Adoption Fundraiser Giveaway!

This is quite possibly my most exciting blog post yet! I get to talk about several of my favorite things all at once: shopping, adoption, and helping others!

For those of you that are new to my site, WELCOME! This little corner of the internet is where I talk about the messy world of parenting littles, the uncertainty that comes with life as a military family, the unpredictability of foster care, and how I search for God's grace in the ashes of my life. 

But this particular post isn't really about any of those things, it's about a group of people that have been placed on my heart in recent weeks: Families pursuing adoption.

As a foster mom, I share many of the same emotions and struggles that adoptive families face, but one part of the private adoption journey seems overwhelming to me: the financial piece. I am often dumbfounded by the way these families unwaveringly and meticulously save for private adoptions over months (and even years!) to bring a baby home, and I want to help - will you join me?

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A couple months ago, I totally stalked a woman in the grocery store. I remembered her from a vendor fair, and I knew there was a 1000% chance she would NOT remember me.  Being the extremely socially awkward person that I am, I stopped her right in front of some canned soups and said, "Hi! Aren't you a Noonday Ambassador?" 

Good news: She didn't run away from me. Better news: She was able to help my hubby acquire some gorgeous Christmas gifts for Yours Truly!  Best News: We are now working together to bless a family that is actively pursuing adoption.

First off, have you heard of the Noonday Collection? If not, click HERE immediately and check out ALL THE THINGS! Don't you want every single piece? The best part of Noonday, however, is not the gorgeous jewelry and accessories, but rather their mission as a company. According to their website, "We partner with talented artisan entrepreneurs to make a difference in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities. By developing artisan businesses through fair trade, we empower them to grow sustainably and to create dignified jobs for people who need them. Together we’re building a flourishing world where children are cherished, women are empowered, people have jobs and we are connected." 

*Noonday drops the mic"

Cherish the babes? Empower the women? Give people jobs? Yes, ma'am, I'm in!

Noonday was essentially founded as an adoption fundraiser, and they still support private adoptions by donating 10% of all Adoption Trunk Show sales to subsidize the financial burden. As Jill (My Noonday Ambassador friend) and I were chatting about ways we could work together, I had a ridiculous idea: What if I give away an Adoption Fundraiser on my blog? Seemed crazy, but after much prayer and discussion, we've decided we are going to give it a shot. So here's how it's gonna go down:

1. We are looking for families actively pursuing adoption. At a minimum, they must have completed their home study, and are in the process of adopting. Families who have already finalized their adoption, but still owe money to an adoption agency, are unfortunately not eligible (according to Noonday's Policy).  If you or someone you know fits this criteria, click HERE to enter the giveaway. (Please note: all checks will be sent directly to the Adoption Agency)
2. On February 26, A family will be chosen at random and the winner will be announced on my Facebook Page
3. On March 12th, I will physically host a trunk show in my home to benefit the chosen family. Jill and I will do all the advertising and grunt work, but we need you all to shop! Good News! Even if you can't fly out to Hawaii to attend the trunk show in my house, you can still support the lucky family by shopping online HERE.
4. BONUS: Not only is Noonday going to donate 10% of the trunk show sales to the family, but Jill has agreed to match Noonday's contributions, so the family will receive 20% of the total sales towards their adoption! ​

So what can you do to help?

1. Tell any and all friends who are pursuing adoption to enter the giveaway HERE!
2. Shop, shop, shop HERE! The link is live now, so you can buy anytime! (Insider scoop: the New Spring Collection releases on Thursday 2/18, so it might behoove you to wait until then to purchase!)
3. Enjoy your fabulous new jewelry!

If you have any questions about the giveaway, feel free to email me!

Thanks for joining forces to help a precious family bring their baby home!