Today’s episode is all about shopping with purpose! With the holidays being just around the corner, we thought this little gift guide would help you find that special gift and also give back at the same time.

We share a few of our favorite fair trade businesses that support women artisans in impoverished countries and even share a few ways to purchase gifts here in the states that help those struggling here at home. It’s really a great way to give one of a kind gifts that are not only beautiful and hand-made, but also have a story.

Happy shopping!

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xo,

Lyn & Dannette

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GIFT GUIDE

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1. Project Free 2 Fly

Free 2 Fly was born out of a desire to start a creative business that would exist to do one thing: help women in our community who are unemployed but desire to rise above their current circumstance.  Many women face circumstances that are holding them back from reaching their full potential. We want to not only encourage them, but also show them how they can rise above and move beyond that circumstance.

There are many women that have dreams and goals for their lives, but they either don’t believe they could ever achieve them or don’t know how to start pursuing them. Free 2 Fly desires to support, nurture and empower women so when they begin to voice their dreams and hopes, they learn to realize that they can be attainable. From transitioning out of homelessness to facing an unwed crisis pregnancy, we believe that women can find purpose and value within our community, in spite of the trials they face.  Teaching them how to sew is a catalyst for increased self-esteem.  It also enables them to realize that they can learn a new skill and experience success.

These foundations that we are helping them build will equip them for long-term success and sustainability in the workforce.  Free 2 Fly’s main objective is to build a business and organization that serves women in our community.  Upon exiting our program, we believe these women will have the foundations they need to succeed and thrive.

*** Aren’t these products just gorgeous??? From custom bags, clutches and portfolios, to some of our FAVORITE earrings evah!!! Make sure to check them out ↓ ***

www.projectfree2fly.com 

2. Persimmon Prints

The designer of Persimmon Prints, Kacie Feeney, creatively captures and displays God’s divine words, and shares His message of love with the world. This shop helps you FILL your life with print, FIX your heart on God, and FIGHT for those in need.

Lyn has some of their tops, and she’d be the first to tell you they’re amazing! We love how every piece of theirs is a way to support and give to a need, not to mention how comfy and lovely each item is.

We are especially loving the