Even though I swore up and down that I’m “over” BlogHer and the swag and the parties, I can’t stop thinking and reading about it all – the bag of stuff just sitting under my desk, the pocket video camera that was the “sought after” swag to get at the parties. (Which, I “called” and “took” from my friend as we were divvying up the goods. I can’t believe I actually did that and then joked about it. )
It all is just not sitting so well with me, so in a moment of materialistic Zen, I decided to do something a little rash (for me at least.) I’m auctioning it all off on eBay for charity (The Chicago Abortion Fund.) If you’re pissed you didn’t get Crocs (which aren’t in the bag, btw because I knew I wouldn’t wear them although they looked comfy), or you really want that Little Giraffe neck pillow, or you’re yearning for some more zip drives, PLEASE BID.
Oh yeah, and that Kodak pocket video camera is in there as well.
It’s all going to a better cause than for my personal gain. I do appreciate what all the sponsors were doing for us, but I know someone out there will use what’s in the bag more than I and I want to give back a little something to a dear friend and a woman’s right to choose.
Here’s the link to the auction again:
Please help me spread the word!
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Sara, you are BAD ASS. For real.
I just want bidders! pls spread the word!
What a great idea.
Now it is I who feel like an asshole! What a brilliant idea. I divvied mine up among a shitload of friends with new babies. I wish I’d thought of this idea first. Phooey. I will spread the word about your auction!
Thanks Momtrolfreak!
I tweeted this – you rock.
Just another reason why I love you!
One more reason why I love you, Sara.
wow…Thanks. for once, I’m pretty speechless. But thank you so much for this. The need just keeps going up. For everyone reading this, our grants average $300. So every single dollar helps out. Now go bid!
This is such a great idea; good luck with it!!~
I am so promoting your auction. You got it right girl – things are nice. People are better.
great idea! I gave away most of the swag before leaving to local friends and some for hotel staff.
Good luck to doing well at the bids!
Niri
Loving your charity choice – tweeted this for you! Good for you for making something materialistic into something that will mean so much more for someone. @bluenude3
So rockstar!!!
I gave a lot of the kid-oriented stuff (Mr. Potato Head, Strawberry Shortcake) away to the kids in my hotel. (I didn’t stay in the Sheraton.) The moms were highly suspicious of the woman trying to give their kids toys, even though I totally approached the parents and not the children.
Tuning in to this one-year later…I love that you did that, and what you’re doing for Alma’s BM. I donated my same pink camera last year as a raffle prize for @helpamotherout – a diaper donation bank.