29-Day Giving Challenge

De Nelson
  • 45, Female
  • Cottage Grove, MN
  • United States
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Why I'm choosing to give:
Because I have been given so much my whole life and see so many people without. The older I get the more I realize the minimal amount of things I need to be happy and successful. Hopefully my kids will see the results of giving and start there own challenge!
What I'd most like to receive:
Personally Nothing! A simple smile will be more than enough! Wait that's not true, I would like to see others inspired to also give!
About me:
I am 44 years old and own my own Mineral Makeup Business called Mineral Silk. My husband is also part owner of the company and has recently just lost his "everyday job". The company he was working for is closing their doors just like many others across the US. We are now relying on our Makeup business to finacially sustain our family and are putting in long hours to make it a reality!
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http://www.mineralsilk.com
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http://www.mineralsilk.com/blog

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DAYs 3-10

I know that I have not posted in quite a few days, but I have still been GIVING! I have been randomly paying for things for people and quickly walking away so I can see the look on their faces when they are told that there items are already paid for! I have been leaving LARGE tips while eating out a couple of times. No I did not have to many Cocktails! But its fun too see a servers face when they get a 35 to 40% Tip. I also have been giving to my kids by giving them them extra time to jus… Continue

Posted on August 21, 2008 at 11:23am —

De Nelson

DAY 2

As strange as it may seem, today was a hard day to GIVE. I didn't leave the house but once to drive my daughter to work. So I was trying to think of what I could do while answering emails and getting ready to pack orders.

Typically when I receive emails asking for Free Samples or people telling me that they want to try makeup or our skin care line for Free I send them to our Samples page. I will receive emails from people that want to get there Daughter, Granddaughter, Niece etc. some makeup bu… Continue

Posted on August 13, 2008 at 8:00pm — 2 Comments

De Nelson

DAY 1 - My Start Date for Giving August 12th.

I have been stuck in my house for two weeks helping my husband with a remodel on our kitchen. I needed out yesterday or I was going to go crazy! He told me to go do something for myself, (a nice way of saying if you dont leave I will) so I left. I took my youngest daughter with (she will be 13 in two days) and picked up my Mom and we all went and had pedicures and manicures. I Gifted to both of them and myself to a little peace and relaxtion , along with some very soft feet, minus the sheetrock… Continue

Posted on August 13, 2008 at 11:30am — 3 Comments

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At 10:05am on November 11, 2008, MaryAnn Cleary said…
De, I am so glad that you like it!
At 1:06am on August 21, 2008, Wako said…
Hi De,
I was checking in on my 29Gifts 'friends' and didn't see any posts from you for a while. Hope you've been well.
I just looked at your company website; as someone who is committed to living as sustainably as possible, I appreciate that you've signed the Compact for Safe Cosmetics. I am one of those no-makeup women, but I've been thinking of getting at least something to cover up my shine. Can you see the shine on my forehead in my 29gifts photo? I'm going to look into ordering one of your samplers.
Good Giving!
Wako
At 6:02am on August 14, 2008, MaryAnn Cleary said…
Thanks De. It is nice to see another Minnesotan!
At 5:53am on August 14, 2008, Tisha DeShields said…
I want to welcome you to the 29 Day Giving Challenge. Thank you for bookmarking my site. I really appreciate your support. Please keep up in mind when you are need of Fabulous baby shower gift.



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.....One of a Kind Belly Sculptures made with Love.
At 5:14pm on August 11, 2008, Jennifer Hardaway said…
De!

I LOVE that pic of you! So glad you joined!!

xoxo

Jenn
At 4:54pm on August 11, 2008, Erin - 29Gifts Community Manager said…
Hi and welcome. I'm so glad you decided to join us.

Enjoy your 29 Days and don't forget to share some stories to help inspire others. If you need help posting in your Personal Giving Blog, follow the directions here.

PLEASE HELP US GROW: Our initial goal is to have 2,000 committed givers by the end of September. Please help spread the word. Email the 29gifts.org link to friends and invite them to join us. Write about the challenge and include a badge or our video on your website, blog, facebook, or myspace page. Or forward the 29Gifts.org link to media contacts.

Good giving!

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