It all started with these little tubs of Play-Doh. I'd bought them for my son for Christmas, and then a friend suggested packaging a few together to sell at markets. Give me a chance to play shops, and I'm there! I started thinking about things I'd like to make and sell, and how I could start using up the huge stack of craft supplies stored in my shed.
And then, I heard news about the famine in Africa. There's something about images of children dying from hunger that stirs me up. Even though our family has already made some monetary donations, I wanted another opportunity to take action, raise awareness and hopefully make even more money for the cause.
And so, the idea to have a 'street stall' was born. At the moment, I am planning a 'Stocking Stuffer Stall' at my church on the first weekend in December, where 100% of the money raised will go towards the African famine appeal (through my chosen aid agency of Australian Lutheran World Service).
This blog is really about getting my ideas out there so that friends can comment and make suggestions, and maybe some people might even be inspired to help. Hopefully it will help me keep some of my thoughts together, too, since I've been lying awake at night making plans and thinking of how this can all work out! I've got one busy month ahead of me... and then, who knows what will happen?
PS. The Play-Doh is going to be one of those stocking stuffers... stay tuned for that project to appear!
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