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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

11.29.11

I’ve been so busy posting all the Purposeful Giveaways (4 open right now and more coming this week!) that I’ve barely just posted about life lately. Sorta goes with how my days have been these last couple weeks though–driven by lists of things to do. I’m crazy with my lists. Something about checking things off makes me feel good.

But, with Thanksgiving means the start of Christmas. And, I’m not going to let lists drive me. I’m just not.

Instead, I’m going to let some things roll that maybe I wouldn’t have before. My kids aren’t going to have great coordinating Christmas outfits. I’m not going to color code wrapping paper (anyone want to join my Type-A club?). I’m hoping to get a good family picture yet for a Christmas card, but I may have to settle.

But, we’re going to have fun. I’m going to have fun. And, I’m actually going to celebrate Christmas enjoying our traditions and the meaning behind them instead of rush through it as I tend to do. Yes, I’ll still do some overthinking because that’s what I do. But, I’m going to overthink things worth overthinking–like Jesus becoming one of us.

So, there. I’ve said it. Someone send me a link to this post in a couple weeks, okay?

Lydia loved this guy and told him that she just wanted candy for Christmas. As if she doesn’t get it every single day. Well, candy I can do. Check.
First tradition of the season–setting up the advent calendars with 24 little wrapped goodies from Nanma and Granddaddy. I’m already preparing myself for little mini sling shots pointed at my face, light up bouncy balls bouncing off my walls, and stickers permanently affixed to the wall at about my knee height. 
Ah, Christmas. It’s the most wonderful time of the year.

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{Purposeful Giveaway} Hermias Wishes & The Sparrow Fund

11.28.11

I’ve found a friend. And, she’s stinkin’ adorable. See for yourself. Kim and her hubby just got married not long ago. And, even if she did want to hang out with an old lady with 4 kids, we can’t because she lives in Brisbane, Australia. She ends all her emails with “Cheers” just to make that a little more clear. Darn it.

This girl exhales creativity. She’s a graphic designer by trade and all into the DIY thing–she even designed and created everything for their wedding (check out that adorable bouquet and her sweet veil?). I found her late August on Etsy (I could spend hours there) as I was hunting for a 13th anniversary gift (lace themed) for my husband. She created the cutest little lace imprinted hearts for me that were perfect. And, after that, we started talking more. And, she learned about what we are doing with The Sparrow Fund.

The Sparrow Fund is committed to encouraging and supporting families as they prepare for the adventure of adoption through providing quality training opportunities as well as financial grants to enroll in programs specifically designed to provide counsel and comprehensive medical reviews of their referred child. It’s our passion really–Mark launched the nonprofit last spring, and it has been awesome to pursue it together. The Sparrow Fund has an online store where we sell amazing Kenyan jewelry to fundraise as well as support the adoptive moms in Nairobi we care for who are beading to feed, clothe, and school their families.

Kimmi has had a heart for vulnerable kids for years, having sponsored a 6-year-old Australian boy for years now so that he can afford school supplies, field trips, uniforms, etc. And, she shared with me that she and her husband plan to adopt themselves from Columbia, her husband’s home country, in a few years when they move back there.

And, so, she told me she wanted to partner with us. And, I’m so thankful for that. Look at what little Miss Creativity designed for us.

Isn’t that amazing? She’s going to sell them in her store starting in January when she returns home from her honeymoon, giving all the proceeds of sales to The Sparrow Fund.

But, I know some of you can’t wait until then to get this 8×12 print. So, Kim actually created two prints just like this one and packaged them all up ready to mail to the U.S. and left them with her mom so that we can give two of these away here while she’s honeymooning. I love this girl.

And, to make this giveaway even sweeter, The Sparrow Fund’s store – The Nest is throwing in a mystery necklace and earrings. Winner gets to be surprised when they arrive in the mail, packaged up pretty ready to give as a gift or keep for yourself.

So, the first winner will receive the print from Kim at Hermias Wishes inspired by The Sparrow Fund AND a necklace and earrings from The Nest. And, a second winner will win the print from Kim.

You gotta enter this one.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
  
You don’t have to be a blog follower to enter. But, I’d love to look over there to the right and see your little picture.


For one entry, leave a comment here sharing your favorite item at The Nest. Be thoughtful about it too–if you win, I’ll be taking your favorite into consideration!


For a second entry, just for fun, go “like” Kimmi’s FB page and leave her some love on her wall–thank her for helping The Sparrow Fund, tell her how awesome her print design is, give her newly married well wishes…whatever. But, leave a comment here telling me you did it for your extra entry. 
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Only takes one entry to win. But, two entries make your chances better.

You have through Monday the 5th to enter. 
I’ll choose 2 winners using random.org after that.
The Sparrow Fund has a Facebook page too. “Like” it to find out more about what they are doing, upcoming training seminars, or specials from the store. Keep your eyes open there for some awesome t-shirts we’re in the process of having printed too. And, yes, Kimmi designed them.
I told you she was awesome, didn’t I?

We’re so not done yet! And, there are other giveaways still open, folks. Go enter the giveaways from Jiayin Designs for a custom Chinese charm, for an autographed children’s book and beautiful hair accessories to help bring two babies home to their families, and for a cute animal backpack for your little critter from Delicate Fortress! 

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