Citrus Lane giveaway for new moms at BabyRecs

As you might know, my husband and I are expecting our first baby, a boy due March 2, 2012 :) We're so excited! I'm always looking for ways to save money on baby items since they are so expensive. Here's a way that you (or I) could win free baby products:

BabyRecs blog is hosting a fall giveaway. They'll be giving away a 3-month subscription to Citrus Lane (a company that mails monthly care packages with goodies and tips specifically designed for your babies age).

To learn more about Citrus Lane, click here

To enter the giveaway at BabyRecs, click here

California - What you need to know about Senate Bill 458 in regards to short sales

Have you heard about SB458? It’s huge! Passed in July of this year, the law effectively eliminates deficiency judgments against homeowners who short sale their property in California, even from junior lienholders!  In other words, if you have more than one loan on your property and you short sale it, the lenders may not come after you for a deficiency judgment.

  Additionally, the short sale lenders are no longer allowed to ask homeowners to add cash or a promissory note in order to complete the short sale. 

This law only applies to residential dwellings of one to four units, so commercial properties are not included.  Also, the law specifies that if a homeowner doing a short sale damages the property, the lender may still seek damages.

Keep in mind that this law states that no deficiency judgment will be owed if  a short sale is done with the written consent of the lender, but  it does NOT apply to foreclosures. You may want to talk to an attorney about the legal implications of foreclosures.

To view a copy of the bill, click here.

Mikey Show Auction items for the Rady Children's Autism Discovery Institute- TODAY ONLY!!

Today, October 6th, my favorite radio show, The Mikey Show on FM 94.9 in San Diego is doing 28 straight hours of the show in order to help raise money for the Autism Discovery Institute at Rady Children's Hospital.

Please follow the link to check out a ton of awesome items that you can bid on for the cause. They have everything from signed baseballs, massage gift certificates, fresh fruit baskets, clothes, pizza gift certificates, etc, but the bidding is TODAY only! I've already got my bids in for quite a few :)
http://mikeyshow.com/?view=update&upid=303

And don't forget to listen to FM 94.9!

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Walks - San Diego and throughout the US

Photo from http://www.pancan.org/purplestride/event_photos.html

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is helping raise money to fight pancreatic cancer with the purple stride walks. In San Diego, the walk will be held on October 9th. Walks will also be held in Madison, Iowa, Maryland, Detroit and many other areas. To find a walk near you go to http://www.pancan.org/purplestride/

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month - Support Emily Hubbel

Photo Courtesy of www.EmilyHubbel.com

 

Emily Hubblel was only three years old when she was diagnosed with cancer. Today, she's four and still fighting stage IV, High Risk Neuroblastoma. Emily's trials and treatments are shared on Emily's Journey on Caringbridge. 

 

 

Emily's blog explains how to donate:

 

"We really appreciate all the love and support and prayers from everyone, I can't tell you how much they mean to us, and how they help so much. THANK YOU! Many are asking how & where to donate:
1. All donors may mail funds to the account at: Dominion Credit Union PO Box 26646 Richmond, VA 23261 Write "Emily Hubbel" in the check memo. Dominion Employees may go through the bank.

2. Chip in: http://www.chipin.com/contribute/id/618c746feb889516
3. Checks can be mailed to our PO Box with Emily's Name on the check to PO Box 5383, Midlothian, VA 23112."

The San Diego Brain Injury Foundation Fundraiser

The San Diego Brain Injury Foundation helps improve the quality of life for San Diegans with brain injuries, and their families. They are having their annual fundraiser next month and the public is invited. There will be wine tasting, a silent auction and more..

When: October 22, 2011
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Location: Mission Trails Regional Park
One Father Junipero Serra Trail
San Diego, CA 92119
RSVP: 619-294-6541
Cost $50.00

Hor D'oeuvres will be served along with live music, astronomers and telescopes for seeing the stars. For more information, go to http://sdbif.org/events.html

Help OXO with Cookies for Kids’ Cancer!

OXO was founded by a married couple whose son was battling pediatric cancer. According to the company, over 25% of kids diagnosed with cancer don't survive. Thus, more effective treatments are needed and more research needs to be done. But how do more effective treatments come about? They require funding.

Cookies for Kids’ Cancer by OXO began as a means to help fight pediatric cancer though local bake sales. In recent years, over $2.5 million has been raised for pediatric cancer research. This year, the organization is looking to raise even more than ever before.

You can help by:

• Buying a "good cookie" spatula
• Sending a virtual cookie on facebook
• Finding a registered bake sale in your area
• Hosting a bake sale

You can find out how to do these and more at  www.oxogoodcookies.com