Step Out Step Up: It's a Wrap!

Tonight my Mom and I volunteered to help wrap gifts that are being donated to United Way and given to economically challenged women. So many women showed up to help wrap 600 gifts. It was amazing how fast we got done. It was at Superstition Springs Mall in the ampitheater (right outside Borders Bookstore), and there was a band playing beautiful Christmas music. When we were done, we were all treated to a big buffet of delicious food (huge breadsticks, ziti with meatballs, pasta salad, sandwiches & brownies from Paradise Bakery, Chick-fil-a chicken nuggets, fresh-squeezed lemonade, hot apple cider & hot cocoa), mini makeovers with Micabella products, hand treatments (kind of like hot parafin wax), and back massages. My Mom & I had so much FUN! We were there to volunteer our time for others and didn't expect to be pampered in return. It was really nice.

Oh and we each got a goodie bag

Full of samples & coupons
Here's my eyeshadow makeover

Since I got the makeover, I got a coupon for a HUGE discount.

I couldn't help myself and got a few eyeshadows for myself.

I didn't pay anywhere near what is listed on their website.

{well, the top one my Mom picked as her Christmas gift from me - it looks really pretty on her}

I had never seen this makeup before. It's not just eyshadow...it's so much more!

It's a mineral powder, so it can go on dry or you can get your brush tip wet & dip into the powder and brush on wet (as eyeshadow or eyeliner). OR you can dip a q-tip (or brush) in lip gloss or chapstick and dip into the powder and mix...voila! You have tinted lip gloss! OR you can take clear nail polish and dip it into the powder, mix and yep...colored nail polish! It's FABULOUS!!! And the ones I got are all shimmery! Oooh la laa!

I told Ben that my Christmas gift from him is covered! LOL

Thanks, Mom for coming with me to this fun event! If I hear about another one, we are definitely going!

I didn't take my camera with me because I wasn't sure if I would have somewhere to put it while wrapping. Guess I should've brought it with me anyway. {Although, there were several photographers there, so our picture may be posted somewhere. And a volunteer from United Way also took our picture & said it could possibly be posted on their site soon. Kind of exciting!}

Friends4Food Project & Contest

As the holidays are approaching, I usually try to do a little something extra to help those in need. Well, this year, Bunny wanted to do something BIGGER, so she is organizing the Friends4Food Project that anyone can join. The whole goal is to get more people donating all over the world. Plus, if you decide to help, you can be entered into her contest for ONE lucky winner to receive a HUGE box of craft goodies!

OK, so here's what you have to do:
1. Donate food to your local food bank.
2. Go home and blog about it.
3. In your blog post, mention the contest and link to THIS POST {not my blog but that link}.

That's it! Then you will be entered into the contest! EASY PEASY!!

Oh my goodness, you do NOT want to miss out on the chance to win the HUGE prize! I have entered all my products from DSO into the box {it will be on dvd for your convenience}. But I'm not the only one. Many of the designers at DSO have included their products and much more! It's not just digital items, it's also *real* items too! Is that awesome or what?

You can go to the Friends4Food Blog to see more info.

Remember this is all about helping others! Why should anyone ever have to go hungry? They shouldn't! So, let's get together and help!

You can also snag the Friends4Food blinkie in my sidebar if you'd like!