Happy birthday, Ann!

A very happy birthday to Ann!

Hope it is a fantastic day!

You ROCK!

Love & hugs,

Your sisters in WINE

STEP AWAY FROM THE BARGAIN!

On a trip to Target (made out of necessity I assure you), I ran in to Jen Peebles, our dear fellow WINE-ness (WINE-o is kind of male and dirty, WINE-ness is all goddess and lovely). She was killing time during ballet. Don't we ALL kill time in Target? There SO needs to be a 12-step program.

ANYWAY, in her hand were the above pictured clothes. The shirt was on super sale, $2, the shorts I think were $4. She admitted that she wasn't sure why she was buying them. At those prices, who could blame her, right? Not me. Besides, we have a GIRLS' SWAP coming up...I figured they might make there way in. ;)

After a few minutes of chit-chat, she head off in search of hairspray and I continued my quest for sanity.

I eventually made my way down the long side aisle of travel toiletries. And BAM-O! The same Jenny Bobenny outfit...hanging in front of the cotton balls. Now, I know that Target has those obscure locations for discounted goods, but I was pretty sure no employee would have left clothes here. Nope.

I laughed out loud at the sight. It was like finding Jen's scrawl in a bathroom stall “Jenny Bo Benny was here!” I was packing my camera from Abby's earlier parks and rec class. Knowing Jen's love for all things photography, I thought she'd appreciate how I collected the "evidence". I got a few odd looks from some of the shoppers.

Jen exercised GREAT restraint! I mean…a $2 shirt?! a $4 pair of super cute Bermuda shorts?! I almost bought them for her…as a reward. But I left it there, as a marker for potential WINE members shopping the discount section of Target. They, too, can resist the need for seizing a bargain, tucking that money away for the "Two Buck Chuck".

Way to go Jen! You're an inspiration, a trendsetter, the wind beneath our collectively poor wings! ;)

A new addition to the afternoon W.I.N.E. and playdates...

I LOVE THIS WINE! Haven't had any and I honestly don't know that I care. I'll be bringing a bottle to the next W.I.N.E. event. If it tastes like ass....

you can "bitch bitch bitch bitch bitch bitch bitch and BITCH SOME MORE!" LOL

Ben's Bells: 2nd Annual Kindness Celebration

The following message was taken from an email sent by Jeannette from Ben's Bells. This is a GREAT opportunity for anyone new to Ben's Bells to experience the infectious nature of this organization. And for those of you who are already familiar with my relentless endorsement for this great cause, this is a great opportunity for you to "Bell" those special somebodies for being kind forces in your community/life. If you want this email and/or the order form, feel free to email me for it or go to http://www.bensbells.org/.

Also...this is a FREE event! Bell making/painting is free. And so much fun. Sam and I went last year and had a lovely afternoon. We'll be going again this year. If there's a group, maybe we can slide on over to Johnny Rockets for milkshakes and fries...NOT free, but fun. What better way is there to end a kind day in our community than to be kind to our selves with a chocolate shake? ;)

"Hello all you KIND people!

It's time for our 2nd annual CELEBRATE KINDNESS DAY! Last year's event was a wonderful success and we're looking forward to an incredible event this year - what could be better than spreading kindness all over Tucson and beyond? This is your chance to "BELL" the kind people in your life while supporting the Ben's Bells Project in creating a culture of kindness in our community. I am attaching a flyer with information about ordering your "YOU ARE KIND" Bell and about the Celebrate Kindness Day event happening on Saturday, April 26th from 10-3 at Ben's Bells. Come out for a beautiful day of music, Bell-making, face-painting, silent auction (from 10:30-12:30).

Your support is very much appreciated!! And THANK YOU for circulating this info to your friends and family!

Other fun Ben's Bells news:Woman's World magazine will feature a story on Ben's Bells in the April 7th edition of the magazine.

Ben's Bells is featured in a new book coming out on April 8th - "What's Possible" by Daryn Kagan.

Thank you for believing in the power of kindness - you ARE changing the world!!

Jeannette"

Save the date for the next Girls' Swap Meet!

The next girls swap meet is Saturday May 10th - 4:00 - put it on your calendar now!

That gives everyone more than a month to do some spring cleaning and clean out those closests, toy bins and cupboards. We are doing clothes, kids and adults, toys, housewares, anything you want to bring. What no one wants we'll donate.

Please pass along to anyone you think might want to join us.

Thanks, Becca