Shopping With a Purpose

Here is another (really LONG) list of places you can "shop with a purpose": http://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/2011/12/occupy-christmas-gift-idea-link-up.html

With Christmas right around the corner, I thought it only appropriate to spend just a minute talking about "shopping." I LOVE to shop! It makes me feel like I have accomplished something when I find a great deal. :) in the last couple years I have also tried to start shopping with purpose, too. what I mean is, I love when my money goes farther than some big, giant retail store's bank account. I love knowing that while I found something super cool to give away, I've also helped another family out, too. I know that shopping in the big stores is oh-so-convenient, don't get me wrong, but if you're tired of putting your money towards a store that doesn't really care about anyone or anything besides their bottom line, then here are some places to "shop" for Christmas gifts (or any other type of gift for that matter):

• All sorts of super cool jewelry: http://www.etsy.com/shop/theadoptshoppe?ref=em

• Lots of adorable hairbows: http://www.facebook.com/LilliBees or http://www.etsy.com/shop/LilliBees

• T-Shirts, Books, Toys: http://thegregoires.blogspot.com/p/fundraising.html

• Adorable items for your little one: http://www.facebook.com/sweetasaberry

• Taiwan t-shirts: http://www.Blessyouandkeepyou.blogspot.com

• Cool T-Shirts: http://www.giorgianniadoption.com/fundraisers-2

• Clippy's & "Love Letters" (very cute idea!) http://theannessafamily.blogspot.com/p/little-love-letters.html

• Cute Appliqued Items, Nursing Cover-Ups, Changing Pads, Dresses: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mommys-Making-Stuff/300290896370

• Puzzles, Coffee, T-Shirts: http://andiamyours.blogspot.com/p/fundraising.html

• Orphan Shirts: http://feedingtheorphans.com/store

• Taiwan ornaments: http://jeffandabbey2001.blogspot.com/2011/11/fundraiser-bringing-tuck-home.html

• T-Shirts: http://www.jon-lindsay-andpups.blogspot.com/ or http://www.etsy.com/?ref=em

• Sponsor a Child or Purchase a Shirt: http://feedingtheorphans.com/

• "I'm Adopted" T-Shirts: http://itsalmostnaptime.blogspot.com/2010/03/im-adopted-youre-adopted.html

• Coffee: (Abigail's Winter Blend) http://www.coffeeforhope.com/

• Hand-spun Scarves: http://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetIsaiah

• Our Shirts: See the right side of the blog (pictures below)

Here are some places to shop that are not helping a specific family adopting, but they are still for a good cause!

• Thirty-One Gifts: www.mythirtyone.com/111543 - 20% of all proceeds will go towards a wonderful orphanage in Taiwan! To place an order, email her at rockinthirtyone@gmail.com.

• Jewelry, Bags & Fleece jackets: http://www.tinyhandsinternational.org/

• Homemade bags for everyone in the family: http://saribari.com/category/suti-sana/

• Custom made, sterling silver jewelry: http://www.thevintagepearl.com/

• Everything from jewelry to items for your home: http://www.tenthousandvillages.com

• Cute scarves: http://livefashionable.com/

• Jewelry & handbags: http://hope.lightgivesheat.org/shop

• Flipflops (they mold to your feet): http://www.feelgoodz.com/

• Sponsor Children Around the World: https://secure2.convio.net/ccsh/site/Ecommerce?store_id=37702&VIEW_CATALOG=true&FOLDER=0&TYPE=&NAME=

• Beautiful Jewelry: http://www.etsy.com/shop/makingfootprints?ref=seller_info#

• T-Shirts & Accessories: http://store.showhope.org

• "Got Love? Adopt" Accessories: http://www.gotloveadopt.com/

• Jewelry: http://www.capscreations.com/catalog.htm

• Jewelry: http://hipmomjewelry.com/ (adoptive families can apply for help)

• Baby dolls made to "match" your child: http://www.babybeblesseddolls.com/
*Note: I thought I would go ahead and put this one on here, but unfortunately
she is not taking any more orders until after the first of the year.

So there you have it - just a few of the places you can "shop with a purpose!" (I will continue to update this as more families get me their info!)