PINK PUMPKINS BENEFITTING BREAST CANCER RESEARCH

Time to re-post this one:

When I put my Pink Pumpkin Challenge out there I didn’t know at the time that the Pink Pumpkin growers had partnered with a great foundation.

When I went to the store to pick mine out I saw that they all had stickers on them with the link to the Pink Pumpkin Patch Foundation.
www.PinkPumpkinPatch.org

This is from their website:

The Pink Pumpkin Patch Foundation was created in 2012 to aid in the fight against breast cancer. America’s pumpkin growers have committed to giving a percentage of proceeds from every pink pumpkin sold this year to organizations involved in breast cancer research.

The foundation will oversee the donations, and ensure that the funds go directly to reputable organizations with the highest percentage of dollars spent on actual research. We aim to be transparent, with a board that volunteers its’ time, no paid employees and low administrative costs.

I was thrilled. My fun idea will also have a purpose. Breast cancer research. Won’t you please join in?

So here is my display. A cozy, intimate dinner for two. Not at the dining table but at the cozy couch. A relaxed meal. Time to catch up since the BB Guy had been at the cabin all weekend with our sons.

A little pink in the glass and pink ribbon too. The pink pumpkins have a whitewashed look to them. A natural antique look.

I think they are so special. Deeply veined and naturally imperfect. Just like we all are.

So won’t you join me? Pink pumpkins or otherwise. Let’s see what wonderful pumpkin portraits you can all come up with. And please stop by the website www.PinkPumpkinPatch.org if you can help at all. 

I am linking to my own party. Come by and join in. Post a link to your own pumpkin decorations HERE. 

PINK PUMPKIN...AND ALL OTHER PUMPKINS–DECORATING CHALLENGE

I came across something new, to me anyway, today.

Right outside piled up on a shelf away from the usual fall pumpkins at my grocery store I saw pink pumpkins.

Yup you heard me right. PINK! They are not painted they grow that way. They look antique, whitewashed almost.

I challenge you to find some and use them decoratively in your home and link the post here. 
If you can't find pink you can still join in with your pumpkin displays of any color.

I will leave this meme running until December 1st. because the US has Thanksgiving in November whereas Canada has theirs in October.

I can’t wait to see what you come up with. I sure hope you can find some in your area. Have a look here to see what is available in your neighborhood.
 1. You must link back to this blog with your entry or it will not show up.  
2.You must use the permalink for your actual Pink PUmpkin Post  and not your general blog link

PUMPKIN DECORATING CHALLENGE

Just a reminder to join in with pictures of your pumpkin decor.

Go pink pumpkin if you can as many growers are donating to breast cancer research causes.

Don’t have any pink ones? No problem. Just link up with whatever you have.

CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE POST WITH THE LINKUP BUTTON.

PINK…AND ALL OTHER PUMPKINS CHALLENGE

It has come to my attention that many of you don’t have access to Pink Pumpkins sooooo…..Please join in with any pumpkin displays. Click here to see how to add your link.

I WILL BE READY

This year I will be ready for Christmas without all the stress of last year.

I had been at home for the past 25 years or so and have always gone all out for Christmas. We also do a Boxing Day (Dec. 26 for those who don’t know) open house for as many people as show up. Food is a main part of this day. 

I had a lot of time to prepare, bake, decorate and shop. I started early and went full speed ahead with a smile on my face and heart.

I went back to work full time about 2 years ago and last year I was the first time I was completely strapped for time and energy for my Christmas preparations.

I didn’t prepare the kinds of foods that I normally would and although it is more about the friends and family who come by this was not okay with me. The guests always offer to bring food too but that is not what I want. Any other time of the year sure but Christmas is different.

I also didn’t finish decorating the house the way I usually do either.

NO. NO. NO. Not this year.

I have taken a week holiday from work starting on Monday so I can get things done. Many people would think I am crazy but it makes me happy to get ready for Christmas. I would rather do this than go away for a week. Really.

When I was a child Christmas was not a happy time since my mother had little money and we were often relying on the generosity of others for gifts. The food hamper was the only way we had a traditional turkey dinner.

It is important to me to have things in my home the way I want for Christmas. It is not that I want perfection. It isn’t about a spotless house because I assure you that will never happen. It is about setting the stage. It is about setting the tone, the feeling.

And this year I will have it back again. Now I have to get ready for my last day of work…… for now.

THE GREAT POINSETTIA CHALLENGE AT THE GREENHOUSE DIARIES

There is a wonderful blog out my way called The Greenhouse Diaries and the most wonderful host there Tamara.

Tamara and her family own many large greenhouses and supply many of the big stores with their yearly mums, poinsettias and other plants.

They also have the cutest little storefront where you can get really healthy plants, decorating items and antiques all in one stop.

Tamara and the management at Darvonda Nurseries are having a contest to get you in the decorating mood for Christmas.

The Great Poinsettia Decorating Challenge is running from now until the middle of December. They are always thinking at Darvonda. They are offering a $50.00 gift card to the Olive Garden to the winner but if you don’t have an Olive Garden near you they will offer the same amount to a restaurant near you.

As a fellow Canadian I really appreciate this thinking because most contests out there are only available in the USA. This one is available to everyone.

So get your decorating mojo working and join in with Tamara and the group at Darvonda.

Tell her Lori sent you. !