A different view of Valentines Day.

Fellow Bloggers and Abolitionists, Joining the abolition movement isn't like joining a bike club or a book club… no one's here because we like it. We're here because we're heart broken. A broken heart is the only qualification needed to join the fight to end child slavery and exploitation. If we celebrate our broken hearts, they will be our best tools to change our world. That's what the Broken Hearts Club is about.   Valentine's Day is in less than one month! This year, celebrate in a new way: celebrate your broken heart.  Each year, Love146 supporters take Valentine's Day as an opportunity to celebrate Love and support Love146. This Valentine's Day, invite your friends to join you in celebrating your broken heart and help end child sex slavery.

As Valentines Day is coming up, please consider taking a stand against sex trafficking and Human Slavery. The above links tell about some great ways you can do that!


I am considering doing one of the events myself, and would love to hear your input. Plus there are downloads for some great invitations as well as decorations for your party. Even tickets. 


So please take a moment to check it out and BE THE CHANGE.


May you have a blessed Monday!

All text © 2012 Footprints in the Sand & LOVE146 | All Images © 2012 LOVE146

Now I give to you.

Yes, I know I am a little late. 
But packing, moving, and then unpacking has kept me very busy.


But here it is at last. 

New Years

GIVEAWAY

& also in the celebration of having 100 followers 

{Though you all are more friends than followers.}

Here are the fantastic items I am giving away, all with a theme to help you start {although late} the New Year.

Everybody loves their coffee.

There they are:

1. A Eddie Bauer goose down coffee cover. 

2. Mary Engelbreit Collection including: Designer collection tissues with the quote, "Happiness is a habit ~ cultivate it." on it, & a pack of 10 ME notecards and envelopes that say, "The Blessings of Friendship".

3. A recycled tote.

4. Today is your Best Day devotional thoughts by Roy Lessin, a devotional book.

5. A prayer Journal with the quote,"God grant me the serenity 

to accept the things I cannot change; 

courage to change the things I can;

and wisdom to know the difference." on it. {It has a different verse on every page.}

and 

6. Rock Candy from Williamsburg, VA

Rules:

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Key: 

{1}  = you get entered in once.

{M} = mandatory

1. Must be a follower :) {M}

2. Post about my giveaway on your blog. {1}

3. Tweet & Facebook  about my giveaway. {1} Either one will do, both is better :) 

4. Take my survey. {1} (If you already took the survey, it still counts. Just be sure to still leave a comment.)

5. Follow my Facebook page.  {1}

6. And just be the best you that you can be! :)

*Post a comment for each entry along with the LINK of what you did.

Note: The Giveaway will not happen unless at least ten people enter, 
so tell your friends!

The DEADLINE is: February 4TH, 7:00AM.

SO let's just have fun with this. :) 

Happy Sunday, and may God bless you this day!

All text © 2012 Footprints in the Sand | All Images © 2012 Hislight Photography

Weekend Findings.

Oh Beautiful for Spacious Skies

"He has told you, O man, what is good;  and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?"
Micah 6:8

Open spaces, long hallways and curtains blowing in the breeze. 

Hues of Creams, Blues, and Browns. 

Mixing stripes, and words, with different textures.

At home-made, yet spacious touches to the kitchen table, bedside stand or even your clothes.

1. Lovely provence linens. Hand-loomed of natural linen with classic country stripes, our napkins are equally well-suited to pasta in a penthouse or a picnic in the park.

2. Browsing through some little collections, and stumbled upon these adorable teapots. Not sure where they came from, but I like them.

1. Boot designs from JCrew. Love the different textures on the boots as well as the socks.
2. A sea-sailing type of shorts. When spring comes, I am finding me one of these. 
3. A very creative, Indian/tribal designed knapsack. Would love to make this.
4. Simple knit dress, striped scarf and thin leather belt. Love the simplicity yet stylishness of this outfit.

Breathe in the breath of life. Jesus Christ.
Take a brisk walk or bike a trail and just talk to God. He is listening always.

1. Another yummy recipe from Honey&Jam: Peach Blueberry pie. 
2. Another yummy recipe from Honey&Jam: Pear & Almond Chocolate Cake with Cider Glaze. Mmm, if you make it you must letme know how it turns out. 
3. Chocolate Toffee Cookies.
4. Petite Pumpkin Spice Donuts. Oh my word, these are so good {At least my famiyl says so.} I made some for them the other day, and although I made them into muffins instead of donuts, there were still amazing.

1. Bacon, Egg and Toast cups. A very simple family recipe. I made it the other day, and mmmmmm.
2. Fluffy Banana Oat Pancakes. On this same page there are tips for picky eaters. 

There are a few of my findings this past week. Inspirations for cooking, dressing, housing, and living in general. I hope you have been inspired. 

Try some of these delicious recipes and let me know what you think!

Happy Saturday!

All text © 2012 Footprints in the Sand | All Images © 2012 Hislight Photography

27,000,000

Tonight, President Obama delivers his 2012 State of the Union address to our nation. As the President communicates his priorities for the coming year, will you join us in asking him to add one more? IJM is calling on 27,000 Americans to urge President Obama to help end slavery once and for all. Experts estimate that there are 27 million children, women and men held in slavery today. Sign a letter to the President and let your signature stand for an estimated 1000 people who need freedom right now. Slavery endures despite the fact that it is illegal almost everywhere: Let’s ask the President to make the United States a leader in the fight to end slavery at home and around the world.

All text © 2012 International Justice Mission | All Images © 2012 International Justice Mission