BLOG GIVEAWAY - Starts Today!

It's time for another giveaway! Who wants free stuff?

This giveaway is sponsored by ME - because I'm feeling generous!

First prize: Pink-n-purple flower dangle earrings

*Free US shipping too, international addresses get $2 shipping charge

When we reach 30 entries, we get

Second prize: (mystery)

When we reach 45 entries, we get

Consolation prize: FREE AD SPACE, right here on my blog, for 2 weeks!

How to enter: Visit either my Etsy Store or Custom Jewelry Site. Then, leave me a comment here on my blog - and mention your favorite item! You can enter once each day.

Earn extra entries by promoting this giveaway! Mention it on your blog - one entry! Create a forum thread on Etsy about it - one entry!

Contest ends at 9pm PST on Thursday 6/12.

There's Still Time to Join

The 12-week Fitness for the Rest of Us Challenge!

Compete against YOURSELF in measures of fitness (strength, stamina, flexibility). Watch your progress week by week, and enjoy the support and friendship of other less-than-perfect exercisers along the way.

This challenge is open to everyone, regardless of fitness level. (However, if you have never exercised before, please consult a doctor first) There is no fee or obligation to join - it's totally free, and run by me.

For those who complete the 12 week challenge, there will be a "Most Improved" prize at the end!

This week is "Intake Week" - you do an initial measure to the tests, and report that information to me. This is also the week to set any custom goals you have. So head over to the Fitness4Us challenge site now!

Fitness Challenge for "The Rest of Us"

As some of you know (but most don't)...I've been working on losing weight and exercising more for the past year or so. I've chronicled my struggles and triumphs on a personal blog - not here, since it doesn't really seem to relate to this one. However, I'm making an exception this time, because so many of my bloggy friends have mentioned wanting to improve their physical health.

Well, here's your chance! I'm creating a 12 week Fitness Challenge For the Rest of Us.

What kind of exercise you get is up to you - bike, run, walk, swim, I don't care. (I'm happy to provide links to resources if you want however) This challenge will measure the outcomes of good exercise - endurance, strength, flexibility, and speed. Here's what you do to participate:

1. Sign up at my challenge website, and pledge to earn 7 APs (or burn 700 calories exercising, non WWers) per week. Be sure to provide the baseline information requested.
2. Visit the challenge website AT LEAST once every 2 weeks to report your latest 'scores'.
3. Watch a chart of your progress versus other participants!
4. At the end of 12 weeks, the participant with the greatest overall improvement will get a prize!

So what do you say...up for a challenge?

Giveaway - Woo Hoo!

Ladies and Gentlemen...are you ready?

Starting TOMORROW - Thursday, April 10th...

My FIRST blog giveaway!!!

I will be offering the winner a choice of earrings (one of the lovely selection in my Etsy store...but I'm not telling which just yet), OR an item from my "cubical art" series. (Pictures posted tomorrow as well)

To enter - please browse my Etsy Store, and leave a comment about which item you like best. No more than one entry per person, per day. Be sure to leave me a way to contact you if you win!

And a few incentives for YOUR help in cross-promoting this:
Mention my blog/store/contest on your site, and get 2 entries (must provide link)
When the number of people entered reaches 30, I will offer 1 consolation prize
when it reaches 60, I will offer 2 consolation prizes

Contest ends Wednesday April 16th, drawing to be held Thursday April 17th.

Ready? Go!

Other great blog giveaways!

While I'm deciding what to do for my own giveaway...here's a few great ones I've run across!

Persimmons Gal - $40 of merchandise, including jewelry and handmade cards

Woolies is offering a pretty pendant on this site.

On JLC Studio is a cute pair of dangly earrings from Pretty Sweet Designs.

For art photography fans, suburose is holding a "green door" giveaway of a great print from Wanderlust Designs.

Or how about some great new soap from Rebecca's Soap Delicatessen?

Finally, pick your own prize from Etsy Artists of Color, $25 value. Wow!