Wednesday Giveaway : Superhero
Today I want to celebrate a wonderful blogger, jewelry artist, mother, and life coach who has become a friend: Andrea Scher of Superhero Designs. [ photo below by Boho Girl Denise Andrade ]
Andrea is the reason I began blogging back in 2004. I was working on a project for a workshop about designing with color (& color inspiration) and was searching the internet using the search terms "colorful jewelry." I stumbled onto Andrea's Superhero site (and of course I had to order a handmade necklace as part of my research), started reading her blog and checking out all her inspiring links, and decided then and there that what she was doing was cool and I wanted to start my own blog.
I finally got to meet Andrea in person last summer after corresponding back and forth from time to time over the past four years. It was awesome. She has a heart of gold, a wonderful written voice, and a gift for helping people get in touch with their own inner superhero.
Today, lucky readers, Andrea is giving away a one of her fantastic, colorful bead necklaces. In addition, she has a special holiday sale happening now that includes $20 off necklaces bead necklaces. Passion would make a great gift for a special friend (or a suggestion for a spouse who may need a little help in choosing a Valentine gift).
Here's a little FAQ on her lovely necklaces. She has also added these very cool silver pendant necklaces to her offerings.
To be entered into the drawing today leave a comment that highlights your own personal superpower (or superpowers). And before you think you have none, stop and consider the possibility
for a moment. What is something you are just awesome at? Take a
minute to be proud of something about ourselves and share it publicly.
I bet you are your very own superhero in some very special way.
Comments will be closed at 8pm Pacific tonight with the winner posted shortly after.
I am Wonder Woman! I can prove it because I have a WW Pez dispenser on my desk. I can get the laundry done, make dinner and get my kids to their various activities on time, meanwhile, back at the farm -- the homework got done too.
I love this power!
And I love Andrea's blog. I have read it on and off for years. I am so happy to see her with a big baby strapped to her chest! God is Good....
All the best,
Jen
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what a delightful necklace....my superpowers? hm!!?? well, i helped raised 7 children that are all delightful human beings with responsible jobs that aid the communities they live in....and i love all 9 grandchildren more than i can say and babysit them on a regular basis....and all that this life has entailed, does that count?! yay!!! thank you ali.
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my superpower is being able to whip up dinner in 15-20 minutes for my husband before he has to leave for work.
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Humor is my superpower. I can always help my friends to find the humor in any situation. No matter how bad things seem.
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My superpower is that I am a great reader. I love books of all kinds and I am fantastic at sharing my love of books with my kids and friends. There are many great things about being a mom, but one of my favorite is finding a really fun book together with your kids and reading together. And it is very fun to have good friends that you can swap books with and share new and exciting finds.
Thanks for your blog Ali; it is inspiring.
Krystal
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Humor is my superpower. I can always help my friends to find the humor in any situation. No matter how bad things seem.
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I have the superpower of listening. I have six kids and they all have stories to tell, words to learn and dreams to share. I spend a lot of time listening and smiling. :) Thanks for your beautiful blog Ali and best wishes on baby A. (I too love Andrea, and have drooled over her jewels for a long time. )
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My superower comes from the passion for my children and the strength I draw from their love.
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my super power is my patience. thanks to you both for the opportunity to win!
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My superpower? I can almost always find something to laugh about, regardless of the situation. :)
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i have come into my superpower of staying really grounded when in the most unexpected of situations.
reading these comments has really made my day as i sit on hold waiting to talk to someone about my taxes. :)
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Me? A Superhero... my boys would love the idea :) My superpower is blending in and making nice. I can get along with just about any type of person and I focus on making those around me comfortable without even knowing I do it.
I love that about me :)
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My superpower...being able to love with all my heart.
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wow, that is a tough one for me...I think it would be may ability to get 3 kids to 3 different places for practices, etc- on time, while still working full-time...
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I am great at throwing theme parties - bday parties, valentine card making parties, school's out water balloon parties - anything that is a great occasion for my kids to have a great time with friends! I love the colored bead necklaces - what a talent to put many different colors together and be cohesive and beautiful.
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What happy jewelry! I love the thought of being a superhero... Call me the goddess of laundry- yup no matter what I can find that missing peice of clothing in the laundry room or in your closet.. and a spare sock--I am sure I know exactly where the other one is!!
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My superpower is that I have created a beautiful home that welcomes family and friends to an always fantastic experience.
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I think that I am super at loving my girls and I can CASE a card better than anyone! :-)
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hmmm, after some thought i'm a superwoman at determination!
Even when the day looks overwhelming or too busy or too many tasks, i become determined to get those totally accomplished
or determined to remove them from my day! I'm determined! yes i can!
a
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Monday - Friday, I get to sing, dance, move, read, write, make art, explore.....I'm a third grade teacher. And I am proud to be a teacher. I feel like I was born to be a teacher. Even on the hard and yucky days, I walk away with a sense of pride and joy that I have the privelege of doing what I do.
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My superhero ability is to find amaaaazing deals! I'm the Bargain Hunting Queen!
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I'm the superhero around here when I fix broken toys. Any kind of fixing, be it sewing, patching, gluing or hammering stuff is referred to by the children as the toy 'having an operation' (!) So, as chief surgeon to wounded toys.. I suppose I'm a superhero!
Mandy
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My awesome super power (I did have to think for a momemnt) is listening. Even though I don't have a lot of experience in some of the things that friends come to me for, I have always been able to offer a listening ear and comforting words.
I love Andrea's blog and her beautiful work!
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My super power is being able to twist a cap on so tight no one (including my husband) can take it off without the help of that Pampered Chef top opener (that's why we bought it!) hehe
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My superpower is the ability to look at the big picture and understand if a company is making the right decisions today to prepare for the future. I'm sure it sounds like I'm "full of it," but that truly is my superpower. I have an innate business sense that knows what to do, when and how.
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