I'm walking 60 miles in the Breast Cancer 3-Day!

I have taken on an incredible challenge. On October 2 - 4, I’ll be walking 60 miles over the course of three days, camping out at night with thousands of other women and men taking this journey with me.

It’s for an event called the Breast Cancer 3-Day, which benefits Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund. Every advancement in breast cancer research, treatment, education and prevention in the last 25 years has been touched by a Komen for the Cure grant. They are working hard to build a future without breast cancer, and I plan on raising at least $2300 to help bring us closer to that goal.

Please consider making a donation.

Without a cure, one in eight women in the U.S. will continue to be diagnosed with breast cancer. That’s why I’m walking in the 3-Day. Because everyone deserves a lifetime.

To make a donation, go to http://www.the3day.org/goto/christinechen. I would like to reach my fundraising goal by July 1st, so don’t delay!

Thank you for taking the time to read this, and thank you for your support!

House hunting in the Bay Area

I just wanted to provide a quick update to all of my loyal readers and to also apologize for not posting more frequently! The last couple of months have been quite an adventure!
I took my kiddos back home to spend Christmas in Oklahoma with my family whom I hadn't seen in 2 years. We had a wonderful time! It was great seeing my brother and sister and all the nieces and nephews again. I just wish I could go back more often!
Since returning to the Bay Area it seems we've been on a non-stop roller coaster ride house hunting. It's been fun but I'm hoping that we actually find something soon. We've been renting for over a year now and it will be so nice to finally find a place that we can call our own again!
I will keep you all updated on the progress. We are going to view some more homes this weekend. Until then... I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and are enjoying the New Year!

Check out HenJen's Special Holiday Deal

Well, the Holidays are upon us and what better time than now to start shopping for that special person in your life? As a Follow-Up to one of my previous posts, I'd like to let you all in on an awesome deal that HenJen is offering! She is having a 2 for $98 special, just in time for the gift giving season! So why not pay her a visit? Buy one for a friend and get a second one for yourself while you're at it!

Special Holiday pricing:
1 Bag for $65 or 2 for $98!

Get your LIMITED EDITION HenJen Handbag Mother Clucker before they are all gone. BUY NOW and receive a matching zippered clutch with your bag.

Free Starbucks Coffee to ALL Voters!

Just a reminder to everyone that today is Election Day! Get out there and Vote if you haven't already! I Did!
Also did you know that several businesses are offering FREE perks to those wearing an "I Voted" sticker? Now, there’s no excuse not to vote!
Big businesses like Starbucks (coffee), Ben & Jerry’s (ice cream), and Krispy Kreme (star-shaped doughnuts with red, white and blue sprinkles) are handing out tasty treats!
Will you take advantage of the freebies?

Business Card Swap

Would anyone be interested in a business card swap? In particular, Etsy crafters... (Or anyone else that has a handbag or jewelry shop) This would create much needed exposure for both of us! Please leave a comment here with your e-mail address and I'll send you a message to let you know where to ship your cards. All I would need is a handful of your business cards. In return I will send the same amount of MY business cards back to you! Then we would each be responsible for distributing the other's cards! This is called the honor system! Be creative! When you ship out an order, you would include one of my business cards, or pass them around at networking meetings, post them on bulletin boards, the possibilities are endless... In return I will be doing the same for you! It's an easy way to promote each others businesses and to gain new customers that we would never meet otherwise! Please leave a comment and let me know your thoughts and/or suggestions on making this work! I can't wait to network with you all!

Are you a Posh Mama?

I just wanted to share a bit with you about an awesome community that I belong to!
Posh Mama Online Magazine and Social Network is a positive and upbeat community made up of women from around the world. You will feel immediately welcomed as it is the sweetest spot on the 'net. Come hang out, network and make some great friends at www.poshmama.com!

Check out this Contest - It's a Handbag Giveaway!

One of our previously Featured Artists, Uniques Handmade Accessories & Gifts, is having a Summer Bag Giveaway!

Here is what the winner receives:
A custom handbag valued between $100- $200!!! Isn't that awesome?! Who couldn't use a brand new bag?

Visit Pamela's original post for the official announcement of the contest on her blog by clicking on the "Enter to Win" button below.
Make sure to just include your name in the comment section, anything else is optional.
Thats it! She will notify the winner on October 15th.

Pamela will personally work with you to create a handbag in the colors that you prefer using
reclaimed leather and upholstery fabrics that she has in stock.
The main design of the bag is similar to this one,
but you get to choose whether you want to have it decorated with flowers or buckles!