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Friday
Dec262008

Pssst!

 

Pssst! Maybe I was inspired by the game of telephone as a child. The game I could never get right and probably the source of confusion in a message being passed. The person that would never, ever be able to recite what she first heard. I blame it on my ears. I still do. For me, I need to see things in writing. Visible. In front of me. With links and information. Hence why I took to the blogging world so well.

 

I was first introduced to this world by a friend in November 2006. I thought it was funny...that word, blogging. But little did I know the impact words could make, how many friends I have in this world, now, due to blogging. It’s a pretty powerful thing and backs up the “hand is mightier than the sword” statement effortlessly.

 

So starting my newest venture, pass it on, was not so hard. I was moved by so many stories on other people’s blogs, especially this one, that I thought maybe it would be easier to put all these things on one screen. Maybe. So I am trying and if you go there and click on one of the many links, you too will feel fortunate, inspired, loved. And maybe moved to donate or contribute, in some special way. After all this is the season of giving. Even though the holidays are nearing to a close, what better way to start the New Year with a vow to help others. To give all year long.

 

 

So here it is, in two parts. The first is the giveaway here. A sweet gift certificate from the wonderful people at ziplens.com. A $75 gift certificate to be used to rent any little item your heart desires. I first learned about Ziplens through another blog and thought it would be wonderful to pass on the goodness to you along with Janice, the co-owner and “crazy momma.” I can’t say enough about the service and quality of items Ziplens has to offer. Leave your comment here today to be entered in the drawing. And even if you don’t win the big prize, you can still get in on the 15% discount they are offering for the next year to all sisters. Just type in the code: SISTERS and you’re good to go.

 

The second part is a “pay it forward.” Many of you may of heard of this in the blogging world. Someone sends you a goodie and you have to vow you will do the same for others. So it’s my turn to send out some goodies. But you will need to hike over to pass it on to enter. And you have to “sister promise” you will pass on the love to someone else. Because it’s always better to give than receive.

 

Words, image and giveaway all courtesy of today's gracious Guest Blogger / Honorary Sister Jen Way (aka Bee Bee Mod).

 

And last but not least, let us celebrate the winners of the past few giveaways-

Christine is the winner of the Click Necklace from Her Southern Charm

Megan is the winner of the $100 Blurb gift certificate

Sheri is the winner of the Blue Poppy Sisterhood necklace

Reader Comments (42)

What a wonderful concept and idea. Will certainly 'pay it forward' and 'pass it on'.
December 26, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterMarcie
wonderful picture i know the autor and the blog, her work is just amazing!!!!!!!
December 26, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterkosenrufu mama
here's to blogging. Thanks for the giveaway! I will be sure to pay it forward.
December 26, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterkayla
Great giveaway and I love the pass it on idea!
December 26, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterapril
I completely agree..IT IS ALWAYS better to give than receive...
December 26, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterTracy
Count me in!
December 26, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterShawna
Sometimes the best gift of all is giving to others.
December 26, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterStephanie
What - that is awesome. A year long discount?
December 26, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterdivrchk
That site is pretty interesting.. I wish they had something like that here in Canada. If I'm chosen, it would probably be a good thing to pass this great offer on to someone else.. since they do not ship to Canada.

Good luck everyone.
December 26, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterJulie Marie
Great Idea! Thanks for sharing all the inspiring ideas and photos.
December 26, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterNichole Wallace
great site!
December 26, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterkrista
great idea.
December 26, 2008 | Unregistered Commentermichelle
Wow...15% off all year long? What an amazing offer!
December 26, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterJennie
I would LOVE to pay it forward! :-)
December 26, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterLila
fun!
December 26, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterdevan
the lens rental would be fantastic for me right now. i'm laboriously researching lens so i can buy one but what i really want to do is play with one experiment test it out. no manner of reviews can give me that. and love the ideas on pass it on. i have spread the giveaway goodness. it is so true that it is better to give than receive.
December 26, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterlizzy
I have been mulling over several changes, pay it forward is one of them. Taking more pictures is another. Thank you for the timely support.
December 26, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterLaura
Of course! It's the best idea....pay it forward...always~
December 26, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterDawn
Thank you for your blog...you pay it forward every post as you share yourself with us!!
December 26, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterLisa Spiegel
pick me! pick me!
December 26, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterelaine
What a great idea! Count me in.
December 26, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterSafire
blogging is amazing! I wish I could meet all the amazing women I 'meet' through the blog world. Thanks!
December 26, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterEmme
yes paying it forward, the best is to give even simply...

a little hope for you all.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14811117@N02/3133398199/
December 26, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterkristin
would love this! like your pix!!
December 26, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterheidi y
I love the idea of passing it on. I am a whole hearted beliver in it. I also feel that it always come back in some un expected way. Life is wonderful like that. Lets all pass on some love today.
December 26, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterJennifer
great idea! love the giveaway too--
December 26, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterjodi
I love the Pay It Forward concept. Cool site too.
December 26, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterKimberly
Wonderful idea! Thanks for sharing. Happy New Year
December 26, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterSandy
Love this ...great idea!
December 26, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterSandra
Blogging Karma. Always nice to pay it forward!
December 26, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterKacey
Sharing is always fun! I know I've learned a lot from those who share their knowledge on their blogs.
December 26, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterMarcene
Pay it forward? I am SO there with that! And blogging? Don't know how I ever got on without one! lol.
December 26, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterChris
Hmmm...thank you for the links. So much to think about as we bring in the new year. What will this year be?
December 26, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterlisa
What a wonderful photo and a wonderful post! It feels so good to pass it forward!
December 26, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterKyla
How cool. Would love to do this. I think Shutter sisters , should have a pay it forward? Maybe some type of photo thingee:)
December 27, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterChataqua
Please count me in for the giveaway. I'm a big fan of renting lenses because I love to try before I buy. Thanks for the chance!
December 27, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterSkye
yippee! thank you kindly, blue poppy and shutter sisters. :)
December 27, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterSheri
Awesome giveaway and great idea to pass it forward.
December 27, 2008 | Unregistered Commenteranna
Love the photographic and the thought behind pass it on and thanks for sharing the links.

I am SO excited about being a winner. Thanks Shutter Sisters for your wonderful giveaways! ;)
December 27, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterChristine
I would SO love to rent a lens...try it before you buy it is always best, and I have my eye on the 85 mm!
December 28, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterNicole
Awesome giveaway!!
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