMSF2F4Pby34EjqAeBsLqxQ4RogKqU/s400/Nashville+Rescue+Mission.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292734302831113794" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Mom It Forward is coordinating a terrific service project in Nashville, Tennessee. If you're planning to be in the Nashville area the weekend of February 6, please plan to Mom It Forward with us.<br /><br /><blockquote><span style="font-weight: bold;">DATE: </span> Sunday, February 8<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TIME: </span> 9-11 a.m.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">PLACE: </span> <a href="http://nashvillerescuemission.org/">Nashville Rescue Mission<br /></a> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />ACTIVITY:</span> Service project<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">RSVP: </span> Email your first/last name to momitforward AT gmail DOT com.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">DEADLINE:</span> You must RSVP no later than Friday, January 23 to participate.<br /><br /></blockquote><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Note: Unfortunately, due to the nature of the service project, the Nashville Rescue Mission does not allow children under the age of 17 to participate.</span></span>MomItForward Jyl and Carissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12491865516287265662noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154454183771877529.post-52222345364502497812009-01-11T14:10:00.000-08:002009-01-17T18:51:41.242-08:00Mom It Forward—Past, Present, and Future Events for Giving<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;" ><span style="font-size:180%;">How Is Mom It Forward Changing the World One Mom at a Time?</span></span><b style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><br /></span></span></b><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:180%;" >Past Giving Activities</span><br /><ul style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><b><span style="font-size:130%;">Virtual Food Drive.</span> </b>Mom It Forward asked for cash donations and had a live auction (through twitter) to raise money for <a href="http://feedingamerica.org/">FeedingAmerica.org</a>. The outcome? With less than 2 weeks of planning, with a community only 6 weeks "young," and in one night, we raised $1400 to help provide families with Thanksgiving dinners.<br /><br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>"Happiness Headlines" Challenge. </b></span>Mom It Forward encouraged #GNO Gals to perform random acts of kindness and write blog posts about them during the month of December to spread holiday cheer. You can read the original post <a href="http://mommygossip-gno.blogspot.com/2008/11/extra-extra-read-all-about-it.html" target="_blank">here</a> and the amazing submissions <a href="http://mommygossip-gno.blogspot.com/2008/12/topic-talk-happiness-headlines-and-raks.html" target="_blank">starting with this one</a> (they were all posted Christmas week.)<br /><br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>Christmas Caroling.</b></span> Part of our Mom It Forward plans for 2009 are to start a Mom It Forward organization with local chapters. In December, we beta tested the local chapter idea. We got together with several moms—either those we had met during #GNO or those in the Utah blogging scene—and planned a service activity to give back to our local community. Our goal was to plan an activity we could do before Christmas and involve our families. We ended up going Christmas Caroling to an assisted living facility. Visit our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=45872861859" target="_blank">Facebook Group</a> (called Mom It Forward) to see pictures from our first meeting and the service project (in the photo gallery).</span><br /></li></ul><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:180%;" ><b style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Scheduled Service-Related Events</span></b></span><br /><ul style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><li><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>The Magic Wand.</b></span> In December, Mom It Forward won one of the <a href="http://www.hp.com/united-states/campaigns/blogger-magic/">HP Magic Giveaway</a> contests, including $6,000 worth of HP products. You can see our entry post <a href="http://mommygossip-gno.blogspot.com/2008/12/moms-make-difference.html" target="_blank">here</a> and our acceptance post <a href="http://mommygossip-gno.blogspot.com/2008/12/thank-you-and-thank-you-and.html" target="_blank">here</a>. The contest we won was run by @sugarjones from <a href="http://living-intheory.com/" target="_blank">http://living-intheory.com</a> and we were announced the winners on her blog post entitled "How Many Times Can I Say "Amazing" in Five Minutes?".<br /><br />We are taking our turn with the Magic wand to spread the HP Magic, starting Tuesday, January 27 when we launch the new Mom It Forward community site. We are sharing the bounty with four women from the #GNO we have identified as in need. We have fun ways planned to get the gifts to them and will be announcing them in video format once a week for four weeks.<br /><br /></li><li><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mom It Forward Nashville.</span></span> In February, Mom It Forward's #GNO will be in the house at the <a href="http://blissdomconference.com/">Blissdom Conference</a>. After the conference ends, we will have two events: 1) a Tweet Up Saturday night at 8:30 p.m. (more of a mix and mingle) and 2) a service project in true Mom It Forward style Sunday morning from 9-11 a.m. at <a href="http://nashvillerescuemission.org" target="_blank">the Nashville Rescue Mission.</a></li></ul><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:180%;" ><b style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Plans for 09</span></b></span><br /><ul style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><li><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>Website Launch.</b> </span>We're launching a social networking site so our group has more of an online community to participate in. We will still have our #GNO Tuesday Twitter parties, but #GNO will be one piece of the Mom It Forward movement. All aspects of that movement will share a common goal to strengthen families and communities by first strenthening moms.<br /><br /></li><li><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>Team Mom It Forward:</b></span> We want the Mom It Forward community to be shaped and grow based on community member involvement and feedback. We have a survey up on our <a href="http://mommygossip-gno.blogspot.com">homepage </a>(top left in red) that asks for group member's ideas, direction, feedback, and help in shaping our website. We are basing a lot of our website development decisions on community input and can't wait until we have our Team Mom It Forward in place to get even more input and help.<br /><br /></li><li><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>Mom It Forward Organization</b>:</span> In February, we will form the national organzation of Mom It Forward and allow community members to join and start their own local chapters.<br /></li></ul>MomItForward Jyl and Carissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12491865516287265662noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154454183771877529.post-18568121000642507902008-12-06T00:32:00.000-08:002008-12-14T11:10:30.394-08:00Mommy Gossip—GNO... Moms Making a Difference<span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:180%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;">What Is Magic?<br /></span></span><br /><br /><object style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/k9AgAnayRyk&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/k9AgAnayRyk&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">When we think of magic, we think of something appearing out of "nothing." A rabbit from a hat. A bunch of flowers from a shirt sleeve. Or a quarter from an empty hand. We also think of women that give their all—even when their all feels like nothing or they have limited resources—to raise their children—our future leaders, teachers, and our children's future spouses.</p><p face="trebuchet ms"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.hp.com/united-states/campaigns/blogger-magic/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 509px; height: 65px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6svWC46Mgt_0V2AS7JCKdCz7n8rvwayaa7DqilM3JJvG4SosjAmeKoeAS984nYN96ghp9Lg3wI_XRtwuWHRNRQBWi_UFa6L-DCYXIEu4BHl6BtzlMJMHqQ9Pl0E7_c0i93I2w0lCOLs4/s400/HP+Magic.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276615147161181474" border="0" /></a></p><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" ><br /></p><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" face="trebuchet ms"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://stopdropandblog.com/"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 182px; height: 122px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1EO4BVYzgUgxHhJ0XMvGNqf9Ltd8OTX9AafiYc6GlwLw-1VtKZ7GtB_HowWt_93j2EoEBg8SNPSWR6JOqEGZ5FWVcgs_Zgc2jYqjKJHiyjH0Y9axaksFh8uvRx7CDR7encNEHXSsTcwg/s400/HP+Magic+Contest+Photo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278833839966908626" border="0" /></a>This December, <a href="http://www.hp.com/united-states/campaigns/blogger-magic/">HP is redefining magic</a> by making a very big something appear <span style="font-style: italic;">not</span> out of nothing, but out of the goodness of its heart. It has bestowed its magic wand on these amazing bloggers—<span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://stopdropandblog.com/about-the-firefamily/">Firemom from Stop, Drop, and Blog</a></span> (left), <span style="font-size:100%;"><u><a href="http://living-intheory.com/">Sugar Jones from Living in Theory</a></u> (below right) <a href="http://merlotmom.blogspot.com/2008/12/its-here-hp-magic-giveaway-begins.html">Merlot Mom</a> (below left), and <a href="http://www.slashgear.com/">SlashGear</a> (bottom)—</span>for help in spreading a little HP fairy dust, if you will. More specifically, these folks are holding contests and will be awarding one lucky lass or lad each with $6000 worth of amazing HP product. Because this holiday season is all about sharing, <a href="http://mommygossip-cares.blogspot.com/">Mommy Gossip—GNO</a> would love to take a turn with the <span style="font-style: italic;">Magic</span> wand to sprinkle a little <a href="http://www.hp.com/united-states/campaigns/blogger-magic/">HP fairy dust</a>. </p><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" face="trebuchet ms"></p><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" face="trebuchet ms"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://living-intheory.com/"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 236px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix8n0Hwnp0n0ZTw2W8YENUjJwifBSJLKOeFyDJH1k7UGjy_ky0dL8RT-l9GpogRzXGJl5hS1cGft9Zx30Ce52m8fcvx2k3spJOT1-UCKam4ev4M7bSLgNB2moQtxBpYtd8tZVTArsMKrI/s400/SugarHive.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278083751628843282" border="0" /></a>At <a href="http://mommygossip-gno.blogspot.com/">Mommy Gossip—GNO</a>, our goal is to change the world one mom at a time. Our mission is simple: to help moms improve their lives and achieve personal and professional success so they can, in turn, better their families, better the community around them, and ultimately, better the world. This change can start with just <i>one</i> mom. But why help just one mom when we could help four? Four women in our community—moms with generous hearts, giving spirits, but limited resources and/or significant challenges. Just imagine the ripple effect these women could produce if they had a little magic.</p><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" face="trebuchet ms"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKIXToAVJ1kKNSGV0k0yRfQ6X4RHfzvp1Cwtq3ms-szBP76m_1Vr5mtweXjVfQb48TmWqeR76DSeAgss4yANkNN5Y-HtgXxE0S0CpX7FEAdDdF-wRMI-RQkfh3ptYmCTfNgvUDjDra2N4/s1600-h/merlot+mom.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 139px; height: 175px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKIXToAVJ1kKNSGV0k0yRfQ6X4RHfzvp1Cwtq3ms-szBP76m_1Vr5mtweXjVfQb48TmWqeR76DSeAgss4yANkNN5Y-HtgXxE0S0CpX7FEAdDdF-wRMI-RQkfh3ptYmCTfNgvUDjDra2N4/s400/merlot+mom.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279202260034125282" border="0" /></a>We are dazzled by the magical women in our online community. We see SAHMs, WAHMs, WMs, and every other mom-related acronym balance on the personal/professional tight rope. Many of these women have disabilities, are supporting children with disabilities, have little family and/or financial support, and are facing many other types of challenges. We hear of their struggles to gain an education; give their businesses a go; and do it all while battling infertility, raising their children, and keeping their chins up. We are humbled to watch them line up to volunteer for our fundraisers. We are overcome with their contagious positive attitudes. We are amazed to hear the random acts of kindness they are performing this season to spread holiday cheer. And, we are motivated as we watch them network to find solutions to their situations. </p> <p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" face="trebuchet ms">If <a href="http://mommygossip-cares.blogspot.com/">Mommy Gossip—GNO</a> got to take a turn with the <span style="font-style: italic;">Magic</span> wand, we'd sprinkle a little <a href="http://www.hp.com/united-states/campaigns/blogger-magic/">HP fairy dust</a> on four GNO Gals—women like those you see in the video or like those described above—women in our midst that need <a href="http://www.hp.com/united-states/campaigns/blogger-magic/">a little HP Magic</a> to better themselves so they can, in turn, better their families, and ultimately better their communities and the world. We feel that generations of children impacted by a mother's success would be the most magical miracle of all.</p><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" face="trebuchet ms"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >Note: We have chosen </span><span style="font-size:85%;">not</span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" > to divulge the names and situations of these women here, because if we win the contest, we'd love the gifts to be a surprise!</span></p><p style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" face="trebuchet ms"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.slashgear.com/"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 43px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg_VqctriESJDUx1GMo4BwItNzJqDgnY6UP5cohgYntuZid9Nx5CKemPw6qKQfcLRB_j-2jzjESgaIfDl1yOefeLw-SqFnJDpSSOxgibwyFQjtyj_HIWVDMAEhkb4Zn573fCCKWpmyIcs/s400/SlashGear.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279723380980094770" border="0" /></a></p>MomItForward Jyl and Carissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12491865516287265662noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154454183771877529.post-16586147683615967142008-12-01T00:04:00.000-08:002008-12-05T07:11:23.109-08:00GNOs "Happiness Headline" Challenge!<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:180%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;">GNO Gals Spread Cheer and Kindness Across the Globe, Making It a Holiday Season to Remember!</span></span><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:180%;" ><br /></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI6Sm5hKWXQ69sGahi9lL-ZwqGICDIZtFoAo1g3PERpfgCARqO710peZX-3D_3om9qzjtAfHrkRuvSzwWano3RYDIzWpkqn20kykWtrZ51Ykbbpql3MsMzVi9SrdP12CYdNImDRYH6cr8/s1600-h/gingerbreadman.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 180px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI6Sm5hKWXQ69sGahi9lL-ZwqGICDIZtFoAo1g3PERpfgCARqO710peZX-3D_3om9qzjtAfHrkRuvSzwWano3RYDIzWpkqn20kykWtrZ51Ykbbpql3MsMzVi9SrdP12CYdNImDRYH6cr8/s400/gingerbreadman.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274724315376945890" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This week, we are issuing a challenge—to perform at least one random act of kindness this week and to post about it! </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">We will be creating a newsletter, compiling all of your great submissions to share with the Mommy Gossip—GNO community. The purpose is to share ideas, inspire, and help spread the holiday spirit not only within your communities, but with each other. </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">You'll be amazed at how big of a difference one act of service, one blog post, and one "happiness headline" can make. Try it and see!<br /><br />To participate, read the directions carefully:<br /></span><br /><ul style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><blockquote><li>Identify and perform at least one random of act of kindness (RAK) this week (December 2 through 9).<br /></li><br /><li>Post about the experience in written, picture, and/or video format(s).<br /><br /></li><li>Be creative! Keep it simple. Do something within your means and time. Include your friends and family.<br /><br /></li><li>Submit the post URL via e-mail to mommygossipgno AT gmail DOT com by Monday, December 9 at 6 p.m. Eastern (3 p.m. Pacific).<br /><br /></li><li>Grab the button below and post it on your blog.</li></blockquote></ul><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ></span></span><br /><br /><center><a href="http://mommygossip-cares.blogspot.com/2008/12/gnos-happiness-headline-challenge.html" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj139/ODCrogers/GNOChallenge2copy.jpg" border="0" /></a></center><br /><blockquote><ul><li><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Sign up for the GNO Newsletter where your post, along with all the other GNO Gal's posts, will be featured. The purpose of this newsletter is to uplift and inspire each other and to share great RAK ideas!</span><br /></li></ul></blockquote>MomItForward Jyl and Carissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12491865516287265662noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154454183771877529.post-88352458082819919992008-11-17T10:16:00.000-08:002008-11-17T10:50:31.653-08:00RSVP for Tuesday's GNO GIVES BACK<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-LKqAtQL0KhVOJs0r9j15R8gk5jxK18NI4lIzflwYDuJYBumjqv4FX4fyq47lkCYf0qAr9kARf1vhdAiSP7gbgH29szfMQI0XC516wQF9zC1oKFwOwb353TvFzfev4jypv21gfjtY_jQ/s1600-h/Food+Drive.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-LKqAtQL0KhVOJs0r9j15R8gk5jxK18NI4lIzflwYDuJYBumjqv4FX4fyq47lkCYf0qAr9kARf1vhdAiSP7gbgH29szfMQI0XC516wQF9zC1oKFwOwb353TvFzfev4jypv21gfjtY_jQ/s400/Food+Drive.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269700770914501330" border="0" /></a><br />Join us on a virtual food drive in partnership with <a href="http://feedingamerica.org/">Feeding America</a> to help provide Thanksgiving dinners to families facing hunger this holiday season.<br /><br />Please <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">RSVP</span></span> here. Make sure to enter your<span style="font-size:130%;"> <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">TWITTER ID</span></span> and <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >TWITTER URL</span> and not your blog URL. <span style="font-style: italic;">(Note: You do not have to donate to participate in GNO's discussion on giving and gratitude this week.)</span><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=goodNcrazy&postid=15Nov2008"></script><br />Check out our <a href="http://mommygossip-gno.blogspot.com/2008/11/gnos-live-auction-provides-thanksgiving.html"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;">Auction Items</span></span></a> and our <a href="http://mommygossip-gno.blogspot.com/2008/11/get-in-on-goodsgnos-got-door-prizes.html"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;">Door Prizes</span></span></a>!MomItForward Jyl and Carissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12491865516287265662noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154454183771877529.post-2651640485401684942008-11-16T10:41:00.001-08:002008-11-17T10:57:34.694-08:00Amazing Auction Items for GNO Gives Back<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGWxzHCf-tt9tjVuRMARiISj613w6KcrAgiVnwmt2huPZ40_bxKVibl0591PQdeLC-fCYGm8e6hs5MMHy95uH1aRLKjAqp7Vi5lz9b5w7QLUgVeSy8FmhpVVXtdABsMbhSxPkXaiwJHMU/s1600-h/Family+Eating.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 192px; height: 192px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGWxzHCf-tt9tjVuRMARiISj613w6KcrAgiVnwmt2huPZ40_bxKVibl0591PQdeLC-fCYGm8e6hs5MMHy95uH1aRLKjAqp7Vi5lz9b5w7QLUgVeSy8FmhpVVXtdABsMbhSxPkXaiwJHMU/s400/Family+Eating.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269323056352922786" border="0" /></a>What could be more fun than celebrating the holidays GNO style? Helping others have the opportunity to celebrate the holidays as well!<br /><br />Join us this Tuesday, November 18 for a Thanksgiving pre-party where GNO Gives Back!<br /><br />Here are ways you can join in on the virtual fun and giving:<br /><br /><blockquote><ul><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Chitchat with us about charity, giving, and service at 6 p.m. Pacific on Twitter.</span><br /><br /></span></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Participate in our </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="http://mommygossip-cares.blogspot.com/">LIVE AUCTION</a></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> (see items below).</span><br /><br /></span></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="http://mommygossip-cares.blogspot.com/">DONATE</a></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> to Feeding America through GNO's PayPal.<br /><br /></span></span></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">PROMOTE</span> this fundraiser by tweeting about it and placing a button on your blog (see sidebar for button and code).<br /><br /></span></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Win one of our many </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="http://mommygossip-cares.blogspot.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">DOOR PRIZES</span></a></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> (see post below)!</span><br /><br /></span></li><li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Be featured on </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="http://mommygossip-calendar.blogspot.com/2008/10/making-gno-excitement-last-all-week.html">TOPIC TALK</a></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> by submitting a giving or gratitude post to mommygossipgno AT gmail DOT com.</span><br /><br /></span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><a style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);" href="http://mommygossip-cares.blogspot.com/">RSVP</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> below on </span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Mr. LINKY</a></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> with your Twitter ID and URL</span>.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">To participate in the auctions or to win a door prize, visit the donating sites and place your bid or enter to win.</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">See auction items below.</span><br /></li></ul></blockquote><br />Connie over at <a href="http://mickeyfanatic.com/">Mickey Fanatic</a> has offered up Two Disney items!<br /><div style="text-align: left;">First: <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkzrA5DO0Gf6tsPP9Uxi8HXeJP-Eda_5EZdJltc_Hy-mCZ1Nhs5qvftv4RmPJXauqraAt5vvcMhIuMvBRG27KIs2NJzTr8ZiD0NqsfEyDFybyFqj-5KEdpKhoop33B9KSAWPxPKoG4Ov8/s1600-h/TinkHat.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 139px; height: 113px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkzrA5DO0Gf6tsPP9Uxi8HXeJP-Eda_5EZdJltc_Hy-mCZ1Nhs5qvftv4RmPJXauqraAt5vvcMhIuMvBRG27KIs2NJzTr8ZiD0NqsfEyDFybyFqj-5KEdpKhoop33B9KSAWPxPKoG4Ov8/s200/TinkHat.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269067602968884354" border="0" /></a>Tink hat starting value at $19.99! It can be used for grown up 'So Not a Princesses' and young as well!<br />Her second item is a pair of little boy toddler Buzz Lightyear pajamas starting at $9.99.<br />Connie also blogs at <a href="http://brainfoggles.com/">BrainFoggles</a> and you can follow her on Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/ConnieFoggles">@conniefoggles</a>.<br /><br /><hr />Our second awesome auction is being hosted by:<br /><br />Melanie over at <a href="http://hart5.blogspot.com/">StraightToYourHart</a> who has created a fabulous necklace!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx2EXKmDnCf8mzROjGHtlbN4AM6jTpShGtoHFTNwjNdy0V3pH8zP8VF1fBZio5az2hkKH3vUEyhUdGzTe0rC1pUnp3YVsryCqNpw-KWbgDypE8PcgmBCTCnyxZvSXfFMexfVm0jb2jrgM/s1600-h/CIMG0171.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 171px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx2EXKmDnCf8mzROjGHtlbN4AM6jTpShGtoHFTNwjNdy0V3pH8zP8VF1fBZio5az2hkKH3vUEyhUdGzTe0rC1pUnp3YVsryCqNpw-KWbgDypE8PcgmBCTCnyxZvSXfFMexfVm0jb2jrgM/s200/CIMG0171.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269406311969659906" border="0" /></a><br /><br />She describes it as Toddler proof! She says even a two year old grabbing at it will not break it!<br />The starting bid is $25, she promised there is a surprise included, but she was all secretive about what that was!<br /><br />You can follow Melanie on Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/sabrie">@Sabrie</a>. She's a big help to all the Twitter newbies!<br /><br /><hr />I'm excited to present the amazing Julie of <a href="http://leeloublogs.blogspot.com/">LeeLouBlogs</a>!<br />She is auctioning off a <a href="http://leeloublogs.blogspot.com/2008/10/christmas-pre-made-layouts.html">Holiday premade Blogger layout</a>. Here's the one I would choose:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://leeloublogs.blogspot.com/2008/10/christmas-pre-made-layouts.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 117px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit-THRHOljRF6es7bu4XqaEuToF_EKf4kQnRbtTGS3yCse86BDkdwI3qkmET2pWk9JhIBvqBsWrjJ52I-XS3NABMf6NE9J0JtMZwyD45CWaiU0F7PpXdSJfSdLd3K5nJX1jSV1RfFwSZA/s200/christmas6layout+copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269072763848676226" border="0" /></a><br /></div>You will be able to choose from all of the Christmas templates, starting bid is $15, Great Price!<br /><br />(While you are there...tell Julie we'd love to have her along for our Twitter GNO--talk her into figuring out twitter while you're there!)<br /><br /><hr /><br /><br />You will love the artwork created by <a href="http://boulieblog.com/">Gretchen</a>. See her work over at her etsy shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=109071">Chichiboule</a>. I am in love with her style! She joins us from France... is that cool or what?<br /><br />She is offering you a choice between three prints! Here's my favorite!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.boulieblog.com/2008/11/auction-for-charity-feeding-america.html"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 101px; height: 143px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj126BNiOI-Clq61s2f72-206bAJb2gcOYzay9Pn0HqizmEMHUjP8cUsBCUvCD2kmBMq_RhacHCMzRdnZNBNJP2tHnGukUUML6PFP-WZnd_R1X1J_yzGvZncbMVwcUbVN_FVffAyavGG7o/s200/il_430xN.37434143.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269075074352537362" border="0" /></a>Bidding starts at $20 and I think that's an amazing deal for her art!<br /><br />Gretchen also blogs at <a href="http://www.boulieblog.com/">BoulieBlog </a>and can be found on twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/chichiboulie">@chichiboulie</a><br /><br /><hr /><br /><br />How would you like <span style="font-weight: bold;">professional </span>editing help with your blog posts?<br /><a href="http://ginalaguardia.com/blog/">Gina LaGuardia</a> of <a href="http://ginalaguardia.com/">Gina LaGuardia Editorial Services, Inc.</a> is offering 3 hours of editing time and teaching to the winning blogger! See her blog <a href="http://ginalaguardia.com/blog/">Confessions of a Content Pimp</a> for more details, I am so going to be jealous of the winning bidder here.<br /><br /><center><center><a href="http://www.ginalaguardia.com/blog"><img src="http://ginalaguardia.com/images/content-pimp.jpg" border="0" width="220" /></a></center><br /></center><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2mrKVjdPntSQPGBo0v2hrMyqP6JvUy3jLbThyphenhyphen4sFPDVbv1-4n2RpnnE6tNRrtoxb3sFnp7RnHgwV4lq0_zTU_S0iwnpLiF3mEizu96NzmWhI7MQbp_I75YNI604qrSS7X-SgTV3dLG-g/s1600-h/cb-covers.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 181px; height: 142px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2mrKVjdPntSQPGBo0v2hrMyqP6JvUy3jLbThyphenhyphen4sFPDVbv1-4n2RpnnE6tNRrtoxb3sFnp7RnHgwV4lq0_zTU_S0iwnpLiF3mEizu96NzmWhI7MQbp_I75YNI604qrSS7X-SgTV3dLG-g/s200/cb-covers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269086641797539314" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><blockquote> <strong>CB Teen Magazine</strong><br /><strong> </strong><em class="home2">Gina LaGuardia served as Editor-in-Chief of CB Teen, a national publication dedicated to teens' academic advancement, from 1996-2006. Many of her current associates are former CB Teen editors, writers, and designers.<br /></em></blockquote></div></div>The starting bid for 3 hours of writing and content coaching will be $50.<br />Gina LaGuardia can be found on Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/ginalaguardia">@GinaLaGuardia</a>.<br /><br /><hr />Kristie over at <a href="http://4spicygrapes.blogspot.com/">4SpicyGrapes </a>has offered up two of her very tasty and very natural Herb Blends.<br />She says they work really well for dips and for recipes!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL6uR2b-fz1VuGkJLm__4dNIuF8y0gpXSY0Cscg2WtYmO86mBwYAp4WOVkhIoeHIirtCtUh6JrpP9UliKkGx0zRTy0T1ltyvAIgOzlWtsJ8JDzR-KKHmcB0ywqbMNwCLh3YUOh6K7GThg/s1600-h/Cares+Auction+008.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 141px; height: 137px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL6uR2b-fz1VuGkJLm__4dNIuF8y0gpXSY0Cscg2WtYmO86mBwYAp4WOVkhIoeHIirtCtUh6JrpP9UliKkGx0zRTy0T1ltyvAIgOzlWtsJ8JDzR-KKHmcB0ywqbMNwCLh3YUOh6K7GThg/s200/Cares+Auction+008.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269159077310252450" border="0" /></a>The starting bid is $6 for two 1 oz jars.<br />Kristie's other items can be found on her <a href="http://kristiea.mywildtree.com/Pages/HomePage.aspx">WildTree site.</a> And her ridiculously scrumptious recipes can be found at <a href="http://kristieswildcooking.blogspot.com/">KristiesWildTreeCooking</a>. She can be found on Twitter @3_diva_girls.<br /><br /><hr />Stay tuned! We have more!!MomItForward Jyl and Carissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12491865516287265662noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154454183771877529.post-11190149539139996432008-11-15T17:00:00.000-08:002008-11-16T16:48:46.810-08:00Get in on the Goods—GNO's Got Door Prizes!These amazing prizes were donated by awesome people! I was going to say awesome women, but uh, Mr. Jay is a man. I know. But what? Were we going to quibble over that? He promised not to burp or fart during GNO this week, so we said yes! LOL!<br /><br />Wanna get in on the goods? Here's how...<br /><br /><ol><li>RSVP on Mr. Linky in the post above.<br /></li><li>Look at the door prizes below and register to win them by visiting the various sites and commenting there by including the name you used for Mr. Linky and your e-mail address.<br /></li></ol><br /><hr /><br />Duong over at <a href="http://acupoftea2.blogspot.com/">A Cup of Tea</a> is giving away <span style="font-weight: bold;">two</span> fabulous books. Check out her blog to comment!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxnOic9FavIggXWRMH2MJwmdLIvna5tXVgANgS8_LfNnSVtE-jwyUgyTVKAlqkUHlQTIpaETBDKbg7MNJC3-eCzJDCtceuD2xmb10F0jFHAmR6zX_UbY4x4UzaoS8TTc0N46q4wSMyUuE/s1600-h/perfect+weight.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 144px; height: 144px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxnOic9FavIggXWRMH2MJwmdLIvna5tXVgANgS8_LfNnSVtE-jwyUgyTVKAlqkUHlQTIpaETBDKbg7MNJC3-eCzJDCtceuD2xmb10F0jFHAmR6zX_UbY4x4UzaoS8TTc0N46q4wSMyUuE/s200/perfect+weight.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269127132503252434" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIFo00FA5ut8age0N-yxkQt-xdAAXBqJNMICOpBCW80F_WV9ys0vqNlsBW2jgmpRftgDIJQKO8Vla0dkODnYkJJMTc2oAcIgxrR3OkeIkvgbu56_mUQKUILbrQZvNNC0Jz4LB9n1v7Jxo/s1600-h/children's+health.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 151px; height: 151px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIFo00FA5ut8age0N-yxkQt-xdAAXBqJNMICOpBCW80F_WV9ys0vqNlsBW2jgmpRftgDIJQKO8Vla0dkODnYkJJMTc2oAcIgxrR3OkeIkvgbu56_mUQKUILbrQZvNNC0Jz4LB9n1v7Jxo/s200/children's+health.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269127130753219586" border="0" /></a>NYT best selling author of the Makers's Diet. She is donating 2 of his books: Children's Health, and Perfect Weight America, both released <span style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1226814111_0">Jan 08</span>. And she is including FUCO THIN #1 Diet Supplement in <span style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1226881832_5">Natural Products Industry</span>, safe and natural!<br /><br />Duong can be found at <a href="http://www.beautysecretsspiritsoulbody.com/">Beauty Secrets</a> and on Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/beautysecrets1">@beautysecrets1</a>.<br /><br /><hr /><br /><br />Robin over at <a href="http://cinnamonandhoney.blogspot.com/">CinnamonandHoney </a>is giving away <span style="font-weight: bold;">4 fabulous</span> handmade cards. Leave a comment on her blog to enter.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglO8bfG1cgnt5-LJAWY7wOyblEL9N7oXCgTSR46EBfoY36ongsXH2aKA9O1qcusML1_f5XV1j8srN4mIFEleLQh8iO_peoJNCwUItp9NWy0nNR-0CTf2k8ihADKiyr9vC36IS3mdXq7pw/s1600-h/dgqwqj6w_30c9q8gfck_b.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 133px; height: 153px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglO8bfG1cgnt5-LJAWY7wOyblEL9N7oXCgTSR46EBfoY36ongsXH2aKA9O1qcusML1_f5XV1j8srN4mIFEleLQh8iO_peoJNCwUItp9NWy0nNR-0CTf2k8ihADKiyr9vC36IS3mdXq7pw/s200/dgqwqj6w_30c9q8gfck_b.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269130056711185586" border="0" /></a>I totally love this one...click to enlarge.. It says "I love you just the way you are". And we love Robin! You can find all her craftiness at her Etsy shop: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5783773">CinnamonandHoney</a> and you can find her on Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/cinnamonhonig">@cinnamonhonig</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><hr />Jill over at <a href="http://artfulbee.com/">Artful Bee</a>...is offering a 5% discount (code GNOFood) on her amazing Digital cards, everyone think time for Holiday Cards! All the printing is done for you even on the envelopes! Love that. And for every person using the code <span style="font-weight: bold;">GNOFood</span>, Jill is matching it in a donation to FeedingAmerica.org! Love that too!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDCr4bFV5nrjcXOVpbXCgJwQdJ1vJ6nKloq70e_bO0Z0YZaRIsQroqA5jZmsXLN9wEAUAbb6HxZe_wMTOwdRqkWRwMnaE0hXYNC5ZGjvQOOpNeZ0KksdWzWlBEhznZ6QBOpdr0OOTh-_w/s1600-h/pc834.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 147px; height: 109px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDCr4bFV5nrjcXOVpbXCgJwQdJ1vJ6nKloq70e_bO0Z0YZaRIsQroqA5jZmsXLN9wEAUAbb6HxZe_wMTOwdRqkWRwMnaE0hXYNC5ZGjvQOOpNeZ0KksdWzWlBEhznZ6QBOpdr0OOTh-_w/s200/pc834.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269153946495852898" border="0" /></a>Don't you just so need this card!<br /><br />Jill can be found on Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/thatgaljill">@thatgaljill</a>.<br /><br /><hr /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj88lIEF7LergzlWJECnlUpMoytCnh-nTCQ3iMFZjkBa4BTmnv1cJFgpYt6vxlzXHbbjm8BQo_kYWgBGszt_4m2U-lH5F3MuF0i1fGO9tvSCvbSyQ9QQQAa5D36uJNvZ1-Ja0CMMMFMmGs/s1600-h/3919_Pt.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 145px; height: 91px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj88lIEF7LergzlWJECnlUpMoytCnh-nTCQ3iMFZjkBa4BTmnv1cJFgpYt6vxlzXHbbjm8BQo_kYWgBGszt_4m2U-lH5F3MuF0i1fGO9tvSCvbSyQ9QQQAa5D36uJNvZ1-Ja0CMMMFMmGs/s200/3919_Pt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269153949563808882" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://dirtysocksandpizza.blogspot.com/">Deb </a>and <a href="http://halftimelessons.blogspot.com/">Jay </a>from Mission:Monday are offering a <span style="font-weight: bold;">$25 Gift card</span> to Borders.<br /><div style="text-align: center;">And your mission should you choose to accept it...<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://halftimelessons.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img style="width: 100px; height: 100px;" alt="MissionMonday" src="http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp291/halftimelessons/mmbutton.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Is to head over to Deb's Site and comment! I mean it's $25! Just do it already!<br />Deb can be found on Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/debwilliams">@debwilliams</a> and Jay is <a href="http://twitter.com/halftimelessons">@halftimelessons</a>.<br /><br /><hr /><br /><br />Our second Jill over at <a href="http://www.scarymommy.com/">ScaryMommy</a> is out of town... But was willing to deal with our <span style="font-weight: bold;">crazy</span> anyway! So this last giveaway will be hosted here! Jill is giving away<span style="font-weight: bold;"> 2 sets of 3 awesome </span>Tea Towels.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJnjWCcNtRQ16L5QRHmlwAK0OtElLr7lB7yQN9pD2dEaeAxvxxyfckiVmYo97dB4Ifw2UGriHWbWwtf2xECvHlMGCGd2IgrUQk6C3PNnWGtNRJYqvQRgF4lxPJO8LLbF5EuShSLKl3tU4/s1600-h/i08330132-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 188px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJnjWCcNtRQ16L5QRHmlwAK0OtElLr7lB7yQN9pD2dEaeAxvxxyfckiVmYo97dB4Ifw2UGriHWbWwtf2xECvHlMGCGd2IgrUQk6C3PNnWGtNRJYqvQRgF4lxPJO8LLbF5EuShSLKl3tU4/s200/i08330132-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269131130421818642" border="0" /></a>Click to enlarge.<br /></div><br />I think these are super cute! She is offering the White Berry towel, the Green Apple towel and the Pink Tea Towel. And there are two sets. So...TWO winners! You must leave a comment on this post to enter the tea towel Door Prize. And you must tell me what you like the best about ScaryMommy's blog. <span style="font-style: italic;"> And </span>you GET to add your link to Mr. Linky over on the GNO-Cares page! Tell us how your signed it in the comments, THANKS...oh and LEAVE your email address (or read how to link your <a href="http://goodandcrazypeople.blogspot.com/2008/09/dear-no-reply-blogger.html">blogger account to your email</a>...otherwise we can't contact you if you win!)<br /><br /><br />Have a look at the <a href="http://mommygossip-gno.blogspot.com/">items </a>up for auction as well! Here's to you for helping us make this Virtual Food Drive a success!MomItForward Jyl and Carissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12491865516287265662noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7154454183771877529.post-24937499623957127072008-11-04T20:32:00.000-08:002008-11-16T10:05:21.951-08:00Virtual Food Drive, GNO Style<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Help Provide Thanksgiving Meals to Families Facing Hunger</span></span><br /><br />GNO is teaming up with <a href="http://feedingamerica.org/">FeedingAmerica.org</a>.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://feedingamerica.org/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 251px; height: 74px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgD8VK5W3TwJo3_flfwRc1yAvsxDs9ehlyQJSjfMo3kbiH2jcFWbgixwuN9XaYMBCgFXO9rakUW4RIPgQKwpUQOmV3e_iHNaxT8_k6O_LYUqGj5LgTkHbzMZyjKPft11Lny9cIRWkmtJA/s400/FA_FN_web.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264889775235580130" border="0" /></a>The Goal? <span style="font-size:100%;">Feasts For 14 Million. </span>Let's donate <span style="font-style: italic;">virtual </span>food for a very <span style="font-style: italic;">real </span>drive.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rswolff/2875816085/" title="2008 City-Wide Food Drive by scott.wolff, on Flickr"><img style="width: 377px; height: 254px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3272/2875816085_5d2ec83620.jpg" alt="2008 City-Wide Food Drive" /></a><br /><br />Click the PayPal button to donate as little as $5 or as much as your heart will give.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29487767@N02/2756236013/" title="One child in Ladakh, India by alles-schlumpf, on Flickr"><img style="width: 376px; height: 251px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3029/2756236013_88cd0277ff.jpg" alt="One child in Ladakh, India" /></a><br /><br />$15 will buy 6 cans of beans, 1 jar of peanut butter, 2 boxes of cereal, and many happy faces.<br /><br />The good news? Kraft Foods is matching Feeding America donations, so this season $1 amounts to 16 meals. That means as little as a $5 donation will feed <span style="font-weight: bold;">80 people. </span>How easy is that? All donations through the GNO paypal account—everything we raise—will go directly to <a href="http://feedingamerica.org/">FeedingAmerica.org</a> who have a goal to feed 14 million people this Thanksgiving.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ngtj/551390741/" title="May 31, 2007 by nate.jacobs, on Flickr"><img style="width: 376px; height: 252px;" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/228/551390741_565349a44e.jpg" alt="May 31, 2007" /></a><br /><br />Take part in the GNO Gives Back fundraiser. You may donate from November 4-21. We will collect the donations and send one large amount to <a href="http://feedingamerica.org/">FeedingAmerica.org</a>.<br /><br />On Tuesday November 18, our GNO Topic will be about:<br /><br /><ul><li>Charities we love.</li><li>How do you give back?</li><li>Who do you know in need?</li><li>Where can women make a difference?</li></ul>Please help us spread the word! Let's go on a Virtual Food Drive! Go ahead, take this banner and blog about it!!<br /><br /><center><a href="http://mommygossip-cares.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj139/ODCrogers/gnogivesback3.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a></center><div style="text-align: center;">Copy the code inside the box and paste it directly into your post editor.<br />Thanks so much!<br /></div><br /><center><textarea cols="35" rows="5" name="comment"><center><a href="http://mommygossip-cares.blogspot.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj139/ODCrogers/gnogivesback3.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a></center></textarea> </center>MomItForward Jyl and Carissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12491865516287265662noreply@blogger.com8