Get Together - Sponsored by Gymbohaven.com

Date: Saturday June 25th, 2005 

Time: All Day event... Beginning at 11 am Central Time.

Kelly Blair, Becky Lollar, Jennifer Beasley, Michelle Turner and myself had a blast getting together today. Plus three husbands and three kids!!

We chatted, had burgers and chips, had a ball with the raffle - calling everyone that won a Gift Certificate!.

Then off to shopping ~ well it was more of a window shopping day for us. With us all waiting for Gymbuck redemption or the next sale :)

I'd love to post pictures of ladies getting together in other areas of the US! Send them my way and let me know what you did...

Amy :)

Amy and Becky in the back

Michelle and Kelli in the front.

(Jennifer is missing from the picture)


Becky's daughter Ally

Becky and Amy stopped by one of the stores just to see what they had - no major replens :(

Ally sound asleep after a long day.

Congratulations to all that won... You should have gotten and email from me letting you know who to contact to get your prize.

Thanks to everyone for playing!! Had tons of fun this year!

Amy

RAFFLE: 

Prize List: (adding as they come in)

1. $100.00 Gymboree Gift Certificate - Jennifer Beasley

2. $100.00 Gymboree Gift Certificate - Robin Black

3. $100.00 Gymboree Gift Certificate - Cari Howard

4. $100.00 Gymboree Gift Certificate - Melissa Sagat

5. $100.00 Gymboree Gift Certificate - Noelle Hipner

6. $100.00 Gymboree Gift Certificate - Clara Ricabal

7. $100.00 Gymboree Gift Certificate - Christie Peterson

8. $100.00 Gymboree Gift Certificate - Candice Honeycutt

9. $100.00 Gymboree Gift Certificate - Christie Jones

10. $100.00 Gymboree Gift Certificate - Elizabeth Kline

11. $100.00 Gymboree Gift Certificate - Becky Lollar

12. $55.00 Gymboree Gift Certificate - Kelly Blair

13. 4 sets of korker hairbows made to match the winners choice of a Gymbo line!! The winners can contact me after the raffle and I will get the name of the line and make then custom korker hairbows to match that line!! Shipping included in the prize!! Any questions--feel free to email me--Donated by Michelle Cruz WINNER Jennifer Gatz

14. One pair of M2M any gymbo line (you choose) Mommy and Daughter boutique bracelets.  They will be custom made for you using sterling silver, swarovski crystals, cats eye and real pearls.  The winner can email me  after the raffle with their information and I will ship the finished designs off to you!  Some design ideas can be found at ppp-designs.  Good luck!  Carissa WINNER Michelle (Crunchymom)

15. $25 Mary Kay Gift certificate Donated by Jenny Bradley WINNER Barbara Garcia

16. A made to match Gymboree bracelet - winners choice of size and line. Donated by Jenny Bradley WINNER Amber Bacio

17. $25.00 gift certificate to my On-line Infant, children and maternity resale shop www.stylishstork.com Donated by Pamela Crandall WINNER Erica Benedict

18. 6 month membership to Auction Moms Newsletter. You can read more about it at www.auction-moms.com/subscribe. It's valued at $36.00. Donated by Sherah Taylor WINNER Cynthia Flanders

19. 2 pairs of made to match Gymboree bows (valued at $32) Check out her work here. Donated by Tiffany Lundy WINNER Nicole Schenk

20. $25 credit towards any purchase in my Ebay store: KimCoScrubs Donated by Kim Sprecher WINNER Daisy Gardner

21. $20.00 Avon Gift Certificate Donated by Lori Gold WINNER Michelle Lewis

22. Custom Fairy Angel Portrait or Logo of YOUR CHILD ~ Its a great way to showcase your child's favorite Gymboree outfit! Check it out HERE Donated by Sarah WINNER Amanda Sinks

23. A pair of swarvosky crystal silk flower orchid hair clips from Sydra Lew Designs Donated by Jaime WINNER Cynthia Gottlier

24. $10.00 gift certificate to Angel Curls Donated by Debby Madrid WINNER Jennifer Likes

25. $10.00 gift certificate to www.delightfulscents.com Donated by Debby Madrid WINNER Missy Strong

26. We are pleased to donate your choose of a children's made to match Gymboree bracelet. You can choose one from our inventory or if you need a certain line made I can do that as well. Good luck! From Kennebug Boutique Donated by Nicole WINNER Rhonda Aurthor

27. A set of bows from www.cottageroses.com Donated by Carissa WINNER Heather Holst

28. 1 set of M2M Gymbo hairbows Donated by Rebecca Moorehead WINNER Tara Hull

29. Birthday Princess Bracelet-we have one for every month. Samples of June and July are on the website. Est value $12 Donated by Olga WINNER Vanessa Maniscalco

30. One pair of M2M flip flops Shipping included in the prize!! Any questions--feel free to email me--Donated by Michelle Cruz WINNER Kimberly Sprecher 

31. A pair of custom made korker bows,  check here for examples ~ Donated by Beth WINNER Karen Rider

32. Winner’s choice of any 2 hair bows.  We specialize in toddler size bows for those moms that prefer a more understated look. We have bows to coordinate with many Gymboree lines as well as many other innovative designs.    Choose 2 of the same design for piggies or 2 different designs.   Shipping is included.  Donated by Angela of www.polkadotsboutique.com WINNER  Jenny Bradley

33. A pair of snap clips ~ winner can pick a pair that  I have pictured or I can make a custom pair to their liking. Click here for examples Donated by Tara WINNER Christie Bennett

34. A free pair of custom shoes Donated by Darla from the The Pink Princessa WINNER Melissa Spahr

35. A $20 gift voucher to Country Passion Handmade Gourmet Candles Donated by Missy WINNER Annie Butler 

36. A Mary Kay gift bag that includes 1 lipstick, 1 lipliner & 1 nail polish.  These are all regular size (not samples) and are all new.  Approximate value is $25.00. Donated by Christi Bennett WINNER Amanda Slueva

37. $40.00 Credit to my store Momma Tink's Hideaway Donated by Maryleigh WINNER Teri Spaar

Raffle Game:

Every time we are near our $100 dollar mark for the next Gymboree gift certificate ...

I will give the person who pushes us over that mark and onto the next gift certificate one extra ticket.

Sounds like a challenge? Have fun with it....

Courtney Starks pushed us over the edge for our first GC.

Becky Lollar pushed us onto our third....

Heather Holst pushed us onto our fourth...
Heather Plato pushed us onto our fifth...
Cynthia Flanders pushed us onto our sixth...

Brandee F. pushed us onto our seventh...

Charmy Bunday pushed us onto our eighth...

Nicole Schenk pushed us onto our ninth...
Tina Meyers pushed us onto our tenth!!

Our last game of the raffle for free tickets!!
My weekend was crazy so here's Monday Madness...

DING DING!!

Wed Double Your Ticket Trivia Day...

The first person who answered all 4 questions right and puchased tickets recieved double thier ticket purchase... winner and answers listed below.

8am Questions - No one won :(

11am Questions - Maryleigh Myers won !!

2 pm Questions - Maryleigh Myers won !!

5 pm Questions - Robin Black won!

9pm Questions - Amber Bacio Won!!

1. What was the original name of the Gymbohaven.com site?
   messagesfromsantaclaus.com

2. When did Gymboree start selling their clothes?
   1986

3. What line has girls line has pink windbreaker for big girl and a yellow one for little girls?
   Country Club

4. What sale was going on November 23rd - December 24th, 2004?
   Gymbucks Earning

5. What toy was given away at a discount if you spent $50? Play Parachute

6. What did the girls 2004 march of dimes t-shirt say? no watter what show you wear walk

7. What is Gymboree.com’s Ebay name? gymboree_charity

8. Circle of friends gives you how much of a discount? 30%

9. Did Gymboree ever offer a $500 Shopping Spree Sweepstakes? Yes

10. How many outlets are atually opened right now? 2

11. Where do I get the character/floral graphics for my website? graphic garden and pats

12. What boys line has a dragon blowing fire and says ‘hot stuff’? monster love

13. Where do you use the code 8BB48? Sellersourcebook

14. What do I collect? fairies and cherish teddies

15. What school does my daughter go to? dexter elementary

16. How many rooms have I decorated, which ones? nursery, ambers room twice, living room.

17. What is the store number of 2905 East Skyline Drive Tucson, Arizona 85718? 182

18. What was the prize #18 on last years raffle? Hand embroidered pant suit donated by Michelle

19. How many Gymboree stores are there in the usa and Canada? 298

20. What’s my last name? Serpe

Weekend Specials:

Each day this weekend we will have a special, please read the special for the day....

Friday 6/10 - The person who purchases the most tickets gets 15 free - if there is a tie, its the person who did it first. 

Michelle won with 30 tickets!!!!!!!

Sat 6/11 - anyone who purchases 

30 - yes you can add onto any previous purchase of tickets to reach this level - 5 free tickets
45 - yes you can add onto any previous purchase of tickets to reach this level - 10 free tickets Tara Hull Won!
60 - yes you can add onto any previous purchase of tickets to reach this level - 15 free tickets

All day long....

Sun 6/12 - DING DING!! the Race is on... from 8am - 8pm. Every three hours I will post a DING DING notice here and in Forum OT area - the first person to make a raffle purchase at that time will get 5 free tickets.
8am Raffle Prize Winner  ~~~ Christie Jones~~~

11am Raffle Prize Winner ~~~ Candice Honeycutt~~~

2pm Raffle Prize Winner ~~~Stacey Brand~~~

5pm Raffle Prize Winner ~~~Christi Bennett~~~

8pm Raffle Prize Winner ~~~Annie Butler~~~