Irrelevant Ramblings

I just heard about this charity Soles4Souls. Soles4Souls facilitates the donations of shoes, which are used to aid the hurting worldwide. They are trying to raise money to provide 50,000 pairs of shoes and they were trying to do it in 50 days.  At this point there are 17 days left and they only have 9440 pairs donated.

$5 dollars buys two pairs of shoes people in need.

Here are a few reasons why you’ll want to donate today…

• The person who donates the most shoes this week will win an autographed Amy Grant guitar (silent auction style)
• With every pair of shoes you donate you’re entered for a chance to hand deliver your shoes in person on a Soles4Souls* trip to Mexico.
• If you donate $25 (10 pairs of shoes) or more you will receive a free jar of “Save My Sole” foot cream compliments of sponsor, Underology.

And, the most important reason to give? Because it’s the right thing to do and a simple way you can make a difference in the lives of people in need. They’re nearing the end of this challenge and still have a ways to go to reach our goal.

What Can You Do?

1. Give

A $5 donation buys two pair of shoes. We can all give at least that much. Head over to 50000shoes.com and give generously and sacrificially.

2. Promote It On Your Blog
Why do you blog? Do you look at your blog as just a fun hobby or do you see it the way I see it – a platform to bring change and make a difference in the world? I don’t care if you have 150 readers or 5, you have been given influence. People have granted you the permission to speak into their lives. Use that influence to make a difference.

Would you consider writing a post about this amazing event and spread the word? There are graphics and banners available for your blog. You can also join the Facebook group and encourage your friends to do the same.

3. Spread The Word
Your sphere of influence is much larger than just your blog. You have friends and family that are just a phone call or email away. Set aside some time to reach out to some people and share this awesome opportunity with them.

 

*Nashville-based Soles4Souls(TM) facilitates the donations of both new and used shoes, which are used to aid the hurting worldwide. Since its inception, Soles4Souls has distributed more than 3.5 million pairs (or one pair every 23 seconds) to people in 61 countries, including Honduras, Romania, Thailand, and the Sudan. The charity has been featured on CNN Headline News, NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams, ABC News, FOX, CBS, and hundreds of regional outlets around North America. Soles4Souls is a 501(c)(3) recognized by the IRS; donating parties are eligible for tax advantages.

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Christmas is coming. I know we don’t want to think about it this early, but it is true it’s coming.  Gifts buying is not easy at the best of times, but when there is someone on your list that has everything, what do you buy?Here are some gift ideas for the person with everything.

1. Stone Ice Cubes

Nordic Rock is mined from ancient Swedish pollution-free base rock. It is the purest way of cooling your drink – literally ‘on the rocks’. Stone does not melt, which means no unclean water in your glass. They are also reusable making them very eco-friendly.

2. A Pseudo Paper Cup

I am not a paper cup may look like the paper ones you get for take-away coffees. However, this clever cup is an eco-friendly and reusable cup with lid. 
The cup is double-walled thermal porcelain with a silicone lid. It helps to retain the heat of your drink. It is also dishwasher safe.

3. Salt and Pepper Bolts

The Biegsie Sale and Pepper Shakers are the coolest salt and pepper shaker set around. 
Bend it, shake it and look what happens. A bold hex bold head screw becomes a slat shaker whilst its countersunk flat-headed companion becomes a pepper shaker.