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That cute little face arrived in a box on our doorstep last month as a gift to from Serta with an enclosure card on how to “adopt” this #60 Sheep online.

But this isn’t just any sheep, this is a special little sheep, because for every one purchased, the profits from the sale are going to City of Hope™ to support the fight against cancer.

Oh, Serta, we love ewe! Sorry, couldn’t resist.

For a limited time, you can visit a participating Serta retailer and receive a limited edition Counting Sheep for FREE, with either a qualified test rest or purchase*.  You can also purchase a limited edition Counting Sheep from Serta online.

Visit the Online Adoption Center for details, and to find out how you can officially “adopt” your Counting Sheep and get access to exclusive Counting Sheep content!

My 5-year-old Emma was really enamored with the idea of officially adopting and naming our new family member.  We went online together, entered our registration number, and Emma chose to name her “Katelyn.”  After the adoption was complete, we even got to print the adoption certificate above.  It is a really cute event and I love the cause.

Have a great weekend everyone! See you back on Monday!

*Visit the Serta website for the fine print on this program.

[Disclosure: I received Katelyn as a gift from Serta as a thank for our partnership in the iComfort Blogger Event.]

The National Charity League, Inc., Newport Chapter is hosting a special holiday boutique this Wednesday, November 30th, 2011 from 11am – 3:00pm at the oc mart MIX.

At the event, 15% will go back to charity! There will be vendors from the oc mart MIX as well as guest vendors and some participating SOCO vendors.

If you haven’t already checked out SOCO and the oc mart MIX, this is the perfect opportunity to go! I wrote about how cool this shopping experience is here.  Nothing like it! Check it out, shop for a cause, and get some gifts checked off your list before the calendar even turns to December. Love it!

For more information you can contact nclheart2011 @ yahoo.com.

Recently I heard an awesome presentation at a moms’ group I am involved in on how to raise a child that is a giver. Since we are approaching Thanksgiving I was inspired to share one of the simple ideas that my family has adopted.

It is called “The Giving Box” and what I loved most about the idea is that it encourages regular giving throughout the year and not just at the holidays. This is how it works!

The goal is to include your children in the project so that they feel like they are a part of it. The first step is to make your Giving Box.

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Join the Junior League of Orange County this weekend at their major fundraising event, The Christmas Company at the Orange County Fairgrounds where you can shop from over 100 vendors and check people off your holiday shopping list before we even get into the December craziness.

Proceeds from this event benefit numerous local charities helping women, children and families. Shopping + charity = win-win!

And, snatch up this deal on Plum District running through tomorrow, and get two general admission tickets for only $10.

The event runs Thursday, November 17th through Sunday, November 20th with a list of incredible exhibitors like these. You can even stop by to see local artist Timree and order some personalized gifts for those special someones on your list. Isn’t her painting in the graphic above darling? Love, love, love her art!

At the event there will also be many separate ticket  special events including yoga with YAS founder Kimberly Fowler and a Fancy Nancy Tea Party with author Jane O’Connor and illustrator Robin Preiss Glasser. Squeeeeeee! Click here for times & ticket prices.

For more information visit www.shoptcc.com
Follow The Christmas Company on Facebook * Tweet with @ShopTCC

Click here to buy the Plum District deal for 2 for 1 admission

[Disclosure: Plum District is a Tiny Oranges Sponsor/Affiliate & Timree is a Tiny Oranges Sponsor.]

Are you ready for a fun-filled weekend of OC family Halloween events?  This Sunday, October 30th, 2011 from 8am – 11am you will have a chance to bring your kids to the MOST FUN Halloween party ever and give back at the same time at the 20th annual Pumpkins & Pancakes Halloween Extravaganza at South Coast Plaza.

What I especially love about this event is with every ticket purchase, you will be able to choose whether you would like your money to benefit one of three amazing Orange County charities helping local children: Casa Orange County, CHOC Children’s Foundation and Orangewood Children’s Foundation.

I have gone to this event several times and it is one of my favorite seasonal family events in OC.  At it, you will find the Macy’s and Crate and Barrel wing of South Coast Plaza completely transformed into a multi-level rocking Halloween party!

You can enjoy a delicious gourmet pancake breakfast by one of my favorite breakfast spots, Plums Café and Catering, along with music for dance parties, a petting zoo, face painting, balloon artists, arts & crafts, caricature drawings, professional photos, hair feather artists, surprise characters, silent auction, opportunity prizes and more!

All kids dress in their costumes, so make sure to dress them up and take advantage of all the great photo ops!

Tickets are $30 per person if purchased by noon TODAY (10/28) and $35 at the door. Children under two years old are free.

For more information, visit the Pumpkins and Pancakes 2011 website.

Have a great weekend everyone! See you back on Monday!