shopping to make a difference
Do you ever feel like you want to make a difference, but you just don’t know how? Like anything you do feels somehow insignificant to a world in need of so much more than you can offer?
Me too.
It’s like we’re plugging a hole in a raft with one hundred more.
But I’ve heard story after story of little acts making a huge impact in one person’s life. A boy who had food to eat that day. A surprise latte that encouraged a hopeless neighbor. A pair of shoes for a child without. These don’t seem like a big deal to most of us – we eat and have jobs and wear clothes like its normal – but to those who need it most, it is a miracle.
I like being part of miracles.
Which is why I love Noonday Collection.
Noonday Collection sells jewelry, items for the home and accessories – all made by artisans working their way out of poverty. They also advocate for orphans, offering care and prevention, and support adoption as well. All items are fair-trade and locally made, which means with each purchase, you are truly making a difference.
To help spread the word and to give you an easy way to make an impact {through shopping, no less!}, my friend Paige sent me a bracelet to give away.
I have this same one {in coral} and love it. It’s chunky and smooth and how cool is it that it was made by an artisan in Ecuador! Out of seeds!
If you would like to win this tagua seed bracelet, please leave a comment below. You can say anything. Just one entry, please.
For more about Noonday and to do a little make-a-difference-shopping, click here.
*** The giveaway is now closed ***
Congratulations to the winner, Sara Field!



















Kate M.
I love not only being able to support an organization like this, but being able to wear the products and use comments about them to strike up conversation about what the organization is doing! I got to be part of a similar one in Congo, where my parents served for many years. So, so great!
Cortney
Thanks for introducing this company! Love the jewelry it is beautiful and even better that it has a cause!
Julia Gibson
I love fun jewelry to dress up an outfit! Now I can buy it and not feel guilty : )
Margaret
Thank you to your friend Paige! And to you for lsharing wiht us all about such a great cause. God bless Noonday, and others like them!
Kelsey
Beautiful! Love the story behind it too! Going to check out their website right now
Sue
Love to win this!
Mary
Stunning….really stunning!!!
patty
love the noonday line! {love any company that gives}
toms are another favorite
Angel Jones in NC
my four year old got sparkly pink Toms for her birthday, a fan for life.
Shellie Hanley
Love the Noonday collection. I read Paige’s blog as well and think it’s absolutely wonderful that this beautiful jewelry makes a difference in not only the people’s lives who make it, but also the people’s lives who wear it.
Mary-Frances Kenney
Love the jewelry! One thing I’ve noticed about these kind of bracelets is how comfortable they are around your wrist.
Elizabeth S.
lovely! thanks so much for featuring them – now, how can I not shop when I know what the money is supporting?! Awesome!
Amy
Thank you for sharing about this amazing website. Giving a gift with such meaning & knowing it will bless the artists and help their families~ that is wonderful!
Carrie
Wonderful company, wonderful cause!!
Mary Jetton
encourages and inspires me!
Leah Romin
This is so great…I love hearing about companies who are working on helping others. I would love to support this cause! Beautiful homemade stuff too!!
Angel Jones in NC
Thanks, thanks, thanks, thanks…you shared a wonderful organization and cause. I have thoughts of trunk shows for Jesus floating through my head, a business with integrity and deep purpose and a little funky fashion to boot. I am subscribed, facebooked, twittered and working on my wish list.
MJ Barnes
What a wonderful site! Thank you for sharing this with us.
Shannon
This is beautiful! What a wonderful giveaway!
Kristen
beautiful
MomofTwinGirls
This is beautiful!
sarah lenoir
so lovely!
Jessica Lapp
Here’s to making a difference in the world!!
Jen B.
Ooh! So many pretty things, and I adore the mission behind them.
Nichole B
So very pretty! I love the necklaces too!!
Rhonda C
Emily,
Thanks for sharing companies like this! I think we get caught up in the day to day life or work and kids and forget about those who struggle! Additionally, just thanks for all your inspirational posts and blogs. I really related to your post last week of spending time with kids and finding balance. I can completely relate and I only have one child! I think you’re doing an amazing job! Keep up the good work!
Bonnie
I’m with you! I love shopping with a purpose. Ten Thousand Villages, Love 146 and a few others are among my favorites. Almost anything that combats human trafficking is my passion and shopping fair trade helps – it creates jobs, helps people get out of or avoid getting back into poverty… What an awesome opportunity. Thank you for sharing!!! Off to check out the website. Thanks again!
Tammy T
Love this, as I do your blog!
Tammy
kathy butler
inspirational, beautiful, and encouraging!
kathy butler
just lovely
Kristi
Thanks for being intentional about helping others!
Jessica
Thanks!
Kay
Pretty! Love your blog
Nana Jan
I love the concept of Noonday.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Jessica
I have so much to do before my husband comes home from Afganastan next week yet here I am reading your blog!! Love the jewelry so beautiful
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Anita
I think I may have already left a comment earlier but I just had to say I am seriously in LOVE with the jewelry they have!! I’ve started making my wishlist to give my hubby because our anniversary & Christmas are just around the corner!! Thank you so much for sharing!
Karin Cathey
Would live to win this and wear it because it tells a story!
Kelly L
Beautiful giveaway – and I love how your blog features different organizations that make us feel better about buying new things.
Kudos! Off to go shopping now!
Bethany
What a great concept! love it!
Amy
Thanks for the great opportunity. Love to win this bracelet!
Angie
i heart Noonday.
Cheryl Page
Thanks for sharing this story with us. I am looking forward to checking out their website. I will be sure to pass this site on to friends. What a great way to help others and also get some beautiful jewelry at the same time.
Sue
Gorgeous bacelet! I love buying items that make a difference in someone’s life.
Jody
So great to know about!! It’s beautiful!
Laura
I’ve been a huge fan of Noonday for a while now! I think it’s great you’re spreading the word on your blog
Kristin P
Gorgeous bracelet. I am so glad to know about this line! Going to the site to shop now!
Lynette
So encouraging to know the number of fair-trade businesses is increasing. I’m currently working with a business in Asia where the women make beautiful embroidery pieces and dolls.
Erin C.
Love this!
Bethany
I love it! Have you heard of Trades of Hope? They do this same thing for women in poverty and those rescued from the sex trade. I love supporting unique artisans and helping to spread the Good News of hope in Jesus!
Katie Alesso
What a lovely organization, and a lovely bracelet! Thanks for posting this Emily!
Su ze Pfaffinger
Love the jewelry and the idea behind helping those who want to get out of poverty.