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1.24.2015

A New Adventure

Hi Friends!

As of this week, I've started working with Noonday Collection- I'm so excited!

I had heard of Noonday and had seen some of the jewelry on various blogs, but it wasn't until I went to my first trunk show (which was also a fundraiser for our next adoption- thanks, Monica!) that I really got hooked! I fell in love with the company and their mission to create economic opportunity for the vulnerable. When Noonday partners with artisans, it empowers them to grow sustainable businesses. Noonday creates a marketplace for their goods, and in return, artisans are able to have dignified jobs at living wages. 

I love this... since 2011, Noonday has grown and now works with 28 artisan groups, directly impacting 2,000 artisans in over 10 countries, with an impact reaching 8,800 family members. Isn't that amazing! I could go on and on... seriously. And if you want to read for yourself, check out the website, see the pictures of the artisans and read their stories- it's incredible. 

To be completely honest, I never thought I'd get into direct sales- in fact that term kind of gives me shivers. And I have 3 little boys with a 4th on the way- I'm not bored or looking for something to fill my time, that's for sure! But after hearing the stories of the artisans and seeing the impact that Noonday is having (not to mention the beautiful jewelry), I just couldn't imagine buying jewelry anywhere else. I was talking and thinking about it all the time and after much prayer, I decided to join. 

I see my role with Noonday as being someone who is trying to help get the word out- I want my friends and family to buy Noonday because as Noonday grows more people are given an opportunity to get out of poverty, live in homes, send their children to school, and buy needed medication. We take these things for granted here in the states. 

Do you want to help? If so, you can shop my site or email me to book a trunk show, and don't worry, I'd never pressure anyone to buy something they didn't want. Noonday sells itself. Once you hear the stories and see the beautiful jewelry, I'm sure you'll fall in love, too! 

www.sarajones.noondaycollection.com
jones.noonday@gmail.com

And as an added bonus, if you comment on this post telling me your favorite thing about spring or your favorite accessory, I'll enter your name to win a $25 voucher good towards purchasing something beautiful from Noonday. (And please be patient with me; I'm new to Noonday and to blog giveaways so I'm still learning the ropes!). Since this blog has basically been dead since we brought our twins home, I'm giving the giveaway a little time... the contest will end Wednesday, January 28 at noon (12pm CST).




4 comments:

Ashley said...

Yay! You're posting again! My favorite thing about spring is the smell. And hearing the girls say "green machine" as they learned from Pops. :)

Rachel Jones said...

I can't wait for walks outside, parks and I love the smell too!

MindySue said...

Not sure if your giveaway is still open, but I just stopped by to see how things were going and figured I'd give it a shot. My favorite thing about spring...that it means winter is over. And right now I am loving my jinja scarf. Love love love.

MindySue said...

Not sure if your giveaway is still open, but I just stopped by to see how things were going and figured I'd give it a shot. My favorite thing about spring...that it means winter is over. And right now I am loving my jinja scarf. Love love love. mindyoja AT hotmail DOT com