Archive for the ‘Fun finds’ Category

A worthy cause

Look to your right, you may need to scroll down a little.

 
 
Do you see that purple quilt- that really gorgeous purple, pink and black quilt?  Well, if you click on that quilt you can make a donation to help a young Ethiopian girl travel back to Ethiopia to visit her grandmother, you will also be [...]

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Photo Friday-A view from above

 
This picture was taken while we were flying over Egypt on our way to Ethiopia.  For a really long time while we were traveling over Egypt all we saw out the window was desert and then out of nowhere these.  I have no idea what they are and but they were quite a sight, almost [...]

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Words of wisdom

Enjoy these words of wisdom written by a woman who has lived many more years than most of us.
 
1. Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. [...]

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I love Costco

In preparation for Esuyawkal’s arrival I have been shopping for clothes and other things that he will need.  I have had to practically start over with clothes for him because what I do have left is too small or too beat up.  I have been shopping at Old Navy and Kohl’s and yes they have [...]

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Big baby = New baby carrier

So today I got this really funny e-mail from a fellow adoptive parent that is over in Ethiopia right now picking up her child.  Here it is:
Greetings from Ritmo!Shonah your baby is HUGE! I think his is the biggest of the babies:)He was sleeping when I was there so I couldn’t play with him…
I love [...]

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Adoption/Ethiopian wears

I am always on the look out for cute clothes that are adoption focused or Ethiopian focused. Here is a shop that sells some really cute stuff for the whole family:
Adopt-Tees
Adopt-tees was started by a fellow adoptive parent, so if you buy her wears you know you are supporting a good cause.
Have a jolly shopping [...]

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