Noonday Fundraiser: What I LOVE

I promised you guys last night that I would share some of my top picks from Noonday's fabulous collection.

Boy, it was hard! They have some truly beautiful and unique items. These are special, one of a kind pieces with amazing back stories, so I really had a hard time singling out just a few things to show you.

Here are a few of my recommendations:

Charlotte's Bag - $58

You knew I would pick a bag, right? There are several I would add to my collection, but I love the colors in this 19"W by 15"L Dutch Waxed Cotton bag. I think this would be perfect for the summer as a carryall tote or even a beach bag!

Jones Design Journal - $22

It has chevron. It is a journal. Nuff said.

Sseko Sandals - Base, $44; Straps, $12

This is the coolest idea. You buy the sandal base and then you can buy straps in various colors to customize your look. That didn't sell you? There's NUMEROUS ways to tie them and accessories like fringe to add as well. Top that!

Funky Paper Bead Bracelet - $12

Remember making paper beads in middle school? Well, these are so much prettier! Each bracelet is a little different, and they look awesome stacked together!

Hope you have seen something you can't live without! Don't forget all of these beautiful products are from places like Uganda and Rwanda, and they are lovingly made by artisans trying to make a better life for their families. By purchasing Noonday products for my fundraiser, you're not just helping Operation Bringing Home Baby Riley, you're helping these communities as well.

If you're interested in shopping, check out the shop at http://www.mccallaldridge.noondaycollection.com/.

My Noonday Adoption Fundraiser!

If we are friends on Facebook, chances are you have probably heard about my ongoing fundraiser with Noonday and my favorite Noonday Ambassador, fellow adoption blogger, McCall from Lee, Me, & the Girls: Finding Our Way.

But just in case, I wanted to give you guys some background on what Noonday is and how it helps not only us raise money for our adoption but people in developing countries earn money and build better lives for their families, thereby reducing the need for so many families to be forced into placing their children in orphanages.

Here is just some of the Noonday Mission as taken from their site:

• Providing jobs that create a pathway out of poverty for families. A stable income means a family is less likely to abandon their child.
• Help families raise money for their own adoptions. We give 10% of trunk show sales directly to the adoptive family when they host a trunk show.
• Aside from donating 10% towards qualified adoptive families, Noonday Collection also gives towards orphan care and prevention...
• The dream: Take YOU on a trip to visit artisans and visit orphans in their distress.

Doesn't that sound wonderful?! 

Check out this quick video for more info:

 

Not sure what to shop for? I have a post coming up tomorrow that shares some of the pieces I am in LOVE with!

If you're interested in shopping my Noonday party online, all you have to do us visit the site at http://www.mccallaldridge.noondaycollection.com/. (Be sure to select McCall Aldridge as your ambassador 

during the checkout process, so I receive credit towards my adoption!)