Mo Ranch Lanyards Rock!

I finally got to see some photos and finished products from the big lanyard push at Mo Ranch this summer. All summer long campers, ages eight and up, have plied their creative talents to help add to the stock of Erin's Dream Lanyards.

A few of the counselors remembered Erin from when she was there two summer ago and a lot more of them heard about her last summer when she didn't make it back:

From Mo Ranch Slideshow

From Mo Ranch Slideshow

From Mo Ranch Slideshow

These smiling girls are Clarke, Clayton Sue, Charlotte, and Elle, and their faces say exactly what I feel about Mo Ranch!

Rip-Roaring and Inspiring Lanyard Workshop

Date:	Friday, July 23, 2010
Time:	4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location:	My House (email for directions: vbuenger@mays.tamu.edu)

We are making lanyards this Friday to benefit the Children's Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation. It is art/cause/party, but mostly a chance to get together, have fun, and help others. We will string beads to make lanyards, celebrate all our big successes lately, and brain-storm new ways to get lanyards adopted into loving homes. I'm going to order some tamales from Maria's Tamales. As always, you can bring your favorite snack to share. . . and, of course, a friend!

WOW! Thanks to CTAT!

The Career and Technology Association of Texas (CTAT) have welcomed me and affirmed EDL with their hearts and their pocketbooks! I have sent many, many lanyards to new and loving homes and made some fantastic new friends who would like to support our cause. I have the rest of the day today and tomorrow morning to keep spreading the word and facilitating adoptions!

If you know a teacher, especially one who teaches in one of the many and varied Career Education fields (business/finance, marketing, health science, administration, or guidance), give them a hug and a thank you from me.

Trying On a New Design

How do you like the new face of Erin's Dream Lanyards? A little sleeker, still quite green and still full of great ideas.

Take a look around. Click on some links, especially the ones across the top. If you have thought about dipping your toe in to Erin's Dream Lanyard world, but never gotten any further, now is the time. It is easier than ever to order or to get involved in the beautiful world of beads.

If you are inspired, come out to an Odd Friday Lanyard Workshop. We have these every odd dated Friday afternoon/evening (for example, in July on the 9th and the 23rd). Friends of Erin (some who are meeting for the first time) gather to enjoy comradery, beading, light refreshments, laughter, shared creativity, and the joy of contributing to a great cause.

Date:	Friday, July 9, 2010
Time:	4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location:	At Vickie's House (email for directions: vbuenger@mays.tamu.edu)

If you haven't come all summer, think about getting back in the groove this Friday and bring a friend!