Newer readers may not know what’s going on with the annual contest here on Tomato Nation, so I’ve put together a brief overview so that everyone knows what’s going on, and starts getting psyched.
The contest …

The Atlantic City trip
For a variety of reasons, I’ve postponed this until early next year.   I’ll give you plenty of notice, but the tomato won’t head to AC until at least Martin Luther King …

And awaaaaaay we go!
You can find the contest FAQ and the prizing page at the top righthand side, or by clicking these links; the baffled should click here for more information on Donors Choose and …

Daphra at Donors Choose sent out an email yesterday that contained the following festive coupon:
We would also like to pass along a cool offer to you and your supporters: a 30% off discount at any …

Hello there, friends.   The Great Amandsby and I have spent the last few days getting organized for the main prizing phase of our proceedings, and it looks like we’re just about ready to go …

First, we admire the crafty initiative of reader Deanna in dressing her own Miss Tomatohead up as a member of the nightshade family using only materials at hand.   Excellent use of green felt, young …

$314,158.   1,120 donors.   51,507 students reached.
And it’s my mom’s birthday!   Aw.   Put your feet up, Nation; we’re done here.   (Until the giving cards arrive.)

Would you like to thank HP for helping us to reach our goal?   So would I.   Candice recommends doing the following:

Our contact at HP suggests that readers contact CEO Mark Hurd via the …

In previous years, when I’d tell someone our fundraising goal for October — at a cocktail party, say, or while arranging a match with $ and the Mysterians — that someone would always say something …

…Okay, proud Nation.   It’s the 30th.   $275,660 right now; 1,068 of you have given to 44,801 students in the last 30 days.
Others of you have given prizes; shared and forwarded and cheerled; watched …