Sunday, November 29, 2015

Thanksgiving 2015 in Pictures

Our family
Thanksgiving 2015
Ten children and two sons-in-law
Five grandchildren plus one on the way
(photo by my friend Jessica)

I bought an extra card table,
the very last one available at Walmart!
My autumn table cloth shrank last month,
so I bought another shorter plaid one
and layered it over a white linen cloth.
I doubled the first one over and used it for
one of the card tables.

Our side dishes, most of which
my adult daughters prepared.
I did two kinds of stuffing,
one without meat products for a
vegetarian daughter.
We also don't serve pork,
since one daughter's family eats kosher.


Challah bread surrounded by brown rolls.

Roasted vegetables served in an
antique china bowl from my grandmother.

My fifth daughter, who is a ceramics major,
crafted this bowl.

My oldest daughter's family.

Baby #4 is a girl!



My second daughter's family

He found the butter!
Too bad he's on a dairy free diet!


My third daughter

My fourth daughter

My fifth daughter

My first son and first son-in-law

My second son

My sixth daughter

My third son,
with Nerf gun

My seventh daughter

We invited my sweet friend Jessica and her five kids for dessert.
I am so glad they came.





Counting for hide and seek




I remembered to give my daughter
a Hanukkah box before she left.

That was our Thanksgiving! I hope you enjoyed our photos!

Grace and peace,
Virginia Knowles

Friday, November 27, 2015

Trades of Hope HALF PRICE SALE until November 30!


Hello friends!


I joined up with Trades of Hope as a Compassionate Entrepreneur back in the spring, but life got crazy and I haven't really pursued it yet. Here's the post I wrote back then.

However, I just got wind of an astounding Black Friday sale that is good until November 30. Twelve items are now 50% off! I thought I'd give them a feature spot on my blog to make it easy for you to find them on their web site. The prices listed with the pictures are the sale prices.

Trades of Hope is a Fair Trade company which empowers women around the globe, especially in Third World countries, to earn a living wage to support their families and communities. It's an amazing concept! 

To see more details or order any of these gorgeous Fair Trade items click on the red product name link under each picture. You will also get a small glimpse of the plight and the opportunities facing the women who make these accessories. 


Cobalt Infinity Scarf from Nepal

Erin Scarf from India

Delhi Necklace from India

Silver Night Necklace from India

Valor Necklace from India

Ivory Sands Cuff from India


Mayan Clutch from Guatemala



Quatrefoil Frame from India


Solid Wood Game from India


In addition to the sale priced items, you can browse through dozens of other stunning Fair Trade accessories and home decor items at my Trades of Hope page.

Just in time for Christmas...

Haitian Vintage Ornament Set for $30

Ceramic Nativity Set for $26




Turtle Backpack from Guatemala for $26



My other favorites are:


Bright Stripes Shoulder Bag for $30 (on sale, limited time only)
Floral Vines Scarf for $18
(on sale, limited time only)


Charmed Peace Bracelet for $20
(on sale, limited time only)



Haiti Signature Bracelet for $18

The Kala Necklace for $26
The Katie Necklace from Uganda for $24

The Mumbai Earrings Set (2 pair) for $28

Let me know if you have any questions!

Blessings,
Virginia Knowles
Trades of Hope




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