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Brands to Buy From to Help Fight Against Human Trafficking
Over 800,000 people are human trafficked across international borders every year! Of those, 80 percent are women and children. Human trafficking is a major problem in nearly every country, and many organizations and brands have decided to take a stand to help. By supporting the victims, spreading awareness and education, and creating jobs for human trafficked survivors, you can make a difference. Here are some of the best brands to buy from to help fight against human trafficking. Elegantees Elegantees is a shop that focuses on tees. Each piece of clothing is made by human trafficking survivors in Nepal. Uncvrd Jewelry Not only does Uncvrd create beautiful pieces of jewelry,…
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10 Fashion Brands with a Cause that You Need to Know About
The average family will spend nearly $3,000 each year on clothes, and for the fashionistas of the world, it might be quite a bit more than that! With so many different places to shop, it can start to get a little overwhelming. Instead of heading to your local Target or looking around your local department store, consider these alternatives instead! These fashion brands all have amazing causes that they support, and purchases here can change someone else’s life! Here are 10 fashion brands with a cause that you need to know about. Láro Láro leverages fashion to help educate and empower consumers to help them bring an end to human…
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5 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Marriage
The new year is almost here, and by now you’ve probably started thinking about your resolutions. While you may be making resolutions to eat healthier this year, read more books, or even hit the gym this year, what about your marriage? No matter how happy your marriage is, here are 5 new year’s resolutions to make for your marriage Spend more time together Have you ever looked back on your week and just wondered where on earth the time went? It happens to all of us, and life gets busy. When you have kids activities to attend during the evenings and work to do during the day, it can be…
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10 Places to Find Christmas Gifts That Support A Great Cause
If you’re stuck on ideas for a meaningful gift or you know you’re shopping for someone who appreciates giving back to their community, consider looking for a present that supports a great cause. With a little research, you’ll find there is an incredible number of organizations out there on a mission to turn their profits into positive change. Here are ten places you can find Christmas gifts that support a great cause: 1. Mercy House Global By purchasing from Mercy House Global, you’re supporting an organization on a mission to help women find economic empowerment. You’ll find all kinds of fair trade items in their online shop! From delicate jewelry to…
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4 Ways to Shop for a Cause This Holiday Season
Christmas is supposed to be known as the season of giving, but with the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we tend to forget about the giving part of Christmas. There are a ton of great organizations out there where your purchase will not only be helping out a great cause, but your purchase will also help spark change. Here are four ways you can shop for a cause this holiday season. Designated shopping days Many organizations have designated shopping days where a percentage of their sales will benefit a cause. This means that you can get that special gift for someone that you’ve had your eyes on, and help…
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How Wearing a Dress Can Change the World
What if something as simple as a dress could change the world? Dressember is an organization that challenges women to wear a dress, and men to wear a tie, for all 31 days of December. The purpose of Dressember is to raise awareness about human trafficking by starting a conversation. The simple act of wearing a dress (or tie) is an effective conversation starter that will help educate others about the harsh reality of modern-day slavery. This cause is something that is very near and dear to my heart, and one that I believe in strongly. For those of you who are not as familiar with the cause, here is…
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Living Life Fully
Yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes. James 4:14 I meditate on this verse daily. This word from James, Jesus’ brother, gives me so much comfort – in my own insignificance. Strange, isn’t it?! To find comfort in insignificance?! But it takes the pressure off —the pressure to be perfect, to live up to others’ expectations, to achieve by the worlds standards. I carry these words with me as I endeavor to live my life fully – honoring God in my choices, words, deeds and attitudes. And, since I am…
