Recently I purchased some items from Ruth at
The Beautiful Life
She has a wonderful selection of products and I spotted several things I wanted to use in a gift that I am making for my son and DIL. Love her products, love the service, Love her heart!
Ruth is a woman on a mission. It is called Uganda Necklaces-for-Hope project. Can a necklace save a life? You bettcha! I contacted Ruth this morning to ask if I could post information concerning this project on my blog. She gave me the green light.
I won't tell you what these beads are made of but I think you will be surprised. Please visit and watch the slide show. Talk about indie businesses. This is it! These women are truly inspiring.
Enjoy your visit at The Beautiful Life.
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16 comments:
OK, Barb...Tears are flowing. Thank you SO much for putting the word out about the necklaces, but even more importantly, about those beautiful Ugandan women.
I can just say "thank you" to you. A million thank-you's. :)
-Ruth
Are they shells? Thay are very pretty.
They are beautiful necklaces, Barb!
I'll go over and check out their web site. It's always good to support a worthy cause.
Have a good weekend! Stay cool!
Hugs, Pat
are they the paper beads? i'm heading over to watch now! :)
i love the way they are displayed..just spilling out..beautiful! and i was so mesmerized by the photo of that gorgeous bible...wow! lovely!
~Angie
Oh how nice, a girl from Uganda spoke at my daughter's school (she goes to a Christian college) and she brought those necklaces to sell. My daughter got a pretty pink one. What a great thing!
P.S. Thanks for stopping by! I'm hoping those pumpkings stay on the vine and ripen!
Hugs!
Kim
Barb, thank you for sharing. I'm headed over now to look at the site. It is very moving to know that there are still people in the world that care..not just for certain people, but for EVERYONE!
Have a good weekend.
**HUGS**
What a wonderful concept. I will go check it out. Thanks for letting us know.
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Hi Barb! It's so nice to meet you and thanks for popping into our backyard. What a sweet thing to know that my little fuzzy face is content. Come see me anytime.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia
This sounds great. I will check it out. I love it when people are busy trying to help others. You are so thoughtful to help her spread the news. You are a sweetie!
Wow, what an interesting project. It's amazing what they make the beads out of. I never would've thought of that in a million years.
You did it, girl! Now I can comment! Yea! I bet you get a slew more comments now. Thankyou!
Brenda
Barb,
Thank you for stopping by my site today.
Please stop by my page to pick up an award that I pass to you. Thank you for your encouragement.
Wow! Those are beautiful and I love how they make them. Great post.
Thanks for entering my giveaway and for putting link on your blog. I've entered you a 2nd time. Thanks again.
Hugs,
Joanne
HI Barb(:)
Oh pretty necklaces~!!
Thanks for your kind words and Lilacs are wonderful sorry you can't grow some..boohoo..
I guess you could by a lilac perfume(:)
Carter is 15 months old and we are enjoying every little new thing he does..I know we enjoyed our kids but after so many years without a baby , having one in the family is just the most wonderful thing ever~!! big hugs Patty
Hi Barb,
How nice of you to post this so more people know...
Penny
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