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Feel-Good Finds: Inspiration Stones / Giveaway

Posted on 11/13/2010 By

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Welcome to Feel-Good Finds, a series of posts featuring items and products that can cheer you up, calm your mind, and soothe your soul. Whether you’re muddling through cancer treatment or just braving the occasional bad day, pick-me-ups are key. Here, I review all things happy and hopeful. (And sometimes when I’m blessed with extra goodies, I’ll even give them away!)

Yesterday, I learned that my MRI results were A-OK, and now I am really, really close to saying I’m a 6-year survivor (it was the day before Thanksgiving in 2004 when I found out I had breast cancer). What a perfect surprise, then, to find these on my doorstep last night.

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They were hand-delivered by my friend Dawn at Out of the Blue Delivered, and I think she has no idea how much I totally love them.

You might love them, too!

And guess what? It’s quite possible you could win some for yourself — just throw your name in the hat by entering the giveaway below. Please note that there are two varieties of the Awareness Inspiration Stone Set — one for breast cancer awareness, and one for ovarian cancer awareness.

  • Leave a comment and share which inspiration stones you want — pink breast cancer theme or teal ovarian cancer theme.
  • Leave your comment no later than 5PM ET on Saturday, November 20, 2010.
  • You may enter only once.
  • Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, and the District of Columbia, who are 18 and older.
  • One winner will be selected in a random drawing via random.org.
  • One winner will receive one set of inspiration stones, valued at $24.00.
  • Winners will be notified by email, so make sure to check next week to find out if you’ve won!

And the Pendant Goes to Donna!

Posted on 9/26/2010 By

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“My Mom was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and had surgery along with several hard months of chemo,” says Donna, who is the lucky winner of the Ovarian Cancer Marble Pendant.

“She lost her beautiful hair (she is mistaken for Barbara Bush so you know how beautiful her white hair was). She was a trooper, went through all of this and is cancer-free and living proof that technology is getting closer to finding a cure for ovarian cancer! I would love to give this pendant to my Mom. She is one strong woman who now cares for my Dad 24/7. Unselfish love is my Mom.”

Congrats, Donna, on your big win! I’m guessing your mom is really going to love this awesome gift.

Big thanks go to Dawn at Out of the Blue Delivered! This giveaway would not have been possible without her generosity. And guess what? She’s going to offer a freebie for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, too, so stay tuned.

Ovarian Cancer Marble Pendant: Giveaway

Posted on 9/14/2010 By

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It’s almost October, and yes, that means Breast Cancer Awareness Month is just about here.

But we’re not talking breast cancer right now.

Nope, we’re paying some attention to another cancer, because guess what? September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and the word needs to get out that 21,880 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2010, and 13,850 will die from it.

Serious stuff!

But here’s something happy:

My friend Dawn at Out of the Blue Delivered has generously offered to give away an Ovarian Cancer Support Marble Pendant to one lucky reader. She’s nice like that, and she happens to be my favorite champion of the cancer cause.

It’s nothing but simple to enter to win:

  • Shop around at Out of the Blue Delivered.
  • Then, leave a comment revealing your favorite item!
  • Leave your comment no later than 5PM ET on Tuesday, September 21, 2010.
  • You may enter only once.
  • Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, and the District of Columbia, who are 18 and older.
  • One winner will be selected in a random drawing via random.org.
  • One winner will receive one book, valued at $20.00.
  • Winners will be notified by email, so make sure to check next week to find out if you’ve won!

Ouch Pouch For All of Life’s Boo Boos

Posted on 3/22/2010 By

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I’ve written about her before, and on several occasions, she’s graciously allowed me to give away some of her greatest gear, but until recently, I had never seen her smile up close or talked face-to-face with the woman behind Out of the Blue Delivered. Now, I am honored to say that Dawn and I have met — all because of our chance encounter on the Internet, our close proximity to one another (we live just an hour apart) and the convergence of her last-Friday medical appointment and my desire for a Cinnamon Crunch bagel at Panera — which happens to be located right down the road from her doc’s office. It was perfect — our chat over breakfast, our connection, our mutual love of carbs (well, to be fair, I ate more than she did)!

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Also pretty cool about our pow-wow is the Ouch Pouch my friend gave me just after I’d scarfed down my dessert-for-breakfast. It’s something new and exciting she’s offering at her online shop, and here’s what she says about it on her website:

These trendy little pouches are PERFECT for holding items for life’s little boo boos. Measures 4″ x 5″ with clear poly front. It’s a chic first-aid on the go kit! Comes with bandaids, alcohol wipes and a lollipop to take away the pain.

Pouch ideas

Fill-your-pouch ideas!

My pouch features a black and white zebra-like stripe fabric, but yours might be different depending on the artist’s preferences. If you order, Dawn says to tell her if you would like specific colors, like girl fabric or boy fabric.

As you can see from the photos above and to the right, this is just the right token of love and friendship for so many on your gift list. It’s also quite handy for your own bag or purse, don’t you think? Only $9, too.

And if the Ouch Pouch is not right up your alley, Dawn has so many other goodies for you to check out — there’s even something named after me. See why I’m so honored to have met Dawn? Out of the blue she came into my world. And what a gift she is.

Jacki’s Breast Cancer Patient iCarePkg

Posted on 10/29/2009 By

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OK, so it’s no secret that my favorite breast cancer gifts are books, socks and candles — they were my faves when people were gifting me almost five years ago, and they’re what I choose to give others embarking on the horrible and wonderful journey.

I told a friend this once, and she just happens to have this cute online gift shop, and I just realized she is now selling these three in a clever little package.

Best of all (for me, anyway) is the name she gave the gift:

Jacki’s Breast Cancer Patient iCarePkg.

Thanks, Dawn!

So, the appeal of Dawn’s store is that no matter what the occasion, she’s got something you can send (for him, for her, for teachers, for pet lovers — you can even warm up a house, a wedding or a shower). So, be sure to browse the aisles of  Out of the Blue Delivered for all of your gift-giving needs. And stop by my namesake while you’re there.

Oh, and don’t forget to enter this giveaway — Dawn is giving away something breast cancer-ish for free!

Marble Breast Cancer Pendant: Giveaway

Posted on 10/27/2009 By

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Leave a comment to enter to win!

Dawn over at Out of the Blue Delivered was generous enough to give away a breast cancer bracelet in June, and now she’s back, offering this awesome marble breast cancer pendant to one lucky reader.  It’s so easy to enter this giveaway. Here’s what you’ve got to do:

  • Head over to Out of the Blue Delivered, shop around and leave a comment telling me what gift you’d love to buy and who you’d give it to.
  • Leave your comment no later than 5PM ET on Friday, October 30, 2009.
  • You may enter only once.
  • Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, and the District of Columbia, who are 18 and older.
  • One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
  • One winner will receive one marble breast cancer pendant, valued at $29.
  • Winners will be notified by email, so make sure to check next week to find out if you’ve won!

Giveaway – Breast Cancer Ribbon Bracelet

Posted on 6/9/2009 By

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If you think this breast cancer bracelet would look great on your wrist, or you’d love to give it to someone as a gift, or you just like scoring things for free, then you’ve got to enter this giveaway.

My friend Dawn over at Out of the Blue Delivered is giving away this pretty piece, and all you need to do to enter this contest is leave a comment on this post — well, after you hop on over to Dawn’s online store and shop around a bit. Out of the Blue Delivered specializes in gifts for every occasion, and I want to know all about your favorite find. Here’s exactly what you need to do:

  • Leave a comment below and share what gift you like best from Out of the Blue Delivered.
  • Leave your comment no later than 5PM ET on Wednesday, June 25, 2009.
  • You may enter only once.
  • One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
  • One winner will receive one breast cancer ribbon bracelet, valued at $18.
  • Winners will be notified by email and in a post on this blog, so make sure to check next week to find out if you’ve won!

Out of the Blue Delivered

Posted on 5/30/2009 By

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If you want to get something for someone with cancer and you have no idea how to show you care,  Out of the Blue Delivered has you covered. They’ve got unique gifts made by artisans for every occasion and life event, and unfortunately, cancer has become quite a common life event. Shop on over here and check out all the nifty options — bracelets, earrings, Soup for the Soul, pillows and the cutest ever Hug Shrug. And see that “Heal” plaque pictured above? It’s my favorite.

Maybe cancer isn’t your occasion (and I hope it’s not). No problem, there are plenty of other gift themes available — Father’s Day is coming up, might want to shop for that. If you like all things green and recyced, this is your place. Need a teacher gift, a housewarming gift, a mommy gift? Yep, Out of the Blue Delivered has those too. Take a peek — I know you’ll find something to warm the hearts of the special folks in your life.