Shopping with a purpose.

My sister and I were out shopping the other day and remembered that a certain store in our area was having a sale that day. We decided to head on over. The store is called Heavenly Treasures, it's in Glendora and it is a non-profit organization. What they do is, "support the Christian micro enterprise network through product and project development, market placement and distribution." So basically, they go into small villages in countries throughout the world and they teach the skills necessary to produce marketable products then they help market and distribute the products. Helping the people become more self sufficient is one of their main goals, a worthy goal in my opinion. We shop there as often as possible to help support them. This weekend I bought this bracelet...

which was made in Thailand I believe (I forgot - I know I'm terrible but I really do have problems with my memory). Isn't it pretty?!?! I love that it'll go with pretty much anything.

I also bought two of these bags...

One for me (black & white) and one for an aunt (brown & black). These I know were made by women in Kenya who call themselves Sisal Sisters. The craftsmanship is really amazing.

The shop offers everything from scarves to aprons to toys to jewelry, etc. If you get a chance check out their online shop and do some shopping.

I Know Where The Angles Live

Ok, they're not really angels but the AAA is definitely heaven sent. I was over due on renewing my registration which would normally evoke a huge basket of negative feelings and emotions. Mostly because this would mean actually going into the DMV instead of mailing in my renewal. However, God, in his infinite wisdom and enduring kindness has decreed that there be an organization where you can go and avoid the depression inducing flourescent lighting and beige walls of the dreaded DMV. This organization is called the Automobile Association of America (I'm pretty sure that's what the 3 A's stand for). There you can renew your registration while, if there is a line, amongst very informative and inspiring travel books and brochures. You can actually plan your next vacation instead of planning your quickest escape route. It's amazing!!

Those kind people at the AAA are definitely doing God's work.