Sunday, December 14, 2014

Tis the Season for Giving

With the holiday season in full swing we often stop to think about everything for which we are grateful for and you may find yourself wanting to do a little something extra to make a difference. There are lots of people...and places in need.

I invite you to check out Fahodie For Friends....their mission is to rescue children from poverty, abuse, and modern day slavery; and to enable and empower them with choices beyond the conditions and situation found in their present circumstances.

Please join the I AM YOUR FRIEND revolution. Together we can change the world and break the cycle of modern day slavery, human trafficking, and poverty.

Checkout Fahodie For Friends HERE any amount is helpful whether its $5 or $500....and you can even choose where you want your contribution to go from the list below

EDUCATION SPONSORSHIP
Sponsor a child's annual education fees. Education is the key to creating a real future for these children.

RESCUE SPONSORSHIP
This is one of our most tender and heartwarming activities. We invite you to donate to our rescue fund. Please help us rescue children from slavery and highly abusive situations.

MEDICAL CLINIC
It is an unfortunate fact that all of the children and women we rescue are in need of medical treatment. We invite you to donate to our medical clinic fund/project. If you are a trained medical professional - we invite you to come to Ghana and volunteer your time and skills. We promise the experience will change your life...

EMERGENCY SHELTER
There is a critical need for an emergency shelter. There are many children and women that need to be rescued for horrific situations. Unfortunately, there is no place for these children and women to go to find a safe haven. Please join us in building an Emergency Shelter Home so we can provide a Shelter to those who need it most.

Cinnamon Ornaments

These are super gift ideas...tree ornaments....little something extra to add to your wrapped gifts....or make a garland out of them....and they smell delicious!!!!!

The recipe calls for a few ingredients:

•4 oz. (or 1 CUP) cinnamon

• 1 TABLESPOON ground cloves

•1 TABLESPOON ground nutmeg

•3/4 CUP applesauce (use cinnamon flavored for extra cinnamon)

•3 TABLESPOONS white glue

You'll also need:

• cookie cutter(s)

•rolling pin

•string/twine/ribbon for hanging

Combine all the ingredients; work with them until smooth.

Divide into 4 portions.

Roll out 1/4" thick & cut out with cookie cutters.

Make a hole in the top for looping ribbon through.

Dry at room temperature for 1-3 days.

Thread with ribbon.

•The dough will seem super sticky, but just keep mixing & stirring.Use a spatula, to scrape the sides of the bowl & get every bit of dough. The dough will eventually form into a ball as you stir.

•The ornaments will shrink a tiny bit as they dry.

(pictures borrowed from google images)

Sunday, November 23, 2014

BLACK FRIDAY...CYBER MONDAY ON BONANZA

If you don't think you can stand the stress and the crowds of shopping in stores during the busiest shopping days of the year then you will love Black Friday and Cyber Monday on Bonanza.

We all know that Black Friday shopping consist of crowds of people dashing into the store to be one of the few to get the low price on a limited supply of a few good items. There is the hassle of waiting for the doors to open...the crowds of people.....and running from store to store.

By shopping online, you can save a significant amount of time. There is no need to walk through aisles after aisle at the store.. searching for what you need electronically, you can find products quickly and painlessly. Plus there's no bags to carry.....items will be shipped directly too you with many places offering free shipping as well.

Many sellers on Bonanza.com are offering huge savings...free shipping....free items with purchase and many other good deals....so on Black Friday , November 28th and Cyber Monday , December 1st Checkout these stores and get your holiday shopping done without all the hassle.

Sunday, November 2, 2014

Fahodie for Friends...Life should be free

In 2012, a precocious 16-year old, Lillian decided that one person, can make a difference… and she created a project called Friends for Friends, which has now evolved into Fahodie for Friends. The word Fahodie means "Freedom." Their mission is to rescue children from modern day slavery, abuse, poverty - and free & empower them through education.

In 2012, the International Labor Organization estimated that 20.9 million were enslaved. Your help is needed to share the message of Freedom for everyone. Every new voice adds to the chorus of voices advocating for a world where all children have the freedom to achieve their maximum potential.

Fahodie for Friends has launched the "I AM YOUR FRIEND" revolution. We can be the generation that puts an end to human trafficking. You are invited to follow this exciting project as it progresses towards the "I Am Your Friend" fundraising event scheduled for June 19, 2015 at The Rail event center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Together we can change the world and break the cycle of modern day slavery, human trafficking, and poverty.

Read more about Fahodie for Friends and the "I AM YOUR FRIEND" event by visiting http://www.fahodieforfriends.org/

you can also stay updated on new events by following them on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/fahodieforfriends.org

Thursday, September 18, 2014

FALL IS COMING...LETS GO SHOPPING

With Fall right around the corner, its time to start getting excited about everything the season has to offer, from pumpkin spice candles for the home to leggings and boots for you. Transitioning from summer to fall should be fun and Ive found some cool items to help you get ready for it.

http://www.bonanza.com/booths/JohnsAttic

With this McCall's Creates applique pattern you will be able to adorn clothes and other types of items with cute Halloween bats and cats

https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheButterflyGarden7

A real birch leaf has been preserved and dipped in silver is displayed from a sparkling sterling silver chain and accented with a pretty 8mm sea shell pearl

https://www.etsy.com/shop/simply2charming