The Most Awesomest Giveaway!

In August, I hit my 100th post. I was on vacation that week, and promptly forgot to do anything about it!

I've since hit my 150th post with that last one, Dreamscape #2.

So in honor on my two readers many, many readers and all those who come here looking for tattoo pictures, I've decided to do a giveaway.

Hmmm. What to give away? The iTunes Gift Card didn't go over well. I don't want to give away something I made since I would ACTUALLY HAVE TO MAKE it. And I don't have time for that. I want to give away something that people would enjoy and actually want to comment instead of lurking behind the scenes (feedback, people! I need feedback!) Plus the gift has to have meaning, a purpose. A Wal-Mart gift card is too impersonal, too plastic.

So I turn to my source of inspiration- the whole reason I created this blog. My Favorites list. Where, in my internet travels, I drop interesting things I may want to visit/buy/play someday in the future. I turn to my "Stuff to Buy" folder...

Okay, I'm pretty sure no one is going to be interested in Lumicor Resin Panels (even though they'd look nice in my bathroom.) PJ Greetings is cute- my SIL bought Zombiegirl these notecards a few Christmases ago- but how many notecards does one need? Y'all know how I feel about the Diva Cup.... I should delete that...I already bought it. I'm not sure how many of you want the new Fiesta color (isn't it pretty?) Or a Rain Barrel. They're on my wish list on the sidebar. What about something from this store? I love their stuff. And it's sustainable. But...

No. I got it. When my church, St. Andrew's, had their Alternative Giving fairs right before Christmas, I would purchase items from this company. Wait- what's an Alternative Giving Fair you ask? Since the majority of us have way too much stuff already, the Alternative Giving Fair gave you other options for gift giving. Give a cow or some ducks from Heifer International. Adopt a virtual turtle. Give a gift to the church in your recipient's name. While there "shopping" you could also purchase items from SERRV.org, a nonprofit company that works "to eradicate poverty through our direct connections with low-income artisans and farmers." They buy their unique crafts and food items and "help them grow and embrace the future."

Their stuff is beautiful and unique. Jewelry, home and holiday decor, scarves, tea and coffee- there's something for everyone.

Now here's the good part. I'm giving away a $100 gift certificate to SERRV.org. Okay- say it with me..."Ooooh! Aaaah!" I'll hold the random drawing Tuesday night- October 27th- after all my sad stuff is done (you'll find out) from everyone who comments on ANY of my postings between now and Tuesday, 9:00 pm EST. For every post, you'll get an entry into our magic hat. Mention this giveaway on your blog, or Facebook (prove it- send me the link and/or be my "friend") and you'll get an additional entry for each. Follow my rants and ravings ("follow blog" on the Nav Bar) and you'll get another entry. Comment on Hubby's blog that you came from here and earn another entry! Family members may participate provided you use the gift certificate to buy something for ME! Please be sure to include your e-mail or have it in your profile so I can contact you if you win. Good luck and thanks for commenting!

Check out SERRV.org- Strengthening our Global Community!