Blind bids are unique experiences or items that money cannot buy!
With blind bids, you write your bid on a piece of paper and put it in a box where no one else can see how much you are bidding. And as with traditional auction items, the highest bidder wins!
People have asked for suggestions on how much to bid. It is completely up to you. We can share that in the past that blind bid items have been won for as little as $150 or as much as $500.
#1 – Playtime with Miss Erin
Moms, it’s time to put up your feet and relax! Miss Erin is here to watch your children for 90 minutes. Feel free to leave the house or get things done at home. We will be busy playing with toys, opening a special present from Miss Erin, and will end our play time by bouncing on the famous Big Blue Ball from the Parent Tot classroom!
When: Mutually agreed upon date and time.
Special Thanks To: Miss Erin
#2 – Tea Party and a Playdate with Ms. Colleen
Please join Ms. Colleen at her house for a Tea Party and a Playdate. Be Ms. Colleen’s guest for a Tea Party where we will enjoy sweets and lemonade and then play in Ms. Colleen’s playroom together.
Duration: 90 minutes.
Date: Mutually agreed upon date and time.
Special Thanks To: Miss Colleen
#3 – The “UN-birthday” Birthday Party for one lucky student in the “More for 4s”
The “UN-birthday” Birthday Party for one lucky student in the “More for 4s” program and two of their friends (also in “More for 4’s”). Be prepared for an afternoon of pure fun at Miss Jennifer’s house. Miss Becca and Miss Jennifer will both be overseeing this two-hour adventure. The group will bake together and play games as they wait for the treats to cook. This nonstop fantastic party will take place on a mutually agreed upon Saturday afternoon this coming summer.
When: Mutually agreed upon Saturday afternoon this coming summer.
Special Thanks To: Miss Becca & Miss Jennifer
#4 – You Pick Two
The lucky winner gets to pick any TWO of the following THREE options on any mutually agreed upon dates:
- TWO hours of in-home organizing services (any spaces such as kid’s closest, kid’s toy room, pantry, office, etc.)
- THREE hours of babysitting
- TWO overnights of dog sitting (35 pounds or smaller, non-shedding dogs can stay in Miss Jennifer’s home.)
When: Mutually agreed upon dates.
Special Thanks To: Miss Jennifer
#5 – Farmers for a Day (Two Families)
Two families will join Ms. Kate as she takes you around Wagner Farm – you can collect eggs, brush a cow, visit horses, and learn how kids lived in the 1920’s. Date and time to be mutually agreed upon with Miss Kate and both families (both families will participate at the same time in this experience with Miss Kate).
When: Mutually agreed upon date and time (both families participate together).
Special Thanks To: Miss Kate
#6 – Director for a Day
This Dream Come True is for one lucky, current 4-year-old student. On a mutually agreed up day, your child can help Miss Sue run the school! They will visit the classrooms, help at rugtime, operate the office machines, and even order supplies. And wait until you see all the one-of-a-kind special SWAG that comes with the job!
When: Mutually agreed upon day.
Special Thanks To: Miss Sue
#7 – Miss Sue’s Special Treat – Manicures and Cocomero
On a mutually agreed upon date and time, the lucky winner will meet Miss Sue in Wilmette for a special day that includes a manicure and pedicure and then spend time sharing a special treat at Cocomero Frozen Yogurt. Open to current and alumni students.
When: Mutually agreed upon date and time.
Special Thanks To: Miss Sue
#8 – Miss Sue’s Bedtime Stories
On a mutually agreed upon date and time, Miss Sue will come to your house to visit and play and then she will read bedtime stories, complete with surprises for your kiddos to keep! She can even tuck your little one into bed! Talk about sweet dreams!
When: Mutually agreed upon date and time.
Special Thanks To: Miss Sue
#9 – Cooking with the 3PM Crew
Get ready for a delicious morning! One lucky winner and friend of their choosing will be headed to Miss Kath’s house (What?! Teachers don’t sleep at the school?!) to make mini pizzas and decorate sugar cookies!
Date: Mutually agreed upon by winner and Miss Kath & Miss Jen
Special Thanks To: Miss Kath & Miss Jen
#10 – Ready Set Action!!
Spend the afternoon with Miss Becca, Miss Kate, and Miss Nikki at the movies. We will take 3 friends to the movies, have some popcorn and fun!
Date: Mutually agreed upon by winner and Miss Becca, Miss Kate & Miss Nikki
Special Thanks To: Miss Becca, Miss Kate & Miss Nikki
#11 – Cupcake Decorating with Miss Sophia
On a mutually agreed upon date, one lucky winner and a friend will join Miss Sophia for a special afternoon of cupcake decorating at Buck Russell’s! We will decorate cupcakes like real bakers and take them home to show our families and enjoy! Yum!
When: Mutually agreed upon date.
Special Thanks To: Miss Sophia
#12 – Babysitting and Crafting with Miss Allie
On a mutually agreed upon date, Miss Allie is coming to your house to babysit! While you are enjoying 2 and half hours kid-free, Miss Allie will be playing and crafting with your children! She will bring a developmentally-appropriate craft for each child in your house!
When: Mutually agreed upon date.
Special Thanks To: Miss Allie
#13 – Miss Nikki’s Greeting Cards
Miss Nikki lends her creative talents to creating beautiful greeting cards for every special occasion! She will display an assortment of her cards on site at the Benefit for the highest blind bid to take home! These are sure to put a smile on the face of the recipient!
Special Thanks To: Miss Nikki