Update

My life has been insane since the walk. Between my job and all the stuff I do outside of work I have virtually no time to update. As Chair of the HCBA New Lawyers Section I was given a video from my co-chair to watch. This video was mailed to her from the ABA New Lawyer's Section. It is about the impact children, teens and college students had on the civil rights movement. I highly recommend for you to watch this video:

http://www.theyhadadreamtoo.org/thad-hq.html

It is about 25 minutes. Please take the time out of your day to watch this.

Walking Map

The 3 Day has posted a map of where we will be walking this year! Please view the map to see where else we will be, besides the cheering stations. Maybe you would rather hang out and watch all the women who are walking 60 miles at a location other than the cheering station? Last year there was one cheering station that, no joke, had people lined up for over 1 mile. Talk about a pick-me-up! I hope there is another one like that this year! So, get yourself out there with all your friends, maybe grab a few treats for us walker, and cheer this strong group of people on! It is not easy to walk 60 miles over the course of 3 days.

I hope to see you out there!

1 Week Away

The walk is now 1 week away! I cannot believe that it is here already. I don't know if I am ready or not ... Seeing how I haven't walked in almost a week it is not looking like I will be as ready as I was last week. Right now my foot is kind of hurting so everyone is telling me to not walk too much before the walk. But it is taking all of my willpower to not put on my sneakers and head out in the morning for a quick 3-5 miles. Hopefully, my foot will feel better tomorrow and I can walk to the SBG International Convention. But at the rate its been going it doesn't look like Will is going to let me walk. He is the one who yells at me when I want to walk. I'll just do the best I can.

Enough complaining... the PINK SPRINKLES HAVE RAISED OVER $12,000! and we have all made the minimum goal to walk! GO PINK SPRINKLES!

Last night the Pink Sprinkles finally gathered as a whole team at Jill's house to decorate our tent covers. Last year we did white shower curtains with pink dots and poofs all over it. This year we are "sprinkling" pink ribbons all over the tents. So, each of the tent covers has pink ribbons all over them. We are also making a "donors" tent and a "fighters" tent. The donors tents will list everyone who donated to the pink sprinkles as a thank you for their support. The "fighters" tent will list anyone who has faught breast cancer. We are in the process of collecting names for our "fighters" tent. So, if you have a name you would like us to add, please just post a comment and we will add it.

Thank you to everyone for your support!

Don't forget to come to the cheering stations next week!

Cheering Stations!

Well, the 3 day is now just 12 days away. I have just about met my goal... after I actually transfer the money we raised from the silent auction to the donations. Thank you to everyone who has donated! It is greatly appreciated. Now, here is the information you have been waiting for... the CHEERING STATIONS! Yes, they have been posted! Please, please, please consider coming out and cheering for the Pink Sprinkles! If you have ever run a race, walked for a cause, you know how much cheering stations mean. Now think if you had to run that race for 8 hours a day for 3 days...

Here they are:

Friday, August 21
8:45a - 11:00a -- Lake Harriet Bandshell! I get to walk close to my house!
11:15a - 3:00p -- Gold Medal Park at 2nd Street South and 11th Ave South (so if you are at work in downtown, try to make it there!)
Hint: we are ending our day at Macalester College ... so maybe you can make your own cheering station around there?

Saturday, August 22
7:15a - 9:15a
Holiday Inn Express in Vadnais Heights 1100 County Road E
10:45 - 3:30
St Paul Regional Water Services
1900 Rice Street, St. Paul

Sunday, August 23
7:30a - 9:30a
North St. Paul Tap & Grill
2379 McKnight Road North, St. Paul
11:00 - 3:00p
Indian Mounds Park
1113 Mounds Blvd, St. Paul

And... if you want to come to the final ceremonies they are going to be at the State Capitol at 4:30. If things go like last year, I hope to be at the Capitol by 2:30! Lets just hope I can make it all 60 Miles again! With your support at the cheering stations, I know I can do it!

The End of Walks for a Walker

The Walks for a Walker program has ended for another year. Luckily this year the Twins did a lot better than last year, so that means that there has been more money raise for the length of time than last year! This year the Twins had 386 walks from the start of the season until the July 31 game vs the Angels). The Farm Teams had 1357 walks. Rochester ended with 307 walks, New Britain had 358 walks, Fort Myers had 341 walks and Beloit had 351 walks. And my favorite stat: Delmon Young walked 7 times.

If everyone donates according to what they said they would at the beginning of the season, I should have raised close to $700.00! You guys are amazing!

Here is the breakdown -

Will (0.50/walk) - $193.00
SBG+little SBG (0.15/walk)- $57.90
Andrew (0.025 euro/walk) - $11.58 or 9.65 euro
Banjo (0.05/walk) - 19.30
Rhubarb Runner (0.10/walk) - $38.60
E-6 (0.05/walk) - $19.30
Jeff A (0.02/farm team walk) - $27.14
Algonad (0.05/walk) - $19.30
freealanzo (0.05/walk + 0.05/Delmon walk) - $19.30 + 0.35 = $19.65
new britian bo (0.05/walk) - $19.30
Barry hess (0.10/walk) - $38.60

Some other stat I was tracking:
The Cubs hit 115 home runs
The Red Sox hit 119 home runs

Thank you, everyone, for your support. You can donate either by clicking on the link on the right side of this blog and it will bring you to my donation page, or you can go to www.the3day.org and search for my name and then scroll all the way down to the bottom of the donation page and download the form to mail in a check.

I have had a ton of fun this year tracking the walks. It is so much more fun watching a Twins game when you have something to get excited about even when they are losing. If you are interested, my favorite Twin, Justin Morneau had the most walks, 55. Denard Span came in second with 43 walks, and Michael Cuddyer was tied with Joe Mauer for third with 40 walks. And OF COURSE, Delmon Young has had the fewest walks - 7.

I will continue posting until the walk occurs on Aug 21, 22 and 23. Thank you one more time! You guys are great!

Silent auction total, walking, etc.

The silent auction ended last Thursday night. If you have not been contacted about how to pay, please let me know by posting in the comment section. It looks like we raised about $1260.00! Sweet considering how much some of us have left to raise (like me...). So if you notice that someone has a lot left to raise, please donate. Thanks!

This past weekend I went up to a cabin in lake/cabin country. It was great to get out of the city and turn my cell phone off. Literally my cell phone was in the OFF position for 2 days straight! I also walked a lot. I walked 10 miles on Saturday and 6 miles on Sunday. While that isn't that much considering I should have walked 18 on Saturday and 15 on Sunday, I wasn't in the mood to do it. I would rather spend my time on the lake catching fish, which is exactly what I did. We caught SO much fish! Man, if i could spend a week in the summer fishing I would be happy (so long as it was in the low 80s and sunny like it was this weekend). But, alas I cannot do that. Oh well.

It appears as if the Cubs are hitting more home runs now. For a long time they were stuck at 99, then now they are up to 106. So, that's good for the donation thing.

Twins walks: 373
Delmon Young walks: 7 (1% of all the walks)
Red Sox home runs: 113
Farm Team walks: 1298

Just to let everyone know, my "Walks for a Walker" program will be ending on July 31.

SILENT AUCTION CLOSED

Thank you everyone for supporting the Pink Sprinkles! The Silent Auction is now Officially CLOSED. You should receive an email within the next day or two informing you if you have won and how to pay.

All your support is greatly appreciated! Please feel free to continue donating to each Pink Sprinkle!

-- The Pink Sprinkles --

SILENT AUCTION CLOSING SOON!

The Silent Auction will close Thursday, July 23 at 10p. Please make sure all your bids are in by then. We will not accept any bids after 10p (remember your comment is time-stamped so I know who bids when).

Thank you to everyone who has bid, and please continue bidding on these fabulous items!

**NEW ITEM** A "Grab Bag" of Goods

This is my favorite type of auction item... A "grab bag" where you don't know what is in it! All I can tell you is that there are more than 4 items which are all Macalester College related. These items (in total) retail for well over $30. So, you aren't going to be getting an old shoe, a used tissue, an un-inflatable beach ball. You are getting a whole bunch of really cool items! So bid away!

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions posted. Thank you!

NEW ITEM ** Twins Tickets**

Want great tickets to a Twins Game?! Here is your chance to sit in the lower level for a price of your choosing (since you are bidding on the item). There are 2 tickets for the Aug. 25th game vs. the O's (Baltimore Orioles), in section 116, row 16. Retail value: $62.00



Minimum bid: $30.00

Pink Ribbon Change Purse

A black change purse with the pink ribbon logo. The change purse is lined with a pink ribbon fabric. There is a key chain attached to the zipper too! Thank you Regis for this donation!! We have multiple of this item.

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions.

Minimum bid: $1.00 (please specify how many you would like. We have multiple)

A black lipstick case with a pink ribbon on the outside. Lined with pink material and includes a small interior mirror. Thank you Regis for this donation!

If you are interested in bidding on this item, please read the instructions. Thank you for your support!

Minimum bid: $1.00 (please specify how many you would like because we have multiple)

THE SILENT AUCTION IS UP!

Here is your chance to support the Pink Sprinkles through buying items for yourself, friends and family. We hope you find an item or two which you would like to bid on. Make sure to check back often because you never know when you will be out bid or a new item will go up!

Thank you for all your support!

If you want to donate as well as bid, please go to www.the3day.org to donate to each team member! Or if you want to donate to just Laurie, click on the "donate here" button on your right.

Have fun! Let the BIDDING BEGIN!

Here are the instructions again: (they are also in the middle of the auction)

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Hello Readers! Welcome to the Pink Sprinkles most popular fund-raising event!!!

Our Silent Auction.

All the items will be posted on this site tomorrow. We thought that you would benefit from the instructions prior to the auction starting. All the items will be posted in invidual posts with comment sections.If you would like to bid on an item, please put your name (or other designation), email address and bid in the comment section. (Example: Pink Sprinkle pinksprinkle@email.com $50.00).

*** BY POSTING IN THE COMMENT SECTION WITH A BID YOU ARE OBLIGATING YOURSELF TO DONATE THE AMOUNT OF THE BID TO THE PINK SPRINKLE'S SILENT AUCTION. YOU ARE FURTHER OBLIGATED TO PAY THE AMOUNT NO LATER THAN ONE (1) WEEK AFTER THE BID CLOSES***

The auction will close on Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 10 pm.

If you are the winning bidder, you will receive an email from the host of the Auction confirming you won. You will be emailed direction to make payment and arrangement for your item to be delivered. (Payment will be accepted in the form of cash, check or credit card via Paypal). We are willing to mail items to the winning bidders if the winning bidder does not live in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area for a minimal fee depending on what the item is. We will not deliver the items to the winner until we have received payment for the goods.

Please note if you are the winning bidder for a food item or service, you must give at least a week warning to the appropriate person (you will be notified of that person when contacted), unless otherwise indicated.

All donations will be donated to the Susan G. Koman for the Cure Foundation to support breast cancer research and to help those who have breast cancer, and their families.

Thank you for your support! We appreciate everyone's help!

Warmest Regards,

The Pink Sprinkles

-- Laurie Young, Cindy Haarstad, Tara Martinez, Erin Hagar, Jill Bjorholm --

A signed Michael Cuddyer Bat! What more could a true Twins fan hope for in this Silent Auction... ok we couldn't get Joe Mauer to play for your softball team, but this item is just as good!

Minimum bid $75.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Crocs!

Whether you wear them in the garden, to the beach, or to cheer on the Pink Sprinkles and other 3 day walkers, you will look stylish and be super comfortable sporting your new pink Crocs! Available sizes are:

Light Pink Regular: 2 pairs of Women's 4/5; 1 pair of women's 6/7

Dark Pink Regular: 1 pair of women's 4/5

Dark Pink Mary Jane Style: 1 pair each of women's 6, 7, 8 and 9

note: please check back because we may have some new sizes coming.

Minimum bid=$5.00 each

If you are interested in bidding on this item, please view the instructions in the July 15 post.

Pure Chocolate Cake

Yes, we do have a lot of dessert up here, but we do not have what Kelsey and Addy, two of Erin's Pink Sprinkle supports, are offering... a pure chocolate cake. Chocolate cake and icing. What could be more mouthwatering than a slice of chocolate cake with a cold glass of milk.

Minimum bid: $5.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Handmade Pink Ribbon Lap Quilt

This lap quilt is approximately 3ft x 4ft and was handmade by our Pink Sprinkle Supporter Rachel Safran. This quilt is perfectly warm for those cold Minnesota nights! Feel free to view Rachel's other quilts at http://astitchintimesavesaline.blogspot.com/ - she does wonderful work!

Minimum bid: $30.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Personal 30 Minute Massage

Everyone loves massages! Now you can get one in the comfort of your own home by a certified masseuse! Jessi Owens, a Pink Sprinkle supporter, is donating a 30 minute massage to the highest bidder! She will even come to your own house!

Minimum bid: $20.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Brunch for 8

Ever want to have a brunch at your house, but don't want to go through the ordeal of making food early in the morning? Well, now you can have the Pink Sprinkles help you out! We will provide brunch for 8 people! All we need is at least 2 week's notice.

Minimum bid: $40.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Dessert of the Month

Who doesn't want a homemade dessert prepared specially for them EVERY month from Sept. '09 - Sept. '10. The Pink Sprinkles, Cindy, Tara, Laurie, Erin and Jill will each prepare desserts for you so you receive 1 homemade dessert every month.

If you win this item, you will receive contact information for the Pink Sprinkle responsible for each month so you can arrange with her when you would like your dessert.

Minimum bid: $50.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Drop-off/Pick Up from the Airport

Don't want to worry about moving your car when you travel? Tara and Laurie are willing to pick you up from your house, drive you to the airport and return you home from the airport! What more could you ask for?

Minimum bid: $10.00 (for each driver)

If you would like to bid on this item, please view the instructions in the July 15 post.

Park & Ride from Cindy

Our own Pink Sprinkle, Cindy, lives minutes from the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. She even has a parking spot in her driveway just for YOUR car! Once you park there, she will bring you to the airport AND pick you up on your return!

Minimum Bid: $10.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Car Detailing

Is your car still covered in salt from the winter? Then maybe you would like our own Pink Sprinkles Erin and Jill to detail your car! This team will make sure you have a car that looks like new!

Minimum Bid: $25.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Babysitting by Laurie and Erin

Our own Pink Sprinkles, Laurie and Erin are each donating one night of babysitting (up to 3 kids). This means you can go out on the town and not worry about having to get home for curfew for your babysitter!

Minimum bid: $15.00 (per babysitter)

Dog Walking by Tara

Do you not have time to walk your Puppy? Our own Pink Sprinkle, Tara is willing to take your dog out for a long walk. Hey, the Pink Sprinkles think walking 5 miles is nothing! We could do it every day! This item includes 5 half-hour dog walking sessions.

Minimum bid: $15.00

The Appeal

“The Appeal” by John Grisham - who doesn't want some summer reading?!

Minimum bid=$2.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Friends to the End - The True Value of Friendship

“Friends to the End – The True Value of Friendship” by Bradley Trevor Greive. This is a great coffee-table book for anyone!

Minimum bid=$2.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

“Women Who Do Too Much – Stress and the Myth of the Superwoman”

“Women Who Do Too Much – Stress and the Myth of the Superwoman” by Patricia Sprinkle (no connection to the Pink Sprinkles, that we know of!).

Minimum bid=$2.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Decadent goodness

Watch out Café Latte! Our own teammate, Tara is donating her Chocolate Turtle Cake. Only chocolate lovers should bid on this to die for dessert!

Minimum bid=$5.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please view the instructions in the July 15 post.

Welcome to Our Silent Auction!

Hello Readers! Welcome to the Pink Sprinkles most popular fund-raising event!!!

Our Silent Auction.

All the items will be posted on this site tomorrow. We thought that you would benefit from the instructions prior to the auction starting. All the items will be posted in invidual posts with comment sections.If you would like to bid on an item, please put your name (or other designation), email address and bid in the comment section. (Example: Pink Sprinkle pinksprinkle@email.com $50.00).

*** BY POSTING IN THE COMMENT SECTION WITH A BID YOU ARE OBLIGATING YOURSELF TO DONATE THE AMOUNT OF THE BID TO THE PINK SPRINKLE'S SILENT AUCTION. YOU ARE FURTHER OBLIGATED TO PAY THE AMOUNT NO LATER THAN ONE (1) WEEK AFTER THE BID CLOSES***

The auction will close on Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 10 pm.

If you are the winning bidder, you will receive an email from the host of the Auction confirming you won. You will be emailed direction to make payment and arrangement for your item to be delivered. (Payment will be accepted in the form of cash, check or credit card via Paypal). We are willing to mail items to the winning bidders if the winning bidder does not live in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area for a minimal fee depending on what the item is. We will not deliver the items to the winner until we have received payment for the goods.

Please note if you are the winning bidder for a food item or service, you must give at least a week warning to the appropriate person (you will be notified of that person when contacted), unless otherwise indicated.

All donations will be donated to the Susan G. Koman for the Cure Foundation to support breast cancer research and to help those who have breast cancer, and their families.

Thank you for your support! We appreciate everyone's help!

Warmest Regards,

The Pink Sprinkles

-- Laurie Young, Cindy Haarstad, Tara Martinez, Erin Hagar, Jill Bjorholm --

Lemon-Orange Filled Cake

It’s moist and it’s refreshing…it’s a lemon-filled orange cake made by our own Pink Sprinkle, Tara. Perfect for your summer party, or even to bring a little light to the winter.

Minimum bid=$5.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please view the instructions in the July 15 post.

Cole's Salon Gift Card

$30 to Cole’s Salon – treat yourself to a spa day or give it as a gift! Thank you, Melissa Hanson & Cole’s Salon for this donation!

Minimum bid=$15

If you would like to bid on this item, please view the instructions in the July 15 post.

18 Piece Shank Router Bit Set

18 piece ½” shank router bit set…a $300 value for the guy (or gal) who is handy & creative.

Minimum bid=$30

If you would like to bid on this item, please view the instructions in the July 15 post.

What Women Want

“What Women Want” (is for breast cancer to GO AWAY!) a book about the women’s movement written by Patricia Ireland, while she was the President of the National Organization for Women (NOW).

Minimum bid=$3.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please view the instructions in the July 15 post.

Arthur Murray Dance Lessons

Learn how to waltz, tango, or any other type of dance which you want to learn! This item includes a 1 week membership to Arthur Murry (1 group lesson, 1 party and 1 private lesson). This is perfect if you are getting married, want to impress your partner, or just get some exercise. Retail value: $129.00

Minimum bid: $50.00.

If you would like to bid on this item, please view the instructions in the July 15 post.

Dinner for Eight by a True Southern Chef

A dinner for you and 7 of your nearest and dearest will be prepared for you right in your own home! This dinner will include appetizers, salad, main course, and dessert (and if you bid enough it could include wine). Dinner will be prepared by a true New Orleans chef, Joan Sheen!

This option is only open to bidders in the New Orleans metro area or the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. If you are in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, this option is only open from September-October and March-August, enough warning is needed for the Chef to fly from New Orleans to Minnesota.

Please give the Chef at least a month's notice.

Minimum bid: $100.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please view the instructions in the July 15 post.

Save the Ta Tas Magnets

Put these magnets up wherever you feel like showing your support for the 3 Day and the Pink Sprinkles!

2 magnets available.

Minimum bid: $1.00 each

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Punch Pizza Gift Cards

Punch Pizza is participating again this year! We have two (2) gift cards worth $25.00 each up for auction. Bid on these items and your favorite pizza or salad could be yours!

Minimum bid: $5.00

If you would like to bid on these items, please view the instructions in the July 15 post.

"Looks Like It was Store Bought" Fruit Tart

This beautiful fruit tart is the perfect finish to any meal. It is 100% made from scratch by our own Pink Sprinkle, Laurie. The crust is a shortbread cookie crust, filled with delious pastry cream and topped with fresh fruit. What more could you ask for?

Minimum bid: $5.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Apple Upside Down Cake

Our own Pink Sprinkle, Laurie, is donating her yummy apple upsidedown cake. This cake will come to you in the fall (on a date of your choosing with at least a week's notice) when apples are perfect. Just the thought of cake, apples, cinnamon and sugar makes your mouth water.

Minimum bid: $5.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Think Pink and Drink! (Margs that is!)

Yes, the in true Pink Sprinkle spirit we are auctioning off 2 margarita glasses, margarita mix, and salt, in addition to five 2.4 oz bottles of flavored margaritas to go (mango, classic, grapefruit, strawberry, and pomegranite). Now you don't have to go to Bar Abilene to get your margarita (but you will go to Bar Abilene anyway, right?!).

Minimum bid: $15.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

$100 Aveda Institute Gift Card

$100 gift certificate for services (facials, manicure, pedicure, hair care, skin care, massage & body treatment) at the Aveda Institute. Available spa services can be found in the brochure: http://www.avedainstitutemn.com/cmsdocuments/full_menu09.pdf

Minimum bid: $30.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please view the instructions in the July 15 post.

The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie and Recipe!

Crispy, Chewy, Yummy! I went on a quest for the perfect chocolate chip cookie. After many recipes, alterations, and tweaks, I've discovered it! The winning bidder of this auction will enjoy 3 dozen cookies and the recipe that reveals the secret ingredient that makes these cookies "the perfect cookie".

Minimum bid: $5.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Pearl and Swarovski Jewelry Set

Our wonderful Pink Sprinkle Supporter, Sarah, has donated anoter item of her beautiful jewelry to our silent auction. This freshwater pearl and swarovski crystal necklace, braclet and earings would make a wonderful gift for yourself or a loved one. Thank you Sarah!

Minimum bid: $25.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Necklace and Earings

Our wonderful Pink Sprinkle supporter, Sarah, has donated yet another one of her hand made pieces of jewelry. This silver chain and black crystal necklace and earings is perfect for a night out or going to work. Thank you Sarah!

Minimum bid: $15.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Necklace and earrings

Our wonderful Pink Sprinkle Supporter, Sarah, has once again donated her beautiful jewelry to our silent auction. This set includes blue and clear beaded necklace and earrings. Thank you Sarah for this donation!

Minimum Bid: $10.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Woman's watch

This Timex Classics Easy Reader (model T 20061 9J) women’s wristwatch is a great gift item. What woman doesn't like accessories, especially one as nice as this!

Minimum bid: $15.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the July 15 post.

The Pink Sprinkles would like to thank Jerry's Hardware at 5025 Excelsior Blvd. in St. Louis Park for this donation!

Swiss Army Pocketknife.

This Victorinox (Swiss Army) Bamtam Red (model 53941) pocketknife is perfect for your camper, fisherman (or woman) or maybe just someone who might benefit from a pocketknife!

Minimum bid: $10.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

The Pink Sprinkles would like to thank Jerry's Hardware in St. Louis Park for this donation.

Caribou Gift Card #2

This gift card includes 1 free drink each month for a year! That means you will definitely be awake for at least one work day each month. Approx. retail value: $50.00

Minimum bid: $20.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Caribou Gift Card #1

This gift card set includes a free pound of beans each month for a year! Retail value: appox $120.00

Minimum bid: $40.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Clinque Gift Basket #2

This set includes: No. 3 clarifying lotion, dramatically different moisturizing gel lotion, oil skin soap bar, happy heart and aromatics elixer. Retail value: $106.00

Minimum Bid: $40.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

We have to thank Amy from Clinique and the Clinique Counter at Herbergers Rosedale for the donation. If you love Clinique like the Pink Sprinkles do then you might be interested that the Herbergers Rosedale is doing gift with purchase starting August 18th.

Clinique Gift Basket

This wonderful set includes: a No. 2 clarifying lotion, Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion and a mild bar soap, perfect for having beautiful skin year round! Retail value: $46.50.

Minimum bid: $25.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Lia Sophia Necklace

This beautiful necklace could be worn at full length, as shown in the picture, or doubled to make a shorter necklace. This beautiful silver necklace is perfect for day or night! Retail value: $68.00


Minimum bid: $30.00

Please view the Lia Sophia Catalog to view this item! If you would like to host a Lia Sophia party, Jessica Evans is a great representative! She can be contacted at liasophia@msn.com

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Pat Neshek Signed Baseball

Pat Neshek is still in the hearts of the Pink Sprinkles! We have a baseball signed by Neshek, the great Twins pitcher just for your true Twins fan!

Minimum bid: $15.00

If you would like to bid on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Bee “B” Purse

This cute purse decorated with “B”s and Bees comes with a matching wallet. This cute summer purse could be yours for the right amount!

Minimum bid: $5.00

If you are interested in bidding on this item, please view the instructions in the July 15 post.

3 Day T-Shirt

Women’s XL tri-blend logo t-shirt. Distressed and off-set screen printed logo is stylish and statement-making on this junior-cut heather gray tee.

Minimum bid=$5.00

If you are interested in bidding on this item, please view the instructions in the July 15 post.

3 Day Tank Top

Women’s XL ribbed, white tank top with 3 Day logo. Perfect to wear for cheering on your favorite 3 Day walker or to show support for breast cancer research, education, prevention and treatment.

Minimum bid=$5.00

If you are interested in bidding on this item, please view the instructions in the July 15 post.

Rum Cake

This tried-and-true recipe makes the moistest rum cake you'll ever eat. It's a cake that gets better as it ages… although… most of the time it doesn't last very long! We’re not sure if it is the rum or the pecans that make it so good! If you win this item, you should consult with the donor at least a week in advance to when the cake will be desired. This cake is made in a bundt pan.

Minimum bid=$5.00

If you are interested in bidding on this item, please read the instructions in the July 15 post.

Better Than Sex Cake

Do you have a sweet tooth??? This gooey German chocolate cake oozes with rich caramel and butterscotch. It is topped off with cool-whip and toffee bits. All calories will be removed for the highest bidder! Cake needs to be kept chilled until just prior to serving. If you win this item, you should consult with the donor at least a week in advance to when the cake will be desired. This cake serves as many as you are willing to share with out of the 9x13 pan.

Minimum bid=$5.00

If you are interested in bidding on this item please read the instructions in the July 15th post.

My Weekend

Unfortunately, I didn't walk too much this weekend. Instead, Will and I took a mini-trip out to SW Minn. We needed to get out of the city and do something fun and different since we had been stuck in Minneapolis all summer. I did walk about 5 miles on Saturday morning before I went to my golf lesson and then I walked about another 2-3 miles on different trails at the sites we went to.

We started out going to the Jeffers Petroglyphs. Then we went to the Lower Sioux Agency and then to the Birch Coulee Battlefield. After that we ended our trip for the night near Granite Falls, MN. We stayed at a WONDERFUL bed and breakfast in Echo, MN. It was actually on a farm. We had to take 2 dirt roads through people's farms to get there. The bed and breakfast is called Aunt Betsy's bed and breakfast and is owned by two wonderful people, Barbara and Larry Scheuler. We had a whole farmhouse to ourselves and they made us a wonderful egg-bake for breakfast. Mr. and Mrs. Scheuler sat with us while Will and I ate. Then the Scheulers asked if we minded if they went to church (of course we didn't) so they told us to enjoy ourselves and take our time. Will and I took a 2 mile walk around their lake. We saw a snake, muskrats, pelicans, ducks and cranes. We saw their "calves" which were almost fully grown cows by now, too. It really was a perfect little overnight trip.

Our silent auction will be starting on Thursday so look for that!
Bar Abilene Fundraiser is on Wednesday, July 15 from 6-9p!!

I have heard the Twins have walked several times this weekend.

Twins: 326
Delmon Young: 6
Red Sox HR: 104
Cubs HR: 91
Farm Team Walks: 1125
Rochester: 252
New Britian: 304
Fort Myers: 267
Beloit: 302

Finally, A New Post

I know people have been going back and forth to my blog waiting for a new post, well here it is! Training has been going well. I got my second pair of shoes the other day and I love them! They are Saucony Huricanes. Haha. I will be wearing huricanes in August this year, lets just hope that is as close as I will be to a huricane this year.

Every weekend so far I have been walking at least 12 miles on one of the days and at least 5 on the other. I do need to beef it up a bit and get at least 2 walks that are over 15 miles in before the walk in August. That means I am going to need to 15 miles the weekend of the 18th and the 25th. Anyone want to walk a part of it with me?

Well, ,Will needs to get online, which means the wireless is getting shut off. So here are the updates:
Twins walks: 309
Delmon Young walks: 6
Cubs Home Runs: 88
Red Sox Home Runs: 99
Farm Team walks (as of Friday): 1009

Birthday Wish

My birthday is tomorrow. It is my wish that all my readers contribute something tomorrow. It could be as small as $5 (the minimum for online donations) to as much as you desire. So, I hope that you do consider making this small contribution to the Susan G. Komen Fund. You know you can donate on the blog, so its really easy.

Here are your updates (not including today's game)

Twins Walks: 255
Delmon Young Walks: 5
Slowey Walks: 14
Cubs Home Runs: 69
Red Sox Home Runs: 82

I'll update the minor league stats later.

I hope you do donate for my birthday. I would really appreciate it!

Rain

Easy way to donate to me is just click on the blog. Then you can donate how every much you feel is appropriate from $5 to whatever.

Its raining today! which is good for 2 reasons. First, we haven't had rain in I don't know how long. I think it was in early May or something. Second, I am suffering from the worst eye allergies so walking wouldn't be that great. I can't wear my contacts and I hate walking in my glasses. So, no 12 miles for me today. If it isn't raining tomorrow morning I will probably do 5 or 6 miles before going to the baseball game.

I am going to the St. Paul Saints game tomorrow. I can't wait!

I'll update everything tomorrow, when this week is over.

Donation Goal

I have decided to put a challenge out to all my readers (and now that this is on Facebook ... hopefully... I should have more). My donation goal for this month is to have at least $25.00 in donations every day of the month. That means that you can get 5 of your friends together and each donate $5. Or you could just donate $25.00. That means if I get $25.00 in donations every day, starting today then I will have $675 by the end of the month! Now, don't wait until the end of the month to donate, do it today!

If you want to donate according to this interesting idea try to donate $35.20. That is a penny for each 90 foot walk (the distance from home plate to first base) it would take to walk 60 miles. Or you could try this one out: a penny for every home run (360 feet) it would take to walk 60 miles...8.80.

If you believe you will not be able to donate this year, please consider donating something to our silent auction. We will be having our online silent auction in July. So, if you make a great cake, meal, blanket, scarf, whatever, please consider making or donating something to our silent auction!

Thank you for all your support!

Totals ...

Not much is going on. I walked 5 miles today, like I do every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. That's about it as far as the 3 day goes. Since I don't have much to report, here are the totals:

Twins walks: 196 (just as a reference, last year at this time meaning the total from April and May, the Twins had 161 walks!)
Delmon Young walks: 5 (yea! he's moved up!)
Slowey walks: 5 (holding steady with Delmon Young)

Farm Team walks: 663
Red Wings: 137
Rock Cats: 179
Miracle: 165
Snappers: 182

Cubs Home Runs: 54
Boston Home Runs: 61

If you would like to donate this month, please let me know and I will send you how much you owe. Otherwise, I will count on you donating at the end. Thank you SO much for your support.

Saturday

Today I walked to Dino's in Edina and back to go and support my team. I would like to send a shout out to Melissa, Erin A., Rebecca and Mollie who joined me at Dino's. I would also like to thank the Nelson family in their firemen hats for going to Dino's too. If you went to Dino's let me know and I will add you to this list. Man, what good food! I love Dino's. I think I could eat there every day... maybe not, but close. I may find out on Monday how much we raised. I hope it is more than $100.00. Ideally, we would like to raise over $400.00 for every event we have, but sometime that is hard.

People have slowly been coming in with the donations. Thank you Rian, Joy and Aunt B for donating this week. I really appreciate it. I hope more people will be willing to donate soon. I will add the whole donation list for the Walks for a Walker after August 1, when the program ends.

Oh, and to complete my 10 miles for today, I walked back from Dino's to my house. Man what a nice day! I love the summers in MN. So nice!

I will update the team statistics tomorrow. Have a great Saturday night!

DINO'S TOMORROW (May 30, 2009)

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE go to Dino's Greek Restaurant tomorrow (Saturday, May 30) any time between 10:30a and 9p. The Pink Sprinkles as a team is asking for your help. This fundraiser is based on your activity. We are not allowed to remind you, once you get there that you HAVE TO MENTION THE PINK SPRINKLES when you order. Therefore, here is what you need to do:

1. Go to either the Dino's in Edina (66th and Xerses) or Falcon Heights (Snelling Ave) (www.dinosgyros.com for addresses).

2. Walk into the Restaurant.

3. Look at the menu.

4. Figure out what you want to order.

5. Approach the Counter.

6. SAY: "Hi! I'm here for the PINK SPRINKLES and I would like __________"

7. Get your food and Enjoy!

Its not that hard. All you have to do is remember to say "I'm here for the PINK SPRINKLES." I hope you can do it!

I will be at the location in Edina just hanging out with other Pink Sprinkle Supporters if you want to join me there from 11-2:30. I will probably be eating a ton too. Man do I love Dino's. :)

Our goal is to have over 100 people at each location! So come by tomorrow and support the Pink Sprinkles!

Thank you!

Fundraising Week!

Wow. I didn't realize how long it had been since I posted. I guess nothing much has happened, besides the Twins doing pretty well. All because of Joe Mauer, right? Cuddy has had a pretty good run too. Actually, Cuddy has had an excellent run.

This week starts our marathon fundraising week. On Wednesday we have Bar Abeline (www.barabilene.com) where for every margarita that is sold between 6p-9p we will receive $3.oo. If you are reading this and you haven't heard about this fundraiser before, then please come! Our second fundraiser is on Saturday. Dino's Gyro's is donating up to 30% of every order where the person placing the order mentions the Pink Sprinkles! The participating locations are in Edina and Falcoln Heights (on Snelling) I know I'm going to be hitting up Dino's and bringing all of the friends I can with me. In addition to these two fundraisers, my person fundraiser is to have $1000.00 by the end of the week. Right now I am sitting at about $150.00 in donations. This is about 5% of where I need to be. Not good. If you are reading this and you haven't donated, please hit that little button on the side that says "donate here!" Really really easy. I'm not asking for much, even a $5.00 donation will help me get there. Donate away!!

Here are your stats:
Twins Walks: 168
Delmon Young Walks: 4 (to put this in perspective Joe Mauer has 15 already)
Slowey walks: 4 (but really I'm OK with this)

Red Sox Home Runs: 49
Cubs Home Runs: 46

Farm Team Information: Total: 552
Red Wings: 113
Rock Cats: 142
Miracle: 144
Snappers: 153

2 Fundraisers 1 Day. You can Go to Both Locations!

Watching the game and posting

Tonight was kind of a crazy night. I had to leave work around 430 to make everything happen. I had to let hildy out, make dinner, eat dinner with Will, walk at least a bit (I think about a mile) all before my JL mtg at 7 back in downtown. But I did it and now I'm back home with Will watching the Twins game. It is the bottom of the 8th right now, and Gomez just walked! Maybe I'll watch the entire game and then post the results at the end.

This weekend I HAVE to walk 10 miles. I have not done a long walk yet this year. I think my longest was twice around lake calhoun (and the to and from the Whole Foods parking lot), so maybe 6.5-7 miles. Not too bad, but when you are training to walk 20 miles every day for 3 days (btw Gomez just stole second) you need to walk 10 miles or more almost every weekend from here on out, with at least 2 five mile walks during the week and at least 2 three mile walks during the week. So, I basically need to be walking 5 days a week. Hopefully I'll be able to get a 3 mile walk in before I go to my book club meeting tomorrow night.

While I wait for this game to end, I'll start gathering the data for the minor league teams since I haven't updated you on that information in a while:
(base hit to left field by Span)
Rochester: 89
New Britian: 104
Fort Myers: 108
(Span steals second)
(Tolbert walks!)
Beloit: 103
(Span fails at a stolen base attempt)
Total: 404!

Cubs Home Runs: 37
Red Sox Home Runs: 36
Twins Walks: 109 + 7 walks tonight = 116!
Delmon Young Walks: 4
Slowey Walks: 4 (there were 2 tonight)

I have to thank Will tonight for keeping score of the game. Really, he has his score book open, keeping track of every pitch (and therefore walk) that occurred tonight. Mind you, he is doing all of this from the TV.

Thank you everyone who is participating in the Walks for a Walker Program. If you would like to join, please let me know, there is time!

(Game ends ... see I told you it would take me until the game ended to write this blog).

Its Time to Donate

It is now May 7. The walk is in just under 100 days. I have currently only raised 5% of the amount that I need to raise to walk. This is not good. I still need to raise over $2,000. We do have 2 fundraisers coming up this month, so I hope you will support the Pink Sprinkles. The first fundraiser is May 27 at Bar Abeline. For every margarita that is sold between 6p and 9p my team will receive $3.00! My hope is that we are able to have over 135 margaritas sold that night. That way everyone on my team who still needs money (Cindy is almost there, so she has graciously told us that she is not going to take any fundraising money) will get $100. That will be a HUGE help! Then on May 30 (that Saturday) the Dino's in Falcoln Heights (on Snelling) and the Dino's in Edina (across from Southdale) are giving us between 20-30% of the amount of food sold to everyone who mentions the 3 day or Pink Sprinkles. I really hope that both fundraisers get us a LOT of money. But having fundraising events isn't the only way we raise money. I need you to donate personally as well. ANY AMOUNT is helpful, whether it is $5.00 or $100. Even the $5 donations add up. I know times are tight, but please try to help me out.

I would like to give a HUGE shout out and thank you to everyone who has signed up for the "Walks for a Walker." So far I have 16 people signed up! I would LOVE to say I have over 20 people signed up! Just so you know, most people are signed up to donate 5 cents/walk. I even have people signed up for 2 or 3 cents per walk. Like I said before, EVERY penny (or dollar) counts. Please feel free to send me a message (email or post here) to let me know if you are interested in signing up for the Walks for a Walker program! It is such a great cause and you get cheer when a Twin gets a walk! Please tell all your friends and family about this. I would LOVE to have over 20 people signed up to donate this way!

Here are your stats:
Twins walks: 86
Delmon Young walks: 3 (keep it up Delmon! maybe one day you'll read this blog and suddenly walk every time you are up to bat)
Slowey pitched walks: 2
Cubs Home Runs: 32
Red Sox Home Runs: 31

I'm going to post the minor league stuff once a week, on Saturdays probably. It is just too much to count up every day.

New Post!

Hey everyone! Sorry I haven't posted in a while. Work has been kind of crazy and when I get home the last thing I want to do is sit at another computer. But now it is Saturday and I am not working, so you guys are treated to a new post.

Last weekend I went walking in the Mall with Cindy and Tara. We were supposed to walk outside, but it was kind of cold and there was a potential for rain. Oh well, at least we got between 4-5 miles in. I walked kind of this morning. By kind of I mean I walked around my neighborhood with some friends going to garage sale after garage sale. We found some interesting items such as a ladder, badminton set, jewelry, etc. Overall, I think we all had some good finds.

Now for the important update .. the number of walks and home runs!

Twins walks as of today:72
Delmon Young walks: 2 (just an fyi player with the most walks Michael Cuddyer - 11)
Farm Team walks: 267
Rochester: 57
New Britain: 71
Fort Myers: 72
Beloit: 67

Slowey Walks: 2
Cubs Home Runs: 26
Red Sox Home Runs: 26

Whoops... guess I forgot to Blog

Sorry it has taken me so long to put up a new post. Lately, when I come home from work the last thing I want to do is sit at the computer. I know that is no good for you because you don't know where the stats are. I honestly haven't really been looking at them either. I need to because that is how I am raising money for this walk!

The weather here has been fantastic so I have been able to walk outside this last week. However, that looks like it just ended. Right now it is cold (40s) and raining. Normally, I wouldn't mind walking in the rain, but not when it is 40-something outside. That just makes for a miserable time. So, my team is walking inside today. I guess as long as we are walking we are doing something good, right?

Nothing much else has been going on so here are your stats:

Twins walks: 44
Delmon Young Walks (this always makes me cry): 2, but to make things worse, Harris has yet to walk this season...
Cubs Home Runs: 16
Red Sox Home Runs: 19
Twins Minor League Walks: 187
Rochester: 43
New Britian: 53
Ft. Myers: 48 (btw, Joe Mauer has 0)
Beloit: 43

Well, one thing we can learn by my putting up the Minor league stats now, is we now know that the Twins eye for the ball is started in the minors. Maybe the organization should work on that a bit.

Twins Game and 10K

A lot has happened since I last posted. Well not really, but it is kind of a lot for me to post about. First, this past weekend we went back to New Orleans to celebrate my sister's birthday (she turned 25!) and spend time with my family. Part of the family activities included doing the Crescent City Classic. The Classic is a 10k that you can either run, jog, walk or stroll. I chose to walk it. My sister ran it. Will walked and ran it. My parents walked it. I managed to complete the walk in 1 hour and 42 mins. My goal was to complete it in an hour and 45 mins, so I beat my goal! Yea! I have some pictures that I will put up when I remember to put them on the computer. The best part about this 10k is that it is a classic New Orleans event, which means that beer is part of the walk/run. There were a group of people - probably around 6 or 7- who were dressed as a chain gang (in the prison stripes and everything) chained together running it. And of course they all had a beer in their hand. There was a sign around mile 4 that said "Free Beer. Water $4.75." Ahh... New Orleans.



Yesterday Will, Dan and I went to the Twins game. We got to the game a little before six and took advantage of the Dow Price night. So we sat in the home run porch for $8/seat! Well since we were there so early, Will and Dan decided to try and get home run balls from batting practice (they didn't get any) and I just sat back and watched. While I was sitting there this guy came up to me and the two guys behind us and started chatting. I could tell he was with the Twins organization from his headset, badge and folder he was carrying. Finally, he asked me if I wanted to be part of the "Blue Bunny Ice Cream Challenge." I agreed. The prize for winning is a year supply of ice cream. The Blue Bunny Ice Cream Challenge (BBICC) is like the old Dodge truck challenge where you stand at the ledge of Section 212 and try to throw a ball into a specific object. The object for the BBICC is a giant ice cream tub. So between the 3 and 4th innings I participated. I didn't win... oh well ... but I do have a nice baseball to prove that I was in it! It has the Twins logo on one side and the BBIC logo on the other. Pretty cool. The funniest part about it is that one of the guy who was also participating was scared of heights and didn't want to leave the tunnel to throw the ball. Why didn't he just say no? Oh well.



The Twins didn't do so hot, but they did get 2 walks.



Here are your totals:
Twins Walks - 26
Delmon Young Walks - 0 (and just to give you an idea, D.Span has walked the same number of times Delmon has struck out - 7)
Cubs Home Runs - 11
Red Sox Home Runs - 9

Sad day in baseball

I am not an Angels fan, but when I heard the news about Nick Adenhart I became an Angels supporter. My only thoughts (on top of this being some of the saddest news of the day) was "at least he got to the show." I am keeping this blog generally to keep track of my 3 day progress and my support for breast cancer research, etc. but today I would like to put up some different statistics. These are related to drunk driving. If there is something that is so easy to wipe out, it is drunk driving. There is no reason on this planet for anyone to get behind a wheel of a car, or other motorized vehicle (motorcycle, snow mobile, segway) if that person has been drinking.

The 2007 statitics show that almost 13,000 people in the United States alone died from drunk driving accidents. While this rate is declining, it is still too high. What is sad is that the only reason that we are so aware of this story is because Nick Adenhart was a major league baseball player. This could have been anyone, like the car behind Nick. I have zero sympathy for the driver of the car that survived. ZERO. All I can think is that this guy needs to be locked up in solitary confinement for the rest of his life. He, and all other individuals who have killed someone because of a stupid act like driving drunk, deserves no social interaction ever again.

I hope all of you who read this blog take a moment to think of those who have died unnecessarily because of someone's stupidity.

We will return to happier matters when the weekend is over.

First Night of Passover

I was unable to watch the Twins game today because it was the first night of Passover. I was so proud of myself. I made a brisket, mashed potatoes, asparagus, apple crisp and everything that goes on the Seder plate. I printed out an abriviated copy of the Haggadah too. I was really glad I did it. Lauren (one of my sister's friends from college) came over, along with Melissa and Dan. 5 people was just enough for my first seder. The only thing that I was really missing were appropriate candle sticks. I forgot to get some and I was suck with these Barbie-pink beeswax ones. They worked, but I need to go out and get more appropriate ones.

The best part of the Seder was at the very end, Justin Morneau "hid the affikomen" again - meaning he hit a home run! I don't keep track of Twins home runs ... because there are so few of them. I did find out that Baseball Reference is now updating the stats. So here is the way everything looks right now:

Twins Walks - 6
Delmon Young Walks - 0
Cubs Home Runs - 3
Red Sox Home Runs - 2

If you want to add your own stat, let me know! Have a great day!

Walks!

Well, the Twins started off their season on the right foot (literally) ... with a walk. The Cubs also started off the season with the right swing... a home run. Both teams, on their first batter got exactly what I needed! How exciting. Then yesterday, the Twins allowed me to hear one of my favorite phrases in all of baseball - back-to-back-to-back walks! Yes. The Twins got 3 walks in the 9th inning to help them win a game the probably shouldn't have otherwise won. Fantastic!

I would update you on all the stats, but I am having a problem getting this information from baseball-reference.com. I was able to use the site last year to get updated reports on all of the stats from the previous day's game. But for some reason I can't find it this year. If you know of a way to pull it off of baseball-reference, please let me know. I'm not in the mood to go to the box scores right now to get it. Sorry. For know, just know that the Twins have at least 6 walks and the Cubs have at least 1 home run. Sweet!

HAPPY OPENING DAY!

BASEBALL IS BACK! Spring is officially here! Baseball is back! Last night Will and I were in the car driving to a friend's birthday party and we actually got to hear baseball on the radio! We were both so excited. Then when we got to the party baseball was on TV! I didn't care that it wasn't the Twins because the Twins are playing today. Unfortunately, I am not going to the game... oh well. I will be watching the game from my home TV. Will (lucky guy) doesn't have to work today. So, he is going to be at home watching all the baseball he can.

Since baseball is starting, my Walks for a Walker program is officialy starting today. If you haven't signed up, don't worry, you can join at any point in the season! I'm completely open to that. The program has taken off this year! I have more people donating per walk and more stats that I need to track. So far, this is what I need to keep track of:
- walks the Twins get
- walks each of the Twins farm teams get (yes, all of the regular season farm teams!)
- walks that Delmon Young gets (I love this one!)
- home runs the Cubs get
- home runs the Red Sox get
- walks Slowey pitches

This should keep me pretty busy. But it is fun at the same time! So, every time I now post, you will be able to see all of these stats! If you want to add to these through your own donation, let me know. I'm willing to track as many stats as people will give me.

But for now... HAPPY OPENING DAY!

Lia Sophia Fundraiser

Last night was our Lia Sophia fundraiser. What a huge success! Jess Evans (or representative) is fantastic and always has a way of getting people to buy a ton of jewelry. Sarah, the best Pink Sprinkle supporter, offered us her party room to use. And the combination of Sarah's party room and Jess's ability to sell jewelry got us a ton of sales! We are even keeping the jewelry sales open until Friday. So, if you weren't able to make it to the party, but still want to buy some jewelry just follow the following steps:

1. go to www.liasophia.com/jessevans
2. click on the "Our Jewelry" link
3. view a catalogue that you like
4. click on the jewelry item that you want to purchase
5. click how to purchase
6. type Pink in the first name and Sprinkles as the last name for the "Hostest"
7. buy the jewelry!!

Just to let you know there is a SPECIAL SALE with our party:
Buy 2 items and get the 4 most expensive half off!!

I just have to give a shout out to Sarah! Sarah is also the best person to bring to a lia sophia party because she LOVES the jewelry so she is more than willing to buy a TON! Sarah even offered to buy us one piece to put up on our silent auction! So look for that piece of jewelry in our silent auction!

I just hope that you will continue to support the Pink Sprinkles!

Thank You SBG

For those of you who aren't familiar with the Twins Blogging world, there is this amazing blogger named "Stick and Ball Guy," SBG for short. He is the nicest Twins blogger out there (since Will isn't really blogging anymore). Why, you may ask? Because he is promoting my "Walks for a Walker" program. He is helping me get the word out there. Right now I have about 90 cents per walk donated plus 50 cents per Cubs home run. This is pretty sweet. My goal, just so you are aware is to have enough people to donate $3.25/walk. I have people donating everywhere from 5 cents/walk to 50 cents/walk. Sweet! You guys are truly amazing to help support me this way! If you want to read the SBG blog, it is www.stickandballguy.com. He talks more than just baseball too.

I went to the Dr. yesterday about my knee. I have a bad right knee (my knee cap doesn't stay in place) and recently my knee has really been bothering me. Turns out a tendon from my thigh to my knee is slightly out of wack (something common with marathon runners who stop running then pick it up again). So, I'm off to get a new knee brace and some physical therapy to get my tendon back into place. I'll consult the resident Dr. (my sister) about this when she returns from Paris. The knee brace is a must. I have had mine since junior year of college, which means the thing is about 7 years old! It has definitely gotten every bit of use out of it that I could possibly get.

Feel free to comment or something to join my Walks for a Walker program, and check back frequently to see what other fundraisers are going on... like the Lia Sophia Party this weekend! Check out the post about it from earlier this month!

Weather Sucks

Yup, the weather has royally sucked. Yesterday it was SO windy and cold. I decided to go home, grab Will and head out to the MOA to do some mall walking. I much rather do that then drive all the way to the gym to walk on a treadmill. At least when you are mall walking you get to people watch too. It was kind of funny yesterday when we were walking. There was a mom with her about 2 yr old girl. The girl wasn't in her stroller and walking slightly behind her mom. In the span of time when I saw this little girl behind her mom, to when we passed, the little girl decided that she was tired so she laid down on the floor of the mall and shut her eyes. Will and I held back giggles as we walked past. The one thing that annoys me more than anything with the mall (and no its not slow walkers) is the smell that comes from Abercrombie. My G-d! What do they think they are doing emitting a scent that you can smell as far away as 3 stores in each direction! Something has to be done about that. I'm really surprised the Mall hasn't done anything.

I am starting up my Walks for a Walker program on Monday and NO ONE HAS SIGNED UP! I'm really upset about that. It is such an easy way to donate and you don't even have to donate anything until August. Take the number of walks the Twins had last year (396) and figure you are donating 10 cents per walk. That is ONLY $39.60! Come on. I know there are several of you out there who can give up $40! Last year I had an amazing person offer to donate $1/walk. I'm not asking for that, but come on ... 10 or 15 cents? Figure that each month the twins get about 115 walks. That is only $11.50 per month. I think you can do that. So, point is... if you don't sign up for the Walks for a Walker then you better be thinking about donating later on.

Its another rainy day and I won't be walking because I have a doctor's appointment to look at my knee...

Inside Walking

Man do I hate inside walking. The weather up here has been either crap or too cold to walk outside. Tuesday Melissa and I walked around the Mall of America. She called me when we were suppose to meet and said she was stuck in traffic so I decided to take one lap around while waiting for her. Then we walked about 4.1 miles together. So I walked in total about 4.6 miles. One lap around the mall is just over 0.5 mile. We decided that walking on the 3rd floor of the mall is the best because it is the least crowded.

Yesterday I walked on the dreaded treadmill. I really dislike walking on a treadmill. I got sick of it after 1/2 hour and gave up. I did walk almost 2 miles (or just over 3km) in the half hour, so at least I have a good pace.

This weekend is supposed to be another cold one, so it looks like I'm back to the treadmill. Oh well... soon it will be warm and I will be able to walk around the lakes.

In the meantime I would like to let all of you know that I am starting up my "Walks for a Walker" program again in about a week. If you do not know what this is, I keep track of the number of walks (or home runs) that your favorite baseball team has from the start of the baseball season until August 1, 2009. You tell me what you would like to donate per walk. I then send you an email at the end of every month letting you know what your donation amount is. This way you can either donate each month, or as a lump sum at the end. Last year I was able to raise almost $900.oo this way. I would love to be able to raise much more than that this year! I had people who donated anywhere from 25 cents per walk to $1 per walk. Any amount is greatly appreciated. Please feel free to look at my posts from last August and September to see the totals of walks and home runs. This will give you a better idea of donation amounts. Please help me out! If you donated through this program last year, THANK YOU! I appreciate it greatly.

Have a great weekend!

First sort of group walk

I walked this weekend with Cindy and Tara for the first time! They had a training event about a mile from my house, so I walked there to meet them and we went for a walk around Lake Harriet, then I walked home. It was my first more than 3 mile walk of the season! I need to start training because I registered to do the Crescent City Classic in April and that is a 10K. It is kind of crazy to think that now I think a 6.2 mile walk is nothing. Before doing the walk last year I thought it would take me forever and I would never do something like that. But now... I think I can do 6.2 miles in my sleep (so long as my knee doesn't hate me).

My knee has started to bother me recently, even when I wear my knee brace. This is not a good sign at all. I made a dr. appointment for next week, so lets hope all I need is a new knee brace. I have had mine since college, so it is at least 5 years old.

I don't know if I'm going to be walking outside that much this week because the weather is - thunderstorm, rain, snow turning to rain, rain, snow and then clear and in the 30s. Man, can May come already?!

Training has begun

Well, we are now about 22 weeks from the walk which means that our training period has started! Crazy! It was so nice earlier this week that I went for a walk with Will on Monday and Will and Melissa on Tuesday. Then the weather rapidly deteriorated until it snowed this morning. But, tomorrow it is supposed to be warm again (59!). I am meeting 2 of my other teammates, Cindy and Tara to walk around Lake Harriet in the morning. They are then going to the "shoe clinic" and I'll just walk home. I did all of that stuff last year and I really don't think I need to learn that "cotton is rotten" again. I have my trusty Target socks that are synthetic so I don't have to worry about cotton.

We are having our first fundraiser on April 4 at Sarah's apartment! It is another Lia Sophia party! The party is going to be from 6:30 - until... If you aren't able to make it, but would still like to buy jewelry please go to http://www.liasophia.com/sites/jessevans. When you do find jewelry that you like and want to purchase (because 40% of our sales go back to us for the fundraiser) type in "Pink" as the first name and "Sprinkles" as the last name. This way we get credit for the sale!

The baseball season starts in just over 2 weeks too! So this weekend I'm going to start sending out notices to everyone who participated in the Walks for a Walker program in hopes to not only get their support again, but maybe some new people will join too!

That's it for now! Have a great weekend!

Our First Fundraiser!

I realize that the point of a blog is to write more often than I do, but nothing much has really been going on in the world of my walking. I have been going to the gym more frequently so that I am in shape to walk 60 miles come August, so I guess that is good. Will has been going to the gym more too, and let me tell you, it is paying off! He even wants to be able to run a 5K in under 24 mins, which I think is pretty impressive.

I do want to announce that the Pink Sprinkles will be having their first fund raising event on April 4th! We are having another Lia Sophia party. Last year's was such a success that we want to do it again. So, we hope that you will be able to make it. As I said, it will be on April 4th at about 7p. If you do want to come, please let me know and I will pass on the information to you. If you are interested in hosting your own Lia Sophia party, even better! We need to have 2 people register for parties in order for us to get our donation, so PLEASE think about having your own party. There are SO many perks (as a hostess you even get free jewelry!). If this interests you, comment or send me an email.

February is OVER! Which hopefully means spring is on its way.

Nothing to do with the walk

This morning I decided to take the bus into work. Will and I are going to see a concert downtown (about 3 blocks from my office) and I couldn't rationalize us (1) having two cars down here or (2) having to drive home to drive back in one car. Easiest solution, walk 3 blocks to the bus stop to be dropped off literally outside of my building.

I loved the bus! It was so nice to not have to worry about traffic, driving, or other drivers. I just sat there with my National Geographic and read about Darwin. However, while the bus ride was great for some reasons, it sucked for another reason.

The snow is begining to melt here. This means that it melts during the day and turns to ice at night. So I'm being really careful walking to the bus stop because some people don't bother to salt/sand their sidewalks. I was doing fine until I go to cross the street. I stepped on some ice, very carefully, and my foot went right through to about an inch of disgusting street water. I'm wearing flats with stockings, so the whole inside of my shoe and foot gets SOAKING WET. I had to walk another block and half with a wet foot, and then had to sit on the bus for 20 mins with a wet foot. Then I had to walk to my building (or across the street from the bus stop) with a wet foot. Wait for the elevator ... you got it ... with a wet foot. Ride up the elevator and finally get to my office where I can take my shoes off.

I normally hate not wearing shoes around the office. I'll let them slide off when I am at my desk, but talk about unprofessional... walking around without shoes. At least I got to work before any of the other attorneys did.

I guess I learned. When it is above 32 for 4 days in a row, wear closed shoes (preferably boots) if you are going to be walking to a bus stop. Guess I don't have to worry about that for a while now because we aren't expected to get above 32 for a while.

Just more picture

I know that the only successful way to keep a blog going is to have posts, ideally, everyday. But, if you can't post every day, or don't have something new to say, then try posting every other day. You should have something new to say every other day, right?

Things are still not really going anywhere with my team. We are trying to figure out a few fundraiser things right now. Once we have those dates set, then I will post them.

Right now, here are a few more pictures:

Yeah... these pictures are taken in the morning.

Melissa all bright and awake on the first day!

The are pictures of the end:

Will met me at the end with fuzzy slippers and Hildy!

We ended our journey at the State Capitol.