by admin on March 19, 2010
This auction item is being provided by Creativity for Kids.
Included in this prize pack is the following four creative projects: Animal Puppets, Keepsake Canvas, Button Blossoms and the Wild & Wooly coloring book.
Faber-Castell is committed to providing children with quality, innovative and thoughtful products that offer opportunities to express their uniqueness through creative play. Drawing, painting, crafting and pretending are all an integral part of a healthy childhood. ALL Faber-Castell Children’s Brand Products are non-toxic and safe for children.
Retail Value: $56.00
Starting Bid: $25.00

by admin on March 19, 2010
La Valencia Hotel opened in 1926 and offers 113 guest rooms, suites and villas. It overlooks the scenic and popular La Jolla Cove and the majestic Pacific Ocean. La Valencia Hotel is a member of Preferred Hotels and Resorts Worldwide and National Trust Historic Hotels of America. The hotel has received the FourDiamond Award for 12 consecutive years by the AAA Automobile Club of Southern California. In 2010, it was listed on Travel & Leisure Magazine’s Top 500. The hotel’s restaurants include the romantic and intimate Sky Room, the Mediterranean Room and Patio as well as the Whaling Bar and Grill, which is reminiscent of a seaside pub. The hotel is located at 1132 Prospect Avenue, La Jolla, Calif. 92037. Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly at 8004510772 or by visiting La Valencia online at www.LaValencia.com.
Courtesy of the La Valencia Hotel, we have a gift certificate for Dinner for 4 at their Mediterranean Room Restaurant.
This dinner certificate has a value of approximately $340.00!
Starting Bid: $200.00

by admin on March 19, 2010
aden + anais, has brought the legacy of muslin together with fashion forward design to create a line of products that are as stylish as they are useful; and as simple as they are beautiful. We believe in muslin– the way it looks, the way it feels, the way it works– to improve the lives of babies and their mothers no matter who they are or where they live.
aden + anais carry’s a beautiful line of baby products specifically designed for swaddling and caring for your newborn child. They have swaddling blankets, sleepsacks, bibs, blankets and more.
aden + anais has generously offered a $250.00 gift card for auction today.
Retail Value: $250.00
Starting Bid: $125.00

by admin on March 19, 2010
When it is time for a haircut, it is time for Pigtails & Crewcuts. Why go to an ordinary salon or barbershop? Make it fun! We don’t just specialize in children; we cater to them. We have specially designed chairs and movies that play throughout the salon. At the end of your experience get a lollipop and pick a prize from our treasure chest. We strive to make every visit exciting for children and relaxing for parents.
Stacey is the San Diego Bargain Mama and she has graciously donated 2 Free Haircuts at the Pigtails & Crewcuts salon in Chula Vista, CA.
Bidders, please be local to the San Diego area since this coupon is good for the Chula Vista location only.
Prize Value: $36.00
Starting Bid: $15.00

by admin on March 19, 2010
Suzy Q. Homemaker is a fellow blogger who also happens to be a Creative Memories consultant. she has graciously donated a 12 X 12 PicFolio Quick Kit in your choice of Boy or Girl colors.

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This complete kit contains all the ingredients for an album – with no cutting required. The pages come predesigned and are layered with paper accents made to look like you’ve placed them there yourself. Each page is treated with a special design giving them an “antique” look.
Simply add your photos and stories, decorate with the included embellishments, and slide your pages into the album.
Specifications
• 12×12 PicFolio™ Max Album with 32 Story Sleeve pages
• 32 decorative, layered pages
• 1 sheet of clear Title Stickers in brown
• 3 sheets of die cuts with ready-to-stick foam tabs that add dimension
• 1 idea book
Retail Value: $69.00
Minimum Bid: $30.00

by admin on March 19, 2010
The Pretty Peacock was created by Ana Talukder Simpson. Her goal was to create handmade and unique jewelry that would “invoke emotion, be a touchstone, and tell a story- not just be a bauble to match your outfit.”
The Pretty Peacock specializes in handmade, personalized artisan jewelry that is made with great care.
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They have graciously donated this absolutely stunning pendant called “Love You to the Moon.”
“Guess How Much I Love You” is one of those books that both children and their parents hold on to and cherish. We all know that time goes by far too quickly and our infinite love for our children remains – this pendant is the perfect way to showcase that sentiment!”
This is such a perfect item to be on Penny’s auction!
In addition to this beautiful pendant, Ana has activated a FREE SHIPPING CODE on orders placed through The Pretty Peacock website. Order something online and enter the code PENNY. Any time someone uses this free shipping code, The Pretty Peacock will donate $5.00 more dollars to Pennies4Penny!
Retail Value: $74.00
Minimum Bid: $40.00

by admin on March 19, 2010
Legoland California is donating a family four pack of passes to their fun and unique theme park. Legoland is located in Carlsbad, CA. These are hopper passes, so they will also get you in to the Carlsbad Sea Life Aquarium!
I had the pleasure of taking my boys to Legoland last September and it was a really fun park that they boys just loved! This is a great opportunity to create some great memories with your kids.

Passes value is $308.00
Bidding Starts at $150.00

by admin on March 19, 2010
This auction is for two $15.00 iTunes gift cards. These have been donated by Shannon & Mike Burns.
Retail Value: $30.00
Starting Bid: $15.00

by admin on March 19, 2010
Eve is a blogging mom and website designer. Her website, Designing with Eve provides tips for making your blog or website stand out as well as offering her graphic design talents for custom jobs.
Taking your ideas and creating the perfect site to showcase your writing, products, services, or even your brand is what I do. Be it a new site or a redesign, making you stand out from the crowd is number one. No matter how big or small your project is, you are the most important client.
Designing with Eve is offering a custom header design up for auction. Finished design does not include iStock images (if desired).
Retail Value: $35.00
Starting Bid: $15.00

by admin on March 19, 2010
Scandinavian Child is the exclusive North American distributor of extraordinary children’s products that meet the highest style, function and safety standards of discriminating parents, including Svan, Anka, Cariboo, lillebaby, Micralite, and Beaba.
Scandinavian Child has donated one of their top sellers to Penny’s auction, a Beaba Babycook.
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Description from their website:
The Beaba Babycook is a one-of-a-kind, patented compact countertop appliance that functions as a steamer, blender, warmer and defroster to prepare fresh, healthy meals for baby. It starts by steam cooking vegetables, fruits, and meats in less than 15 minutes, while preserving their vitamins and flavors. It then purees or blends them to the desired consistency. Parents can also use it to quickly reheat or defrost precooked foods. BPA-Safety Tested.
Retail Value: $150.00
Starting Bid: $75.00
