The Adoption Shop

Our Scentsy Fundraiser

2011-03-18T03:13:00.005-04:00

I was shocked and touched when Ann Gladhart contacted me today and invited us to have a Scentsy Fundraiser with her.

For those of you who do not know, Scentsy sells a safe wickless alternative to scented candles. Which consist of decorative warmers designed to melt scented wax with the heat of a light bulb instead of a traditional wick and flame.

Which looks like this

and this

and even like this

and they have a ton of wonderful scents that you can chose from.

Just click

HERE

If in the US make sure the top right side has your flag showing (and that you're shopping under our party)

OR

If in Canada make sure that your flag is up (then you can just shop, don't worry about a "party")
Just click on the flag to change it

to browse through their huge selection and enjoy the convince of shopping from home.
And you'll feel good knowing that you're helping unite a little girl with her family.

Scentsy Fundraiser, this week only, ends March 25, 2011.

iPad Fundraiser, prizes added!!!

2011-03-18T03:11:00.003-04:00

Please read through this post again. We have kicked this fundraiser into high gear, and we've added prizes galore!!!!
Please also note that the ending date has change due to our travel arrangements.

See this beautiful girl? That's who all of this is for, to give her a chance to have a future, and to unite her with her family. Please help this little girl to COME HOME.

6 years waiting for a family is WAY to long! Please don't hate me, but you are going to keep seeing this fundraiser until we have raised the money that we need to spring her from where she is and get her home.

And so without further ado, here it is, our huge fundraiser.

The fundraiser starts tonight, Monday, March 14, 2011 and will run until Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 12:00pm EST, or whenever we have reached our goal.

Grand Prize is

iPad 2 16GB with Wi-Fi, in your choice of Black or White

iPad details

Chances are,

$ 5 = 1 entry
$ 20 = 5 entries
$ 35 = 9 entries
$ 50 = 13 entries
$ 75 = 19 entries
$100 = 25 entries
$150 = 40 entries

Additional Prizes

Turbo Jam: 5 Rockin' Body Workouts

Donated by Johanna Back

Get down and get fit with Shaun T's Fit Kids Club workouts for kids ages 7 and up! It's all about sweat, strength, and FUN with mad awesome dance moves that keep you healthy and energized! It doesn't matter what your size or shape is—or even if you can't dance. Shaun T will teach you cool, new steps with rad music so you'll be rockin' out in no time! These workouts are so much fun, you won't even feel like they're exercise! Great for adults too ;p

Donated by Johannah Back

Authentic Royal Doulton Figurine, Darling - HN1985

Donated by Nicole Butcher

Custom made tutu dress with up to a size 4T. You can choice up to 3 different colors, or one of her existing designs. Imagine the bliss of your little princess.

Donated by Deanna Sader

MORE PRIZES TO COME TONIGHT!

I know, I know, not very original, but now here's the twist!

The Prize Bonanza!!!!

Each day there will be a draw for a set of 4 beautiful custom made bookmarks.

On ~~each of the Mondays~~ Monday the 21st & Saturday the 26th, there will be a draw for a $10 gift card.

At the end of the fundraiser the person who has shared our fundraiser the most (you need to let me know at the end of the day how many times and where you have shared) will receive $30.

And as we reach each of the following goals there will be a draw for $25.00 gift card.

$ ~~500~~ - reached March 18th
$ 1 000
$ 2 000
$ 4 000
$ 8 000
$16 000

So here is how it's all going to work,

To win the IPad and other Prize Items,
Each donations of $5 or more gets your name entered into the draw for the iPad, and other prize items. The more you donate, the more chances you get - see the chances chart.

Daily Draws,
Each donation made for that day gets 1 entry into the daily draw.
After you have donated, each time you share our fundraiser on your blog, fb, or twitter, you get up to 6 entries into that day's draw.

Weekly Draw,
Each donation and up to your 6 fundraising sharing per day made in that week, goes in to the weekly draw.

Goal Draws,
Anyone who has donated and/or shared (up to 6 per day) during the time it takes to reach each goal level will be entered into that goal's draw.

Biggest Sharer,
Is that even a word? Well it is for this fundraiser ;p Whoever has shared our fundraiser the most, at the end of the fundraiser will win this prize. You do NOT have to have donated to win this prize. Just help us spread the word. EVERY TIME you share our fundraiser counts for this one.

Be sure to let me know, and send me the links every time you share our fundraiser if you want to be added for any of this. Please make sure to check back each day for the draw winners. It is the responsibility of the winners to get a hold of me so that I can get their prizes to them.

And just for a little more inspiration, and so that you don't forget, here's our precious little girl again,

Please make sure that if you want to be added into the draw for sharing our fundraiser, that you let me know that you have shared. I am not able to track through everyone's Facebook and Twitter accounts and keep track on my own. You need to let me know, or it doesn't count. Sorry, and THANKS!!!!!!!

iPad Giveaway and Prize Bonanza

2011-03-15T00:08:00.001-04:00

See this beautiful girl? That's who all of this is for, to give her a chance to have a future, and to unite her with her family. Please help this little girl to COME HOME.

And so without further ado, here it is, our huge fundraiser.

The fundraiser starts tonight, Monday, March 14, 2011 and will run until Monday, March 28, 2011.

Grand Prize is

iPad 2 16GB with Wi-Fi, in your choice of Black or White

iPad details

Chances are,

$ 5 = 1 entry
$ 20 = 5 entries
$ 35 = 9 entries
$ 50 = 13 entries
$ 75 = 19 entries
$100 = 25 entries
$150 = 40 entries

I know, I know, not very original, but now here's the twist!

The Prize Bonanza!!!!

Each day there will be a draw for a set of 4 beautiful custom made bookmarks.

On each of the Mondays there will be a draw for a $10 gift card.

At the end of the fundraiser the person who has shared our fundraiser the most (you need to let me know at the end of the day how many times and where you have shared) will receive $30.

And as we reach each of the following goals there will be a draw for $25.00 gift card.

$ 500
$ 1 000
$ 2 000
$ 4 000
$ 8 000
$16 000

So here is how it's all going to work,

To win the IPad,
Each donations of $5 or more gets your name entered into the draw for the iPad. The more you donate, the more chances you get - see the chances chart.

Daily Draws,
Each donation made for that day gets 1 entry into the daily draw.
After you have donated, each time you share our fundraiser on your blog, fb, or twitter, you get up to 6 entries into that day's draw

Weekly Draw,
Each donation and up to your 6 fundraising sharing per day made in that week, goes in to the weekly draw.

Goal Draws,
Anyone who has donated and/or shared (up to 6 per day) during the time it takes to reach each goal level will be entered into that goal's draw.

Biggest Sharer,
Is that even a word? Well it is for this fundraiser ;p Whoever has shared our fundraiser the most, at the end of the fundraiser will win this prize. You do NOT have to have donated to win this prize. Just help us spread the word. EVERY TIME you share our fundraiser counts for this one.

Be sure to let me know, and send me the links every time you share our fundraiser if you want to be added for any of this. Please make sure to check back each day for the draw winners. It is the responsibility of the winners to get a hold of me so that I can get their prizes to them.

And just for a little more inspiration, and so that you don't forget, her's our precious little girl again,

Sarah's Treasure Box Fundrasier

2011-02-03T01:01:00.000-05:00

It's here!!!

Today until Saturday only!!! (Feb 3rd until the 5th)

Our Sarah's Treasure Box fundraiser!!! These make great Valentine gifts, birthday gifts, Birthday party favors, Easter, secret pal and soooo much more. Or if you like to get a real head start on Christmas, all of the Snowflake/Winter pendents are on sale now.

Don't forget that if you buy you MUST leave me a message saying it is for our fundraiser at checkout - Kameron for the Beamish family. If you forget and then you can still let me know and we can still count it. $5 of every pendant sold will go directly to our FSP account.

It will only be for these 3 days, so please forgive me if I become a little annoying over that time;p
http://www.etsy.com/shop/sarahstreasurebox

We still have about $20 000 to raise. Our dossier is ready and waiting for the SDA to reopen so that it can be submitted. Please help us reach our goal of 200 necklaces sold!

Yesterday we just found out the Kameron has already been moved from the comfort of her baby house. Help us to get to her QUICKLY!

We appreciate all of your support:)

http://www.etsy.com/shop/sarahstreasurebox

Please share this on your facebook, twitter, and blog, frequently. We need to reach our goal!

CSN Giveaway Winner!!!

2011-01-26T20:51:00.003-05:00

Congratulations Ashely Hewell!!!! Random.org picked you, all for clicking on the "Follow" button at ourjourneytohome.blogspot.com you win :-)

Please email me so I can get your $15.00 gift certificate to you!

Quilt Giveaway is still going!!

2011-01-20T00:22:00.003-05:00

The give away for the hand stitched quilt has been extended:) So if you missed it last time, here's your chance to get in on the draw. A minimum $5 donation gets you one entry. All funds will benefit not only our adoption, but also the Older Boy with Ds Grant fund.

CSN Giveaway

2011-01-19T23:45:00.002-05:00

Okay, I have a $15 CSN Gift Certificate up for grabs!!! Come on now, you know you want it;P

Super easy way to win, help me to promote my blogs!! Become a follower on this blog, and our adoption blog, http://ourjourneytohome.blogspot.com/ , if you haven't already. Each one will get you an entry. Post this on facebook, your blog, and/or twitter, and get another entry for each. Just leave me a comment to let me know where you posted us, and I will add you to the draw. One post per forum per day per person please. You have one week, until January 26th.

Good luck!!

CSN Giveaway Coming Soon!!!

2011-01-15T21:21:00.002-05:00

Quick become a follower of this blog so that you don't miss out on the upcoming CSN $15 gift card giveaway!

CSN Stores have over 200 online stores where you can find anything you need whether it be wall art and decor, fitness equipment, or even cute cookware! Take a look and start your wish list;P

Do you want a BeachBody?

2011-01-11T21:53:00.003-05:00

Did you make any news year resolutions this year? Do you dream about having the best body that you can have, about gaining health, strength? Take a look at our latest fundraiser.

Hi,

I am Johannah Back and I am an independent Team Beachbody Coach. I am also a mother of a five year old daughter with Down Syndrome. We all have been touched by the graciousness of many families who are in the process of adopting children through Reece's Rainbow. I want to help out. Please visit my site @

www.beachbodycoach.com/johsfitness .

I am holding a fundraiser to help the Beamish family out- I am donating my personal retail commissions in the amount of 25% to the families in the process of adopting through Reece's Rainbow from the time period Wednesday January 12th, 2011, starting at 9 p.m. pacific time ( midnight eastern time) through Wednesday January 19th, 2011, ending at 8:59 p.m. pacific time (11:59 p.m. eastern time).

Once you go to my link- Anyone wishing to purchase an item and wanting to participate in this fundraiser will have to go towards the middle of the page where is says SHOP. After you put the item/items in your shopping cart, it will ask you to create an account. You will have to create an account (this will include your shipping address, etc. This is FREE and does not cost anything) No one is able to order unless an account is created. You must also send me an email (backjohannah@yahoo.com), or you can call me @ 1-702-278-4517, as I will need to know which customers are participating. My number is right on the front page. You can give me your name, name of the person that you would like to have your purchase go towards, and what you purchased...I will need to be keeping track of all of this. ( you will NOT have to give me any personal info, ie.. credit card info, etc,as that is all handled via the beachbody secure web site.)

If you wish to participate in this fundraiser- it is IMPERATIVE that you contact me via telephone or email so that I can keep track of all orders that come in during this time frame- as well as document who's adoption you are contributing to. If I do not know you have purchased with the intent on helping out an adoptive family- then I will not be able to apply those funds to them. Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions, or would like to host a fundraiser of your own!!

Save up to 85% on Magazines

2011-01-06T21:04:00.005-05:00

Our latest in our long line of what we can offer you is huge savings on magazines that you are already buying!! Renew your subscription or order a new one.

It couldn't be easier, click on the link, find your favorite magazines and order them:)

Mary Kay Cosmetics

2010-12-02T22:35:00.000-05:00

Holiday time is upon us!

50% of EVERY order goes directly to our adoption fund :-) Take a look at the on line catalogue and email me your wish list at sara_beamish@hotmail.com

Email or comment with any questions. Also watch the Mary Kay page for monthly, and surprise give aways and deals! Interested in becoming a beauty consultant, email me.

Save Your Money

2010-12-02T22:10:00.000-05:00

Okay, so we've all heard that guy say it over and over again. "And save YOUR money". It's the ING direct guy. And this is exactly what I'm offering to you. Do you have an ING direct savings account yet? If not, why not? It is seriously one of the best things that I have ever done financially, and they will soon be offering an awesome checking accounts as well.

If you've ever thought about opening an ING direct savings account, now is the time to look into it. Please let me know if you have any questions, I have been pushing these accounts on my family and friends since I opened ours in 1999 to help save for our wedding.

You may be wondering what this has to do with adoption fundraising, other then the fact the I have a separate ING account for adoption savings. For everyone who opens an account that I have referred, they will deposit money into the adoption account. I only have 49 referrals left, so lets see if we can find 49 people and help them save their money!

Just click on this link. If you open your account with $100 or more, you get a $25 sign up bonus. I know this is real because I talked one of the companies that I work for to try our their business savings account and they certainly received the bonus.

Hand Stitched Quilt Give Away

2010-11-30T09:13:00.002-05:00

One Quilt, Your Donation, 3 Orphanes Helped

Kameron (24) Brady (47) Heath (47)

My friend's wonderful Mema has donated a beautiful quilt to help raise money to offset the expense of international adoptions.

This is quilt is truly ONE of a kind; hand stitched by Mema, who is 80 years young. She only uses a machine to sew the edges so it can be machine washed, the rest is all by hand!
It measures 6’ 11’’ by 5’ 9” and its beautiful!

So how can you get entered to win?

Just make a donation of $5 or more! Click on the Chip-in button above or email me for my address. We will use random.org to draw the winner on January 15, 2011.

Here is a corner so you can see the detail.

The draw date is future away to give everyone enough time to get through the holidays.

Thank you to you all for your continued support!

A portion of all proceeded collected will go to the Older Boys with DS grant at RR in hope of helping to bring Brady & Heath home.

Sell Your Used Books On Line

2010-11-30T09:01:00.000-05:00

Yeah, I know. My mother owns a bookstore, and she accepts used books for her used book exchange, which is AWESOME if you live nearby, and/or you want to replace your old books with new used books. But if you want to be paid for your books, and you don't want to get any books to replace the ones you are getting rid of then PLEASE check out this link. All you have to do is type in the ISBN number on your books and they will tell you if they will buy them or not. If so you only need to fill out a simple form, print off the shipping label, box up your books and ship them off. THEY pay the shipping fees, and will pay you through your PayPal account or send you a cheque. Sounds like a pretty good way to pick up a couple of extra bucks in your spring cleaning doesn't it? The added bonus, by using my link you will be helping to bring orphanes and their forever families together.

Here's that link again, http://www.sellbackyourbook.com/344.html