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The Other Handbag I Wish You Would Buy

4/22/2013

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     Sunday mornings are a bit hectic at our house.  Our church has two services, one at 8:15 and another at 11:00. I go to bed every Saturday night thinking we will make it to the first one.  This might have actually happened twice in my lifetime.  It doesn't matter if I lay outfits out the night before, set an alarm, or have the breakfast cereal already out on the table.  It just doesn't work in our house.  We always end up rushing around and barely get there in time for Sunday school in between the services.  I guess we are just forever destined to eat lunch at 1:00 pm on Sundays.  

     The other day I found a solution for part of our problem.  Our Bibles, Sunday school stuff, and coats (x4) were slowing us down.  "MOM!  I can't find my Bible!  MOM!  Where is my jacket?  LORI!  Have you seen my Sunday school book?"  Then after we made it to church, we were juggling all 3 things (x4) while we were there.  Everything was getting shoved into my everyday purse (which is not that big) or ended up being dropped on the floor.  My solution?
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     My "Keep it Together, Momma!" Church bag.  Big enough to accommodate all of our Sunday treasures plus Momma's thermos of coffee.  I pack it the night before, and we are golden.     
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     That's all wonderful and a cute little story, but the real reason I am writing this post?  

     This bag is special.

     This bag wasn't made by me.  This gorgeous bag was sewn by Sally, a young lady who lives halfway across the world.  

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     Sally is not just sewing for fun or to have extra spending money each month.  Her handbags are much more than just a hobby.  She has no other means to buy food, housing, or medical care.  She dreams of one day opening her own sewing shop in her hometown of Arua.  Sally is one of the talented Artisans of Uganda that make up Tuluka.  

     The adoption booth at Spark brought in new inventory this week.  Part of that inventory was a display of Tukula totes and bags.  Attached to each bag is a photo of the woman that handcrafted it.  Here is a quote from the Tukula display:

      Tukula is a cause-driven business invested in giving local Ugandan artisans an opportunity to grow above poverty.  We do this by giving our artisans an above average wage for quality handmade products, an encouraging work environment, medical care and access to savings programs.  They are then able to provide themselves and their families with homes, food, education and hope for the future.  

     Through working with Tukula, these ladies are gaining confidence, joy, and the opportunity to empower others.
     Please, please come and buy these bags.  We will only have them available in our shop for a couple of weeks, so we need to do a whole lot of goodness in a little bit of time.  I don't care if I sell 1 piddly Prim & Posh Bag this month, but I will be devastated if these are still here after a few weeks.  Maybe you are looking for a "Keep it Together, Momma" bag like I was.  Maybe you are looking for a chic reusable shopping bag.  Or maybe, you just see how important these handmade treasures are to these beautiful women.  Whatever your heart may be thinking, please come buy.  We will be ever so thankful.

     Click here for hours/location of our shop.


     Click here for more information about Tukula.  
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Reunited, and it Feels so Good

4/15/2013

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Dear Coffee,

      As I sit at work this morning, I can't help but think about all the years we were apart.  I first tried you at the mere age of 8 while visiting one of my father's construction sites.  I still remember that the air was cold, the thermos blue, and the cup styrofoam. The memory is still crystal clear in my mind.  It really wasn't fair us meeting that way, with me all still a kiddo and you all straight-up bitter black.  I'm sorry I spit you out and swore I would "never ever" like you.  

     Then came the hot chocolate, coca-cola, and cappuccino years.  Years where I thought I had found my perfect caffeinated drink, only to be disappointed again and again.  All of them looked very promising at first, but they never quite measured up in the end.  

     Then....Keurig, sweet Keurig!  The K-man came into my life at Christmas time last year, and he knew we belonged together.  I suffered through a week with miserable K-Cup cappuccinos, until I finally found myself with nothing left to brew but a Tully's Extra-Bold French Roast from the starter pack.  Thank goodness I was feeling adventurous that day.  

     Oh, the sweet smell of freshly brewed goodness!  The pretty swirl of creamer on top!  It was all over for me after the first sip.  I was hooked, and there was no going back.   

     And what a team we make! Gone is the grumpy zombie Lori of the mornings. She has been replaced by focused, razor-sharp Lori. Once my eyes dilate into little pinpoints, I can conquer the world. Together we have cleaned and reorganized an entire house, revamped the sewing studio, and even opened a gift shop for pete's sake.

I love you, coffee. That is all.


Lori                           
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    Lori.  Momma.  Noonday Ambassador.  Avid coffee drinker.  Lover of good music and books.  Former seamstress and teacher.  Wife of 13 years to Bart and the mother of Drew, Ben and Lincoln.     

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