Becoming like the Noonday

I neglect my blog on a regular basis. Signing up for a blog train, probably not the best idea. But here we go. A blog that normally is dedicated to those special stories about three little individuals that give my life meaning, today will be about the venture my family has taken with me.
Choosing to become an ambassador for Noonday Collection was something I debated for months. I fell in love with it as a customer and then a hostess. Stories like those of our artisans in Ethiopia were the first to draw me in and give meaning to the power my purchases were making as a customer. Providing sustainable living wages for the vulnerable is a powerful thing.

Feeling called to get more involved with it, I did my research and talked it over with my husband. Totally supportive of my decision, I signed on as an ambassador. Then it hit me, my children had been given no say. My attempts to become more "hands free" were going to become more of a challenge and the first to notice was my oldest. Worried mom would be too busy for him. But this was a venture for the whole family.  I used their interest in the beautiful pieces to expose them to a world outside of their own. Now my children are learning the stories of our artisans and can even tell you some of the countries certain items come from. They are learning that we can consciously purchase items with a purpose. It's changed us. Now I find myself thinking before I buy. Where was this made? Was it a fair trade? What story does the maker have to tell? We all have a story.

I chose to join Noonday Collection to be an ambassador for the artisan. To give voice and tell their stories of change. The stories my children are drawn to. The stories I want to share with others and so ask you to partner with me. Hosting a Noonday trunk show, like other direct sale parties, does get you some pretty awesome hostess rewards but it also does much more. You are the key part in changing the lives of our artisans!

And so today's blog is special for all you readers - It's time for a giveaway!!! To ENTER, comment here with your favorite piece or something you like about Noonday and you will have the chance to win our Clustered Charm Necklace, handmade with love by our artisans in India. The winner will be chosen this time next week and will be announced here. So make sure you continue following my blog for the next days to come. In addition to sharing your love for Noonday on my blog, partner with me and schedule a trunk show this week and receive an additional 5 entries to win. To book your show email me at sgallman.noonday@gmail.com.

To learn more about Noonday and our artisans visit my site at http://saragallman.noondaycollection.com/

Check out last night's blog post/giveaway by fellow ambassador Lane Shell  and check back in this evening for Paige DePratter's giveaway.