500 Hats On Squidoo
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A 30 Day Challenge To Save Our Home
The downturn in the economy has been rough on everyone. I work in many facets of the retail industry, so I've had a loss of work and income.
My husband and I have been keeping the plates spinning for a long time, but as you know, if one plate gets off balance, they all fall down!
We're trying to work to renegotiate our mortgage. The bank says they'll let us know in 45-60 days if they're willing to work with us, but if we can't make our payments in 30 days, they'll accelerate (read: start foreclosure).
That's not good enough...
So, from August 3-31, 2009, I issued the 500 Hat Challenge. My plan was to knit 500 hats. They are still available at my eCrater store. You can buy one (10, 20, 100!) for only $10 each, and keep it for yourself or a friend.
If you're not a hat person (and/or extremely generous), you can donate your hat(s) to the homeless at Modesto Gospel Mission .
You get a great hat, a great story and a great feeling. We get to keep our house (and have a little chuckle on the bank).
If you can't buy a hat, please bookmark, share or otherwise spread the word about this Challenge.
It means the world to me and my family! Many, many thanks!
Big Squid Hugs to Lensmaster Janusz Biela for making the 500 Hats logo. Please check out his lenses!
My husband and I have been keeping the plates spinning for a long time, but as you know, if one plate gets off balance, they all fall down!
We're trying to work to renegotiate our mortgage. The bank says they'll let us know in 45-60 days if they're willing to work with us, but if we can't make our payments in 30 days, they'll accelerate (read: start foreclosure).
That's not good enough...
So, from August 3-31, 2009, I issued the 500 Hat Challenge. My plan was to knit 500 hats. They are still available at my eCrater store. You can buy one (10, 20, 100!) for only $10 each, and keep it for yourself or a friend.
If you're not a hat person (and/or extremely generous), you can donate your hat(s) to the homeless at Modesto Gospel Mission .
You get a great hat, a great story and a great feeling. We get to keep our house (and have a little chuckle on the bank).
If you can't buy a hat, please bookmark, share or otherwise spread the word about this Challenge.
It means the world to me and my family! Many, many thanks!
Big Squid Hugs to Lensmaster Janusz Biela for making the 500 Hats logo. Please check out his lenses!
The 500 Hats Challenge Is Over...
But you can still get a hat, jewelry or other unique knitted items for yourself, or to give as gifts!
BadMsMs Gift-O-Rama
Inspirations For The 500 Hats Challenge!
- She baked her way out of foreclosure
- Meet Angela Logan, who is selling apple cakes to friends, neighbors and total strangers over the Internet to get enough money to save her home from foreclosure.
- Modesto Gospel Mission
- I will be making donations of hats from the 500 Hats Challenge to Modesto Gospel Mission.
The Modesto Gospel Mission is this area's primary emergency shelter and is completely privately funded. It receives NO government funding and is not a United Way agency.
Approximately 150,000 meals are served and about 2,000 men, women, boys and girls are sheltered each year. - Forbes.com: How To Stop Foreclosure
- With home prices falling and industry standards changing, lenders are better off keeping you in your home than kicking you to the curb.
- Beauty's Blog- 500 Hats: How It All Played Out
- Update on final stats. thanks. videos and more.
- BadMsM Discusses 500 Hats With Joan, Kate and Friends On Giant Squid Open Mike !
- Bette Miles-Holleman, aka BadMsM, discusses the outcome and lessons learned from the 500 Hats project, and shares advice with those still facing home foreclosure.
Step 1: Buy A Hat (at my eCrater Store)
Just Click Here To Buy A Hat
Please Note: I am NOT a registered non-profit (501 c3), so your purchase isn't tax deductible.
There is also an 8.25% sales tax for CA residents.
Please read instructions in the item description for designating your preferences for your purchase.
Attention PayPal Members:
If you have ANY trouble using PayPal through eCrater, please make sure you log in to PayPal before trying to complete the transaction. If eCrater checkout starts asking you for CC numbers, etc, you're NOT logged in.
This Challenge is not endorsed by Squidoo, but they were kind enough to let me build this lens and promote it on the SquidU Forum.
Thanks!
BadMsM
There is also an 8.25% sales tax for CA residents.
Please read instructions in the item description for designating your preferences for your purchase.
Attention PayPal Members:
If you have ANY trouble using PayPal through eCrater, please make sure you log in to PayPal before trying to complete the transaction. If eCrater checkout starts asking you for CC numbers, etc, you're NOT logged in.
This Challenge is not endorsed by Squidoo, but they were kind enough to let me build this lens and promote it on the SquidU Forum.
Thanks!
BadMsM
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Cooler colors lean toward blues and greens, warmer colors toward reds and browns.
I also have white, black and gray, if you prefer something neutral.
Each hat will be unique.
Step 2: Wear it, or donate it to the homeless.
The 500 Hats Challenge: One Down
Starring my assistant yarn winder and PBJ maker, Miss Banana! ~BadMsM
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You Can Even Buy A Squidoodlie Hat!
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Think this one says it all, I have all my online media buddies (and even total strangers) to thank for the success of 500 Hats! God Bless You, Every One!
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Step 3: Save Our Home
Got Hats?
Watch the 500 Hats Challenge as it progresses!
If you ordered a hat, email me a picture of you wearing it, and I'll post it on the lens! ~BadMsM
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“I was surprised by the size and quality of my hat and would have paid double the price for it.”
A Special Message From 500 Hats Customer, Bob Poole!
“AWESOME, loved the hat, super happy. Yay!”
Please Spread The Word About The 500 Hats Challenge!
A bookmark, Twitter or Facebook mention would help so much.
What's REALLY Being Done To Stop Foreclosures?
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“Wonderful! Beautiful work and received quickly! Best wishes for your success!”
The 500 Hats Lens Hit #1 On Squidoo August 23, 2009!
“Excellent transaction from start to finish. Communication A+, Quality A+ Great lady!”
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I'm sure if Percy were not a CGI, he would buy one of my hats, too! ~BadMsM
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“OMG, I received the hats you made today & they are wonderful! Keep up the great handiwork!!”
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Mia-Mia
Oct 3, 2011 @ 2:44 am | delete
- An amazing story. Congratulations on keeping your home, and out-foxing the evil bankers.
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Showpup
Sep 2, 2011 @ 6:20 am | delete
- Your hats are beautiful.
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my_never_bored_hands
Jun 3, 2011 @ 10:33 am | delete
- First time I read it, I've got inspired and... I joined the Squidoo. Now, little over one year one of my lenses got LOTD title. Coincidence or not, but it's about knitting! :)
Thank you so much for sharing your story and for inspiring other people... Your lens is making DIFFERENCE!! Thanks again.
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franstan
May 4, 2011 @ 12:07 pm | delete
- Love your hats
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rootadesigns
Sep 13, 2010 @ 4:55 pm | delete
- I like the beanies!
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aesta1
Apr 22, 2010 @ 11:03 pm | delete
- You are indeed a Giant. Thank you for sharing this.
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Airinka
Apr 10, 2010 @ 11:58 am | delete
- Lovely story!
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The_Health_Lady
Dec 22, 2009 @ 11:31 am | delete
- Congratulations on your Giant Squid Award!
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Joan4
Dec 21, 2009 @ 10:45 pm | delete
- Your story has inspired so many of us this year! Congratulations on being a winner in the Giant Squid Awards!
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bdkz
Dec 21, 2009 @ 5:45 pm | delete
- Congratulations on being a winner in the 2009 Giant Squid Awards! http://www.squidoo.com/2009-giant-squid-award-winners#module74844421
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