tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5610135109623037891.post288737694600248214..comments2024-03-22T05:18:44.526-04:00Comments on AnnOnandOn: Giveaway...madness! Actually happiness because it is so much fun!Ann On and On...http://www.blogger.com/profile/06615400031267355211noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5610135109623037891.post-26608975166246958322008-12-25T19:13:00.000-05:002008-12-25T19:13:00.000-05:00I am a follower! :)Merry Christmas♥I am a follower! :)<BR/>Merry Christmas♥Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17440972007148600622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5610135109623037891.post-90183305813211736332008-12-25T19:12:00.000-05:002008-12-25T19:12:00.000-05:00I believe in "paying it forward" If everyone just...I believe in "paying it forward" If everyone just gave back to someone each time they were blessed whether it is big or small, we would be much better off. Everyone is so busy that we don't stop to help others who may need it more than us :)Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17440972007148600622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5610135109623037891.post-46999348788802746882008-12-24T23:04:00.000-05:002008-12-24T23:04:00.000-05:00A giftaway with a cause! kewl! You're so generous....A giftaway with a cause! kewl! You're so generous. Good luck to all and Merry Christmas to you!!MaricrisGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18203730644838923232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5610135109623037891.post-35538460109916440202008-12-24T17:19:00.000-05:002008-12-24T17:19:00.000-05:00I believe that every child deserves a childhood, a...I believe that every child deserves a childhood, an education and the opportunity not only to survive but to thrive.<BR/><BR/>I believe in relationships--not just sending money (although it's important) or volunteering once or twice, but in actually getting to know the people behind the faces.<BR/><BR/>And I believe it starts at home. I've been on a few mission trips as well, but ignoring the mission in our own neighborhoods...not cool.<BR/><BR/>I'm following you now, what a cool blog!<BR/><BR/>Oh, and re: the peppermint bark?<BR/>Williams Sonoma Price? $17 on sale, plus gas and irritation at other shoppers :0)<BR/>My homemade price? $5 for chocolate chips, $1 for a package of candy canes, $3 for peppermint extract. Approximately $5.50 per batch. :0)Lorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18440537885057746046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5610135109623037891.post-88145008279156978712008-12-24T14:45:00.000-05:002008-12-24T14:45:00.000-05:00I spent Christmas of 1990 at King Fahad Air Base, ...I spent Christmas of 1990 at King Fahad Air Base, Tiaf, Saudi Arabia as an Air Force Sergeant in support of Operation Desert Shield/Storm. We all missed our families. Phone calls to home were few and far between (My folks paid 71.00 for a 6 minute call, It would be their one and only). Mail was delivered once every two weeks, and was usually read many times and aloud to our friends. My best friend, Ruthie, and I were in the midst of a huge 'I'm not talking to you' fight that had been going on for some time (boy, she could be a hateful bitch!). I knew that we were all homesick and tempers had a tendency to flare over the stupidest things, but I was mad! I picked up the mail the day before Christmas, and there was a letter for Ruthie from her daughters (6&9 years old) to whom she had not talked to in almost three months. I was so excited that I ran to our barracks, woke her up, and gave her the letter. I sat on the floor by her bed and watched and waited for her to read it to me. As tears of joy welled in her eyes, they did mine too. There could never had been a more cherished gift than the enclosed picture of her two girls sitting on Santa's lap holding little American flags and wearing camouflage dresses taken just recently. We cried, laughed, and talked until it was dark and cold outside. We decided to build an oh-so-very-illegal fire in the middle of our compound to celebrate Christmas eve. To no surprise, the fire marshal showed up, and instead of an ass chewing, she sat with us as we sang carols under the stars in the middle of a country that does not believe in Christ. These friendships that I was so blessed to be given, and until the day I die, will always have, are unlike any I will ever have again. The camaraderie we as a group of 300+ shared to get through this dismal milestone in our lives is unlike anything, I'm certain, I will ever experience again. I believe in supporting our troops who are serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. This has nothing to do with whether or not I support the cause or its validity, it's about honoring those men and women who believe in their country and do what is asked of them to show their allegiance to their government. As thousands of mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, brothers, and sisters spend Christmas day away from their families, say a prayer for their safe return home, and for their loved ones who will wake up Christmas morning without them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5610135109623037891.post-72424468931731145812008-12-24T10:40:00.000-05:002008-12-24T10:40:00.000-05:00I am following your blog.I am following your blog.Barely Domestic Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591847950315691007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5610135109623037891.post-38467151502505689182008-12-24T10:39:00.000-05:002008-12-24T10:39:00.000-05:00I believe in donating to good causes. I like to do...I believe in donating to good causes. I like to donate clothes and other household items to the Salvation Army and Goodwill. I donate money to St.Jude's.Barely Domestic Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591847950315691007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5610135109623037891.post-41079759200776683162008-12-23T15:20:00.000-05:002008-12-23T15:20:00.000-05:00I believe very strongly in all women's issues, par...I believe very strongly in all women's issues, particularly in supporting the development and self-esteem of girls.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02301250875925142548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5610135109623037891.post-32311830203637593562008-12-23T04:45:00.000-05:002008-12-23T04:45:00.000-05:00i am a follower!i am a follower!mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00817409011684856251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5610135109623037891.post-81259621490223194292008-12-23T04:44:00.000-05:002008-12-23T04:44:00.000-05:00we support our local pregnancy resource center and...we support our local pregnancy resource center and our local food banks. i also try to donate blood every 56 days (or something like that - which is as often as the red cross will let me give). i like to do things with our kiddies that are local, to help them see first hand how to help others. <BR/><BR/>if i had more time, i would do more for cancer - breast cancer in particular.mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00817409011684856251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5610135109623037891.post-23452456229045742892008-12-22T22:09:00.000-05:002008-12-22T22:09:00.000-05:00I strongly believe in opportunities, programs, and...I strongly believe in opportunities, programs, and services for everyone, the homeless, teenage moms, birth parents,immigrants, etc...<BR/>right now I'm pursuing a degree in Social Work and hope to better help with state programs and funding. <BR/>thanks for the great giveaway!<BR/>yellyjohnsen@yahoo.comDaniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14449988905135014204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5610135109623037891.post-65325869575260439002008-12-22T15:37:00.000-05:002008-12-22T15:37:00.000-05:00And I'm a new follower!! :-) Thanks for the chanc...And I'm a new follower!! :-) Thanks for the chance at the giveaway!Janellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01045666703675046860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5610135109623037891.post-58208112311815918422008-12-22T15:36:00.000-05:002008-12-22T15:36:00.000-05:00I believe in supporting St. Jude's for children, r...I believe in supporting St. Jude's for children, recycling regularly and being as green as possible. I also support a local organization that helps the homeless get back on their feet, contributing and volunteering. It's a wonderful thing to see when someone is getting out on their own and doing well!!!Janellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01045666703675046860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5610135109623037891.post-41483416360949058282008-12-22T01:58:00.000-05:002008-12-22T01:58:00.000-05:00Thanks for stopping by!! I would love to enter you...Thanks for stopping by!! I would love to enter your gift-aways!<BR/><BR/>What do I believe in?? Well, I am a huge animal lover! There are so many animals out there that have been treated horribly and it breaks my heart. If I won the lottery today, I would donate a large portion to animal rights. I feel animals need that chance of survival and love as they give such unconditional love to those that treat them badly. I would even love to open some sort of shelter for animals that don't have a home.<BR/><BR/>I will now go follow you! Have a wonderful day!Kimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02487298990901843807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5610135109623037891.post-76648180862055404482008-12-22T01:29:00.000-05:002008-12-22T01:29:00.000-05:00I am also following you, now:)I am also following you, now:)Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096758413292331253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5610135109623037891.post-16824960221280721582008-12-22T01:28:00.000-05:002008-12-22T01:28:00.000-05:00Thank you for visiting my blog!I love giveaways. ...Thank you for visiting my blog!<BR/><BR/>I love giveaways. I haven't won any yet, but I remain hopeful:)<BR/><BR/>Our family believes in recycling as well. Sometimes it is time consuming, but we believe we are doing some good.<BR/>Also, if I had time and money I would support the antismoking campaign. I think I would be honoring my father, who died from lung cancer.Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096758413292331253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5610135109623037891.post-56077056922407090942008-12-22T00:44:00.000-05:002008-12-22T00:44:00.000-05:00I believe that we are all put here for a purpose. ...I believe that we are all put here for a purpose. Every day that we are alive God has placed us where we are to be a blessing. Sometimes it is caring for the needy, sometimes it is lending support and showing love to someone who is struggling. Sometimes it is giving of your time, sometimes it is sharing the hope of the gospel. Sometimes it requires money, but most often it requires willingness. <BR/><BR/>I hope to find (and fufill) the things God has set aside for me to accomplish each day, each moment. <BR/><BR/>Not really a specific cause, but something to strive for and support all the same! :)Cyndihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08581951704913230106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5610135109623037891.post-29537323247910611132008-12-21T17:18:00.000-05:002008-12-21T17:18:00.000-05:00I believe that everyone can change there life for ...I believe that everyone can change there life for the better and everyone has a chance to be happy. The road there I'm sure will be rocky with a giant cliff or two but I believe we can all make it. Thanks for you peter the rabbit entry to, it was very cuteLCO'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01902223910895854072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5610135109623037891.post-52767055880433887962008-12-21T07:46:00.000-05:002008-12-21T07:46:00.000-05:00I believe in touching a heart - even if you don't ...I believe in touching a heart - even if you don't know its owner. I make and send cards for Amy's Angels http://cardsbyamysangels.blogspot.com/ <BR/>And, I am a spirit jumper for cancer patients here: http://spiritjump.blogspot.com/<BR/>So, over the last few months I have come to believe that you don't need to know a person to give them some of your heart.<BR/>Just Love what you do.Tracy Griffin - Artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15382127015177318668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5610135109623037891.post-10200351541044214852008-12-20T04:07:00.000-05:002008-12-20T04:07:00.000-05:00I follow you...wouldn't miss it! ;) ncpnkr@aol.com...I follow you...wouldn't miss it! ;) <BR/><BR/>ncpnkr@aol.comLil Boo & Co.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09238249718785216513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5610135109623037891.post-72519950272648948342008-12-20T04:06:00.000-05:002008-12-20T04:06:00.000-05:00One of the things I'm so passionate about it a hea...One of the things I'm so passionate about it a healthy {clean} home! After experiencing the premature birth of my son which caused lung/breathing issues, I went to work to figure out which things triggered his "episodes" the worst. Well, after much research I discovered that the cleaners in my home were made from toxic solutions and whenver I cleaned his breathing issues went into freak out mode...and I became one mad mama to find the best possible cleaners on the market - effective and toxic free! :) Now I share my info with other moms I meet! Woo Hoo! :) <BR/><BR/>ncpnkr@aol.comLil Boo & Co.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09238249718785216513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5610135109623037891.post-9800593084949002382008-12-19T22:39:00.000-05:002008-12-19T22:39:00.000-05:00I am a internationally adoptive Mother of two spec...I am a internationally adoptive Mother of two special needs kids. <BR/>If I were able. I would see to it that each and every child in the class I volunteer in had a warm coat, a loving available parent. That needs for families would be met so that the children's needs would not be left unattended.<BR/>I was able to take classes and become the Art Masterpiece presenter for 3-4 classes of kids in grades 1,2,4.<BR/>One day a week I offer two hours to teach kids tricks on coping with learning disabilities.<BR/>If I were able too...I would have time for each child that longed for my attention. <BR/>If ability and money and time were no problem I would bring home all of those children who I held in Russia. Those who will never have the chance to be adopted. I would get the funds available for all of those families who want to adopt but can not afford it. All the debt of those who had mortgaged their homes to save lives would have it erased with a wand so they could concentrate on the needs of the family.Donettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13530145585581721795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5610135109623037891.post-62519325963378904342008-12-19T21:07:00.000-05:002008-12-19T21:07:00.000-05:00I'm following you now too!doot65{at}comcast[dot]ne...I'm following you now too!<BR/>doot65{at}comcast[dot]netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5610135109623037891.post-52459870045247674762008-12-19T21:06:00.000-05:002008-12-19T21:06:00.000-05:00I'm big into children's causes and I would love to...I'm big into children's causes and I would love to help the fight against pediatric cancers. <BR/>doot65{at}comcast[dot]net<BR/> <BR/>PS. I'm so glad you stopped by my blog today!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5610135109623037891.post-62070261304496406342008-12-19T19:42:00.000-05:002008-12-19T19:42:00.000-05:00I'm now a follower so I can see more gift-a-ways!I'm now a follower so I can see more gift-a-ways!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com