It's almost practically nearly Christmas! Don't just buy ugly sweaters, unneeded electronics, and toys that will be shoved to the back of the closet by Valentine's Day. Make your gifts count for more than one person! Here are a few websites with products that benefit those in need. I love all of these organizations - they are truly helping to end the cycle of poverty. Check them out!
Sseko Designs: www.ssekodesigns.com
Sseko employs women right out of high school in Uganda. Making these sandals provides money for them to go to university. And the sandals are adorable too!
Krochet Kids International: www.krochetkids.org
Also hailing from Uganda, these guys have hats, tshirts, and scarves. The shirts are the ones that say "LOVE" with the 'O" being the shape of Africa.
Ten Thousand Villages: www.tenthousandvillages.com
This place is fantastic. You can shop online, or they have stores all over the country. Their products come from a gazillion different countries, and best of all, it's ALL fair trade.
Yobel Market: www.yobelmarket.com
Another store much like Ten Thousand Villages...but with a lot of different products!
Sak Saum: www.ihsionline.org/ssblog
Cutest. Purses. Ever! Made in Southeast Asia by women who have been or are at risk for sex trafficking. They also have hats and wallets and scarves. (Including gifts for guys!)
Freedom Fashionistas: www.freedomfashionistas.com
Pajama pants! They are so cute and made by women who are rescued from or at risk for slavery. Also made of sustainable fabrics...big plus!
Better World Books: www.betterworldbooks.com
For all the book lovers! Much like amazon or half.com, but these guys help bring literacy and libraries to the world. Not to mention, when you order a book, you get an email...from the book. So fantastic. ;)
Or, if you are into gift cards, think about supporting me! Through my little business, I'm selling Ribbon Gift Cards. They are pretty sweet - they come in tons of categories, with cards specifically for guys, kids, weddings, jewelry, babies, etc. Prices range from $30 all the way up to $1,000. I see them as a lovely little in-between...more personal than a Target or Amazon gift card, but perfect for those people who are difficult to buy for or are far away! You can check them out on my website or ask me about them if you're interested.
Let's make a difference in somebody's life this Christmas season!
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Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Bible Project
I am a female. Therefore, I can multitask. Just wanted to get that out there before beginning this.
So, the other day in class (I was listening too! Was the Lord's Prayer in Matthew or Luke closer to Jesus' actual words?), the wonderful Jessica Richie and I were brainstorming ideas of things to bring to Zimbabwe. (Westwoods Church, whose pastor was my staff leader for the Zim trip in May, is considering sending a team in January. And then I will obviously be going back as well.) We were trying to think of items that are needed, wanted, or both. We compiled quite the list, but our biggest idea was to buy a Bible for each of the staff and kids with their names engraved in it. Very few of them have their own Bible, and none have an engraved Bible. I think it would be very, very special for them - especially the kids who have never had their own anything.
This would be an expensive project - Bibles aren't very cheap, especially when you need thirty-one of them. If you would like to help with this cause, please make a donation and specify that it is for the Bible Project. Also, if you have any connections in the Christian book store realm, please let me know!
Side note: If you have a working iPod that you don't use anymore and would like to donate, we would love to load it with music and send it to Zimbabwe. Children's books, books about psychological problems that traumatized kids can go through, or any theological books would be great as well!
So, the other day in class (I was listening too! Was the Lord's Prayer in Matthew or Luke closer to Jesus' actual words?), the wonderful Jessica Richie and I were brainstorming ideas of things to bring to Zimbabwe. (Westwoods Church, whose pastor was my staff leader for the Zim trip in May, is considering sending a team in January. And then I will obviously be going back as well.) We were trying to think of items that are needed, wanted, or both. We compiled quite the list, but our biggest idea was to buy a Bible for each of the staff and kids with their names engraved in it. Very few of them have their own Bible, and none have an engraved Bible. I think it would be very, very special for them - especially the kids who have never had their own anything.
This would be an expensive project - Bibles aren't very cheap, especially when you need thirty-one of them. If you would like to help with this cause, please make a donation and specify that it is for the Bible Project. Also, if you have any connections in the Christian book store realm, please let me know!
Side note: If you have a working iPod that you don't use anymore and would like to donate, we would love to load it with music and send it to Zimbabwe. Children's books, books about psychological problems that traumatized kids can go through, or any theological books would be great as well!
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