Still looking for a great idea for Mother’s Day? How about one of these beautiful Plants for the the Cure?! They are around $9 at Lowe’s and part of the proceeds go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Dave and I went on Friday night and picked out a few to give as gifts. I believe the last day you can get them is May 31, so hurry!

During the month of May, 10 percent of select pink geranium purchase price at Lowe’s stores will go to support the Komen Foundation. In 2008, Lowe’s will contribute at least $250,000 to the organization.

“A key to our success at the Komen Foundation is that we collaborate with a variety of organizations to provide creative ways for people to make a difference in the fight against breast cancer,” said Cindy Schneible, vice president of cause-related marketing and sponsorship at the Komen Foundation. “We are proud to have the opportunity to once again partner with Lowe’s to increase breast cancer awareness and allow plant lovers nationwide to make a valuable contribution.”

Congratulations to Kimberly Johnson who was randomly selected as our winner of the Breast Cancer Awareness Goodie Bag and Save the Ta-Tas t-shirt! This is what she said: My mother is a survivor, so I would give it to her to wear proudly. We hope she likes it, and that you also enjoy the goodie bag. I have lovingly collected tons of great breast cancer items just for you!

Come back soon to enter our May giveaway! Thank-You so much to everyone that entered, sent me sweet e-mails and comments, and especially those of you that donated to my 3-Day walk. I will be sending all of you a little surprise as well!

For the next few weeks I am going to be featuring great breast cancer awareness gifts that would be perfect for Mother’s Day. The first is this Save the ta-tas Gift Bag which includes 1 save the ta-tas tote, a pink save the ta-tas cap, and two bumper magnets! It’s only $23.95 which is a great savings verses purchasing the products separately. Unfortunately it is on backorder now until 5/9, but their shipping is always super fast. If you order on that day it just might still make it for Mother’s Day. It would also be a great gift for a friend participating in the Race for the Cure or Breast Cancer 3-Day (hint-hint).

Want 10% off your entire order? Enter the Save the Ta-Tas promotion code kissme to save through this Sunday. We love Julia Fikse and her clothing line designed to fight and end breast cancer. Please support them!

Nikki and I will also be giving away one of these gift bags as part of our Monthly Giveaway in May, so check back soon to enter!

A few weeks ago I participated in a conference call hosted by the Breast Cancer 3-Day for Training Walk Leaders. It was awesome to talk to so many volunteers in my area and exchange ideas for the upcoming training season. David was even able to listen in since he was in the car with me. I hope they would also consider thinking about telepresence in the future, which would enable participants to connect in high definition. Video clips and other types of multimedia can be exchanged, allowing intricate details and creative ideas to be heard and seen. A lot of past participants have a lot of experience to share. I am a visual learner, and it’s always nice to have a face to put with a name too.

I was also contacted earlier this week about leading training walks to and from Luke’s Locker near the Shops at Legacy. That is perfect since the North Texas Race for the Cure is coming up on June 7 and will also be in the same neighborhood. I printed out the 5K route, so hopefully Nikki and I will give it a try this weekend. After that, I will start posting official walks. If anyone would like to join us, please e-mail me. My contact information is in the sidebar.

Okay ladies- it’s time for me to tell you about another awesome program that you can do for free, and the sponsor will make a donation for each participant. If you go to a participating department store and get fitted for a Wacoal, DKNY Underwear or Donna Karan bra, $2 will be donated to Susan G. Komen that funds breast cancer research. If you purchase a bra during the event, $2 more will be donated.

Receive a complimentary fitting in a Wacoal, DKNY Underwear or Donna Karan Intimates bra from a Wacoal fit specialist. For every woman that participates*, Wacoal will donate $2 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure for breast cancer research and outreach programs.

Wacoal will also donate an additional $2 for every Wacoal, DKNY Underwear or Donna Karan Intimates bra purchased at these events.

Our gift to you… a Republic of Tea travel tin with pink lemonade green tea. Doing something so simple can help so many.

There were quite a few scheduled in DFW this week, and there is one tomorrow as well. I am trying to talk my boss and one of my co-workers into going with me on lunch. There are also several May 15-16, and it just so happens Nikki and I are going to take a half day on that Friday to do some shopping, so we might have to drop by this event too. Don’t forget to visit the link above to find out more about the program and find a store near you that is participating.

Even though I wasn’t feeling good today, I still went out to Plano to test drive a BMW for Breast Cancer. I was flying solo though since Nikki was swamped at work and Dave wasn’t interested. I got dressed in my Race for the Cure t-shirt and headed out around 3:00 PM. That was the perfect time since it really wasn’t very busy. All I had to do was sign a waver and I was able to hop in a car.

It worked differently than I thought it would. I was expecting to be able to drive however many miles I wanted and to anywhere I wanted. When I got into the car, they actually had a map of the 10 mile (18 minute) route in the passenger seat. So in actuality each participant earns the charity $10. I was shocked they didn’t take my drivers license or anything. I drove a BMW X5 and it was awesome. Here’s what it looked like (except white with pink detailing, of course):

I also signed the “signature car”, which all the participants were able to do. See if you can find me!

Overall it was a really fun experience for a great cause. I was able to chat with a woman from the North Texas chapter of Susan G. Komen and bought a rubber duckie that was in the Komen race last year, as well as a BMW pink ribbon shirt. Pretty good for a girl on a sick day, huh?! There are more pictures below. Check out the BMW website to find out when the Ultimate Drive comes into your city!

If you’re new to our site, don’t forget to donate to my Breast Cancer 3-Day walk. I appreciate your support!

I thought the awareness messages on the car were very shocking.

Last week I learned about a program that BMW hosts called the BMW Ultimate Drive benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure. This is the 12th year for the event, and it takes place this week in our area. The cars travel around the country throughout the year, so check the site to see when they will be in your city.

Here’s a summary of the program:

Join us for our 12th year in the battle against breast cancer with our partner, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Just get behind the wheel of a new vehicle of your choice in the BMW Ultimate Drive® supporting Susan G. Komen for the Cure event. As a participant, you’ll find plenty of BMW models to test drive, such as the thrilling 3 Series Coupe, the sporty X3 SAV® and this year’s Signature Vehicle, the new and dynamic X6. For every mile you drive BMW will donate $1 on your behalf to Komen. Since the program’s inception in 1997, the event has raised over $11 million dollars for breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment programs. In 2008 you can continue to make a difference by taking a test drive to help us reach our goal: donating a grand total of $12 million.

Pretty cool, huh? It is taking place in Dallas (at Classic BMW in Plano) on Wednesday, April 23 from 10:00 AM until 5:30 PM. Walk-ins are welcome, but you can also call to make a reservation:

Nikki and I are talking about going over on lunch or after work to show our support. It should be fun, so be sure to come back and check out our pictures!

I hate to beg, but I’m only $15 away from hitting $2000 in donations to my 3-Day. That is very exciting, because that means after that I will only be $200 away from being able to actually participate in the walk. That also means I will be only $1000 away from my personal goal of $3000!

I still need some help. Pretty please? I’ll send you an official 3-Day bracelet, Save the Ta-Tas sticker, and a thank-you note! Plus my traveling shirt will make it’s way to visit you! What do you say? Go here to make a donation. Thanks in advance. You guys are awesome and I am in awe of all the help and support I have received so far.

During our get started meeting, Nikki and I were told that people often stand on the side of the road and cheer for all the walkers. There were even pictures from previous years of men dressed up in cheerleader outfits. Squad 81 offers mens t-shirts, hoodies and casual shirts, as well as jeans and shorts. If you’re into cheerleaders, you can go to their site and look in side Squad 81 cheerleaders locker room! You can send messages to your friends, shop, and even win the sweepstakes that will bring the cheerleaders to your room. Check out the video below: