Yesterday, I wrote about our “Light it up blue” efforts. “Light it up blue” is an autism awareness campaign being promoted by the Autism Speaks organization.
If you still want to broadcast your blue light for autism, today is World Autism Day, and tonight we're going to be burning the blue bulbs for autism again. (Walmart has them: They're called "Party Bulbs," they're very difficult to find and NO ONE working there knows where they are.)
My front porch may continue to burn blue long after April, in fact, because after teetering on a rickety step-stool to reach it and then having a bunch of bug and spider-baby carcasses fall in my mouth, I'm not changing it.
Now that Autism Speaks has painted our cause blue, the Scentsy Foundation would like to give it a nice fragrance. Twice a year, the organization releases a “Cause Warmer” to raise funds for a designated cause or organization. This spring, they're fundraising for Autism Speaks through the Piece by Piece Warmer; all sales of these specific units will benefit the organization.
I was actually familiar with Scentsy's products before they contacted me about this autism-specific warmer. Using a small bulb instead of a flame – much safer for children – the attractive ceramic warmers melt reusable scented wax in a variety of scents. I had a small one that mounts flush with the wall that a friend gave me for Christmas, and it was great to have cinnamon-y smells permeating my house throughout the holidays, without the actual effort of cooking.
The Piece by Piece warmer plugs into the wall via electrical cord, so you'll need a spot where you can tuck that out of the way. But it works the same way: Place a cube of wax on the top tray, turn it on and the wax slowly melts, releasing the lovely scent of your choice. When you're done, you can actually pour the melted wax back into the resealable container, so it lasts a really long time. You can buy other “flavors” to use in the same warmer: Currently, we're enjoying the springtime smell of Cucumber Lime.
The Piece by Piece warmer is beautiful and low-key, so it shouldn't clash with any room's décor. We keep ours in the kitchen, but that's more out of a desire to keep it out of the kids' reach. If I can get a shelf built about three inches from the ceiling, I'd love to move it to the living room, because the little openings surrounding the puzzle-piece motif cast a very pretty soft light. (FYI, Billy LOVES the light; goes monkey-poop every time we turn it on.)
I have no “dog in this hunt,” other than the fact that they sent me a free warmer to try out AND they want to give one to YOU!
All you have to do to enter this randomly selected giveaway:
- Subscribe to this blog via the little form at the top-right of this page.
- Like Scentsy on Facebook.
That's it!
Of course, it'd be a big help if you could post a comment here to let me know you've done those two things, so that I can be sure to give you credit in the giveaway. We'll announce the winner of the randomly selected giveaway on Monday, April 18.
However you decide to show your awareness of autism today – whether it's with a blue bulb or just by holding the hand of the autistic person you love – let your little light shine and let your voice be heard.
Wooohoo!
Wednesday April 13 2011 11:50:57 pm
Kelsi @ Modern Mom Redefined
I'm in! Autism Awareness that smells good!? Yes, please!! I subscribed and liked...
Done and done!
Tuesday April 12 2011 03:56:02 pm
Bonnie
I have subscribed via email.
Pick me, pick me!
Tuesday April 12 2011 03:52:56 pm
Bonnie
My 5 year old son, 4th child of our 5 is autistic.
I liked Scentsy on FB.
Tuesday April 12 2011 01:08:04 pm
Michelle Crocker
I am now subscribed to LifeIsASpectrum and a follower of Scentsy! Love your blog!
I'm in!
Friday April 08 2011 12:12:35 pm
Mary M.
Yay! I love Scentsy!
(AND - I promoted it on the Seminole Sitters fan page!)
Monday April 04 2011 09:39:36 am
Melissa
I subscribed and like on Facebook!
Sunday April 03 2011 09:35:46 pm
Ashley
Sold! Happily subscribed and liked! I so love pretty stuff that smells nice. (AKA things that cover up not-quite-potty-trained aroma)
It's a win-win!!
Sunday April 03 2011 08:54:24 pm
Amanda Broadfoot
Thank you guys so much for entering!!
And you can still enter, so anyone who'd like to have this beautiful free warmer to benefit Autism Speaks, jump right in -- up until the deadline :-)
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