July Drawing

Summer Celebration!  This month we are giving away Mistral’s Lavender Bath Salt Tin – a $36.00 value.   Become of fan of Not The Norm Facebook Page to enter this drawing — you just might win this prize.

Uses and Benefits: Mineral rich Mediterranean Sea Salts restore and revitalize tired muscles.

Aroma:  Imagine the hypnotic scent of Lavender fields swaying in the summer breeze. You’ll find yourself captivated by this peaceful scent, which is also enveloped in soft woods and warm amber. Both the color and characteristics of this unique floral fragrance relax and refresh.

Weight: 750 g / 26.45 oz

And the winner is…

Become a fan of Not The Norm and enter to win a free keychain

Thanks to everyone for entering our contest.  The winner of our Not The Norm free keychain drawing is Joanne Judt – she may select from any of our four options shown at left.  Joanne has 1 week to claim her prize – just email me (norm@notthenorm.net).  If the prize has not been claimed within that timeframe a new winner will be selected and announced on June 8th.

We are using a random number generator to select the winner for all our prizes.  All “Fans” are entered into a database and assigned a number and we use the generator to provide the result.

We will be holding future giveaways throughout the year.  Prizes will vary so stay tuned and visit our blog and facebook pages for more information.

Not The Norm drawing

Become a fan of Not The Norm and enter to win a free keychain

Enter to win a free keychain — winners choice from our selection posted! Become a fan or refer a friend to our Not The Norm Facebook Page. Drawing will close at noon (PST) on June 1, 2010 and winner will be selected within 1 business day.  Winner will be selected using a random widget generator and will be notified on our facebook page as well as our blog. The winner will be contacted for an address so we may ship your prize.

Christmas Bearington Bears

The Christmas Bearington Bears have arrived. Shown in photo are the giant versions of Mama and Papa Jingles. Two lucky winners are now the proud owners of these giant bears!

Tree Lighting in Downtown Pleasanton

The Pleasanton Hometown Holiday Celebration and Parade featured their annual tree lighting event on Saturday, December 5, 2009.   The Amador Dons and Foothill High bands were part of the celebration (they were awesome!)… it was a fun, fun event! I spent a few hours working in my office and had a perfect view of the event.  To all those who have supported us and our charities by shopping “Not The Norm” this year we offer a heartfelt thanks!

Charities we endorse: Basic Necessities

We are happy to announce Not the Norm was able to make significant household donations to Basic Necessities this past summer (2009).  This is a local charity we have endorsed and supported since the inception of our company.  Basic Necessities is a non-profit charitable organization, headquartered in Livermore, California.  Their mission is to provide resources to people in need, particularly those in transitional or crisis situations, who are trying to improve their lives.

A Christmas gift of fellowship & Support

Good Shepherd’s Emergency Assistance program
www.gs-cc.org/
“love as Christ loves and serve as Christ serves”
8710 Mount Vernon Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 780-4055

Recent economic events have affected us all. Good Shepherd’s Emergency Assistance budget allows the program to help 25 families a month through temporary financial crisis. The numbers are growing and, each month,  the parish has to turn away many more in need. These families will potentially lose their housing, be without heat, or go hungry. Funds collected from this Christmas Support Program will go directly toward assisting individuals and families with rent so they can stay in their home, utilities so they will be warm this winter, and medical expenses so they will avoid health emergencies.

Many thanks to all of you who have shopped “Not The Norm” — proceeds from your purchases are helping to make a difference in other peoples lives.

Merry Christmas – wishing you all a blessed and safe holiday
Warmest Regards
— Norm

Livermore Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Livermore Community Thanksgiving Dinner
http://www.lctd.org/aboutus.html
“for the community by the community”
Livermore, CA 2466 8th St,
Livermore, CA 94550-4604
(925) 455-9782

The Livermore Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held at the Bothwell Center in Livermore, California

We recently made a donation to the “The Livermore Community Thanksgiving Dinner” which is celebrating its 26^th year of providing a free hot meal on Thanksgiving Day. Their guests include seniors, singles, shut-ins, families and veterans. This is a free community dinner held at the Bothwell Center and all are welcome.  They also deliver to hundreds more to those unable to come to the center.

We want to wish ALL a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving Day!

— Norm

Luxury Lingerie

Claire Pettibone Boutique

Beverly Hills, CA

Luxury lingerie by Claire Pettibone

Her desire to create “exquisite femmine clothing with a vintage feeling and modern style” is certainly apparent as you browse through her collections – so very elegant.

Charities we endorse: Autism Speaks

Team Joe raised over $1,700 in the recent "2008 Walk Now For Autism". Over 4,500 people came together at the UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute in Sacramento on September 28, 2008.

We recently made a donation to the organization Autism Speaks. Autism impairs a person’s ability to communicate and relate to others. It is also associated with rigid routines and repetitive behaviors, such as obsessively arranging objects or following very specific routines. Symptoms can range from very mild to quite severe.

We helped support — a cause that is very near and dear to our heart — Team Joe for the 2008 Walk Now For Autism. Over 4,500 people came together at the UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute in Sacramento on September 28, 2008, and raised over $355,000 and counting. Team Joe raised over $1,700! Please consider supporting this worthy cause – you can help make a difference.