TGIF!

It is FRIDAY! How many of you just finished a first full week of school and are excited to kiss this steamy, hot weather goodbye w/ a long weekend?!?!? While you're taking a brief hiatus from your one week back into routine, the www is BUZZING with all sorts of action and excitement. Wanted to take a couple minutes to fill you Charlotte ladies in on some fun things a few of our friends would like you to know.

Giveaways

• Our friend, Caroline Simas, is giving away one of her Hope and Peace Skinits on her blog! These skinits are so cute so get in it to win it!
• Macaroni Kid South Charlotte is giving away 100 tickets to the upcoming Yiasou Greek Festival! Click here to enter on their website and be sure to like them on Facebook to stay updated on some of the latest and greatest.

Events

• You may remember from back in July that our Catherine (Musing Foodie) won second place in a Cookies for Kids Cancer contest with her recipe for Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies. Well, September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month and there is a month of fundraising to go towards finding a cure for kids' cancer. For further details, visit to cookiesforkidscancer.org and gogriergo.com. You can also send a virtual cookie to your facebook friends, and from that one click, oxo will donate money to help the cause!
• Pregos and Mamas w/ newborns, the registration is now open for All About Baby, a network of pregnancy, baby & parent related businesses in the Charlotte area, who have come together to bring you fabulous events and swag. The fall event is September 11 and there are some great vendors and sponsors you won't want to miss! Like them on FB so you can stay updated.

In the news

• Our good ole Carolina Clipper was just interviewed by our friend Dion Lim of WCNC on the topic of coupon theft from newspapers. If you missed the clip, you can watch it here. Check your newspapers before purchasing, or better yet, take advantage of this HOT deal to have them delivered to your home for $1 per paper.

I looove technology, busy week for ladies of the Roof and prayer request

Ladies! We so apologize that there hasn't been much roof action this week as I've been experiencing some technical difficulties-frustration!
However! The ladies of the Roof are busy and we want to make sure you are in "the know."

• Glenda (Wednesday in the Word) is gearing up for a Fall Bible Study with the Women of Central's moms. This isn't just going to be any Bible Study! It's also going to have a special emphasis on outside fellowhsip with some FUN things planned. If you are a mom in Charlotte or simply online somewhere else, please join us. The beauty is it's not just limited to moms that stay at home. Any mom can join us each week on the www! See here for details and to sign up if you are planning to attend in person and need childcare.
• Catherine (Musing Foodie) submitted her award winning Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe as an entry in the Cookies for Kids Cancer sponsored by Stomp, Chomp & Roll. The result? SHE WON SECOND PLACE!!!!! Congratulations, Catherine! They don't call you Musing Foodie for nothin. You can see a write up here.
• Richelle (Carolina Clipper) had an article featured this week in South Charlotte News on the mindset of budgeting and her venture with The Carolina Clipper. It also mentions an upcoming Seminar on July 14 that you may want to attend so be sure to check out the article here and sign up for the seminar here.

Prayer Request
Remember our three Mompreneurs featured last week? We were sad to find out that Dana of BabyElan{Daily} lost her father the day after we featured her. Please lift Dana up in your prayers if she comes to mind. She is expecting her third child, a sweet baby girl, any day and was unable to travel to be with her family during this difficult time. Our heart goes out to her! Please visit here to express your sympathy.

Also, Catherine (aka Musing Foodie)'s grandmother went to be with Jesus over the last week. Please pray for her sweet family! You can visit here if you'd like to share your love with Catherine.

Giveaway
Since we've had technical difficulties, we are going to extend our giveaway through the weekend. If you haven't entered, visit here to do so now...oh and spread the word! The five winners will be announced on Monday.