Purchase With A Purpose

Not sure about you but I've already began thinking about my Christmas shopping. I also love to buy when I know it helps someone else. I've compiled a list of a few different companies that are fair trade, give back, organizations etc. You can use your purchasing power to create change in the world and restore dignity to others. 

The first I'll share is noondaycollection.com The have amazing jewelry, handbags, home decor etc. that is all handmade. You create a marketplace for their artisans so they can earn more, work less and families stay together.

Another way to give is through worldvision.org. Honor someone special with a life-changing gift. A few years ago my hubby and I bought a goat for a family in another country in honor of my mom and dad. We were able to print off a personalized card for my parents explaining what a difference one goat can make to a family in a poverty stricken country. My mom cried and I really think it was the most meaningful thing we have ever given to my parents. Another year we helped contribute towards a well for clean water. I never realized how much this meant until our daughter Nara has dealt with symptoms from parasites from drinking unclean water in Ethiopia. 

No. 41 had some beautiful Christmas stockings right now! no41.org is about empowering young women. Our goal is not to give them the world, but to show them that God has already given them everything they need to go out there and take it. When you join with us, you are truly changing the world FOR ONE.

One of my favorites is Better Than One Designs. Two local adoptive momma's making custom vintage signs to help adoptive families seeking funding. I've already ordered a few myself and they are so cute!!! https://www.facebook.com/BetterthanoneDesigns

If you're a coffee lover check out landofathousandhills.com. Drink Coffee. Do Good. Your excellent morning cup is offering hope to developing coffee communities with each purchase.

Another good one to check out is halfunited.com For every product purchased Half United will give Half of all profits to feed children in need. It was started by a brother-sister duo in Wilmington, NC. They did a trunk show in Nordstrom last year and my mom  and dad bought me one of their bullet casing necklaces. I love wearing it because everyone always asks me about it. It's also a great reminder for me that there are children out there who don't even know where their next meal is coming from. 

This Christmas shop with purpose!!!