Ladies' guide to daily outfits and accessories that you can afford with items even from your own closet
 
February is Heart Disease Awareness/American Heart Month. You can show your support by wearing the color red sometime this month, which is more than appropriate since it is also Valentine's Day, just make sure you spread the word about heart health when you're wearing it!

Below are some great items in red that you can purchase to show your support and all profits benefit the mission of the American Heart Association. 


If there's a cause you'd like to make known and bring awareness to, please let me know so that I can share it and spread the word.
 
Here are some other great buys that give back part of or 100% of the proceeds to these worthy causes.
 
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I was fortunate enough to catch the Katie Couric Show this morning and on it she had one of my favorites, Lauren Conrad. If you don't already know who Lauren Conrad is, you should. She is a fashion guru, blogger, writer, reality star, and philanthropist. Lauren has now embarked on a new endeavor. She was on the show talking about her new website, The Little Market. What The Little Market is is where "they work with artisan groups in developing countries around the world. They provide design insight and showcase the skills of the artisan partners to a broader audience. All proceeds go back to the groups through the sales of their products. The sole purpose to them is to combat poverty, empower communities, and create social justice." 

Mission " is to build sustainable partnerships with artisans in developing countries, by connecting them with customers through an online marketplace. We seek to empower women artisans to rise above poverty and support their families.

Our handmade goods showcase the artisans’ traditional skills and their dedication to preserving their artisanal techniques.  We source all of the artisans’ products ethically and practice fair trade  principles. We acknowledge the interdependency of people around the world and our responsibility to help others."


Not only does the shop have accessories, but they also have items for the holidays, baby items, decor, kitchen items, and trunks. They have some absolutely adorable and great products and I still can't believe that it all goes to a good cause. To feel good about what you're doing when you're shopping is a definite WIN WIN! In addition, who wouldn't want to have a great talking piece that they can show off to guests in your home or wear it out and about?!

Check out their website for more information about the different artisans, values, social responsibility, the goods (of course), and more. This is such an amazing shop for what it stands for and for who it benefits. 

http://www.thelittlemarket.com/

This is a MUST checkout website/shop!

 
Today is a time to reflect and give thanks for the many things you have in your life. I could not be more thankful for the past year that I've had. I have never been blessed with so many wonderful things. First, I had the opportunity to marry my hubby, the man of my dreams, in July. Second, we bought our first home together the month before in June, and lastly, we welcomed our little red setter, Leinie, into our family that same month. I continue to thank The Lord for all that I've been given. In addition, I am always grateful for my family and friends who are so loving and supportive in all that I do, my health, having a job/income, a roof over my head, food on the table, and clothes on my back.

Now is a great time of year for being thankful and giving back to your community. I recommend going through your closet and getting rid of any of the clothes you don't wear anymore. A good rule of thumb is to ask yourself, "would I buy that if I saw it in the store today?" If the answer is no, then it's time for that item to go! Once you clean your closet, just that will feel good, but then donate those clothes to your nearest Goodwill, Salvation Army, shelter, etc. in turn, you will be helping out somebody else this season who may not have the finances or means for purchasing their own clothes new and just knowing that you have helped at least one person out, should make it all worthwhile!

Enjoy all that this day provides and give thanks!

Oh and just remember if you eat too much..... Sweatpants are meant for wearing in the privacy of your own home;)

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

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My hubby and I on our wedding day this summer.
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The newest addition to our family
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Our home sweet home

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