Featured Organization Friday: Autism Speaks

This week's Featured Organization Friday is courtesy of Eryn Cadoff.  More on that at the end of the post!


At this point in time, Autism affects 1 in 88 children, with 1 in 54 boys having a spectrum diagnosis.  Wow.  Those are some scary numbers no matter how you spin them. 


Autism Speaks was founded in February 2005 by Bob and Suzanne Wright, grandparents of a child with autism. Their longtime friend Bernie Marcus donated $25 million to help financially launch the organization. Since then, Autism Speaks has grown into the nation's largest autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.


In addition to research and advocacy, the group also provides resources for parents with children on the Autism Spectrum.  These include an answer line, resource guide, housing transition for older children, and more.  


You can help this organization by giving time, money, or- this month- by buying a bracelet!  


Our friend Eryn Cadoff is a Stella and Dot Indepdendent Stylist.  This month, her company is helping to support Autism Awareness through bracelet sales to support Autism Speaks.  

More info from Eryn:

In honor of Autism Awareness month in April, Stella & Dot has created the Shine Bracelet - a limited-edition piece, available only from April 1-30. The bracelet is $39, and 20% of the proceeds from the sales will go to Autism Speaks. In October 2011, Stella & Dot partnered with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation in creating the Tribute Bracelet - raising $128,000 for the BRCF. We'd like to beat that number in April for Autism Speaks!

You can order your bracelet through Eryn Cadoff, Indepedent Stylist - Eryn can be reached at 703-786-1694 or http://www.stelladot.com/eryn. Eryn will also be holding FUNdraising Trunk Shows throughout April for Autism Speaks - call her to schedule an event, and in addition to the Shine Bracelet raising funds for Autism speaks, 50% of the sales from your Trunk Show will also go directly to the organization.

Also Eryn will be in Woodbridge (Paradise Salon & Day Spa), 3097 Golansky on Friday from 11-3 and will be taking pre-orders for the bracelet!

Review: Stella and Dot by Eryn Cadoff

You know the famous blue boxes from a certain jewelry company we all know of? One you might have Breakfast at? They don't have a thing on the Stella and Dot packaging that stylist Eryn Cadoff introduced me to this week!! I almost refused to open the gift packaging that comes on each piece of jewelry in the Stella and Dot line because it's just that cute!!

I mean, seriously!! How cute are these boxes? However, I knew there was jewelry inside, so I finally managed to open it- especially since it's reusable (I really like the box y'all!).  Inside was a bracelet just as gorgeous as the packaging is adorable.  You might recognize it from the October 2010 issue of Cosmo.  Super Cute.  I'm pretty sure that I can wear it with anything I want to dress up a little bit, or with my favorite Little Black Dress when I'm really wanting to wow someone :) I should go tell my husband it's date night.....hmmmmm

The whole Stella and Dot collection is adorable.  And, as a bonus, it's a Mom-Friendly business on both ends.  Stylist Eryn Cadoff is able to work and be with her kids, and you can shop and get great discounts by hosting an in-home jewelry consultation!! Here are some of my favorites from the collection.  (If you were confused by my cryptic Michelle Obama message on Thursday, let me clear that up now). I love MIchelle Obama's style.  I'm not getting political, believe me I swing to the opposite side of the spectrum, but the woman can dress!! I especially love the floral details she incorporates into her fashion.  If you liked her innaguration week look with the pearls and floral broaches (here) or in the multi-layer floral (here), then you'll probably love any of these:

However, if flowers aren't your thing, or you like a little more of a contemporary look, they have a few different options, including the Penelope Necklace, and Goa Earrings (which are pictured here):

They also have mix and match hammered metal pieces and birthstone briolettes you can use to create your own momma necklace, which I think are really cute and simple enough to wear every day. There are hundreds of pieces in this gorgeous line, including a few coordinating mother/daughter pieces if your little girl is a diva with her accessories, too!!   If you're loving what you see- you're in luck! Eryn is offering PWC Moms readers a chance to win a $50 gift certificate this week!! And, you can take your money even further if you win (or score some free jewelry even if you don't!) by booking a trunk show with her by the end of January! When you do, you'll get $75 in free jewelry credit on a qualifying show!

For your chance to win, leave comments this week on the PWC Moms status updates, join Eryn's Facebook fan page- www.facebook.com/StylebyEryn, and visit Eryn's website- www.stelladot.com/eryn and leave a message here on the blog letting us know what you'd spend your $50 gift card on! Good luck picking just one item!! Remember- each option for entry (PWC Moms update responses, joining Eryn's page, and leaving a comment here) is a separate chance to win!!


This Contest is closed, but you can still use Eryn's site to order! I personally just hooked myself up with a Charlotte Necklace and matching ring courtesy of my hubby's visa! Thanks baby! :)

(By the way, if you don't want the box your jewelry comes in.....I'd be happy to keep it for you :)

Thanks to Eryn for her support of PWC Moms!! I know we all love jewelry and a chance to win some for free is even better!!