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It's time for another Egg Hunt!
To make up for yesterday's yolklessness, I've hidden two eggs today--and I'll even tell you where they are.
I put them in some Easter Eggs! 8D
I won't tell you which color(s) or what the eggs look like, though. If you find one of the hidden eggs, the instructions included will tell you how to claim your mystery prize!
After both eggs are found, I will make an announcement with the winners and show which eggs they were so the artists can get their payment. :)
Happy hunting!
- Eri
Posted by Eri & --
(#17) on Mon Apr 23, 2012 2:34pm
Art Gallery
Contests
The art gallery has been judged!
The theme was Aywas Food, where you had to create an edible item unique to Aywas using actual food!
We definitely have to do more contests that involve goodies because these were a blast to look through.
Here are our six winners!
They won:
The current theme is Earth Day!
You can use any type of medium for this. :3
Now be on your way! Why are you looking at me like that?
Ooh, you probably want to know what this shiny golden thing is.
Glad you asked! This is a Golden Basket Charm.
It works just like a Fertility Potion, but it has a whopping 3 charges!
You might see it appearing in a shop around here soon for a limited time, so keep an eye out on the News. :)
- Eri
Posted by Eri & --
(#17) on Mon Apr 23, 2012 2:26pm
Earth Day!
Site Update
Happy Earth Day!
To quote The Nature Conservancy, "the Earth provides nourishment for over 7 billion people everyday."
That's pretty amazing if you really think about it.
No matter where you live, Earth is the home that we share.
We take care of our homes by cleaning, doing chores, repairs and general upkeep, so why should the Earth be any different? With the wear and tear of billions upon billions of people, our planet is going to need a little help.
Here are a few Earth Day links you can check out if you want more information or are looking for ways to give back:
Earth Day Network | EPA - Earth Day | International Earth Day | Picnic for the Planet
To celebrate Earth Day, we've added ten new pets to the Trash Shop! Turn your trash and things you're not using into some neat pets that would adore a loving home! Better grab 'em soon, though, because they'll only be here through the end of April.
After all, without our help, a Wasteland could be closer than you think...
- Eri
Posted by Eri & --
(#17) on Sun Apr 22, 2012 5:35pm
Bonus Egg!
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This one is easy. 8D
Sorrel (#5665) found it!
- Eri
Posted by Eri & --
(#17) on Sat Apr 21, 2012 9:11pm
Hawaiian Egg Hunt!
Contests
Let's see how you do with this one!
LegacyWolf (#17482) is our successful hunter and wins a Mini Fridge!
- Eri
Posted by Eri & --
(#17) on Sat Apr 21, 2012 8:14pm
Nomnom Eggs!
Contests
Let's see how you do with this one. :3
- Eri
Congratulations to Zee (#2765) for finding the egg! You'll get something gold and shiny as a reward! - Mauri
Posted by Kyu & Mauri
(#1010) on Fri Apr 20, 2012 4:38pm
Spring HA Basics!
Items
Capris, Button-ups and Flipflops/Sandals can now be found in some shops around Ay!
Edit: Added Grey Capris and Flipflops!
Throughout the season we'll be adding more basics and color options. :3
I also have something special coming up for our premium members!
Our clothing stores are getting a tad crowded, though.
One of the revamps we have planned targets the Shop Listing page to make it look a little snazzier and be easier to navigate with icons instead of just text.
How would you feel about us making a section that could serve as a clothing "mall" of sorts? This would contain lots of little stores geared to specific kinds of clothing. The goal here is to eliminate one shop from taking you ten minutes to scroll through while making it easier to find what you want. Thoughts?
- Eri
Posted by Eri & --
(#17) on Fri Apr 20, 2012 1:37pm
Raffle #38 has ended
Items
Congratulations
Ice Sleeves
Boethechick (#11594) is the winner of the raffle and won the item Ice Sleeves!
Boethechick (#11594) brought 200 tickets, spending 200 Fresh Leaves!
Nomnomnom! Thanks for all the leaves! :3
Posted by Eri & --
(#17) on Fri Apr 20, 2012 12:29pm
Egg Hunt!
Contests
Winners: wispytearz (#9634) and Sorrel (#5665)
(Since it could be viewed on two pages!)
They each win a Bronze Custom Crystal.
We'll do another (difficult) egghunt later today!
- Eri
Posted by Eri & --
(#17) on Fri Apr 20, 2012 12:20pm
We remember.
Site Update
Today.
We light a candle in memory of those who lost their lives, loved ones and ancestors to one of the cruelest atrocities the world has known.
Six million Jewish men, women and children perished.
The persecution that these people endured permeated out to any group that was considered inferior, any group that challenged the ideals of a specific ideology.
This hatred was founded on everything from faith to sexual orientation to disabilities to race to politics.
To poorly paraphrase some past quotes on the Holocaust, people claimed that if only they had known what was really going on, they would have stopped it. Though the Holocaust is over in some respects, genocide is not, and I think it's important to be reminded of this reality. It's easy to push the grim parts of our world away: close the history book, turn off the TV, claim ignorance to the crimes happening thousands of miles away. We can't pretend like these things haven't happened and that they don't exist, because if we do, how will they stop?
All our differences aside, we are human beings.
If human beings are capable of such cruelty, then they are capable of the same degree of kindness and compassion.
Even if you feel like the smallest person in the world, you always have the power to impact someone else in a positive way. Don't let that opportunity pass you by. Life is too short and too precious to waste it on something like hatred.
You can pick up your own Memorial Candle from the Advent Calendar today or tomorrow.
It will turn your active pet into a Meep made by Sage (#37348) in honor of this day and out of respect for those we remember.
- Eri
Posted by Eri & --
(#17) on Thu Apr 19, 2012 7:38pm