Monday, December 12, 2011

Auction Closed

The Auction is now closed.  Thank you SO very much for bidding and for our friends, who donated!!  I will be contacting each highest bidder for details on payment and shipping if applicable.  Please check out the "how to pay" instructions on the side panel of our site.  We are ecstatic!  Quickly estimating the total, you guys have brought in over $1600 towards our goal w/ bids and donations!  WOW!!!  This is going to bring us much closer to our goal, and with a preview trip in sight, are definitely moving forward, and feeling very grateful.

We've received a few more items and may be either posting them separately on facebook or will be doing another auction in the spring, so please keep in touch on our main blog:  http://prushascrushas.blogspot.com/

Love,

Josh and Jen

Thursday, December 8, 2011

iPad2 - Brand New!

http://www.apple.com/ipad/


Drum roll...a very generous donation for an ipad 2!  It's brand new, and was received as an employee Christmas gift.   I want perks like this! :)  Retailing at $499.  Description: Apple iPad 2 Wi-Fi 16 GB - Apple iOS 5 (new operating system) 1 GHz - White


For more info, go to http://www.apple.com/ipad/
Note:  Highest bidder pays shipping if outside of the Inwood, WV area.  



to bid on this item:
please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid.
If Josh or Jen don't know you personally, please include your email address.

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Domino Necklace w/ Chain






These necklaces are crafted from dominoes!  Highest bidder may choose one design or choice of wording on the domino.  


Note:  Highest bidder pays shipping costs.


to bid on this item:
please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid.
If Josh or Jen don't know you personally, please include your email address.

Embellished Tie-Shirt (size infant-10)


Here is another creation by Darci's Doodads.  Highest bidder may pick shirt size, shirt color and choose from a range of tie designs.  Check out more shirts at Darci's Boys' Tees


Note:  Highest bidder pays shipping costs.



to bid on this item:
please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid.
If Josh or Jen don't know you personally, please include your email address.

Rose Quartz Handmade Necklace from Earth Cultured


The perfect gift for your nature-loving friend or self!  This unique and organic macrame necklace is handmade by my friend Nilu, who mastered the art of while living in the Himalayas.  These necklaces are beautiful!  I've never seen anything like them.  The necklace can be made shorter, by simply making a knot   on one end & stringing that end through the loop.  You're sure to enjoy this handmade item.   

Check out more of Earth-Cultured's jewelry and accessories at:  https://www.facebook.com/EarthCultured   

Note:  Highest bidder pays shipping costs.  Stone (rose quartz) dimensions: L: 30mm, W: 20mm, H: 7mm   Chain Length: 20"

to bid on this item:
please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid.
If Josh or Jen don't know you personally, please include your email address.

"Bumbo" Baby Seat & Tray



Location:  Berkeley/Jefferson County, WV area


These seats are very popular, and would be an excellent purchase for an infant or gift for a mommy-to-be! The Bumbo Baby Seat prevents slipping and supports baby's back and torso.  These seats retail for about $37, and the tray retails for around $10.  Here is a link to read more about it:  Bumbo Baby Seat


Note:  Does not come in original box.  Highest bidder pays shipping unless in the Berkeley/Jefferson County, WV area.




to bid on this item:
please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid.
If Josh or Jen don't know you personally, please include your email address.

Artwork by Amanda Stevens 16 x 19 Art Print


Wow...how to say this?  This post is very near and dear to my heart, because it was donated by my late friend, Amanda Steven's mother.  Amanda loved to paint, and touched the lives of so many in our Michigan community.  Her memory lives on.  For my Britton friends, especially: imagine this painting in your little girl's room?!  Not only will you have something beautiful, but you will have something to remind you of Amanda's beautiful heart, each time you see it. :)


Note:  Highest bidder pays shipping costs- will come in a poster- tube.  16"x19" on art print photo paper.



to bid on this item:
please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid.
If Josh or Jen don't know you personally, please include your email address.

Monday, December 5, 2011

Somethin's Fishy Pet Shop Inc.: $25 Gift Certificate


Our brother-in-law's gracious family owns Somethin's Fishy Pet Shop Inc, and has a wonderful selection of fresh and saltwater fish, supplies, and other interesting aquatic creatures.  Highest bidder gets a $25 gift certificate towards anything for sale in the store.  Located in Clio, Michigan, near Birch Run.  3269 W. Vienna Road, Clio, MI  48420.  810-686-4770 Hours 11-7 Mon thru Fri 9-6 Sat. 12-5 Sun.

to bid on this item:


please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid.
If Josh or Jen don't know you personally, please include your email address.

Oscar & Joey's Roadhouse Gift Certificate $40 value


Are you heading the Birch Run, MI outlets for some Christmas shopping?  If so, you've got to stop by Oscar and Joey's Roadhouse and treat yourself!  This place boasts of amazing food (primarily burgers, steaks, and seafood) and service.  Best chef in Michigan- Dave Miner, who happens to specialize in wild game.

Check out restaurant reviews at:
http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/142/1537720/restaurant/Flint/Oscar-Joeys-Roadhouse-Birch-Run


to bid on this item:
please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid.
If Josh or Jen don't know you personally, please include your email address.


Univox Bass Guitar




Location- Eastern Panhandle- WV.  Will be willing to deliver within 50 miles of Inwood, WV (but may be shipped if bidder pays shipping costs).
Josh is cleaning out the music room!  Univox is Japanese brand bass guitar made in 1973 during the lawsuit era.  Some say the quality rivaled and even surpassed American equivalent at that time (early-mid 70s). This is a great bass with a fantastic tone and nice round sound.  It is still played regularly and stored in a smoke free environment.  



Note:  Bass is sold as is- No case.



to bid on this item:
please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid.
If Josh or Jen don't know you personally, please include your email address.


Cake Balls


Berkeley/Jefferson County, WV area only.


My friend, Laura's cake balls are a huge hit at any gathering we've had, and would be perfect for your next function.  Just recently she made these cute turkey cake balls (below).  She is offering up cake balls with a reindeer theme, but if desired, could decorate using another theme if you are interested in having them for a birthday party, shower, etc.  Laura will contact the highest bidder for details and we will coordinate a time and date for delivery.  


Note:  Highest bidder will choose a cake flavor and a date for delivery after payment.




to bid on this item:
please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid.
If Josh or Jen don't know you personally, please include your email address.

Ribbon Blanket Lovey w/ Minky Dot



My friend, Heather's boys will not go to sleep without these soft and cuddly ribbon blankets! Made out of flannel, satin, minky, and a variety of cuddly fabrics, this lovey is sure to be a hit with your little one. Each lovey is approximately 18" diagonal measurement, and has many colorful, textured, eye-catching ribbon loops all around the edge to provide visual and tactile stimulation. Ribbon loops are triple stitched underneath and top-stitched at least three more times; they aren't going anywhere! Minky dot, chenille stripe, or flannel squares on one side, backed with soft and silky satin. Machine wash delicate in a lingerie bag or hand wash, line dry. If your child becomes as attached to their ribbon lovey as her boys have, you'll want to get TWO! :)


Note:  Highest bidder pays shipping costs



to bid on this item:
please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid.
If Josh or Jen don't know you personally, please include your email address.




Crocheted Child's Hat #2


Here is another hat made by Vanessa.  It's a classic newsboy hat...seriously...these hats are too cute!
Check out Vanessa's facebook page to see more of what she offers @  Nesser's Mop Tops.

Highest bidder will specify size:  newborn-12 months, 12 months - 3 years, or 3-10 years, and your hat will be shipped once payment is received.  

Note:  Highest bidder pays for shipping cost


to bid on this item:
please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid.
If Josh or Jen don't know you personally, please include your email address.

Crocheted Child's Hat #1


Check out this hat!  Have you ever seen anything so precious?  The model is my friend, Jessi's new son, Sennett.  Her sister-in-law, Vanessa, is the artisan and photographer. :)


Check out Vanessa's facebook page to see what else she offers @  Nesser's Mop Tops.


Highest bidder will specify size:  newborn-12 months, 12 months - 3 years, or 3-10 years, and your hat will be shipped once payment is received.  


Note:  Highest bidder pays for shipping cost



to bid on this item:
please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid.
If Josh or Jen don't know you personally, please include your email address.

Blue Onyx Choker (or child) Necklace from Earth-Cultured



The perfect gift for your nature-loving friend or self!  This unique and organic macrame necklace is handmade by my friend Nilu, who mastered the art of while living in the Himalayas.  These necklaces are beautiful!  I've never seen anything like them.  The necklace can be made shorter, by simply making a knot   on one end & stringing that end through the loop.  You're sure to enjoy this handmade item.   


Check out more of Earth-Cultured's jewelry and accessories at:  https://www.facebook.com/EarthCultured   
or http://www.etsy.com/shop/earthcultured 


Note:  Highest bidder pays shipping costs.  Stone dimensions: L: 30mm, W: 27mm, H: 5mm Chain Length: 13"


to bid on this item:
please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid.
If Josh or Jen don't know you personally, please include your email address.

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Skirt Purse from Thirty-One Gifts



Thirty-One bags, totes, and luggage is all the rage in my area.  These skirt purses are very popular as well.  Many of my friends absolutely love that they can just change out the skirts when we they want a change from their current design.  This highest bidder will receive a brand new BLACK skirt purse with a detachable black and white patterned swirl skirt (actual design shown above).   This would make a great gift! Skirt purses are valued at $45.  http://www.thirtyonegifts.com/catalog/page16_17

Note:  Highest bidder pays shipping costs



to bid on this item:
please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid.
If Josh or Jen don't know you personally, please include your email address.

24" Handmade Mixed Greens Holiday Wreath


Location- Southeast Michigan area (but may be shipped if bidder pays shipping costs).

My friend friend, Johanna is a horticulturist and landscape architect.  She has offered up one of her beautiful wreaths to brighten your holiday door very similar to the image shown.

Bidder may choose a color scheme such as blues and silver, burgundy and gold, red, etc.  The finished wreath will include mixed greens attached to a wire frame, pine cones, a bow and ribbon, and small decorations/ornaments to match the theme.  If you are from our area, then you know the Wielfaert-family is known for their beautiful flowers!  I will be jealous of whoever gets this wreath!

Note:  Johanna will contact the highest bidder to coordinate a time for pick up after December 10th.  If interested, the bidder may choose to have the wreath shipped is a secure package, and pay shipping costs.


to bid on this item:
please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid.
If Josh or Jen don't know you personally, please include your email address.

5 Private Piano, Guitar or Woodwind Lessons for Beginners



(Berkeley/Jefferson County, WV area only).

Pam Lehr has a B.A. in music from Shepherd University and has received training through "Kindermusik" and "Musikgarten."  She has 12 years of experience teaching early childhood music, and 6 years teaching music.  She has a daughter and two sons, who have been involved in music classes from the time they were babies. She delights in the enriching role music has played and still plays in their development.  She is currently the Executive Director of KinderPraise at our church in Shepherdstown, WV.

Highest bidder will receive 5 private lessons for any age.  We will work out details on a meeting place.  This would be a great Christmas gift to go with new instrument or for an avid music lover in your family...geez...maybe I'll buy it!!!


to bid on this item:
please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid.
If Josh or Jen don't know you personally, please include your email address.

Caitlin Moore Photography 2-Hour Portrait Session







(Michigan area only)

Josh's sister, Caitlin is a young and talented photographer.  She has a creative eye and talent for capturing the moments you want to remember forever...not to mention-she is incredibly patient and great with children.  She is offering to travel to a location of your choice within 45 miles of Vassar, Michigan, for a 2 hour portrait session.  This excludes wedding and senior shoots.  Here is the best part:  You will receive a disc of finished images (20-40), and will be given the rights to print as many as you'd like at your own discretion.  This is a GREAT deal!

If you'd like to check out her work, visit her website:  http://caitlinmoorephotography.net/

Note:  Caitlin will contact the highest bidder to coordinate a time and date, and location for your shoot once payment is received.


to bid on this item:
please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid.
If Josh or Jen don't know you personally, please include your email address.

Darci's Doodads- Hair Accessory Package


Our family is in love with "Darci's Doodads."  Darci's hair accessories look great on adults, children, and infants.  It makes you want to have a little girl or even a baby doll to dress up! :)   Bidder will receive: a large yellow silk flower, Large pink, purple, and white silk flower, Medium cream flower with music center, Green glitter flower, pink rose with black center and black feathers, orange butterfly clips (pigtail set), teal flower headband with feathers, purple rose headband, and denim with butterfly clip.  She has so many neat things, please check out her facebook page!   https://www.facebook.com/darcisdoodads


Note: Bidder pays shipping costs


to bid on this item:
please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid.
If Josh or Jen don't know you personally, please include your email address.

Saturday, December 3, 2011

"Blessings of Light" Candle Package


Location:  Berkeley/Jefferson County, WV area

This "Blessings of Light" candle pack contains one 8oz. candle, one wax-dipped elephant (to scent your room where candles are not safe to burn), and one car freshener.  $27 value.  These would make excellent gifts!

Your choice of scents listed here:  http://blessingsoflightcandles.com/available-fragrances.html

Note:  Highest bidder pays shipping unless delivered in the surrounding area.


to bid on this item:
please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid.
If Josh or Jen don't know you personally, please include your email address.

Friday, December 2, 2011

Burlap Christmas Banner



Brighten up your holiday home with this burlap banner and twine rope.  It's very easy to hang and looks very chic!  I LOVE mine!

Note: Bidder pays shipping costs


to bid on this item:
please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid.
If Josh or Jen don't know you personally, please include your email address.  

Clipboard Advent Calendar





I love this adorable advent calendar, because it not only looks great, but it can hang on a wall or lean against a shelf.  We have one hanging up in our house, and I can't wait to use it with the boys.  Fun notes can be written for your family to do each day as you count down to Christmas day. 

Note: Bidder pays shipping, and will be able to pick from a choice of designs.



to bid on this item:
please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid.
If Josh or Jen don't know you personally, please include your email address.

World Market Espresso Cup Set


Here is a set of 6 stacking espresso cups from World Market.  They have an international theme with pictures of different countries.  It would be a perfect gift for a college student...all of those late night study sessions require espresso! Note:  Bidder pays shipping, unless willing to pick up in the Berkeley/Jefferson Co. WV area.


to bid on this item:
please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid.
If Josh or Jen don't know you personally, please include your email address.

Pampered Chef Pink Zebra High Heel Cake Server


Check out this fun and funky cake server from pampered chef!  Perfect for a bachelorette party or girl's gathering.  The heel is magnetic and comes off for easy slicing. Note:  Bidder pays shipping, unless willing to pick up in the Berkeley/Jefferson Co. WV area.



to bid on this item:
please leave a comment on this entry including your name, location, and bid.
If Josh or Jen don't know you personally, please include your email address.