Tuesday, November 6, 2012

This mini-auction has closed! Thank you all for bidding and helping us get one step closer to bringing Esther home! We couldn't do this without the support of so many friends and family members!
To follow our adoption journey subscribe to our blog http://journeyof1818.blogspot.com

Blessings,
Tiffany

Saturday, November 3, 2012


147 Million Orphans
"Helping One Home" leather bracelet

STARTING BID $5

To bid on this item put amount of your bid and email address in the comment box

Parents Night Out
 4 Month Pass Spring 2013
(limit 3 children)

4 Months admission  to Parents Night Out
2nd Friday of Each Month from 6:30-10:30
FUMC Frisco - 7659 Preston Road  - Frisco, TX 75034

STARTING BID $80

To place a bid put your bid amount in the comment box along with your email address and you will be notified by email at the end of the auction!



Set of 2 8x10 Prints
(you customize) 
from the Etsy shop
The Little Narwhal

Starting bid $20



Set of 2 Bathroom Prints
(you customize) 
from the Etsy shop
The Little Narwhal

Starting bid $20

3 Custom Prints of your choice 
from the Etsy shop
The Little Narwhal

Starting bid $25



Parents Night Out-Frisco


Parents Night Out
 1 Month Pass to be used by April (limited to 4 children)
2nd Friday of Each Month from 6:30-10:30

FUMC Frisco - 7659 Preston Road  - Frisco, TX 75034

STARTING BID: $25

To bid on this item leave a comment a in the comment box with your name and email address
winners will be notified as the end of the auction

Saturday, December 3, 2011

AUCTION HAS CLOSED!

Our Adoption Auction has officially closed!
Thanks so much to all of you for bidding.
I will contact all the winners shortly with an invoice to pay
 through paypal along with information
on you will receive your merchandise!
 Donors -  I will contact you with the names of the winners and their
information so you can get their goods or services to them!

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Ready - SET - BID!

For details on how the auction works click on the Auction Details link on the right of this page.
There are 50 items in the auction so scroll down to see all of them and click on "view older posts" to see the next pages! If you bid anonymously you MUST put a dollar amount in your bid. Bidding will close at 9am Saturday morning.

HAPPY BIDDING!
"The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.' Matt. 25:40

Autographed Katie Parker Series by Jenny B. Jones



Amazingly talented author Jenny B. Jones has a Young Adult Fiction series about a girl named Katie Parker and her struggles through life in the foster care system and the amazing family that gives her a "forever" home.  This series is good for all ages - it will make you laugh and cry and want to read ALL of Jenny's books!
www.jennybjones.com

to bid on this item:  please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid amount along with your email address.winners will be contacted via email and payment must be made through paypal within 24 hours of winning.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Hand PAINTED CANVAS WITH VERSE- Is. 40:31

The amazingly talented Meghan is sharing two paintings for this auction.  This is the first and it is a 16x20 canvas in Navy blue and white. Perfect addition to any home or office and what an amazing verse! 
You will need to live in the DFW metroplex to bid on this or be willing to pay for shipping.

to bid on this item:  please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid amount along with your email address.winners will be contacted via email and payment must be made through paypal within 24 hours of winning.

One Hour Therapeutic Massage in Frisco

Need a massage to de-stress during the holidays or want to give a massage as a gift to your spouse, best friend, teacher etc. This one hour therapeutic massage at Frisco Wellness Center is just what you need!
www.selectwellnesscenter.com

to bid on this item:  please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid amount along with your email address.winners will be contacted via email and payment must be made through paypal within 24 hours of winning.

Cold Laser Pain Relief Session -Frisco


Dr. Christopher Plate of Select Wellness Center has generously donated a session with his new cold laser for pain relief. This technique is used in 3,000 hospitals and has amazing results.“Laser Therapy uses high powered light to reduce pain, inflammation and helps regenerate damaged tissue.  The Laser is non-thermal, so it won’t burn tissue – only helps to improve the integrity of the tissue.” Dr. Plate. www.selectwellnesscenter.com (Value-$125)
to bid on this item:  please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid amount along with your email address.winners will be contacted via email and payment must be made through paypal within 24 hours of winning.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Cross hat

You can't go wrong with this cute cross hat! Super trendy and you can dress up or dress down with it! Just in time for Christmas giving or wearing yourself so you don't have to fix your hair!
to bid on this item:  please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid amount along with your email address.winners will be contacted via email and payment must be made through paypal within 24 hours of winning.

Duct tape wallet or purse

You got it - these wallets and purses are made 100% out of duct tape by an amazingly talented man in Oklahoma! They are custom and durable. At the end of the auction he will send you the choices of tape he has so you can pick out exactly what you want!  Top two bidders will win your choice of wallet or purse! What a super fun Christmas gift!

to bid on this item:  please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid amount along with your email address.winners will be contacted via email and payment must be made through paypal within 24 hours of winning.

Monday, November 28, 2011

Photo Session Yellow Sunflower Photography in McKinney

Need to update your family photos, have a baby on the way, need engagement pictures or senior pictures or new pictures of the kids and their dog? Jenna has a heart for adoption is donating this package and will do an amazing job for you! You will receive a 1- 1 1/2 hour photo session at the location of your choice (within the metroplex) with at least 20 edited pics and a change of clothes.
www.yellowsunflowerphotography.com
Minimum bid of $50


to bid on this item:  please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid amount along with your email address.winners will be contacted via email and payment must be made through paypal within 24 hours of winning.

$100 Ruth's Chris Gift Card

This gift card is good at any Ruth's Chris and perfect for Christmas Eve dinner or to give as a gift or for a date night!
bidding starting at $25

to bid on this item:  please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid amount along with your email address.winners will be contacted via email and payment must be made through paypal within 24 hours of winning.

$150 Cake Certificate from Mary Alexander Cakes in Plano

She is THE greatest cake decorator and baker in the metroplex (that is coming from me a real cake snob). She can do cakes, cupcakes, cakeballs or a combination of them all for you!
Bids starting at $50

to bid on this item:  please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid amount along with your email address.winners will be contacted via email and payment must be made through paypal within 24 hours of winning.

Shellac Manicure @ Primp in downtown McKinney

THE cutest salon in the area is located in downtown McKinney.  If you have never been to PRIMP you have been missing out.  This would be a perfect gift or to use for yourself as you get ready for a holiday party! Visit Jeni and you will be hooked!
http://www.facebook.com/primpsalonboutique
to bid on this item:  please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid amount along with your email address.winners will be contacted via email and payment must be made through paypal within 24 hours of winning.

1-2 hour family photo session by Alison Herron

Alison has a heart for families that are adopting and is an amazing photographer and mother of 3 so she is great with families.  You are bidding on a 1-2 hour family photo session or a individual shoot.  She is great with senior pictures too!  1-3 wardrobe changes and 2-3 locations you will receive 40+ edited photos on cd with print release and if you want to go to Eureka you can pay her $50 extra dollars on the day of the shoot. View her work at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/AlisonHerronPhotography/124962797559326?ref=ts
Minimum bid starting at $75

to bid on this item:  please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid amount along with your email address.winners will be contacted via email and payment must be made through paypal within 24 hours of winning.

Home Decor

Cute hat boxes would be perfect in a kitchen or office and come with 2 sets of matching note cards. Hat boxes measure 16", 14" and 12" in diameter.

to bid on this item:  please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid amount along with your email address.winners will be contacted via email and payment must be made through paypal within 24 hours of winning.

$100 Gift Card to Accents Salon & Spa in Bentonville

Great gift or to use for yourself! If you live in NWA and have never been to Accents you are missing out. (Kris gives THE best facials ever - tell her I said hello). If you are familiar with Accents then you will snap up this gift card!

to bid on this item:  please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid amount along with your email address.winners will be contacted via email and payment must be made through paypal within 24 hours of winning.

RARE Genuine Peach Pearl Necklace

THE perfect gift! These are a rare 16" strand of genuine peach freshwater pearls, double strung on silk thread with amazing luster. Only a dozen people sell these in the US. Everyone that sells them is connected to mission in some way. This set of pearls appraised for $650. Minimum starting bid of $150.

to bid on this item:  please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid amount along with your email address.winners will be contacted via email and payment must be made through paypal within 24 hours of winning.

Website Design (3 available)


Are you a business or corporation or just an individual that needs a personal website designed for you? Are you a blogger or new to blogging and want someone to design your blog or forum for you? Ty Maier is your guy!  This will not be web hosting but a complete web design and here is a sample of a site he has designed: www.maierauctions.com
Minimum bid of $50

to bid on this item:  please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid amount along with your email address.winners will be contacted via email and payment must be made through paypal within 24 hours of winning.

Toile Hat Boxes

Perfect decor for a shabby chic room! 3 green/cream toile boxes: large box is 14.5", medium is 11" and small is 6.5x5.5 (more of an oval shape).  SO many things you can do with these cute boxes - let you imagination run wild!

to bid on this item:please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid amount along with your email address.winners will be contacted via email and payment must be made through paypal within 24 hours of winning.

Photo Session in Northwest Arkansas

Maura Dawn Photography in Northwest Arkansas will do an amazing 2 hour photo session for you with unlimited outfits and locations (within the two hours) and give you $50 towards your print order! Maura is a very talented photographer and you can see her work at:http://www.facebook.com/pages/Maura-Dawn-Photography/137567836278612  (this shoot is not limited to babies) 
Minimum bid starting at $50.


to bid on this item:please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid amount along with your email address.winners will be contacted via email and payment must be made through paypal within 24 hours of winning.



Monogramed Bag and Blanket from Heartfelt Expressions


You are bidding on a Royal Blue bag and blanket with your custom monogram on it from Heartfelt Expressions. Perfect for school or family outings or as a shower gift. www.heartfeltexpressions.org

to bid on this item:please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid amount along with your email address.winners will be contacted via email and payment must be made through paypal within 24 hours of winning.

Decorative items

Looking to redecorate after Christmas? These could be your inspiration pieces. Set of 2 glass bottle/vases  21" tall and a hand painted bird box 21" tall.

to bid on this item:please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid amount along with your email address.winners will be contacted via email and payment must be made through paypal within 24 hours of winning.

Christmas cards or Party invitations Addressed for you!

Want your cards or invitations to really stand out this year? Emily can address 50 cards with return addresses or 100 cards if you already have your addresses pre-printed or stamped. Maybe you have an upcoming shower, engagement party, wedding etc. save time and bid on this item!

to bid on this item:please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid amount along with your email address.winners will be contacted via email and payment must be made through paypal within 24 hours of winning.

Multi-Colored Genuine Pearl Necklace & Earrings



Beautiful 16 inch strand of genuine multi-colored freshwater pearls on double knotted silk thread and a pair of earrings.  This is a perfect gift for that special someone for Christmas or anniversary.

to bid on this item:please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid amount along with your email address.winners will be contacted via email and payment must be made through paypal within 24 hours of winning.

Wire Cross from Cross Wired

Beautiful 12 in. wire cross with beading just in time for Christmas. This is a great teacher gift or stocking stuffer or just to purchase for yourself!  My friend Lynde of Cross Wired is so very talented. Her crosses are thick and heavy and beautiful.  You can view her work at
 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cross-Wired/150364235025226

to bid on this item:please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid amount along with your email address.winners will be contacted via email and payment must be made through paypal within 24 hours of winning.

2 Hour Spring Photo Session in Dallas Area


McKenzie Baird Photography is offering a 2 hour spring photo shoot. This session would include unlimited outfits and locations (within the 2 hours) and CD with 75 edited images. PERFECT for senior pictures or engagement pictures.

McKenzie is a very talented photographer and senior at Dallas Baptist University.  She spent the summer in Africa photographing for a non-profit to help promote their ministry - check out her work - www.mckenziebairdphotography.com

Minimum bid starting at $50


to bid on this item:please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid amount along with your email address.winners will be contacted via email and payment must be made through paypal within 24 hours of winning.

HAND PAINTED CANVAS WITH VERSE



What a great addition to any home or office or as a gift for Christmas or upcoming birthday! This is a beautiful painting that measures 16x20 on a canvas and is painted by one of our favorite and very talented babysitters -  Meghan!  Shipping is not an option on this item so you need to live in the Dallas Metroplex to pick up this painting.

to bid on this item:please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid amount along with your email address.winners will be contacted via email and payment must be made through paypal within 24 hours of winning.

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Acoustic Show & CD/T-shirt set

2 hour acoustic show (in the Dallas Metroplex area) along with a signed
cd & t-shirt of your choice by lead Singer Kylan Savage of the Truth About Moviestars.  Great for a coffee shop, get together with friends, church event, birthday party, graduation party - any event where you need fun, live music! Minimum bid of $100

to bid on this item:please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid amount along with your email address.winners will be contacted via email and payment must be made through paypal within 24 hours of winning.

RED Oyster Shell Bracelet


This is so beautiful - the picture does not do it justice. Any woman would love this bracelet!

to bid on this item:please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid amount along with your email address.winners will be contacted via email and payment must be made through paypal within 24 hours of winning.

WOO PIG SOOIE - 11x14 Custom Painting


Custom Razorback Painting by CRAFTS by MEG
No shipping charge if you are in Northwest Arkansas but please add some shipping into your bid if you are outside of Arkansas! WPS!!!  You can contact Melissa after the auction if there is another painting on her site that you would like other than this one.
http://www.facebook.com/creativecraftsbymelissa

to bid on this item:please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid amount along with your email address.winners will be contacted via email and payment must be made through paypal within 24 hours of winning.

Photo Session in NWA

One hour photo session with 15 edited images in the Northwest Arkansas area and 15% off of entire print order or CD purchase. Will 
not have an expiration date. 
Minimum bid of $50

to bid on this item:please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid amount along with your email address.winners will be contacted via email and payment must be made through paypal within 24 hours of winning.

One Hour Swedish Massage in Bentonville, AR

HEAVEN LEIGH Massage in Bentonville would love to pamper any woman during the holidays with a one hour swedish massage.  Leigh is blessed with magic hands - you can't go wrong bidding on this item (just wish I could bid on it myself)! Purchase this for yourself, your spouse, your friend, or maybe your child's teacher for Christmas.

to bid on this item:please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid amount along with your email address.winners will be contacted via email and payment must be made through paypal within 24 hours of winning.

CHRISTMAS WREATH

This is a custom Christmas wreath created by Crafts by MEG and measures 20inches completed. Melissa lives in Lowell, AR I am sure she can ship anywhere but please know that if you aren't in the NW Arkansas area add some money to your bid for shipping!  The picture does not do this justice - it is really super cute and perfect for any door for the holidays!

to bid on this item:please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid amount along with your email address.winners will be contacted via email and payment must be made through paypal within 24 hours of winning.

Fresh Water Pearl Necklace & Earrings

Perfect timing for Christmas for that special someone. This are genuine freshwater pearls and would make the perfect gift for Christmas or anniversary or birthday! 16 inch necklace -  EXCELLENT quality and come on double knotted silk thread with outstanding luster.

to bid on this item:please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid amount along with your email address.winners will be contacted via email and payment must be made through paypal within 24 hours of winning.

$25 Gift Card to Beef O'Brady's in Bentonville, AR

Beef O'Brady's in Bentonville has a menu to please everyone in the family.Perfect for a night out or to give to that favorite teacher or coach for the holidays! (There are 2 of these listed in case you have 2 people on your list to give them to)

to bid on this item:please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid amount along with your email address.winners will be contacted via email and payment must be made through paypal within 24 hours of winning.