Full of Joy

I'm so grateful to those of you who participated in the Christmas Give Away. You shared wonderful gift ideas, and I have already used some of them. Thank you all! It's such a joy to announce my writing friend, Cindy Jolly has won the gift! I chose this darling pair of "Anika Earrings- Wings" from New Creation as the prize. These earrings are a fair trade item from India. I so hope you enjoy them, Cindy. Thank you for participating! If anyone would like to order this pair or earrings, or anything else from New Creation, use the code SHIPJOY for FREE shipping right now!  

Merry Christmas! This season is in full swing, and if you haven't been in shopping mode yet it might just be time to dive in. Gift ideas are incredibly helpful, so thought I'd share some of my fav's! There's nothing like shopping in small businesses! If we're going to spend money, let's spend in ways to benefit a friend or a wonderful cause. The first suggestion is for locals of the Shenandoah Valley, but for those of you who are not in the area, don't worry- there is an online shoppe, as well. #1. I am CRAZY about the most darling store EVER in our town called, " New Creation ". New Creation is a shop owned and operated by a beautiful local couple who has a passion to see sex trafficking eradicated world wide. "The work in our New Creation Shoppe funds rescue and restoration around the globe [50-70% of each sale goes back to the organization that created it], as well as, prevention and education in our community. We now proudly carry items ...

Don't you just LOVE a Christmas Gift Guide?! Tune in this Monday, December 4th. I'll be sharing some of my favorite gift ideas for this season, and would LOVE to hear some of yours. Oh, and there might just be a little GIVE AWAY... See you Monday! =)