Purchase with a Purpose

I do not like to shop.  I know . . . what kind of girl doesn't like to shop?  This one!  Usually it is because one of two things end up happening.  1) I have money, but can't find a single thing that I like or that fits.  or 2) I find lots of things I would like, but have no money to buy them.  Either way, it stinks.  I will say, though, that having kids has changed this a bit.  I can get lost in cute little kid outfits!

So all this Black Friday stuff is just crazy to me.  There is absolutely nothing that I need or want bad enough to get out in the middle of the night when people are literally getting C.R.A.Z.Y! 

If you're shaking your head in agreement . . . I've got just the thing to help you get your Christmas shopping done without having to endure the midnight madness. 

If you love the rush of camping out next to strangers, racing down aisles, and grabbing the very last $12 laptop, then go for it.  But still check out this stuff for all the Christmas prizes you don't find tonight!

I'm part of a facebook group for families adopting from Ethiopia through AGCI.  One of the ladies put together everyone's fundraisers on her blog.  What a better way to shop for Christmas . . . from the comfort of your home, buying great stuff for those you love, and all the sales go to bringing a little one home from Ethiopia!

ART & DESIGN
The Casper Family – Art Prints http://one17.bigcartel.com/
The Rippke Family – Graphic Print and Web/Blog Design http://rippkedesign.com
The Casper Family – Blog Design http://lcgraphicdesigns.blogspot.com/


CHRISTMAS ITEMS
The Rippke Family – Printed or DIY Photo Christmas Cards http://www.etsy.com/shop/liftedfromthewater
The Bloodsworth Family – Ornaments http://ourjourneytoethiopia.wordpress.com/ email chechica27@yahoo.com
The Casper Family – Christmas CD http://www.laurencasper.com/2011/11/21/its-almost-time-for-christmas-music/


COFFEE
The Biggerstaff Family – http://justlovecoffee.com/biggerstaffs
The Rippke Family – http://justlovecoffee.com/RippkeAdoption
The Bishop Family – http://justlovecoffee.com/thebishops
The Koss Family - http://justlovecoffee.com/about/beneficiary/TheKossFamily
The DeCourdres Family - http://justlovecoffee.com/decoudres
The Casper Family - http://lcgraphicdesigns.blogspot.com/
The Braddy Family - www.thebraddybunch.blogspot.com
The Manuel Family - https://justlovecoffee.com/theManuels/


JEWELRY & ACCESSORIES
The Koss Family – Wristlet Keychains http://www.worthyoftheprizeshop.com/
The Koss Family – Jewelry http://www.capscreations.com/
The McKnight Family – Messenger Bags, Purses, Wallets/Clutches http://mcknight-madness.blogspot.com/2011/10/tukula-fundraiser.html
The Braddy Family – Magazine Necklaces www.thebraddybunch.blogspot.com
The Biggerstaff Family – Tutus http://ourbiggadoption.blogspot.com/2011/11/tutu-much-fun.html
The Baily Family – Jewelry www.munchkinmama.etsy.com (until Nov. 25 so order fast!)


MISCELLANEOUS & HOME
The McKnight Family – Home Goods http://www.etsy.com/shop/McKnightAdoption
The Bloodsworth Family – Homeward Bound Cookbooks http://ourjourneytoethiopia.wordpress.com/2011/10/12/cookbooks-are-still-for-sale/ email chechica27@yahoo.com
The Cookman Family – Placemats http://tabletoptruths.blogspot.com/p/products.html (They get a portion of each order through Dec 15th that writes “Cookman Adoption” in the note to seller box at checkout.)
The Manuel Family – Photo Frames http://themanuelfamily-mandm.blogspot.com/2011/11/frames-for-fundraising-and-t-shirts-and.html email megsmanuel@gmail.com
The McGee Family – Owls and Wreaths http://yestoadoption.blogspot.com/2011/11/want-to-give-me-hoo-hoo-hoooome.html


ORDINARY HERO STORES
http://www.ordinaryherostore.org/
(families get 40% of any sales with their name chosen as the affiliate during checkout.)The Manuel Family – Use affiliate name Megan Manuel
The Rippke Family – Use affiliate name Ashley Rippke
The Koss Family – Use affiliate name Becky Koss
The Cookman Family – Use affiliate name Rory Cookman


RAFFLES & GIVEAWAYS
The Casper Family – Basket Giveaways www.laurencasper.com
The Gilbert Family – Raffle Tickets www.gilbertsforhisglory.blogspot.com


TSHIRTS & CLOTHING
The Gilbert Family – Tshirts www.gilbertsforhisglory.blogspot.com
The Braddy Family – Tshirts www.thebraddybunch.blogspot.com
The Biggerstaff Family – Tshirts and scarves http://www.ourbiggadoption.blogspot.com


OTHER THINGS WE LIKE
These are some more sites that sell items benefiting Africa and/or orphan care.
fashionABLE - http://livefashionable.com/
Tukula – http://tukula.org/
Lifesong for Orphans – http://www.lifesongfororphans.org/store.html
147 Million Orphans – http://www.147millionorphans.com/
Show Hope - http://store.showhope.org/shop/
Krochet Kids - http://www.krochetkids.org/shop/
Light Gives Heat - http://hope.lightgivesheat.org/shop
Feed The Orphans – http://feedingtheorphans.com/store
Olive Tree Promise - http://www.olivetreepromise.com/