Hey, there! Remember
me?
I’ve been so hit and miss this summer, er, fall, with this
whole writing and blogging. There should be a conference for that. Oh, wait...
Ironic is it that I’ve been to busy while helping to get the fabulous Allumeconference ready for this October? I’m so looking forward to the speakers, the
music, the swag, but mostly the AMAZING people that I will be with all weekend
long!!!
For realz, y’all! One of my best friends in the world will be
there, friends from out of the country and across the country will be there!!
I’m so stinking excited to lay hands and eyes on these gals – a few guys, too.
Of course, I wouldn’t be true to myself if I only did one
thing at a time. That’s like only reading one book at a time. Who does that??
So besides hammering nails into walls a la The Nester and a
couple other projects I’m working on, I signed up for a new home-based
job. I’d love to introduce you to Trades
of Hope. I am now a Compassion
Entrepreneur, or a CE as we say in the sisterhood. (Don’t run off, this is
really good stuff. Honest!)
I’ve known about TOH and pondered joining their ranks for
months now. To tell the truth, I don’t
exactly know how I first discovered them.
As far as I can tell it was either through twitter or through one of
their artisan groups. Follow enough
ethical fashion organizations, world-changers, and general do-gooders and
eventually it will lead you to Trades of Hope.
Simply put, Trades of Hope is based on the good ole home
party shopping model. Here’s the
twist: all items are hand-made, Fair
Trade, and directly impact the lives of the artisans who make the jewelry,
scarves, bags, journals, and home décor.
Here’s the why and how:
“So many
women live in poverty, not because they lack abilities, but because they lack
opportunity. We started Trades of Hope to give women that opportunity for a
better life. Each woman has a story, and with Trades of Hope's help, their
story has changed from pain and struggle to a story of HOPE!”
“Our
artisans make approximately 6 times more than they would
normally make in the context of their country. Trades of Hope is not a charity
or a not for profit. We believe sustainable business is a long-term solution
for change over charity.”
I have an open party on Facebook right now. I’d love for you to join us. If you like what you see and would like to
host your own party, just let me know.
I’d love to make that happen for you.
If you really, really love it and want to join me – I can make that
happen to. Let’s talk.
So this party, it’s my first and I’m hosting it myself for
myself. That’s not really much fun. I’d rather host it for YOU. Anyone who places an order by midnight
Saturday, September 27, will have their name placed in a drawing. The winner will have the party changed into
their name and receive all the hostess rewards from the party. The party doesn’t close until October
14. This gives you plenty of time to
invite even more of your own friends to join in.
Hope on over and take a look.
Not on Facebook, but still interested?
Go to my personal website. If you
place an order, you will still be entered.
Unfortunately, this is for the 50 United States and APO addresses
only. Hang in there Canada. Hopefully we’ll get to you, too.
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