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  • Charity Hopping Around the World – Giveaway

    Charity Hopping Around the World – Giveaway

    Welcome to the Charity Hopping Around the World Event
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    Each blog participating in this hop has chosen a charity to feature along with a giveaway.
    I have chosen to tell you a little bit about a charity near to my heart.
    3 years ago Princess C was diagnosed with Alopecia Areata.  Alopecia is an autoimmune disorder that attacks the bodies hair. We became concerned when it looked like Princess C had rolled in a dogs bed – only it was her hair she was covered in. The doctor found about a quarter size bald spot on the back of her head. After a treatment of steroids her hair stopped falling out and began to grow back. Unfortunately steroids is not a cure, but it can help. We’ve been lucky enough to not have a recurrence, but it could come back any day.
    There has yet to be a cure for Alopecia, or even a known cause for the disease.
    The Children’s Alopecia Project aka CAP is devoted specifically to helping children learn to live with this disease.
    Although a cure would be great CAP’s main goals are to
    -Build Self-Esteem
    -Provide Support
    -Raise Awareness
    You can follow CAP on facebook, twitter and on their Blog.
    If you feel like you can you can make a donation to CAP HERE
    Sponsoring Home Maid Simple in getting the word out about The Children’s Alopecia Project are
    Kimochis – Toys with Feelings Inside
    and
    Chilanthropy – The act of relaxing while being philanthropic

    I reached out to Kimochis because I loved their concept, and feel they do for all children what CAP does for children with Alopecia. Kimochis toys are not just a toy but a way to help children understand and communicate their feelings.  You can read my review HERE.

    Chilanthropy I knew I wanted to work with as soon as I read what Chilanthropy means.  Owner and founder, Rey, has devoted his business to helping charities around the world while creating wonderfully Eco-friendly candles. You can read my review HERE

    This giveaway is over
    Use the rafflecopter below for a chance at winning a Kimochis Cloud and your choice of candle from Chilanthropy.
    Giveaway open to US only (sorry worldwide friends).


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  • To Sew With Love Giveaway

    To Sew With Love Giveaway

    To Sew With Love is generously giving away a $!5 gift certificate to their etsy shop Arcoiris.I showed you some of their products earlier this week, and I’d like to show you a couple more!3-in-1 Headband, Hairclip and Brooch Help Japan Donation Drivea 3-in-1 Headband, hairclip and brooch!BALLERINAS Diaper&Wipes Purse/Make-up Kit or Carry-All BagA Ballerina Diapers/wipes case, makeup kit or carry-all
    And because I just really can’t get enough of this necklace, I’m showing it to you again! Isn’t it just stunning?!Necklace Stars - Help Japan Donation Relief (Donated by KolibriKado) Free Shipping
    All sales from Arcoiris are donated to the Japanese Red Cross. What a wonderful cause!
    *I received a donation to send to the National Alopecia Awareness Project for this post. All opinions expressed are my own.
    And on to the Giveaway! Just enter the easy Rafflecopter form below for your chance to win a $15 Gift Certificate to Arcioris

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  • Sponsor Spotlight – To Sew With Love

    Sponsor Spotlight – To Sew With Love

    I am very pleased to spotlight To Sew with Love today.  I came across these sisters during a giveaway gala, and fell in love!  In their own words this is what To Sew With Love is all about

    We started as a Facebook group created by me (Lelanie) and my sister (Laarnie), both mothers who love to sew for our kids. We were both beginners but passionate with our new-found hobby. Everybody (beginner or experienced, a mother or not) is welcome to join this group, share their creations, tips and experiences. Let us all sew with love… one stitch at a time. ; )

    I just love people with passion, and you can feel the passion just soar off the screen when you read their blog, or visit any of their shops.  That’s right, not only do they blog about their sewing passion, they share their creations with everyone!   Lelanie and Laarnie are Filipina nationals.  Lelanie married a Spanish national and is now residing in Spain (so cool!) and Laarnie married a Japanese National and is residing in Japan!  Despite their distance these two sisters are Best friends, and continue to share their passion through the worldwide web. 
    Joining these beautiful sisters is Lhorie, their high school friend and Filipina singer. She is based in China. Can you say wow? Three different countries, and they are amazingly tight! I live an hour from my 2 sisters, and we only ever talk about doing things these sisters and friends have done. I’m slightly jealous…

    Now there are many ways to enjoy “the 3 Ladies”.  Are you ready?  First off is their etsy shop Arcoiris.  Check out these cute owl plushies

     A pair of CUTE owl plushies Help Japan Donation Drive
    And this star necklace which I would totally wear!
    Necklace Stars - Help Japan Donation Relief (Donated by KolibriKado) Free Shipping
    One thing that really drew me into following “the 3 Ladies” is their love. They promote their love of sewing through the blog title, To Sew with Love. But they continue to promote their love for people in their shop. 100% off sales from Arcoiris is donated to the Japanese Red Cross. These ladies show their love for all through their love of sewing, and for that I love them (too many love uses? Never!). 
    You can also find them on twitter, blog frog, Pinterest, networked blogs, and facebook.
    I feel very honored to have To Sew With Love sponsoring Home Maid Simple this month of September. When I approached Lelanie about the sponsorship she jumped right on. You see through their sponsorhip here on Home Maid Simple, money will be donated to the National Alopecia Areata Foundation. A foundation close to my heart. You can learn more about why I am promoting the NAAF through sponsorships by visiting the Alopecia Awareness Month Tab on the top of the blog. Thank you Lelanie, Laarnie, and Lhorie for sewing with love, and spreading that love throughout the world. You are an inspiration!