FREE Ice Cream at Cold Stone Creamery on Sept 30th

I love a deal that helps support an amazing charity and throws in a lil ice cream too!  Mark your calendars on September 30, 2010, because just such an event is happening at Cold Stone Creamery locations around the nation. 

All through the month of September, Cold Stone Creamery has been  partnering with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to grant wishes for sick kiddos.   This is a cause that I love and I support with part of the proceeds from my own Medium Gold Wishbone Necklace.  It's a demure matte gold wishbone just under an inch long and made from luxury, durable materials. 

But back to the FREE ice cream!

Now in its charitable efforts, the Make-A-Wish Foundation granted a wish that has very tasty derivatives for all.  Kate is an 11 year old girl whose wish was to be an official Cold Stone Creamery TasteMaster for a day.  (Nice wish, Kate!)

From 5 pm - 8 pm on September 30th, the fruits of her labors, titled Kate's Creation, will be served in 3 oz portions to each Cold Stone Creamery patron for FREE. 

And just what is in Kate's Creation? It's a mouth-watering combination of Caramel Apple Ice Cream, chocolate shavings, Graham Cracker pie crust, and apple pie filling. Get a look at this dessert. 

Kate, you shouldn't have! 

And the sweetest part?  85% of the donations acquired during the ice cream giveaway will be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.  So while it is free, be charitable and contribute a buck or two or more if you can. Well done Kate, Cold Stone Creamery, and Make-A-Wish Foundation!  Can't wait to participate. 

And don't forget to check out the Daffodil Boutique for a second look at that Medium Gold Wishbone Necklace and many other sparkling niceties too.

Daffodil Boutique Jewelry at FantabulouslyFrugal

It's always hard to come back after a three day weekend, but this time it was a tad bit easier.  OK, it was a A LOT easier!  

This morning I got an email from guest blogger Megan that Daffodil Boutique jewelry is being featured on Fantabulously Frugal today!  What a treat and an honor!

I'm just thrilled with the response and the kind words from each commenter - Each of you is honestly making my day. A few of the readers' favorite pieces mentioned are the Modern Key Necklace,the Gold Branch Necklace, and my personal fave the Ethical Diamond in the Rough Necklace.

As part of the spotlight, there will be a FREE necklace offered to one reader. The lucky winner will have the choice of a gold or silver Wishbone Necklace. 

This is one of the most raved about Daffodil Boutique pieces, and it could be yours!  Go to the blog post on Fantabulously Frugal and comment/tweet as described here to win.

Comment about what your favorite piece is in Daffodil Boutique’s collection. Also, tweet about this giveaway for an additional chance to win. Don’t forget to leave a separate comment that you tweeted! You can comment and tweet once per day. Oh, and the contest ends Sunday, September 12 at 12:00 noon EST.

As an aside, Megan from Everyday Nonsense from a Nonsensical Gal offers some great reads with heart-to-heart sentiments on life as a newly wed, more giveaways, and some pretty darn cute sewing projects.  I highly recommend you check her out.

Thanks again to Fantabulously Frugal and Megan from Everyday Nonsense from a Nonsensical Gal. Everything about this experience has been superb!

A special welcome to the Giveaway Scout visitors too!  Giveaway Scout is a free site that lists thousands blog giveaways, contests and sweepstakes in one place. They scan a large number of giveaway blogs and update every hour on their site and through email.

Mega Swagbucks Friday

Just a quick reminder that Fridays are mega-Swagbucks days!  The normal searches you do on the internet can earn you even more dividends today.

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I just earned 11 Swagbucks for searching for "Hotmail".  Once I reach 450 Swagbucks, I cash them in typically for $5 Amazon gift certificates.  And there are many, many other things to choose from too!

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