Project KitchenAid Mixer

So, I was going about my business, making a triple batch of chocolate chip cookies (plain, Heath, and a third, newfangled variety, marshmallow) when my arm got really tired of mixing and I took a break to tweet this:

Within seconds, someone retweeted me. And someone retweeted them. Then I got my first donation. Then another person said they’d pitch in $5. Then someone requested my PayPal address. Then two people said KitchenAid mixers are life changing and totally worth a donation.

Then the ChipIn button was born.

And cookie-loving angels everywhere bust into song.

If you donate, please leave your contact information so that I can say thank you. The goal is $281 for the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixer that I’ve been coveting by my March 18th birthday. If the kitty doesn’t reach $281, all money will be donated to Feeding America. If it does reach $281, all donations above and beyond will be donated to Feeding America.

Either way, I’ll donate $50 to Feeding America. (More if I can.) Pinkie swear.

To recap: Ya’ll get together and buy me a KitchenAid Stand Mixer for my birthday and a minimum of $50 will be donated to Feeding America.

I know this is completely frivolous and ridiculous. Believe me, I know. But in a good way. It’s worth a shot, right? And maybe we can do a little good, too. You know, besides the copious amount of cookies that will be brought into this world.

Updated 1/19/11 I took advantage of the $20 Amazon GC for $10 deal so the total to date is really $102!

Updated 1/28/11 A good friend gave me $20 in cold hard cash! The total to date is $122!

Updated 1/28/11 (again) Was just informed that there is a $30 rebate available through March – I think that’s a sign! The rebate will be donated to Feeding America.

Updated 2-2-11 Total to date is $132 with an additional $80 going to Feeding America!

Updated 2-17-11 HALFWAY! The total is now $144!

Updated 3-4-10 We’re up to $155 with 14 days to go!

Updated 3-7-11 Offline donations bring us up to $161!

Updated 3-9-11 Received $13 in donations today! That makes the total $174!

Updated 3-10-11 This is so exciting! The total currently stands at $179!

Updated 3-14-11 Friends are in town for SXSW and donated $20! The total is now $199!

Updated 3-15-11 And we’ve crossed the $200 mark! $220!

Updated 3-16-11 I can hardly believe it. We’re at $240. Only $42 left!

Updated 3-17-11 An offline donation from an old friend brings us up to $260! Squee!

Updated 3-18-11 Late night donations of $26 take us OVER the goal with $85 going to Feeding America! Read the big announcement!

Priscilla-The Wheelchair Mommy
Twitter: wheelchairmommy

Monday, 17 January, 2011 at 9:38

Good LUCK!! I have the pink one and LOVE it

Corrin
Twitter: CorrinRenee

Monday, 17 January, 2011 at 21:08

Thanks! I think we can pull it off and give a donation to Feeding America!

crazyassmomma
Twitter: crazyassmomma

Monday, 17 January, 2011 at 20:07

i want one of these so bad, im willing to chip in for yours instead
tell me how it is…

Corrin
Twitter: CorrinRenee

Monday, 17 January, 2011 at 21:09

Thanks! Fingers crossed!

tammigirl

Tuesday, 18 January, 2011 at 7:51

I love my KitchenAid & you share a birthday with my daughter!
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Corrin
Twitter: CorrinRenee

Wednesday, 19 January, 2011 at 9:27

Thanks, Tammi!

And tell your daughter Happy Birthday from me when the big day rolls around! March birthdays are the best.

Chuck

Wednesday, 19 January, 2011 at 20:03

Chocolate chip marshmallow, soon!

Corrin
Twitter: CorrinRenee

Wednesday, 19 January, 2011 at 20:36

You got it!

Sheena
Twitter: sheenatatum

Thursday, 20 January, 2011 at 15:33

Dude, I should try doing this for a kitchen island as a belated birthday gift, lol.
Sheena´s last awesome blog post…Decluttering The Physical And Virtual

Corrin
Twitter: CorrinRenee

Thursday, 20 January, 2011 at 22:20

I fully support you, Sheena. Thanks for the donation.

Princess Cupcake

Wednesday, 9 February, 2011 at 14:02

I hope you don’t consider this spam; I’m a real person also in search of a free KitchenAid mixer (for my sainted mother though, her birthday is March 12)! Have you tried entering blog giveaways and the like? Some have surprisingly good odds. I’ve recently started blogging online contests where the prize is a KitchenAid at http://freekitchenaidmixer.com/ . Hope the donations thing works out! If I win one I’ve promised my supporters the baked goods of their choice (yes bribery!).

kyle

Monday, 21 February, 2011 at 5:36

as if!

Corrin
Twitter: CorrinRenee

Monday, 21 February, 2011 at 9:58

Well, that was mean.

Daly
Twitter: HelloDaly

Friday, 4 March, 2011 at 10:32

I know you will reach your goal Corrin. I’ve always wanted one but am not a good baker/rarely bake so I hope you will take photos of your baking adventures to share! Hooray for March birthdays!! Mine is too.
Daly´s last awesome blog post…Flowers for Food

Corrin
Twitter: CorrinRenee

Friday, 4 March, 2011 at 20:24

Thanks, Daly! I appreciate the support and your always kind words!

Elizabeth @ Table for Five
Twitter: Table4Five

Monday, 14 March, 2011 at 20:40

I chipped in $10, you’ll reach your goal for sure!

Corrin
Twitter: CorrinRenee

Monday, 14 March, 2011 at 21:07

Thanks so much, Elizabeth! You are awesome ++! xoxo

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