I Want to Ride My Bike! Mightee Kids March 2013

We love getting our Mightee Kids box in the mail each month.  You can see that Zion gets as excited as I do when a package with her name on it comes!  This March, Mightee Kids partnered with Kids on Bikes, an organization that provides urban low-income youth with bikes and after-school programs that educate on Bike safety.  Many of these kids wouldn't otherwise have the opportunity to own and enjoy riding a bike, plus it enables many who have to walk long distances to school the added ability to get there more conveniently!

 

Mightee Kids put together a fabulous flyer to use to share with Zion this month, explaining in kid terms how Kids on Bikes works.  And of course, now Zion feels she would love a bike to ride too.  :)  

I love the bold colors and fun font on this month's tee, and the fabric of the tee is top quality - so soft and comfortable.  I wish they made adult versions!!!  

This month, Mightee Kids is supporting Autism Awareness with the Autism Society.  Check out this month's shirt here.

I received a complimentary Mightee Kids Box for March for the purpose of writing this post.  All opinions expressed in this post are my own!  We love Mightee Kids!

       

$50 Target + $10 Starbucks Giftcard Giveaway

Along with some of my lovely sponsors and Blog Billion friends, we are giving away gift cards to Target, Starbucks and even throwing in some free ad spaces!

Here are the wonderful bloggers who are doing this giveaway!

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Clothed in Love: Hekima Place Project

 I was recently contacted by Delonna from Clothed In Love, an organization birthed of a "God Sized Dream" to love on the world's 150 million orphans.  When Delonna explained to me her project to make the girls of Hekima Place feel loved by sending a care package of handmade bracelets, my answer was an unwavering yes!  I was truly honored, not for her sharing of her dream, but also for the simple project of making these young girls in Kenya feel loved and appreciated.  

There are three beautiful bracelet types being sent over, and one of the types, for the littlest of the ladies at Hekima Place, is the "Fun Flare Bracelet."  With Clothed in Love's goal of sending at least 200, three for each young girl, I knew I could contribute a reasonable amount.  I also loved this project idea as a way to include Zion.  As you know, I love being able to help Zion gain a compassionate understanding of the world around her - and see that she can make an impact even at her age!

 Our project took us a few days to complete.  We gathered all of the supplies for the bracelets at Michaels, spending around $23 total.  Two days of bracelet making and we were thrilled to have 38 completed bracelets to send over to Clothed in Love.  One of the most beautiful parts of working on this project was seeing Zion demonstrate her understanding of why we were making them and who we were making them for.

 Zion also had a lot of fun modeling the completed bracelets.  I let her make two bracelets to keep for herself to remind her to pray and think about the orphans at Hekima Place.  There is still a little bit of time left if you are interested in making some of these beautiful bracelets.  Contact Delonna for more information or other ways to help, as bracelets need to make it to her by 4/20/2013.

Hekima Place is a home for girls primarily orphaned by HIV/Aids in Kenya.  Hekima Place is home to 60 girls and young women, who receive quality education, healthcare and life skills while living there.  They also have the opportunity to stay connected to their extended families, visiting with them frequently.  There are multiple volunteer opportunities available for those interested in partnering with them.  Delonna will be presenting the completed bracelets to Kate Fletcher at their upcoming benefit on 4/27/13.

I'm so grateful for Clothed in Love and the purpose of looking after God's beautiful children in this world!  Will you join me and Delonna in 10 Days of Prayer for Orphans, kicking off May 2nd?