Shop 4 A Cause 2- TODAY 9am EST until 10pm EST!

Shop 4 A Cause 2 is officially over and all bids as of 10pm EST are updated. Thank you to everyone for making this a huge success! :w00t:

Please see below for more details.

WELCOME to Shop 4 A Cause 2 Charity Auction!

Thanks for stopping by for this exciting auction!

I hope you are ready to bid on some fabulous and UNIQUE items! Many of the items up for bid are personal and hand-crafted items from amazing entrepreneurs who have put a lot of time and love into their products. There are also many fitness packages, including some awesome fitness and health books, DVDs, and also lots of homemade baked goods! There is something for everyone here today!

100% of the proceeds from this auction will go to the Canadian Cancer Society.

I am running my 3rd half marathon May 30th 2010 and my husband, Eric and I are participating in our first try-a-tri triathlon on June 6th 2010. Our goal is to raise $2500 for cancer research in today’s Shop 4 A Cause 2, which would put our total charity money raised to $5,700.

This auction is in honour of our family members and friends who have fought cancer and also for everyone out there whose lives have been touched by cancer in some way.

How does Shop 4 A Cause 2 work?

• This charity auction is a silent auction meaning that you have to email me ([email protected]) with your bid. I will not accept any bids left in the comment section. The email subject line must read ‘SHOP 4 A CAUSE 2 BID’ or it may get missed.
• All bids start at $20 Canadian Funds.
• You only pay if you win the auction!
• The auction starts at 9am EST and will go until 10pm EST today, Wednesday May 26, 2010. 
• Throughout the day I will be updating each item with the current highest bid. I will do so frequently throughout the day as they come in! Check back to the site often for exciting updates and bidding wars. Last year was really fun!
• At 10pm EST tonight, I will stop taking bids. Each auction winner, as will be updated on the post by 10:30pm EST, is asked to donate their winning bid to my donation page. You must make your donation in your name or at minimum your initials + blog name so I know that it is your donation. Once that is done, email me to confirm ([email protected]) your donation and indicate what item # you won, and I will provide the item donor with your email to collect the your shipping address.
• Please do not place a bid on an item if you have no desire to follow through with payment.
• In the event that someone does not donate the winning bid within 24 hours (by 10pm EST on Thurs. May 27th), I will contact the runner up bidder.
• As I confirmed with Running Room, each person who makes an online donation will receive a tax receipt emailed to their valid email account.
• When you visit my donation page, you may pay with MasterCard, AMEX, or Visa only. Please keep this in mind when bidding.
• At the end of the auction, check back after 10:30pm EST to see if you won any items. If you have won, your name will be indicated next to the item with the bid amount. Please proceed with payment to my ONLINE DONATION PAGE as soon as possible and not more than 24 hours.

 

HOW TO PLACE A SILENT BID:

 

1. Email [email protected] with the subject line saying ‘SHOP 4 A CAUSE 2 BID’ along with the item number. Refresh the OSG homepage to make sure that you are seeing the current highest bids.
2. In the email body, tell me the item number and name you are bidding on (this is KEY to have both!)
3. Tell me how much money you are bidding.
4. Remember- all bids start at $20 CAD 
5. Make sure that the item you want to bid on will ship to your country before placing a bid. This will be indicated in the item description at the very end.
6. Please check the current bids (refresh the page) before you place your bid to make sure the most recent highest bid is refreshed on your page.

 

FINAL winning Bids are below!!!! Congrats and thank you to all for making Shop 4 A Cause 2 a HUGE, SMASHING SUCCESS! More details to follow tomorrow AM.

Winners please direct your payment to my online donation page. Please email me ([email protected]) when you have completed your donation. Also please let me know the item name and number you paid for. Thank you!!!

1. Two, UNOPENED, 3lb Amazing Grass Chocolate Amazing Meal Tubs-$150 Natalie L 
2. Raw Family Signature Dishes-$35 Katherine F 
3. Holistic Health Counseling Sessions (consultation + 3 sessions)-  $40 Emily B 
4. Handmade Crocheted ‘Sushi’ Scarf- $40 Kristina S 
5. 1 Month of Nutritional and Exercise Coaching- $100 Rebeca
6. 1 hour Nutritional Assessment and Consultation with Registered Dietitian-  $40 Brieann O 
7. Personalized Hand-Stamped Sterling Jewelry- $50 Becki 
8. Beachbody at home Workout DVDs- to be picked by the lucky winner!- $155 Christa
9. Three wellness coaching sessions with Jenn-  $50 G M 
10. A gorgeous set of 4 handmade 8×10 paintings that represent Growth, Freedom, Holding on to Hope, and Close relationships.-  $40 Mary M
11. Gorgeous Cherry Homemade Apron-  $60 Chrissi 
12. Brand new GAP and American Eagle cardigan sweaters-$30 Tasha L  
13. Custom Designed Blog Header- $85 Katie H 
14. Beautiful new Wool jacket (with tags)-  $20 Kristin P
15. Gina’s Coconut Macaroon-  $155 Erin E
16. Oh She Glows Health Lovers Pack-  $300 Jocelyn M
17. Vegetarian or Vegan customized Meal Plan- $55 G M 
18. Personalized Call Me Cards-$45 Julie F  
19. Custom landscape/travel photo painting- $110 Jacqueline A 
20. Beautiful homemade Lunch Kit- $60 Carmen O 
21. Three awesome workout DVD- $20 Jennifer M  
22. HUGE Starbucks Lovers Gift Pack-  $100 Jocelyn M 
23. Cool Running Book Pack- $40 Angela
24. Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred + Resume editing and polishing-  $40 Kristin R 
25. Katie’s favourite health books gift pack- brand new shipped direct to you from Amazon.com- $90 Maureen 
26. Amazing Candle Lover gift Pack- $30 Shelley
27. Candle Lovers Gift Pack II- $50 OSGMOM
28. Fitness and Candle Gift Pack-  $35 Alycia G 
29. HOPE Fine Art Photograph- $25 Lisa P 
30. SOUL Fine Art Photograph-  
31. Roots Canada all Black Leather handbag- $65 Daniela 
32.  Raw Brownie Bites, Raw Swiss Chard Black Sesame Flatbread, Raw Collard Onion Crackers (vegan and gluten-free!)- $80 Christa
33. Hand-crafted necklace made in winner’s choice of colour – $30 Nicole B 
34. Picnic backpack, brand new!- $30 Jami 
35. Six beautiful Swarovski crystals-  $35 Debbie G 
36. Holistic Nutritional Consultation-  $40 Tania O. 
37. Fitness Clothing Pack- $60 Leatitia N
38. Peanut butter / oatmeal Doggie treats + mint/parsley doggie treats-$35 Diana M. 
39. Stunning hand-crafted Citrine briolette necklace $50 Laura B 
40. 2 dozen California Dreamin’ Cookies- $25 Carly
41/42. Perfect Vegetarian Cookbook/Pasta Cookbook  – $30 Leah K
43. DOUBLE batch of Heather’s Maple Nut Oaties-  $50 Christina J.
44. Delicious Vegan 6 Layer Bars- $35 Kristina S 
45. Megan’s Amazing Fitness Kit- $50 Janelle S 
46. Nike Women’s Compression Shorts and stunning Cherry red Champion racerback top- $40 Cristina S  
47. $50 Canadian Esso Gas Gift Card-  $50 Kristi E 
48. $50 Chapters/Indigo/Coles gift card-  $60 Sarah W 
49. 2 Personal Training Sessions (York region, ON only)-$30 Inga 
50. 90-minute Private Yoga Session (St. John’s, Newfoundland only)-  $35 Vicki A.
51. Three personal training sessions and 1 month of boot camp valued at $275!! (Burlington)-$125 Jennifer  
52. Delicious Raspberry cream stuffed braided bread- $30 Daniela  
53. Like-new Adidas workout clothing- $20 Kindra 
54. Jenna’s oatmeal raisin cookies, US only (from Eat Drink and Be Vegan)- $30 Kristina S 
55. Oatmeal Making Basket (US only)- $25 Carrie G

Note: If I have somehow missed your auction submission please email me and let me know ([email protected])

Now for the amazing Items up for Auction!

 

Items below Ship to: Canada and US Only (with a few ‘UK or worldwide’ items in bold)

1. Two, UNOPENED, 3lb Amazing Grass Chocolate Amazing Meal Tubs

You’ve seen this stuff all over OSG and the blog world, now you can place a bid for a great cause and have a chance at winning a super healthy protein powder at the same time! Should you place the highest bid, you will win two 3lb tubs of the Amazing Grass Chocolate Amazing Meal powder courtesy of the lovely Jenn! For more info on the amazing powder see here! [Kindly donated by Jenn] Ships to US and Canada.

2. Raw Family Signature Dishes

From the website, ‘Discover the joy of raw cooking in this new primer for simple, delicious recipes from raw food pioneer Victoria Boutenko. Presenting her family’s most treasured dishes with easy instructions and hundreds of photographs, Victoria walks budding chefs through every step of preparation with encouragement and enthusiasm. Mouthwatering recipes include jams,scones, soup, crackers, nut milk, truffles, chocolate cake, and more.’ For more info about the book, see here. [Kindly donated by Lindsay] Ships to Canada and US.

3. Holistic Health Counseling Sessions (consultation + 3 sessions)

Counseling sessions will be via telephone (unless the person lives in Vermont).  The initial session will be a consultation and the following three sessions will be holistic health counseling sessions in which the client and Lindsay will work together to improve their health.  The sessions will be 45 minutes each once a month. Lindsay says, ‘During the session we will discuss the clients health goals and how they will achieve these; each following session we will discuss progress, what things have worked and what we may need to change. After the three sessions the client will be offered an additional 5 sessions at a discounted rate.’ Lindsay is currently enrolled at the Institute For Integrative Nutrition and will graduate next Spring, however starting in September she will be able to begin meeting with clients so the initial consultation can be set up for July or August and the first session will be in September (however, there is flexibility in the dates). [Kindly donated by Lindsay]. Canada and US.

4. Handmade Crocheted ‘Sushi’ Scarf

   

You are bidding on a beautiful and unique 100% handmade crocheted scarf, made with a cotton/poly blend yarn. It can be customized to reflect the buyer’s favorite sushi by using different colors on the inside. [Kindly donated by Mara] Ships to: Canada and US.

5. 1 Month of Nutritional and Exercise Coaching by FitLizzio

This month of nutritional and exercise coaching includes a meal plan tailored to your preference and style of eating, and weekly workouts to accommodate your schedule and needs. For more information, visit Fit Lizzio. [Kindly donated by Lizzy]. Canada and US.

6. 1 hour Nutritional Assessment and Consultation with Registered Dietitian

Jennifer Hyman is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator and is offering a 1-hour nutrition assessment and consultation.  Jennifer is based in NYC. The Assessment and consultation can be on phone or in person. Your nutrition consultation and assessment will start with a brief review of your medical history and a discussion of your health & nutrition-related goals (such as weight loss, improved energy, control of blood sugar, etc.).  Then, Jennifer will take a diet recall based on your typical intake, assess your diet, provide nutrition education and a plan to help you reach your goals.  There will be time throughout and at the end to ask questions. [Kindly donated by Jennifer Hyman, MS, RD, CDE, CDN]. Canada and US.

7. Personalized Hand-Stamped Sterling Jewelry

HERInspiration is donating a gorgeous personalized hand stamped sterling charm on a sports cord. Sara can work with the wining bidder to customize a charm of their liking.  [Kindly donated by Sara C. from HERInspiration]. Ships to Canada and US.

8. Beachbody at home Workout DVDs- to be picked by the lucky winner!

The lucky bidder gets to choose one of the following amazing workout DVD packs: Insanity program, P90X, Turbo Jam, or P90 workout DVDs. Each program includes anywhere from 5-12 DVD’s for you to take your fitness to the next level. These programs are worth over $100! Visit http://beachbodycoach.com/DOUGLASS for more information.  [Kindly donated by Jenn]. Ships to Canada and US.

9. Three wellness coaching sessions with Jenn from Live Well Fit Now

Jenn is a trained wellness coach, looking to help others improve their well being and everyday life. Whether you are looking for more balance, to develop health habits, change your eating or incorporate more fitness into your life- these wellness coaching sessions will get you in the right direction.
Included in the three sessions:
– a personally developed wellness vision which serves as your guide for the future
– 3 month goals that are designed to take your towards your ultimate wellness vision
– weekly goals that take your larger goals and turn them into daily, attainable actions
– free email support from me!

The first session is 90 minutes and the final two are 45 minutes. Over the phone is ideal, then follow up by email when needed. The value is $250! [Kindly donated by Jenn] US and Canada.

10. A gorgeous set of 4 handmade 8×10 paintings that represent Growth, Freedom, Holding on to Hope, and Close relationships.

All four paintings are hand painted with acrylic paint on acrylic paper by Astrid. They are unframed, and will ship anywhere. They will be signed either on the back or front before sending. All four represent ideas that have been very important to Astrid throughout her recovery from an eating disorder: Growth, Freedom, Holding on to Hope, and Close relationships. [kindly donated by Astrid]. Ships anywhere in the world.

11. Gorgeous Cherry Homemade Apron

Have you always dreamed of wearing a super cute apron in the kitchen when baking or cooking up a storm? I know I have! Now you can look super cute in this gorgeous cherry homemade apron straight from Katie’s popular shop on Etsy called Katie Jo Sews. http://www.etsy.com/shop/KatieJoSews [Kindly donated by Katie] Ships to US and Canada.

12. Brand new GAP and American Eagle cardigan sweaters!

Up for auction are 2 brand new sweaters (never worn, but without tags)! One is a Gap baby pink crop cardigan and the other is an American Eagle navy blue crop cardigan. Both sweaters are size medium. The American Eagle Sweater (navy) is a cotton/nylon blend and full sleeve. The Gap (pink) sweater is 100% cotton and 3/4 sleeve. [Kindly donated by Kara ] Ships to US and Canada.

13. Custom Designed Blog Header

Attention bloggers! Does your blog header need a snazzy update? Ashley is donating a custom designed blog header. Ashley will work with the winning bidder on a header design until it is exactly what you want! [Kindly donated by Ashley]. Anywhere in the world.

14. Beautiful new Wool jacket (with tags)

This brand new long wool coat (still with tags on) is up for auction! The colours are green/brown/orange and it is a size 14.  Materials: 81% Wool, 10% Viscose, 9% Polamide. Brand: Lafayette 148. [Kindly donated by Ginger]. If you have any questions please email Ginger: [email protected] Ships to Canada and US.

15. Gina’s Coconut Macaroons

  

Gina’s delicious raw and vegan macaroons are famous all over the blog world and now you can bid on a batch for a great cause! Ingredients contain: Unsweetened dried coconut, Raw almonds, Unrefined coconut oil, Pure maple syrup, Agave, Spices and extracts. [Kindly donated by Gina]. Ships Canada, US, and UK.

16. Oh She Glows Health Lovers Pack

This amazing fit pack will have you up and running in no time! Start your day off with a delicious Glo Bar and chocolate spice tea, hit the pool with your new goggles and Core Gym Bag, read up on your marathon training, plan a delicious pizza for dinner, and finally hit the bed relaxing to soothing sleep sounds. This pack contains: a brand new Live Well 360 Core Fitness Bag (valued at $129!) for all of your fitness and travel needs, 10 Glo Bars in the flavour of your choice, the book ‘Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide’ by Hal Hidgon (like-new), 1 box of Chocolate spice tea, ‘Food Inc’ book (new), James McNair’s New Pizza Cookbook (new), Angela’s favourite TYR Nest Pro swimming Goggles (new in package), and a soothing sleep CD (gently used). Value of this fit pack is over $240! [Donated by Angela]. Ships to US and Canada.

17. Vegetarian or Vegan customized Meal Plan

A customized Vegetarian/vegan meal plan is up for grabs that includes: calorie counts, shopping list, estimated costs, and 3 meals + 2 snacks each day! Winning bidder will choose between and Individual Plan which equals two weeks worth of meals or a Family Plan (for 2+ people) which equals one week worth of meals. Winning bidder provides a rough weekly grocery budget, a daily calorie range (if desired). Lizz is a vegetarian marathoner maintaining a 30 pound weight loss. She has been vegetarian for 8 years, 4 of which she was vegan. She is very interested in health, wellness, and cooking. Lizz will provide a meal plan (3 meals + 2 snacks) along with a shopping list and estimated costs & calories. Winning bidder can contact Lizz with specific food allergies or dislikes, but Lizz cannot create a gluten-free or raw meal plan.This will be done via email, but everything will be provided in US units (measurements & costs).
Meal plan will be delivered within 2 weeks of receiving necessary information from bidder (hopefully sooner!). [Kindly donated by Lizz]. For more info email Lizz: [email protected]. Please note that Lizz is not a trained professional. Anywhere in the world.

18. Personalized Call Me Cards

 

Professional call me cards donated by Grace Announcements! Our Call Me Cards are a 3.5" x 2" (think business card) card professionally printed on 80lb. cardstock with a beautiful semi-gloss finish on the front and back. These cards are a perfect way to have your own “personal” business card.  Set of 100 cards will be made for the winning bidder. [Kindly donated by Lindsay Brewda]. Ships Canada and US.

19. Custom landscape/travel photo painting

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You are bidding on the opportunity to have one of your favorite landscape / cityscape photos made into a beautiful piece of artwork. This is a great chance to have a unique memory of a favorite trip made into a painting! Katie is a landscape painter, working in gouache ( it’s like a thicker watercolor). You can see examples at www.Katiehillman.com. [Kindly donated by Katie] Ships US and Canada.

20. Beautiful homemade Lunch Kit

Now this is one show-stopping lunch bag! This gorgeous lunch kit includes: 1 fully lined drawstring closure lunch bag, completely machine washable; 1 sandwich bag in a coordinating fabric, fully lined with ripstop nylon (allows for easy wipe ups, and moisture resistant); 2 snack bags in a coordinating fabric, fully lined with ripstop nylon. Snack bags can be wiped out each day, or crumbs can be shaken out, also machine washable with secure velcro closures. For more information see Laura’s Etsy store, ‘OrraDesigns’. [Kindly donated by Laura]. Ships to US and Canada.

21. Three awesome workout DVDs!

You are bidding on an amazing workout DVD pack that includes a NikkiBeachBride Destination Wedding Workout DVD, the six-week bikini countdown by Karon Karter, and Women’s Health wedding workout DVD. [Kindly donated by Katie]. Ships to US and Canada.

22. HUGE Starbucks Lovers Gift Pack!

Up for auction is this amazing Starbucks gift pack that will keep your engines revving all summer long! Included in this pack: 12 pack of Italian roast via instant brew, a 1/2 lb bag of 3 region bold blend coffee, a full pound of organic shade grown Mexico, a heart coffee tumbler (plastic), and a tin of Zen green full leaf tea. [Kindly donated by Mandy]. Ships to US and Canada.

23. Cool Running Book Pack!

 

Up for grabs are three amazing running books for any running newbie or seasoned runner. In this pack are three popular books on running: 1) Complete Book of Beginning Running: Only in Runner’s World Complete Book of Beginning Running will you find everything you need to become a happy, healthy fitness runner including: how to stay motivated, what shoes to buy, what to eat before you run and after, how to prevent common injuries and much, much more! 2) Hal Higdon’s Smart Running: Expert advice on training, motivation, injury prevention, nutrition and good health. 3) How to Train for and Run Your Best Marathon: Tips for first timers on workouts and pacing, advice for experienced participants on setting a goal and achieving a personal best, information for all runners on cross training, nutrition, equipment and injury prevention
[Kindly donated by Brooke]. Ships to US and Canada.

24. Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred + Resume editing and polishing

Kate is offering the kick-butt Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred workout DVD along with the opportunity for Kate to review your resume and polish it up. Kate has a Master’s degree and is specialized in writing, proof-reading, and editing. She will fine-tune your resume and make it stand out from the pack. [Kindly donated by Kate]. Ships to US and Canada.

25. Katie’s favourite health books gift pack- brand new shipped direct to you from Amazon.com!

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You are bidding on three amazing books- brand spanking new! Katie will order these books and ship them to one lucky US or Canadian reader. Up for grabs in this gift pack: 1) The Kind Diet, by Alicia Silverstone; 2) The Omnivore’s Dilemma, by Michael Pollan; 3) The New Rules of Lifting for Women by Lou Schuler. [Kindly donated by Katie]. Ships to US and Canada.

26. Amazing Candle Lover gift Pack!

Up for auction in this awesome gift pack are the following items: 1) Linear lights pillar holder; 2) Linear lights short holder; 3) Infinite reflection aroma melter; 4) Ice cream candles – Sorber delights with Clarity holders; 5) Votive sampler (16); 6) Global abbiance huracane; 7) Living the good life book; 8) Tea light & Votive candle gift bag.  [Kindly donated by Miranda at www.mirandasjeans.com] Please email [email protected] for more details. Ships to US and Canada.

27. Candle Lovers Gift Pack II

 

Up for auction in this awesome gift pack are the following items:  1) Present candle (mango tangerine);
2) 3 wick citrus candle; 3) Island nectar reed diffuser; 4) Raspberry iced tea candle; 5) Sorbet delights tea lights (18); 6) Sugar body scrub; 7) Living the good life book; 8) Getting the good life book; 9) Moroccan spice lantern; 10) Garden lantern. [Kindly donated by Miranda at www.mirandasjeans.com ] Please email [email protected] for more details. Ships to US and Canada.

28. Fitness and Candle Gift Pack

 

Up for auction in this awesome gift pack are the following items: 1) Sakura Lantern with 3×5" candle; 2)
Tonka bean chocolate twist 3 wick candle; 3) Votive holder with Votive; 4) Remix Tea Light Holder with Tealight; 5) Gaia Tea Light lamp; 6) Mio Training Watch (Goodlife Fitness); 7) Branch Pillar holder; 8) Fig & Olive grove pillar candle; 9) Tea light & Voitive candle gift bag. [Kindly donated by Miranda at www.mirandasjeans.com] Please email [email protected] for more details. Ships to US and Canada.

29. HOPE Fine Art Photograph

A macro close-up of my home grown ‘Cosmos’ with vibrant colour and detail. This is a lovely print of the original photo, the size of the image is 5" x 7" and has a white border to fit a 8" x 10" frame. Printed in the Giclee method with archival inks which will last up to 200 years behind glass and out of direct sunlight. Print is on archival matt paper, titled and signed in pencil underneath the image. Print comes in a clear protective sleeve with backing board. *Please note watermark will not be on your print. For more info please check out: www.thevintageartist.com [Kindly donated by Nikki]. Ships worldwide however buyer is responsible for shipping cost.

30. SOUL Fine Art Photograph 

A stunning closeup of a late summer sunset. This is a lovely print of the original photo, the size of the image is 5" x 7" and has a white border to fit a 8" x 10" frame. Printed in the Giclee method with archival inks which will last up to 200 years behind glass and out of direct sunlight. Print is on archival matt paper, titled and signed in pencil underneath the image. Print comes in a clear protective sleeve with backing board. Please note watermark will not be on your print. For more info please check out: www.thevintageartist.com. [Kindly donated by Nikki]. Ships worldwide however buyer is responsible for shipping cost.

31. Roots Canada all Black Leather handbag

Up for auction is this beautiful Roots Canada all Black Leather handbag with adjustable shoulder strap. Like new condition. [Kindly donated by OSGMOM]. Ships to US and Canada.

 32.  Raw Brownie Bites, Raw Swiss Chard Black Sesame Flatbread, Raw Collard Onion Crackers (vegan and gluten-free!)

This is your chance to bid on some raw brownies, flatbreads, and crackers from Pure2Raw. Item descriptions: 1) Raw Collard Onion Cracker -  A perfect balance of flavor that you will never know you are eating greens.  Full of Omega 3s and fiber! 2) Raw Brownie Bites – A rich chocolate haven that is not too sweet but will keep you grabbing for more. Full of antioxidants. 3) Raw Swiss Chard Black Sesame Flatbread – A nutrient rich flatbread that has just the right amount of crunch. Great for sandwiches or perfect salad companion. They are vegan and gluten-free to boot!  [Kindly donated by Pure2Raw]. Ships US and Canada.

33. Hand-crafted necklace made in winner’s choice of colour

You are bidding on a a unique & hand-crafted 2-strand necklace to be made in the winner’s choice of colour. Joy’s jewelry is environmentally friendly as the pendants a re-purposed items that she finds while hiking with her 11 month old puppy or at thrift stores/ church bazaars. {Kindly donated by Joy]. Ships anywhere in the world.

34. Picnic backpack, brand new!

 

This is the perfect picnic backpack to have countless delicious picnics all summer long! You are bidding on a picnic backpack filled with all of the amenities for having a picnic, even a place to put your bottle of wine to keep it chilled.  It is brand new!  Also included in this auction is a brand new fuel water bottle. For any questions about these items please email: [email protected] . [Kindly donated by Grace]. Ships US and Canada.

35. Six beautiful Swarovski crystals

Included in this auction are 6 gorgeous Swarovski crystals. For any questions about these items or to see more pictures please email: [email protected] . [Kindly donated by Grace]. Ships US and Canada.

36. Holistic Nutritional Consultation

Katherine is a RHN – Holistic Nutritional Consultant and is auctioning off a Holistic Nutritional Consultation. The initial consultation involves filling out a Health Form which outlines what your health goals and concerns are and other background information. All information is held strictly confidential. After receiving the intake form we can set up a chat conference either through MSN Messenger or Skype and go over your health concerns. After that I will, within 48 hours, send a list of recommendations. After 2 weeks I will do a follow-up e-mail. [Kindly donated by Kat]. Anywhere in the world.

37. Fitness Clothing Pack! (Click images to enlarge)

Up for auction are all of these amazing fitness clothing items! 1) Lady’s size L Spandex tights Reebok brand – These are light weight and perfect for summer running weather. I’m donating them because they’re too big for me. They have been lightly used I’ve only worn them a handful of times. 2) Size Medium Nike Women’s shelf bra tank- This is also lightly worn. This is a shorter torso tank top, Because I have a long torso I have a hard time with it riding up on me. The shelf bra is perfect for summer running though It’s tight enough I don’t even need to wear a sports bra with it like I do a lot of my other bra tank tops 3) Size Medium Adidas Women’s Tank top- The color of this caught my eye. it also is a short torso-ed shirt. you need a bra with this one though. 4)Size XL Activa Brand Women’s Light weight long sleeve tee (pink)- This is perfect for warm fall/ light spring wear running or whatever you choose to do with it, only worn a handful of times, it’s just plain too big for me and it creates more resistance against wind for me. 5) Size L LL Bean Women’s Light weight long sleeve Tee (orange)- This is perfect for a cool fall morning, I’ve worn on many a run it’s just plain too big for me, that’s why I’m donating it 6) Size L Under Armour Women’s Heat Gear Tee- This my mom bought for me thinking it’d be good for summer running. it’s too small because it’s so tight on me, so if you’re a size med/ small it’d be perfect for you. [Kindly donated by Mary] Ships US and Canada.

38. 36 Peanut butter / oatmeal Doggie treats + 36 mint/parsley doggie treats
   
Treat your dog to some delicious homemade doggie treats! Peanut butter / oatmeal Doggie treats are made with flour, peanut butter and rolled oats. they’re perfect for any pup. Mary’s pup loves them much cheaper to make than to buy in the store! Mary found the mint/ parsely doggie treats recipe online and decided to make them for their Siberian husky. She says, ‘The treats definitely work, we’ve noticed a considerable difference in her breath since we’ve been giving them to her.’ They’re made with flour, parsley, mint,(both fresh) and water. [Kindly donated by Mary] Ships US and Canada.

US ONLY

39. Stunning hand-crafted Citrine briolette necklace

A beautiful Citrine briolette is suspended from a 14K gold-filled chain, and is adorned with a small 16K matte gold plated leaf. The stone’s clarity & faceting makes this a sparkling piece. The necklace measures approximately 17” end to end & closes with a spring ring clasp. All metal components, except for the 16K gold plated leaf, are 14k gold-filled. This necklace can also be made with sterling silver components & other stones. Will arrive packaged in a gift box and tied with a ribbon making this a wonderful gift for yourself or a loved one. See Erica’s Etsy shop ‘Erica Sara Designs’ for more pictures and info. [Kindly donated by Erica]. Ships to US only.

40. 2 DOZEN California Dreamin’ Cookies

You are bidding on 2 dozen ‘California Dreamin’ cookies! The flavour is strawberry almond in honor of California strawberries and almonds. The ingredients are: spelt flour, maple syrup, almond butter, almonds, strawberries, walnut oil, baking soda, almond extract, and salt. They contain wheat, gluten and nuts. For more information please contact [email protected]  [Kindly donated by Jackie]. Ships US only.

41/42. Perfect Vegetarian Cookbook + Pasta Cookbook

 

You are bidding on two great cookbooks! Perfect Vegetarian Chapters include: light bites and appetizers, beans, nuts, and bean curd, pasta, noodles and rice, vegetables and salads, desserts. Many of the recipes are vegan friendly and each recipe has a full-page color photograph. Recipes include chickpea curry, chile bean cakes with avocado salsa, sweet and sour vegetables with cashews, apricot and passion fruit sorbet, and many more! Pasta Cookbook: Includes recipes, How to select, cook, drain, and toss your pasta; How to choose the perfect sauce; Menus; Beautiful color photographs (AT LEAST one per recipe). Includes vegan, vegetarian, and meat pastas. [Kindly donated by Lauren]. Ships to US only.

43. DOUBLE batch of Heather’s Maple Nut Oaties (Vegan + wheat-free, if requested)

Heather knows her nut butter, and these cookies do not disappoint! Made with love, these cookies are vegan, wheat-free, and sweetened with maple syrup. A healthy cookie to please any palette and thrill those with dairy or wheat allergies. These oaties are not only vegan, but they can be made with gluten-free oats upon request. For more information see: http://heathereatsalmondbutter.com/recipes/maple-nut-oaties/. [Kindly donated by Heather]. Ships to US only.

44. Delicious Vegan 6 Layer Bars

This bars are all vegan and all delicious! Ingredients include: vegan cinnamon graham crackers (baker does not know ingredients in crackers, only that they are vegan), coconut oil, walnuts, coconut flakes, vegan chocolate chips, and coconut milk. [Kindly donated by Val]. Ships to US only.

45. Megan’s Amazing Fitness Kit

Up for grabs in this awesome fitness kit: 1.) Nike shoe wallet.  It has a velcro close on top, and clip on the back to secure to shoe laces; 2.) Blue Women’s Size Small Under Armour T-shirt.  Condition is Like New. 95% polyester, 5% elastane.  Front of shirt is shown.  Back has no graphic; 3.) Women’s Saucony ProGrid Guide 3 Running Shoes, Size 10.5.  These have only been worn three times and look almost brand new; 4.) Green Men’s Long sleeve Nike Dri-Fit shirt, Size large.  It’s a race shirt from this year’s Tampa Gasparilla half marathon.  Front is shown in picture, back has sponors from the race.  100% polyester; 5.) Weight Watchers Momentum Slow Cook It Cookbook, copyright 2010.  [Kindly donated by Megan]. Ships US only.

46. Nike Women’s Compression Shorts and stunning Cherry red Champion racerback top

 

You are bidding on beautiful new, never worn Nike Women’s Compression Shorts (size medium) and a stunning red Champion racerback top (gently used) in size medium. [Kindly donated by Eunice]. Ships US only.

 

Canada Only

47. $50 Canadian Esso Gas Gift Card

This gift card is loaded with $50 Canadian dollars and can be used at any Esso gas station in Canada. [Kindly donated by OSGMOM]. Canada only.

48. $50 Chapters/Indigo/Coles gift card

Find a few new books for your summer reading! This gift card is loaded with $50 Canadian dollars and can be used at any Chapters/Indigo/Coles bookstore in Canada. [Kindly donated by OSGMOM]. Canada only.

49. 2 Personal Training Sessions (York region, Ontario only)

In-Home Trainer is kindly donating two personal training sessions, valued at $150, to a local York, ON area resident. If you want to tone-up and get fit for summer this is your chance to have two personalized one-on-one sessions to suit your every needs! For more information, visit the In-Home Trainer website. [Kindly donated by Mike]. York, Ontario area only.

 

50. 90-minute Private Yoga Session (St. John’s, Newfoundland only)

Up for grabs is a 90-minute private yoga session for a lucky bidder located in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Jennifer Bonnell is a Certified Yoga Instructor through Satyaram Yoga (Toronto) – RYT 200 hour level program by Yoga Alliance standards. [Kindly donated by Jennifer]. St. John’s Newfoundland only.

51. Three personal training sessions and 1 month of boot camp valued at $275!! (Burlington, ON area only)

Tawnya Gee, personal trainer, from Gee Force Fitness is donating 3 personal training sessions valued at $150 and 1 month of boot camp valued at $125 for one lucky highest bidder located in the Burlington, ON region. [Kindly donated by Tawnya Gee]. Burlington, ON area only.

52. Delicious Raspberry cream stuffed braided bread

This one is a SHOW STOPPER! Have you ever seen bread this beautiful? Therese has offered to make two loaves of this amazing stuffed braided bread. The stuffing is lemon cream cheese and raspberry. Ingredients include: water, sugar, instant yeast, all-purpose flour, sour cream, unsalted butter, eggs, salt, vanilla, cream cheese, lemon juice, raspberry pie filling. [Kindly donated by Therese]. Ships to Canada only.

53. Like-new Adidas workout clothing

 

Up for grabs are 1 white Adidas climatelite tank (size small) and 1 black Adidas climatecool fitted capris (size medium; fits small) The capris have the three stripes along one side (asymetrical), zippers on the bottom of the leg to open up the calf. Only worn a few times and in great condition. [Kindly donated by Tara ] Ships to Canada.

54. Jenna’s vegan oatmeal raisin cookies (from Eat Drink and Be Vegan)

Jenna is auctioning off a batch of these super delicious vegan oatmeal raisin cookies (recipe out of Eat Drink and Be Vegan). They are filled with chocolate and oh so tasty. [Kindly donated by Jenna]. US only.

55. Oatmeal Lovers Basket!

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You are bidding on a fantastic oatmeal making basket to suit your every oatmeal desire! It includes: a pancake mix, oatmeal, peanut butter, and pumpkin butter. [Kindly donated by Stacey]. US Only. 

 

 “I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.” ~ Maya Angelou

 

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