Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Silent Auction

Adoption Auction - Benefiting The Morgan Family and The Sharp Family
As most of you know our families are in the process of adopting through international adoption. All proceeds from this Silent Auction go straight toward the expenses of our adoptions. We have been blessed will lots of great donations for our auction. Please join us in our adopting by helping bring our children home!!
1. Take a look at the items that are up for auction (Monday, October 17, 2011 at 9:00 am through Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 9:00 pm, eastern time). HINT: If you click on the picture of the item, it should get larger, so you can see it better!

2. BID! To bid, leave a comment with your name, e-mail address, and your bid amount IN THE COMMENT BOX. (If for some reason it will not let you leave a comment, send me an e-mail at jarredandjen@mac.com with your name, e-mail address, and your bid and I will place it for you)

3. Keep checking on your favorite items in case someone outbid you! At a minimum, please increase bids by $1.00 increments. Remember, auction closes Saturday, October 22, 20011 at 9:00 pm, eastern time.

4. If you win, jump for joy! Then wait, because I will send you an e-mail officially letting you know that you were the highest bidder and requesting payment for your item (through our secure paypal or in person).

That's all! Easy peasy, right?! And you wanna know the best part? EVERY PENNY YOU DONATE GOES STRAIGHT INTO OUR ADOPTION FUND! Thank you for your help in bringing our children home!

And now, without further adieu (drumroll please), here are the auction items! Click on each item to see its bid page. Happy bidding!

Click item name to go directly to description and bidding!




Two Scoops Designs - Applique Tree Shirt

Christmas Tree Applique Shirt - size 2
Retail Value: $15
Minimum Bid - $7

{To bid, leave your name, e-mail address, and your bid amount IN THE COMMENT BOX. Bids should increase by $1.00 increments.}

* Adoption Auction ends Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 9:00 pm, eastern time.

CHEESECAKE made by Kory Hill




This is for one cheesecake of your choice made by the one and only Kory Hill!!!

If you have never had one, you don't know what you are missing!!!! Local delivery only!
Chocolate Mint Cheescake

New York Style Cheesecake
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake

Retail value: priceless

Minimum Bid: $15

{To bid, leave your name, e-mail address, and your bid amount IN THE COMMENT BOX. Bids should increase by $1.00 increments.}

* Adoption Auction ends Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 9:00 pm, eastern time.

Book Gift Basket


3 Books in the Love Finds You series, Willow Tree figurine, candle (Cinnamon Orange scent), a set of notecards, a notepad, and a photo memory box

minimum Bid $30

{To bid, leave your name, e-mail address, and your bid amount IN THE COMMENT BOX. Bids should increase by $1.00 increments.}

* Adoption Auction ends Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 9:00 pm, eastern time.


Flower Wreath


This flower wreath would look perfect on any door - custom colors available

Perfect for the hoildays!




Minimum Bid: $15

{To bid, leave your name, e-mail address, and your bid amount IN THE COMMENT BOX. Bids should increase by $1.00 increments.}

* Adoption Auction ends Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 9:00 pm, eastern time.





Two Scoops Designs- Cross Shirt

Applique Cross Shirt - size 8
Retail Value: $15
Minimum Bid: $7
{To bid, leave your name, e-mail address, and your bid amount IN THE COMMENT BOX. Bids should increase by $1.00 increments.}* Adoption Auction ends Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 9:00 pm, eastern time.

Pet Grooming

Grooming service from Pugs and Kisses Salon

Retail Value - $35


Minimum Bid: $17

{To bid, leave your name, e-mail address, and your bid amount IN THE COMMENT BOX. Bids should increase by $1.00 increments.}

* Adoption Auction ends Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 9:00 pm, eastern time.

House Cleaning/Chores

Have a sparkling clean house - just in time for the holidays!!!
The college girls from Wallace will come clean your home!!! This is good for 2-3 hours of cleaning and chores, local to Knoxville only!

Retail Value: Priceless


Minimum Bid: $20

{To bid, leave your name, e-mail address, and your bid amount IN THE COMMENT BOX. Bids should increase by $1.00 increments.}

* Adoption Auction ends Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 9:00 pm, eastern time.


Yard Raking

Have all those leaves cleared from your yard and help our adoptions!!! Knoxville area only!

Donated by: College guys at Wallace
Retail Value: priceless


Minimum Bid: $20

{To bid, leave your name, e-mail address, and your bid amount IN THE COMMENT BOX. Bids should increase by $1.00 increments.}

* Adoption Auction ends Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 9:00 pm, eastern time.



Doll Dress - fits American Girl size Doll

Doll Dress - made to fit American Girl size doll
Donated by Lolly's
Retail Value: $15
Minimum Bid: $5

{To bid, leave your name, e-mail address, and your bid amount IN THE COMMENT BOX. Bids should increase by $1.00 increments.}

* Adoption Auction ends Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 9:00 pm, eastern time.

Cross Shirt from Lolly's

Applique Cross Shirt
Donated by: Lolly's
Size 4/5
Retail Value: $18
Minimum Bid: $9

{To bid, leave your name, e-mail address, and your bid amount IN THE COMMENT BOX. Bids should increase by $1.00 increments.}

* Adoption Auction ends Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 9:00 pm, eastern time.


2 night stay at Summit Manor Condos - Gatlinburg


3 day, two nights at Summit Manor Condos in downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Go to summitmanorgatlinburg.com to see info & view pics. View unit #4032. Two bedroom, two baths, two balconies, jacuzzi & fireplace. Sleeps six. Retail value $375. Based upon availability..
Perfect getaway for you family!! Or join up with some friends for a relaxing time in Gatlinburg!!!

Minimum Bid: $125

{To bid, leave your name, e-mail address, and your bid amount IN THE COMMENT BOX. Bids should increase by $1.00 increments.}

* Adoption Auction ends Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 9:00 pm, eastern time.

Grace Pointe Cabin - 2 night stay, Gatlinburg

This would be a perfect little getaway with your special someone - or maybe for a girls weekend!!!




2 bedrooms (2 queen beds), 1 ½ baths, and located in Gatlinburg. It has a wood-burning fireplace, hot tub on the deck, and indoor Jacuzzi, as well as rocking chairs and a dining table/chairs on the deck. It’s convenient to everything in and around Gatlinburg. GracePointe rents for $85 per night (with a $50 cleaning fee), so the retail value for a weekend stay would be over $200
The winning bid would be subject to availability ( can check the on-line calendar for availability) and the winners must be over 21, with a limit of 4 adults & 4 children.

Visit www.gracepointecabin.com for more information


Minimum Bid: $100

{To bid, leave your name, e-mail address, and your bid amount IN THE COMMENT BOX. Bids should increase by $1.00 increments.}

* Adoption Auction ends Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 9:00 pm, eastern tim


Monday, October 17, 2011

Autographed Football - Tim Couch

This is for an autographed football by Tim Couch - former quarterback for Kentucky


Minimum Bid $25

{To bid, leave your name, e-mail address, and your bid amount IN THE COMMENT BOX. Bids should increase by $1.00 increments.}

* Adoption Auction ends Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 9:00 pm, eastern time.



Two Scoops Designs


Snowman Dress

Your little one will look precious in this snowman pillowcase dress - size 3
Retail Value - $25




Minimum Bid - $13

{To bid, leave your name, e-mail address, and your bid amount IN THE COMMENT BOX. Bids should increase by $1.00 increments.}

* Adoption Auction ends Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 9:00 pm, eastern time.

Cupcake Basket

Cupcake Basket
Complete with cookbook-and apron!! and in case your cupcakes don't turn out just right - a gift certificate to "The Cup" for four cupcakes!!!!


Minimum Bid: $20

{To bid, leave your name, e-mail address, and your bid amount IN THE COMMENT BOX. Bids should increase by $1.00 increments.}

* Adoption Auction ends Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 9:00 pm, eastern time.

Keefer Designs - Hand Stamped Jewelry

Gift certificate to Keefer Designs…hand stamped jewelry..up to $60

www.keeferstylecreations.com


Hand Stamped I love you to the moon and back double disk necklace

Minimum Bid: $30


{To bid, leave your name, e-mail address, and your bid amount IN THE COMMENT BOX. Bids should increase by $1.00 increments.}

* Adoption Auction ends Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 9:00 pm, eastern time.

Raleys Tan in Halls

Gift certificate for one month of tanning at Raleys Tan in Halls and two lotions


Minimum Bid $20


{To bid, leave your name, e-mail address, and your bid amount IN THE COMMENT BOX. Bids should increase by $1.00 increments.}

* Adoption Auction ends Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 9:00 pm, eastern time.

Gift Certificate - I AM store, Fountain City

$40 gift card to “I AM” Boutique in Fountain City (no expiration date)


Minimum Bid: $20


{To bid, leave your name, e-mail address, and your bid amount IN THE COMMENT BOX. Bids should increase by $1.00 increments.}

* Adoption Auction ends Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 9:00 pm, eastern time.

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Pat Summitt - Limited Edition

"In-TENN-Sity" Limited Edition Print by Robert Tino
Donated by: Orange Mountain Designs - www.orangemountaindesigns.com
Retail Value: $100
Minimum Bid - $50


To bid, leave your name, e-mail address, and your bid amount IN THE COMMENT BOX. Bids should increase by $1.00 increments.}

* Adoption Auction ends Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 9:00 pm, eastern time.

Candace Parker Painting

Painting by Robert Tino
Donated by Orange Mountain Designs www.orangemountaindesigns.com
Minimum Bid: $30


{To bid, leave your name, e-mail address, and your bid amount IN THE COMMENT BOX. Bids should increase by $1.00 increments.}

* Adoption Auction ends Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 9:00 pm, eastern time.



Spa Basket

Spa Basket: Robe from Ritz Carlton Hotel, Lotion, Body Scrub, Shower Gel, and Candle from Pure Fiji

Minimum Bid - $30

{To bid, leave your name, e-mail address, and your bid amount IN THE COMMENT BOX. Bids should increase by $1.00 increments.}

* Adoption Auction ends Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 9:00 pm, eastern time.

Paula Deen

Cooking Basket: 2 Signed Paula Deen cookbooks, 1 set of Paula Deen spices, and 1 set of spreaders from Southern Living at Home

Minimum Bid: $30

{To bid, leave your name, e-mail address, and your bid amount IN THE COMMENT BOX. Bids should increase by $1.00 increments.}

* Adoption Auction ends Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 9:00 pm, eastern time.

Beach Basket

Beach Basket: Beach bag, Beach hat, 2 Burts Bees lip balm, 1 Burts Bees sunscreen, and 1 Burts Bees After Sun lotion

Minimum Bid: $30

{To bid, leave your name, e-mail address, and your bid amount IN THE COMMENT BOX. Bids should increase by $1.00 increments.}

* Adoption Auction ends Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 9:00 pm, eastern time.

Disney Basket

Disney Basket: 4 Stuffed Animals (Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, and Piglet), Mickey Mouse watch, and Mickey Mouse picture frame


Minimum Bid - $30

{To bid, leave your name, e-mail address, and your bid amount IN THE COMMENT BOX. Bids should increase by $1.00 increments.}

* Adoption Auction ends Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 9:00 pm, eastern time.

Moonsus Bag

Moonsus Messenger Bag: Retails for $300

This would make a great Christmas gift for someone special!!!!

Minimum Bid: $50

{To bid, leave your name, e-mail address, and your bid amount IN THE COMMENT BOX. Bids should increase by $1.00 increments.}

* Adoption Auction ends Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 9:00 pm, eastern time.

iPod Touch

iPod Touch (8GB): Retails for $200

Minimum Bid: $100

{To bid, leave your name, e-mail address, and your bid amount IN THE COMMENT BOX. Bids should increase by $1.00 increments.}

* Adoption Auction ends Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 9:00 pm, eastern time.

archos

Archos 7 Home Tablet: Retails for $150


Minimum Bid:$50

{To bid, leave your name, e-mail address, and your bid amount IN THE COMMENT BOX. Bids should increase by $1.00 increments.}

* Adoption Auction ends Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 9:00 pm, eastern time.

Flip Video Camera

Flip Video Camera (Slide HD): Retails for $150


A perfect way to capture all your holiday memories!!

Minimum Bid:$75

{To bid, leave your name, e-mail address, and your bid amount IN THE COMMENT BOX. Bids should increase by $1.00 increments.}

* Adoption Auction ends Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 9:00 pm, eastern time.

Knoxville Skyline

Open Edition Print of the Knoxville Skyline (16X20) from Jim Servies Photography- jimservies.com

Retail Value $250

Minimum Bid - $50

{To bid, leave your name, e-mail address, and your bid amount IN THE COMMENT BOX. Bids should increase by $1.00 increments.}

* Adoption Auction ends Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 9:00 pm, eastern time.

Bow Holder

Bubble Gum machine bow holder and 5 bows:

Butterfly, Christmas Tree, Owl, Bunny, and Shamrock

Donated by: Giggles and Frills- www.leilei1202.etsy.com

Minimum Bid:$10

{To bid, leave your name, e-mail address, and your bid amount IN THE COMMENT BOX. Bids should increase by $1.00 increments.}

* Adoption Auction ends Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 9:00 pm, eastern time.

Photo Session - Jessica Richards

Photo Session by : Jessica Richards

Retail Value: $80

Minimum Bid $40

{To bid, leave your name, e-mail address, and your bid amount IN THE COMMENT BOX. Bids should increase by $1.00 increments.}

* Adoption Auction ends Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 9:00 pm, eastern time.

Gift Certificate - Mary Kay

Mary Kay Cosmetics – gift certificate

Donated by: Sam Lambert,

Retail Value: $40

Let Sam help you find something to make you sparkle for the holidays. Maybe some new eye shadow or lipstick with a little shimmer. Maybe something for those dry winter hands! She will help you feel wonderful!

{To bid, leave your name, e-mail address, and your bid amount IN THE COMMENT BOX. Bids should increase by $1.00 increments.}

* Adoption Auction ends Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 9:00 pm, eastern time.