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I’m loving this giveaway. Such a fun combination–all you moms of girls need to enter this one.

I’m a part of a FB group for local adoptive moms. And, so is Stephanie Farley which is really cool because she’s sorta famous, you know. She wrote the cutest children’s book perfect for our little girls. It’s called God Made You Beautiful. The message comes across loud and clear–it might be fun to play dress up and get all dolled up, but that’s not what makes our little girls beautiful. God made us all beautiful. We all look different, and that’s something valuable and worthy of celebration. Each page has a scripture verse on the bottom too that supports the message. The perfect book for all little girls–especially ones who may have physical differences they may be sensitive about.

And, the Farley family just announced that they are adopting! And, all the proceeds from the sales of her books ($10 for a signed copy) will go towards the $30,000 their adoption will cost. I’d love to hear that she’s sold 3,000 copies, wouldn’t you? Buy a copy for your favorite little girl–and enter here to win another copy to giveaway.

I’ve got another friend–wish she were local, but she’s not. But, she and I used to be local peeps way back when. Sharee is a terrific writer and has done a great job with her blog describing her journey through serious postpartum depression following the birth of their first daughter Sydney 5 years ago. She’s now only weeks away from bringing home a newborn baby girl via a domestic adoption, and she’s done a great job already blogging about that journey.

To help them with their fundraising efforts, a cousin of hers sent her a ton of the most adorable hair candy. Oh my. Too cute. An owl, a ladybug, a koala bear, a bunny, a soccer ball, a cow, an elephant. What a gift of love from her cousin. And, what a great way for people to buy something super cute and help them bring Maggie home (only $5 each and 5 for $20). And, you can start your collection by entering to win these 5 here.

The giveaways last week were a big hit again. So thankful for so many coming over to check out these great places where you can shop with purpose this season and do something more than simply “give some presents.”

Now…the fun part…choosing and announcing winners…

The Arton giveaway winner Cindy I’m sure will totally love her squirrel tote and some super cute tee of her choice. Don’t forget to keep checking out Arton’s site – I’m crossing my fingers to see Ashlyn’s 15 minutes of fame there.

Fellow mommy of 4–with a little snookie bear from China too–Jerusha wins the fun junk art from Hepzibah House. Take some time to go shopping on their Etsy store too to support their amazing work helping women who really need them.

And, the amazing artist Sonya will be sending 3 of her prints to Gina, single mommy to one blessing from China and a waiting mommy for another blessing from Honduras! As one who so clearly loves adoption, I’m sure she’ll be thrilled to have 3 of Sonya’s work on her wall to talk to her children and guests about.

Week 3 and 13 ways to shop with purpose. Check.

More to come–Keep watching for them. Don’t miss a single one, alright? And, share the link and spread the word – you can click on the little buttons under this post and so easily share on all your online spaces. Yes, it means more people will enter. But, it also means more people will shop with purpose…and that’s the point, you know. :)