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Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Help, please, for my daughter.
Her family is hard-working, but medical expenses have taken their toll. I know that you will help if you can, and I appreciate this more than you know.
If you cannot help financially, may I please ask for your prayers.
Thank you so very much!
Monday, October 12, 2015
PerfectMemorials.com Cancer Awareness Jewelry!
Disclosure:
I am working in conjunction with eAccountable. I will be monetarily compensated for this post. However, all opinions about this item are my own.
#Sponsored #ad
PerfectMemorials.com Cancer Awareness Jewelry!
Disclosure:
I am working in conjunction with eAccountable. I will be monetarily compensated for this post. However, all opinions about this item are my own.
#Sponsored #ad
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Breast Cancer Pink October 2015 by Glamulet! #GlamuletPinkOctober
I have been more than blessed that no one in my family has suffered with Breast Cancer. I have, however, lost friends and distant relatives to this horrid disease. It has to stop. We MUST find a cure.
In this month dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness, it is always a pleasure to share with you companies that not only promote awareness but contribute to research.
One such company is Glamulet -- a charming on-line shop that offers beautiful charms and bracelets.
During #GlamuletPinkOctober, 50% of the sales of Pink Limited Edition Charms will be donated to charities for breast cancer. Is that not an amazing gift to research?
There really is no better way to show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness than to wear it. Buy one for yourself and another for a family member or friend and know that you are giving your support and money to fund a cure.
Visit http://www.glamulet.com/breast-cancer-october-2015 and create your own personal Breast Cancer Awareness bracelet and charms. Not only will you have a beautiful heirloom but the personal satisfaction of knowing that you are helping women around the world to live a cancer-free life.
DISCLOSURE:
This post sponsored by Glamulet and Bandbacker. I will receive product as compensation. All opinions remain my own.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Boyd Silver Works: Review & Giveaway, CLOSED!
Liz and I recently discovered the beautifully crafted and designed silver jewelry of Mary Pat Boyd of Boyd Silver Works.
Mary Pat Boyd is a two-time Breast Cancer survivor and is a strong advocate for Breast Cancer Awareness. She has channeled her strong sense of compassion and creativity into crafting beautiful, unique pieces of wearable art -- many pieces dedicated to raising awareness of Breast Cancer issues.

Mary Pat donates a portion of every Breast Cancer Awareness Jewelry purchase to Cancer Research and Awareness.
Mary Pat has so many lovely items in her Silver Collection: Necklaces, Pins, Earrings, Bracelets, Rings, and one-of-a-kind pieces to melt your heart!

Mary Pat Boyd has generously offered one of her amazing Breast Cancer Awareness pieces to giveaway to one of our readers. It's the Silver Awareness Ribbon and Heart Necklace.
This Giveaway is open to USA only, please.
To enter this giveaway, please follow the instructions below:
MANDATORY ENTRY:
Please look through Mary Pat Boyd's Collections and choose another item that you'd like to have. Please leave the link to it in your comment.
ADDITIONAL ENTRIES:
1. Sign the Boyd Silver Works Guestbook and let Mary Pat know how much you appreciate her efforts.
2. Do a Breast Self-Exam. Please.
3. Tweet this Giveaway (Twice Daily, leave a separate comment for each tweet, please):
Silver Breast Cancer Survivor Heart Ribbon Necklace Giveaway! @GeorgiaMist Ends 8/6/10 http://bit.ly/bxxm5l
4. Tell us how you will use this necklace to help bring awareness to the issue of Breast Cancer Research and Survival.
5. Purchase an Item from Boyd Silver Works and let us kow which item your chose.
DISCLOSURE: I received no compensation (money or product) for this review. The opinions expressed herein are my own and based solely on my own observation and experience.
Monday, May 10, 2010
CHARM FACTORY Review & Giveaway:CLOSED!


We literally spent hours clicking thru their pages, oohing and ahhing over the gorgeous charms.
Who doesn't love a charm bracelet?
It's such a personal thing... you choose the charms that best fit you and what's happening in your life.
I choose the Breast Cancer Awareness Bracelet as a way to show my support of Breast Cancer Awareness and Research. It's beautiful. It truly is an honour to wear it.
Breast Cancer Bracelet: CFCB5Show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness with this distinctive and inspirational sterling silver Breast Cancer Bracelet. This awareness bracelet sends an unmistakable support message and comes with 5 Breast Cancer Pink enameled Survivor ribbons. The striking foundational bracelet, crafted from .925 sterling silver with figure 8 links and a strong lobster clasp, is designed to last a lifetime.
For Liz, I chose the Graduation Bracelet. Can you believe it? My baby girl graduates from high school next Friday night! This bracelet is perfect for the high school or college grad.

Three charms have the words: Aspire, Dream, Succeed, there is also a Cap (Mortar Board) and tassle, and a 2010 charm! Your graduate will love it!
Graduation Bracelet: CFCB4
When you present this adorable sterling silver Graduation Bracelet, you, with no doubt, give the gift of delightful remembrance. It's the perfect gift for the new graduate of any grade or college level. Our gorgeous sterling silver Graduation Charm Bracelet is a wonderful way to acknowledge and honour deserved graduation achievements.
In honour of the wildly popular Stephanie Meyer books, Charm Factory has a whole line of charms dedicated to the Twilight series!

They have charms that say Team Edward, Bite Me (love it!), the new QUEEN Chess Piece and many more!
The Charm Factory offers Beads, Bracelets, Sterling Silver Charms, Rings, and Chains, as well as Jewelry components, Lockets, Awareness Ribbons, Pendants and more! It is a fabulous one-stop-shop for all of your Charm Jewelry wants and needs!
The wonderful folks at Charm Factory have generously offered one of our lucky readers the chance to win their own charm bracelet! How cool is that?
Just follow the instructions below for your chance to enter to win!
Open to USA only, please.
***NOTICE: You MUST leave your email address in the body of your comment or make your email address visible in your profile. If I cannot contact you -- you can't win!***
Please leave a separate comment for EACH entry!
MANDATORY ENTRY: Visit Charm Factory and tell me which Finished Charm Bracelet you'll choose if you win!
ADDITIONAL ENTRIES:
1. Follow on Charm Factory on Facebook and post on their Wall -- tell them Terri & Liz from Gathering My Roses sent you!
2. Follow @Charm_Factory on Twitter
3. Follow Gathering My Roses PUBLICLY via Google Friend Connect (Located on the sidebar)
4. Follow Gathering My Roses via Facebook Networked Blogs (Located on sidebar)
5. Become a fan of Gathering My Roses on Facebook (link on Sidebar!)
6. Follow @GeorgiaMist on Twitter
7. Tweet about this contest (no more than twice daily, please!)
@GeorgiaMist Win a Finished Charm Bracelet from @Charm_Factory & Gathering My Roses! Ends 5/16/10 http://bit.ly/aV8sIw
8. Post the link to this contest on your blog and / or Facebook and link back here!
9. Enter another contest on our blog and then come back and tell us which one.
This contest will be open from Monday, May 10th until Sunday, May 16th. Winner will be announced on Monday, May 17th.
DISCLOSURE: We received complimentary Sterling Silver Charm Bracelets for the purpose of review. We were under no obligation to review these items. We did not receive any monetary compensation. The opinions expressed herein are our own and based on our own personal use of and experience with the items.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
The Changing Room: A Mother's Journal of Gratitude to Her Little Girl
To continue giving back to women everywhere, Cristina has published her first interactive journal, "The Changing Room: A Mother's Journal of Gratitude to Her Little Girl." This interactive journal by Cristina Carlino and YOU captures all those astonishing parenting moments before they fade into the swirl of everyday life. Throughout the book, Cristina shares her personal story and asks questions that inspire you to remember those first precious years of motherhood. This journal is a special place for your memories, drawings and letters. One day it will become a priceless keepsake for your daughter.

(For more on The Changing Room, click onto this video link:
VIDEO
Cristina's friend, actress Mariska Hargitay is in love with the book, and she and Cristina have joined forces for her Joyful Heart Foundation, benefiting survivors of rape, incest and abuse. The neat thing is 100% of the net proceeds for The Changing Room will go to Joyful Heart!
Mariska says this about the book:
"This beautiful and rare journal is an expression of the exquisite and tender delight Cristina takes in motherhood. As if by magic, the journal opens doors into the most precious terrain where the miracles of childhood transform into memories large and small. What a gift to be led to this place of wonder, joy and gratitude. And we are so pleased that 100% of the net proceeds from this book are being donated to the Joyful Heart Foundation. Thank you, Cristina!"
To celebrate the season of mothers and the release of The Changing Room, Cristina is hosting a WISHES FOR MY LITTLE GIRL PHOTO CONTEST on her Facebook fan page (http://www.facebook.com/cristinacarlino).
Five winners will receive a free copy of The Changing Room.
To enter Cristina's Wish and Photo Contest, Wishes for My Little Girl, click onto Cristina's Facebook Fan Page, and post your favorite photo of the little girl in your life -- it can be your daughter, a niece, a neighbor, the daughter of a friend. All our little girls need our wishes. Tell us of a big wish you have for this little wondrous person.
Winners will be determined by the number of "Likes" they receive from other Cristina Carlino Fans, so invite your friends to Cristina's fan page and vote!
Hurry!
Contest ends on Monday, May 10th.
Friday, April 30, 2010
KURA DESIGNS: Pretty In Pink Review & Giveaway CLOSED!
It's better to be looked-over than over-looked!

Margo blessed us with the very beautiful, stylish, and deeply meaningful Pretty In Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Special Bag.
This bag touches us on so many levels. It's simple, yet elegant. It's bold, yet soothing. And it is filled with hope for a future without Breast Cancer.

Margo took her love and concern for those who have suffered with Breast Cancer and designed a bag that expresses the brave, enduring spirit of those who have fought and won.
Liz and I love this bag -- for that reason and more.
The bag is... stunning. The pictures you see just cannot do it justice. It's no lightweight piece of fluff, either! It's has substance (a tribute to Margo's forethought!). The long chain and brass-styled metal fittings are slightly heavy and the beading adds a bit of weight, too. But it isn't too heavy or clumsy in any way.
The finial on the snap-top closure is studded with rhinestones to add that bit more glamour to the bag. It's a joy to carry this bag.
I'm so pleased that the bag can be carried in three different ways, too: as a cross-body or on the shoulder (with the chain) or just by the handles.
The beads... what can I say? I love beaded bags! They add so much flair and panache to a handbag! The pink and white stripes give this bag energy and movement.
The interior is a luscious chocolate brown with a small zippered pocket for small items. It holds a fairly large amount of items as well. I had my phone, small change purse / ID holder, comb, and keys in it!
There is nothing I dislike about this bag.
It's the bag I'll be carrying this week when Mike and I celebrate our 20th Anniversary. (4 days and counting!)
Liz and I are dedicated to bring attention to Breast Cancer Awareness and Research and we have a deep respect for Companies that support the cause. KuraDesign is one of those companies.
From the website:
Pretty in Pink, to help breast cancer awareness. 10% of the proceeds of this bag will go towards helping young women with breast cancer. Look gorgeous while you help the fight.


Margo also offers lovely, whimsical hairbands and barettes for Breast Cancer Awareness. They are available on the KuraDesign Website


KuraDesign also makes other gorgeous handbags! Each one more beautiful than the last. The prices are amazing -- Most of them under $100. I seriously would've expected higher prices for the quality of style, design, and workmanship! Buy Margo's bags and be impressed! Liz and I certainly are!

You can connect with Margo and KuraDesign on her Social Pages:
@margoschloss on Twitter and on Facebook
Margo has generously offered one of our readers the chance to own the Pretty In Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Special Bag.

Please follow the instructions below for your chance to win this stunning handbag from
KuraDesign
Open to USA only, please.
***NOTICE: You MUST leave your email address in the body of your comment or make your email address visible in your profile.
If I cannot contact you -- you can't win!***
Please leave a separate comment for EACH entry!
MANDATORY ENTRY: Visit KuraDesign and tell me another bag that you like and would like to have!
ADDITIONAL ENTRIES:
1. Follow Margo / KuraDesign on Facebook and post on her Wall -- tell her Terri & Liz from Gathering My Roses sent you!
2. Follow @margoschloss on Twitter
3. Follow Gathering My Roses PUBLICLY via Google Friend Connect (Located on the sidebar)
4. Become a fan of Gathering My Roses on Facebook (link on Sidebar!)
5. Follow @GeorgiaMist on Twitter
6. Tweet about this contest (no more than once daily, please!)
@GeorgiaMist @margoschloss Win a Pretty In Pink Handbag from Gathering My Roses!
Ends 5/101/10 http://bit.ly/cUXArX PLS RT!
7. Post the link to this contest on your blog, Facebook, or MySpace page(s) and link back here!
8. Enter another contest on our blog and then come back and tell us which one.
This contest will be open from Sunday, May 2nd until Monday, May 10th. Winner will be announced on Tuesday, May 11th.
The Pretty In Pink handbag will be emailed directly to the winner from KuraDesign.
DISCLOSURE: We received a Pretty In Pink handbag for the purpose of review. We were under no obligation to review this item. We did not receive any monetary compensation. The opinions expressed herein are our own and based on our own personal use of and experience with the handbag.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Miche Bag: Review & Giveaway - CONTEST CLOSED!


Recently, Liz and I were blessed to each receive a new Miche (pronounced mee-chee) bag and shells from the Miche Bag Company.

These are truly unique bags -- beautiful, functional, and so much fun!
There are three Bag Bases available right now: The Miche Bag (Black), the Miche Bag Big (Black), and the Miche Bag (Brown w/ brown handles). The base is wonderful -- lined with pockets for phone, PDA, brush, accessories, and more. I appreciate the fact that I don't have to spend time and energy hunting through the bag to find what I need!

You see, Miche Bags are more than just handbags -- they are handbags with changeable outside shells! Need a different purse? Just pop out the base and put it into a new shell! Easy as pie and so much fun -- there are just so many different shells to choose from!
Click here to see how it works!

Miche Bag has nearly 100 different styles of outer shells to choose from with more shells being created all the time.
Miche Bags have already developed a reputation as the MUST HAVE bag of women everywhere -- a reputation well-deserved.
Miche was founded in 2004 by Michelle Romero. What began as her frustration after staining her favorite handbag has turned into a worldwide business.

Miche offers it's handbags not only in retail stores and on-line but with at-home parties hosted by Miche Party Representatives. You can find a store that carries the Miche Bag at the Shop Locator

Discover the endless possibilities of Miche Bag through fun and interactive purse parties. Visit MicheBag.com today to browse the latest shells and accessories from Miche Bag, and to find out how you can host your own purse party.
Michelle and the Miche Bag Company have made it a point to give back to the community in many ways.
Miche Bags are animal-friendly products. Miche does not offer a leather option on any base or shell.
Miche gives back in another way, too. The HOPE bag -- in both small and large shells -- is dedicated to Breast Cancer Survivors. Liz and I are great supporters of companies that strive to raise awareness of and support Breast Cancer Research.

FROM THE WEBSITE:
Miche Bag, the brand that created the wildly popular interchangeable handbag, announced the release of its newest bag along with a big goal on January 8, 2010. The bag, called “Hope”, features quotes from cancer patients and survivors. The new “Hope” bag is being sold through Miche distributors worldwide and online at www.michebag.com; proceeds will be donated to Huntsman Cancer Foundation to fund cancer research at Huntsman Cancer Institute.
Janet Bingham, PhD, President and CEO of Huntsman Cancer Foundation says, “The funds raised through Miche Bag’s ‘Hope’ shell go directly to easing the suffering of cancer patients and their families in the form of lifesaving research. We’re grateful for the dedication of the Miche Bag company to the cancer cause and the commitment to act on Miche’s own slogan: ‘One Bag, Endless Possibilities.’”
Miche CEO, Corbin Church, is also personally dedicated to this cause. “As a company, we wanted to do something that would benefit the communities where Miche is sold. It is crucial that our company’s success has a lasting legacy and we all felt Huntsman Cancer Institute was the perfect association for Miche Bag.”
Church’s goal is to raise $1 million for cancer research by the end of 2010. The bags are available for purchase through national sales representatives, retail outlets or on http://www.michebag.com/
Connect with Miche:
Miche on Facebook
Miche Blog
@Michebagdotcom on Twitter
The wonderful folks at Miche Bag have generously offered one of our readers a chance to own a Miche bag and two shells! Just follow the instructions below to enter!
Open to USA only, please!
***NOTICE: You MUST leave your email address in the body of your comment or make your email address visible in your profile. If I cannot contact you -- you can't win!***
Please leave a separate comment for EACH entry!
MANDATORY ENTRY: Visit Miche Bag and pick out the base and two shells that you'll want if you win this contest! Come back and leave the info in your comment. If you do not post the mandatory entry, your other entries will be discarded!
ADDITIONAL ENTRIES:
1. Fan Miche on Facebook and post on their wall that Terri & Liz from Gathering
My Roses sent you!
2. Follow @Michebagdotcom on Twitter
3. Follow @GeorgiaMist on Twitter
4. Fan Gathering My Roses on Facebook
5. Follow Gathering My Roses on PUBLICLY on Google Friend Connect.
6. Tweet about this contest (no more than once daily, please!) then come back here and leave your Twitter status URL.
@GeorgiaMist Win a Miche Handbag and 2 shells from Gathering My Roses! Ends 3/26/10.
PLS RT http://bit.ly/99Ev1v
7. Enter another contest on our blog and then come back and tell us which one.
This contest ends on March 26, 10
DISCLOSURE: We each received a complimentary Miche Bag and shells for the purpose of review. We were under no obligation to review these items. We received no monetary compensation. The opinions expressed are based on our own use and experience with the items.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Musselman's Applesauce Giveaway -- ends 1/23/10-- CONTEST CLOSED!

Right now, Musselman's has teamed with the National Breast Cancer Foundation
in their mission to educate, prevent and fight breast cancer.
To that end, Musselman's has developed a Pink Ribbon Campaign and will donate ten cents to the foundation for every package of Musselman’s Natural Apple Sauce purchased. So purchase Musselman’s Apple Sauce in the pink packaging and help spread a little hope.

Did you know:
Apple Sauce naturally has no fat or cholesterol and is low in sodium.
Every 4-ounce Musselman’s Single-Serve cup equals one daily serving of fruit.
Boron, found in apples, is an essential trace element that helps to harden bones, which may reduce the onset of osteoporosis.
Apples contain pectin, a water-soluble fiber found to reduce levels of cholesterol by removing it from the bloodstream.
I'm honoured to be able to spread the word about this wonderful program! Musselman's generously provided me with a sampling of their products to try and have also graciously provided that one Gathering My Roses reader will win a 48oz. pink ribbon jar of Musselman’s applesauce!
To enter:
1. Please visit Musselman's and tell me which product is your favourite. Mandatory Entry
2. Visit the National Breast Cancer Foundation website.
3. Self-Examine, please. This is very important.
4. Follow on me Twitter (@GeorgiaMist)
Please leave a separate comment for each entry. Leave your email address in the body of the entry if it is not visible on your profile. If I can't contact you, you can't win!
OPEN TO RESIDENTS OF THE US ONLY, PLEASE! Contest ends on Saturday January 23. Winner announced on Sunday, January 24.
DISCLOSURE: Musselman's provided me with samples of their products for review. I received no monetary compensation for this review.





