It’s craft time on the site today! I’m big on crafts so I’m pretty excited to get a new series of craft entries going for everyone. I think crafts are such a wonderful way to connect with your sponsor child. No matter what country they are from or what language they speak, most children will …
When it comes to sending gifts to your sponsor child there’s usually some restrictions depending on the organization you go through. Typically they tell you to keep things simple and discrete when shipping them overseas. Depending on the country that the letter/package is going to, it may be a high risk to send something expensive …
Challenges. Every sponsor has had a least one at some point. But what? What has been your biggest challenge as a sponsor? Or what are you afraid of when considering becoming a sponsor? Is it their language or culture? Maybe you can’t find something to write about or just don’t know what to say to … Continue reading »
Earlier this month I received a new letter from Ann. I wasn’t sure if or when I’d hear from her again but I was happy when I saw the Child Fund envelope. It was a pretty basic letter with nothing big or special included but as I’ve mentioned many times before any letter from her … Continue reading »
Making it simple this morning for But First, Coffee… because after all, I’m not much of a talker in the morning. So, let’s talk about how often you write! Do you write often? Do you wish to write more? Some people choose to just write when big events, such as holidays, are going on. For me? I … Continue reading »
All I have to say is Wow! There’s a lot I had to try and fit into this post today. India has some pretty intense history but I’ll try to sum it up to the most recent events from the sources below. On Aug. 15, 1947, India became a dominion within the Commonwealth, with Jawaharlal … Continue reading »
I’ve been trying to think of new, fun things to send out for sponsor children and today I think I have a good one. It’s always important to think flat when shipping items to your sponsor child. Most organizations advice to only send flat envelopes (a little bulk is okay as long as it still … Continue reading »
Guess who’s stealing the spotlight this Friday morning! Children International… and for good reason. For over 75 years, Children International has been providing critical assistance to children and families struggling in terrible poverty. Through their one-to-one child sponsorship program, they reduce the burden of poverty on impoverished children, invest in the children’s potential and provide … Continue reading »
So, I won’t even try to hide it… I’m pretty excited to write this article today. ChildFund is pretty near and dear to my heart. You may or may not know that I sponsor Ann through ChildFund so I know a thing or two about the organization. Also, back in November for Animal Week I … Continue reading »
