Christmas Shopping With A Purpose

It’s getting to be that time…Thanksgiving is just about here and then it’s officially the Christmas season! I’ve been doing my best not to cheat, and give Thanksgiving the attention it deserves. But I have to say, I’m pretty ready for decorations and Christmas music. Of course for many, the beginning of the Christmas season also means the beginning of Christmas shopping! Fun stuff. So this year we’ve put together a list of items we and our fellow AGCI families are selling as adoption fundraisers so you can shop with a purpose and help bring these kiddos home! At the bottom of the post I’ve also listed some of our favorite items from organizations that support Africa and/or orphan care around the world. Happy shopping!

ART & DESIGN
The Casper Family – Art Prints http://one17.bigcartel.com/
The Rippke Family – Graphic Print and Web/Blog Design http://rippkedesign.com
The Casper Family – Blog Design http://lcgraphicdesigns.blogspot.com/

CHRISTMAS ITEMS
The Rippke Family – Printed or DIY Photo Christmas Cards http://www.etsy.com/shop/liftedfromthewater
The Bloodsworth Family – Ornaments http://ourjourneytoethiopia.wordpress.com/ email chechica27@yahoo.com
The Casper Family – Christmas CD http://www.laurencasper.com/2011/11/21/its-almost-time-for-christmas-music/

COFFEE
The Biggerstaff Family – http://justlovecoffee.com/biggerstaffs
The Rippke Family – http://justlovecoffee.com/RippkeAdoption
The Bishop Family – http://justlovecoffee.com/thebishops
The Koss Family - http://justlovecoffee.com/about/beneficiary/TheKossFamily
The DeCourdres Family - http://justlovecoffee.com/decoudres
The Casper Family - http://lcgraphicdesigns.blogspot.com/
The Braddy Family - www.thebraddybunch.blogspot.com
The Manuel Family - https://justlovecoffee.com/theManuels/

JEWELRY & ACCESSORIES
The Koss Family – Wristlet Keychains http://www.worthyoftheprizeshop.com/
The Koss Family – Jewelry http://www.capscreations.com/
The McKnight Family – Messenger Bags, Purses, Wallets/Clutches http://mcknight-madness.blogspot.com/2011/10/tukula-fundraiser.html
The Braddy Family – Magazine Necklaces www.thebraddybunch.blogspot.com
The Biggerstaff Family – Tutus http://ourbiggadoption.blogspot.com/2011/11/tutu-much-fun.html
The Baily Family – Jewelry www.munchkinmama.etsy.com (until Nov. 25 so order fast!)
The Keehn Family – Key Fobs http://teamkeehn.blogspot.com/p/key-fobs.html

MISCELLANEOUS & HOME

The McKnight Family – Home Goods http://www.etsy.com/shop/McKnightAdoption
The Bloodsworth Family – Homeward Bound Cookbooks http://ourjourneytoethiopia.wordpress.com/2011/10/12/cookbooks-are-still-for-sale/ email chechica27@yahoo.com
The Cookman Family – Placemats http://tabletoptruths.blogspot.com/p/products.html (They get a portion of each order through Dec 15th that writes “Cookman Adoption” in the note to seller box at checkout.)
The Manuel Family – Photo Frames http://themanuelfamily-mandm.blogspot.com/2011/11/frames-for-fundraising-and-t-shirts-and.html email megsmanuel@gmail.com
The McGee Family – Owls and Wreaths http://yestoadoption.blogspot.com/2011/11/want-to-give-me-hoo-hoo-hoooome.html
The Keehn Family – Wall Art http://teamkeehn.blogspot.com/p/decoupage-wall-art.html

ORDINARY HERO STORES
http://www.ordinaryherostore.org/
(families get 40% of any sales with their name chosen as the affiliate during checkout.)
The Manuel Family – Use affiliate name Megan Manuel
The Rippke Family – Use affiliate name Ashley Rippke
The Koss Family – Use affiliate name Becky Koss
The Cookman Family – Use affiliate name Rory Cookman

RAFFLES & GIVEAWAYS
The Casper Family – Basket Giveaways www.laurencasper.com
The Gilbert Family – Raffle Tickets www.gilbertsforhisglory.blogspot.com