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Most everyone I know has decked the halls, strung the lights, and prepared their home for Christmas. Houses twinkle with merriment. Kitchens smell of gingerbread and spice. But the shopping... Oh, the stress.
This past weekend, my daughter and I joined the throngs at the mall with some friends. We enjoyed sweet fellowship. We marveled at the pre-Christmas snowflakes (so rare here!). We shopped, too, but only for those items we truly wanted. We resisted the slick sales and impulse buys. We. Had. FUN!
Do you dread the Christmas shopping? The hustle, bustle and chaos? Do you spend money you don't really have, ruin the budget and carry debt into the new year? How about shopping a little differently this year? Why not shop with purpose?
Lots of families who want to adopt children make one-of-a-kind gifts to raise funds for their adoptions. Here are a few of my favorites. Maybe you'll find special gifts here and bless a little child too!
They come in a variety of patterns.
http://lhbocean-thebaileyfam.blogspot.com/p/fundraising.html
http://keystochina.blogspot.com/
http://cuteepiedesigns.blogspot.com/
Isabella Bracelets. These bracelets are incredible. Feminine, frilly. So southern belle. They come in adult and children's sizes.
She also makes dresses for children in matching patterns.
http://orphaned-no-more.blogspot.com/2010/06/red-thread-stitches-matching-bracelets.html
I could go on and on. If you're looking for something specific and it's not here, let me know. I'll help you find it.
Fundraisers with purpose. Bringing children home to their forever families. Families following God's call and choosing to honor it without going into debt. Make a difference. Shop in your jammies. Bless an orphan this Christmas! What could be better?
Small business owners, if you're running a Christmas special to benefit a cause, please let us know!
1. First, follow my blog :)
2. Share the link to this post with your customers, friends and family. Copy and paste the link: http://karendawkins.blogspot.com/2010/12/christmas-shopping-with-purpose.html
3. Comment!!!! Be sure to include your name, contact information, what you sell/provide, and who will benefit. If you have a Christmas order deadline, include that too!
4. If your fundraiser is ongoing, let us know that too. I'll link back through the year to support businesses benefitting others all year long.
Merry Christmas, everyone. Happy blessing!
6 comments:
Very interesting, well-organized blog to which I want to go back there and back.
Best wishes
Jonas
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The Stellar Peer Recovery Project is a local mental health group I would like to continue to bless with a gift with purpose donation. If you make a purchase with me for Premier Designs Jewelry 10% will go towards this group. The Christmas delivery deadline is Dec. 12. Niada R Cradle Premier Designs Jewelry Independent Distributor 301 Stonebrook Dr Clayton, NC 27520 919-553-7624 niadacradle@gmail.com
Thank you so much for sharing about our family's fundraiser and the other families too.
Thank you for helping our children come home to their families.
God bless you,
Daleea
You're welcome, Daleea.
May God bless your family as you follow him. Praying for the daughter of your heart, that God will prepare her and hold her safe until you get to travel.
Merry Christmas!
Karen,
Thank you dearly for mentioning our fundraiser key fobs and sharing links to other families too! What a blessing!
Blessings,
Kelly
You're welcome, Kelly. Praying for your family and your daughter. May God bless you all.
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