Spectacular Giveway!

Let me preface this by saying that I do not want to offend anyone or spark a debate. I am supporting Proposition 8 here in California, and I want to put my money where my mouth is. This will be my last post on this blog until November 5th, after the election. I am going to spend all my free time campaigning for Proposition 8 and helping others do the same. I will still be posting on our other blog, preservingmarriage.blogspot.com, and I need your help!
I am giving away 10 prizes! I have paid for them all myself, except for the two donated by my friend Russ.
Prize A - A $50 gift card to Target - best store EVER! :)

Prize B - A $50 gift card to South Coast Plaza, Southern California's premier shopping destination

Prize C - A Nintendo DS game My Weight Loss Coach, with pedometer. Truth is, I probably need it more than anyone, but I encourage everyone to be healthier. :)

Prize D - A Stampin Up! Stamp set - You can choose a set from my personal collection. Most are brand new, some have only been used a few times, all are in excellent condition.


Prize E - A free Invisible Shield for your cell phone or ipod. My good friends Russ & Debbie at Fusion of Ideas at the Irvine Spectrum have graciously donated this to help me out.

Prize F - A free custom engraving for your cell phone or laptop, also graciously donated by Fusion of Ideas
Prize G - 3 free baby-sitting coupons. For all you hot mamas out here in So Cal who want to get out once in awhile with your husband, I'll make it happen for free! :)
Prize H - 25 handmade cards custom made for you by Heathermade (me!). I'll do Christmas, Birthday, Thank You, or any combination or sentiment!
Prize I - Martryoshki Dolls from Ukraine. My fiance Cody gets back from Ukraine in December, and I'll have him pick you up an authentic set of these awesome nesting dolls!
Prize J - Veronica Mars Season 1. It's the only set of dvd's I have that is still shrinkwrapped. :) I LOVE this show, and I know you will too!

Okay...now how can you win? From now until 8pm PST on November 4th, simply comment on this post listing the order in which you would choose a prize (ex; F, G, I, A, B etc...). One comment per person, and if your name doesn't link to a blog, then you will need to provide an email address. This is open to everyone, including those who don't support Prop 8. ( I still love ya! :)

If you want more chances to win, then you have to do more...

For everyone who puts one of these buttons in their sidebar, they will get 10 more entries!
To do this, you need to add a gadget, choose html, and then copy & paste one of the bottom codes into that box. You can choose the size depending on the size of your sidebar. After that is done, post another comment with a link to your blog showing the button. The button must stay on there until November 4th.

Preserve Marriage
Preserve Marriage

If you would like an additional 10 entries, then simply blog about this giveaway, including a link to this blog or this post, and a link to preservingmarriage.blogspot.com. Then post another comment with the link to your post. You must keep the post on your blog until at least Nov. 4th.

If you do all 3, that 21 entries!

If you want even more entries, you can email friends & family about this giveaway. For each person you email it to, you will get another entry. Just copy me as well at hizzeather@gmail.com.

There is no limit to how many prizes you can win! If you win something local and you are not local, we'll work something out!

Now, I know a lot of you don't live in California. But I can guarantee some of your readers do. And if you think that this proposition won't affect other states, that is highly unlikely. California is a very trendy state, and what we do here sets precedents that can affect all others. I invite you to please research the issue if you haven't already, and fight for what you believe in, no matter what the side.

Thank you so much for your support! Good luck!


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64 validations:

  1. Christa Jeanne October 20, 2008 at 12:41 PM

    Ummm, Heather, you are officially my hero! Keep up the good work!

    (and if I win... I'd want either of the Russ deals... or the Target card. But you can pick someone else, I'm cool with that.)

     
  2. Hizzeather October 20, 2008 at 12:48 PM

    List all the prizes in the order you'd like them, like so

    J H A B D E F G C I

    I will draw 10 names. The first name I draw will get their first choice, the second name I draw will get their first choice that isn't taken, etc... If you only put 1 thing, and I draw your name & it's taken, I'll draw another name.

    Thanks!

     
  3. Tara October 20, 2008 at 1:50 PM

    Lady you are awesome!! I am totally motivated by the great cause of supporting prop 8, but really who doesn't want to win a super cool prize?

    My choices are B,A, C, D or J.

    You are awesome and I thank you for your efforts!

     
  4. Kristina P. October 20, 2008 at 2:07 PM

    This is the giveaway of all giveaways!

    Here's mine:
    A
    C
    I
    J
    H
    F
    E

    The other two don't apply since I'm not in Cali, and I don't have kids. Too bad.

     
  5. Geoff October 20, 2008 at 4:54 PM

    Alrighty girl here is my order...

    A
    B
    J
    C

    Thanks!!!

     
  6. Jules AF October 20, 2008 at 5:00 PM

    ICAEFH and I'm too lazy to do the rest. Is that okay? Okay, I can't get or don't want the others. And I'm not advertising. Just because I'm lazy right now and not in the best mood.

     
  7. Vixen October 20, 2008 at 6:04 PM

    just coming by to say we'll miss you on the blog, and sorry those comments starting getting really out of control. I understand why you left.

     
  8. Emily October 20, 2008 at 10:31 PM

    Hey Heather,

    ACBIHEFDJG

    Since I don't live in CA I think I'm out for most of the gifts, but that would be my order if I lived there. :)

     
  9. Emily October 20, 2008 at 10:51 PM

    I put the sidebar on my blog too & links to your blog & the PM blog as well. You are really great to host a contest like this. Good luck with all your volunteering - as one living in another liberal state I am very anxious to see what will happen in November.

     
  10. Jess October 20, 2008 at 11:43 PM

    ADFHI

    Seriously impressive! I am Emily Foster Erickson very Prop 8 intense "niece" (given she is only about 27 seconds older) from PA, CA! Way to send this viral.

    The sidebar is up!

    Definitely will just posted this on my blog and will be emailing as well cuz seriously people respond well to incentives!

    Thanks!

     
  11. Unknown October 21, 2008 at 9:02 AM

    you're my hero!
    J A B C E F D
    seriously, heather, you're incredible.
    and don't think i'm not excited for the sex blog! you crack me up! thanks for keepin' it real.

     
  12. Tristen Ure October 21, 2008 at 11:45 AM

    Rad! All I gotta say is RAD!

     
  13. Marie October 21, 2008 at 12:36 PM

    A friend of mine emailed me your blog. This is awesome. Even though I live in Texas, I came from N.CA and I know my friends back there check my blog.

    AEH...

    Keep it up, we can't do enough to preserve marriage!

     
  14. Butler Family October 21, 2008 at 1:12 PM

    Hi you don't know me but my name is Linds Butler. I live in Northern Chicago and I saw what you were doing on Emily Erickson's page!! I thought this was such a neat idea to try and get the word out to everyone! I would be more than happy to put that on my page and then email it to as many people as I can. Umm if I had to choose from what I really wanted it would be A,C,D,H,B. I do not live in CA but my husband was stationed out there for the Navy and we still have family out there so we would have an excuse to go back!! Thanks for doing this for everyone to see!! My email address is ButlerFam05@gmail.com if you have any questions or TimmysQueen@hotmail.com

     
  15. Holly Mo October 21, 2008 at 4:14 PM

    Go Heather! This, as i have told you, is AMAZING. I put a link and a gadget on my page and here is my order of preference:

    E, F, A, B, J, H, D, I, G, C.

     
  16. Stephanie M. October 21, 2008 at 4:40 PM

    You are so awesome! Way to go!

    I put a prop 8 gadget on my blog. Here is my order of preference:
    A D H E F C G B I J

     
  17. Jeff and aimie October 21, 2008 at 6:03 PM

    This is a great giveaway. What a good cause.

    ADJEJHI

    I am not in california so the others dont apply. I also put the sidebar on my blog. This is great!! Thanks again.

     
  18. Hizzeather October 21, 2008 at 7:12 PM

    Butler Family - 22 more entries for all the emails you sent...THANKS!!!!

     
  19. Hizzeather October 21, 2008 at 7:14 PM

    Jess, 24 more entries for you emails...Thanks! :)

     
  20. Hizzeather October 21, 2008 at 7:15 PM

    Emily - 20 more entries for your emails...YOU ROCK!

     
  21. Hizzeather October 21, 2008 at 7:17 PM

    Marie, thanks for blogging and putting the button on your blog! 20 more entries!

     
  22. Hizzeather October 21, 2008 at 7:18 PM

    Tara thanks for posting the button - 10 more entries!

     
  23. Byron and Olya October 21, 2008 at 7:20 PM

    wow Heather! you're awesome to donate all your time to this, I wish I could help you! I can help a little by putting the links on my blog...
    A D J I H

     
  24. Hizzeather October 21, 2008 at 7:22 PM

    Paula, 10 more entries for your button...THANKS!

     
  25. Melissa October 21, 2008 at 8:08 PM

    Heather!

    ABCIEFDHGJ
    (I don't need babysitting, and I already have Veronica!)
    I think I get 10 entries?
    PLUS I think I should get like 25 more just because I'm on the preservingmarriage blog. hahaha
    You're awesome!

     
  26. Melissa October 21, 2008 at 8:10 PM

    ...and I just posted about it on my blog!

    :)

     
  27. Jennifer October 21, 2008 at 10:15 PM

    Well, you know I feel the complete opposite as far as proposition 8 goes, but I really respect how involved and passionate you are about something you believe in.

    Just thought you should know.

     
  28. Trish&Heath October 21, 2008 at 11:10 PM

    You're awesome girl!!! I actually posted your button and blogged about it. Thanks for making me feel like I could help in some way. Hopefully it does. But I have to disagree with you in one way. No matter what you Californians think, California does not lead the nation in public policy. Have you seen any other state legalize marijuania??? i'd better stop before i get attacked by you and your friends. My picks would be: A,H,D - and the babysitting if you are willing to come to Idaho and babysit.

     
  29. Tricia Bagley October 22, 2008 at 9:13 AM

    I
    A
    H

    Heather you're awesome! I'm still supporting this very important Proposition. We all need to invest time to supporting it whether we live in Cali or not. I've posted a link to your blog and the Preserving Marriage link. Good luck!

     
  30. The Persson's October 22, 2008 at 9:27 AM

    You don't need to enter me in the contest - just wanted to say thanks for putting the instructions to add a gadget - apparently I am semi-retarded and couldn't figure it out on my own!

    Thanks again! You're amazing!! :)

     
  31. Emily October 22, 2008 at 9:54 AM

    Heather, you're amazing for dedicating your time to this cause. I've added the gadget and posted a blog at:
    http://web.mac.com/iemartist

    Order of preference:
    I A F E G H D

    Thanks for doing this.
    Emily Navarro

     
  32. They call me CAT October 22, 2008 at 10:03 PM

    You are a great leader! I posted a blog with your button in it.
    I would love any of the prizes that you have to offer. I just want to get out there and let everyone know about Prop 8 and support our marriages.

     
  33. Unknown October 23, 2008 at 3:32 PM

    Want all of it.

    I'm posting it on my blog in just a second and then I'll tell you the list in order of what I want. p.s. you are crazy, but amazing. I think you'll be blessed for your creativity in supporting this. Even though you have no mula to spend on this because you're saving for your wedding. I'm going to pass this post on to a bunch of people to increase the support.

     
  34. Unknown October 23, 2008 at 3:32 PM

    Want all of it.

    I'm posting it on my blog in just a second and then I'll tell you the list in order of what I want. p.s. you are crazy, but amazing. I think you'll be blessed for your creativity in supporting this. Even though you have no mula to spend on this because you're saving for your wedding. I'm going to pass this post on to a bunch of people to increase the support.

     
  35. Unknown October 23, 2008 at 3:37 PM

    Okay it's now on my blog. Here's the order:

    A, B, H, I, D, C, E, F

    Loves to you, ange

     
  36. Butler Family October 23, 2008 at 7:46 PM

    Just to let you know I also put the prop 8 poster thing on my page and I also posted a post about it!! I will send you an invite to vie my blog so you can see it:)

     
  37. Cal October 24, 2008 at 5:37 PM

    BADHI. Okay, I had a picture of grant on my sidebar with a yes on prop 8 sign with a link to the official website and then i read this post and I changed the link of the picture to your blog on marriage because I couldn't get the button on there. (I tried like 20 times). I will make another blog post about it. This is awesome and I have spent some time on the official website, but I really like the blog. Keep it up girl! we're holding signs again tomorrow.. :)

     
  38. Unknown October 25, 2008 at 11:53 AM

    adhgi. what a great idea Heather. Im going to do a post on this topic!!

     
  39. Elizabeth October 25, 2008 at 2:20 PM

    Um okay, so I have had a preservingmarriage button on my blog for a while now, AND I link to the blog on my facebook profile. AND I post articles on my blog/facebook from the preservingmarriage blog. That's gotta be at least 20 entries. Right??? :)

     
  40. Elizabeth October 25, 2008 at 2:22 PM

    Oops, here are my prize choices:
    A I D

     
  41. Unknown October 25, 2008 at 8:59 PM

    a c d f eh ij b

     
  42. Mindy October 26, 2008 at 12:11 AM

    Awesome Heather! I hope lots more people understand this is not about hate, it's about giving children what is best - a mother and a father and allowing us all our freedom of religion. Keep spreading the word. If I had a blog, I'd add a link. I'll ask Wade to link on his/Gracie's. My choices are: IHABD.

    Love ya! Mindy

     
  43. Malinovka October 26, 2008 at 2:13 PM

    What a great way to spread word, Heather! Here's my order: A, D, H, J, I, E, F, G, B, C. I'll be keeping a close watch on the California elections.

     
  44. Jessi October 27, 2008 at 9:27 AM

    Hey Da Bomb Here are my choices:
    A
    I
    H
    B
    D
    G
    E
    F
    C
    J

    You're amazing!!!

     
  45. Malinovka October 27, 2008 at 10:17 AM

    I put your button on my sidebar. I hope it gets some more looks.

     
  46. Malinovka October 27, 2008 at 10:18 AM

    I also blogged about your giveaway and included a link to your preserving marriage blog. Good luck!

     
  47. Aimee Molloy October 27, 2008 at 8:55 PM

    Awesome!!

    A
    B
    G
    H
    J

    I live here in Cali - and I support PROP 8!! my email aimeemolloy@yahoo.com

    I have done all that you ask - and I am passing on your blog to my friends via...email

    THANKS!!

     
  48. Rosie and Derek October 28, 2008 at 7:44 PM

    A
    H
    D
    E
    F
    J
    I
    C
    Thanks for the chance to win, and thanks for helping to spread the word about Prop 8!!

     
  49. Rosie and Derek October 28, 2008 at 7:44 PM

    I put your button on my sidebar too, thanks!

     
  50. Tara October 28, 2008 at 8:53 PM

    Hey Heather! Did you get my emails I cc'ed you on?? ;0) ;0)

     
  51. Happy Wanderers October 29, 2008 at 12:32 PM

    Hi! I found your site on my sister in law Robyn's blog--this is fantastic! (So's the giveaway! Ha!) I love all the information you have, and hopefully many people will see what you have up! For me, if I were to win, I'd have to say D, H, A, I... I'd love to have babysitting, but since I don't even live in the U.S., let alone California, I don't think that's plausible. (Don't worry, though, I have a U.S. address if it comes to winning anything...)
    Here's to Prop 8!

     
  52. Happy Wanderers October 29, 2008 at 12:33 PM

    I also but your button up on my sidebar of my blog...

     
  53. Happy Wanderers October 29, 2008 at 12:37 PM

    And I just blogged about it... I hope this helps get the word out more! :)

     
  54. Kierst October 29, 2008 at 1:00 PM

    I've seen your blog linked to two of my other friends. I'll blog about it right now and am adding the button to my blog page, as well as my home page. I'm here in California and I really appreciate the time and work you're putting into this. Thanks! And thanks for hosting an amazing giveaway! I'll be back when it's all up and posted.
    Oh, my prize picks are
    A B H E F D I J G

     
  55. Nicole October 29, 2008 at 3:19 PM

    How bout F, A, C, D....etc. Go Prop 8 Supporters!

     
  56. Kierst October 29, 2008 at 5:06 PM

    Okay, I'm back. I posted a blog, adding your button there, and also adding one on my home page. You can check it out at www.musicalsmiths.com.

     
  57. jedwards October 30, 2008 at 7:04 AM

    I'm doing what I can to spread the word from my blog in Idaho. The repercussions of what happens there will eventually affect us all! Here are my choices for prizes.
    A,C,D,H,I,J

    Keep up the great work for preserving marriage!

     
  58. Richelle October 30, 2008 at 1:34 PM

    Wow, great prizes! I would like A,D,H,I

     
  59. Richelle October 30, 2008 at 1:36 PM

    I posted a button on my sidebar.

     
  60. Julie M. November 3, 2008 at 11:24 PM

    I don't get it... :( Oh well, I'll just steal something from your apartment and call it my "prize".

     
  61. Hizzeather November 7, 2008 at 4:45 PM

    14 more entries for The Ellsworths for emails! Thanks!

     
  62. Hizzeather November 7, 2008 at 4:49 PM

    3 more entries to Tara for her emails! :)

     
  63. Hizzeather November 7, 2008 at 4:50 PM

    12 entries to Aimee for her emails! :)

     
  64. Hizzeather November 7, 2008 at 5:14 PM

    Okay...I think I've finally caught up with everything and can start to pick winners.

    I'm sorry it's taken me so long. I was naive to think that this would be over on Nov. 5th. I've got a pile of things I had to put off while campaigning, and this is near the top, I swear!

    Thanks for your patience, but most of all, thanks for your participation! Your support means SO much to me! :)