Happy International Women's Day!

This is the day that we celebrate who we are!  The theme this year is "Enough Is Enough".  I found this article on the web that explains it very well -

"THE THEME of International Women's Day today is the prevention of violence against women. The UN estimates that more than two-thirds of women and girls across the world have experienced sexual or physical violence. UN executive director for women Michelle Bachelet says: "This year, we say enough is enough. Discrimination and violence against women and girls has no place in the 21st century."

So lets get out there and support each other.  Lets end the discrimination and violence against us and give our daughters a better place to be.

Most of the shops I feature in my blog posts are businesses solely operated by women.  Whether they are working, retired or stay-at-home moms, many are women struggling to make ends meet.  Please go through my posts again and buy something handmade today! 


Notable Twitter Quotes -

Ernst & Young‏@EYnews

While notable progress has been made toward gender equality, much more remains to be done: http://ow.ly/iztYU #womensday

 

Women's Day 2013‏@womensday

"Happy International Women's Day" is #trending right now. Voice of women can not be ignored - anywhere, anytime, anymore - ever!

 

Toronto DSB‏@tdsb

Today is International Women’s Day. Let’s remember & honour all the great women we know in our lives and from throughout history

 

Women's Day 2013‏@womensday

India's President stresses importance of safety & security of women, & world based on gender equality & justice

 

Women's Day 2013‏@womensday

UK leads the way as No.1 in #womensday events alongside US, AUSTRALIA, CANADA, INDIA. Celebrate or call for action!

 

 

International World Thinking Day

Just think about it! Today is a day to ponder and contemplate.

International World Thinking Day is celebrated by Girl Scouts, Girl Guides and other girl groups. The original objective of this day was to set aside a day for girls all over the world to think of each other, and to give thanks and appreciation to "sister" Girl Scouts and Girl Guides. Over the years, it has been expanded to include the opportunity for girls (young and less young) to learn about health issues that affect girls and young women. You don't have to be a Girl Scout or a Girl Guide to participate in this day. Rather, we encourage all females, young and old, to learn a little more about health issues today. If you are in a position to provide education and training on health issues, do so today. If you can not conduct it today, then schedule it for some time in the near future.  With our busy lifestyles today there seems to be very little time for ourselves.  Women's health and wellbeing is so important everyday so make today the day to do something about it!    Cervical Cancer Paper Pine Cone Ornament

  Kidney Cancer/Leukemia Awareness Bracelet

   Fibromyalgia Art Print,

  Diabetes awareness ribbon pendant

  Sister Bea Well--celebrating survivors

  endometriosis awareness bracelet

 
  Multiple Myeloma Awareness Bookmark

  Go Red for Women's Heart and Stroke Awareness

   Rhinestone Iron On Transfer

  Pink Ribbon Angel

  Pink Ribbon Reverse Decoupage Plate

  Pillow Baby - Breast Cancer Awareness

Abraham Lincoln's Birthday Today!

Every American knows President Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. "Honest Abe", as he was commonly known as, was born in the wilderness country of Hardin County, Kentucky on February 12, 1809.

Abraham Lincoln became president in 1861. Although he hated war, he was drawn into it as he believed it was the only was to save the nation after the southern states declared their secession to the Union. In addition to serving as president during the civil war and saving the Union, Lincoln wrote the Emancipation Proclamation that ended slavery in the U.S. forever.He also wrote and gave The Gettysburg Address, memorializing the bloodiest and most important battle of the Civil War. Gettysburg proved to be the turning point of the war. Shortly after the war ended, Abraham Lincoln became the first U.S. President to be assassinated. He was shot and mortally wounded on Good Friday, April 14, 1865 by John Wilkes Booth in Ford's Theatre.

Let's send birthday greetings to this President!

  Shirt Origami Fold Card

  Male Happy Birthday Handmade Card

  pocket watch card

  Stars and Stripes Birthday Note Card


  Birthday Hand Made Card

  Masculine Handmade Birthday Card

  Red White and Blue Greeting Card

  Acorn Design Single Blank Card

  Lighthouse Card Handstitched

  handpainted blank greeting card


  Greeting Card Masculine Black, White & Silver

  Life of Abraham 8x10 print

Angels Around Us!

I would like to dedicate this post to those who lost their lives at Newtown, CT.  They are all angels!

 Wood Angel Christmas Ornament Handpainted

 Olive wood Guardian Angel

 Tinpunch Treetop Angel scallop

 Sweet Angel Baby Memorial Figurine

 Blue Lampwork Angel Earrings

 Iridescent Purple Handmade Stained Glass Angel Suncatcher

 Teachers Gift Salt Dough Angel Ornament

 Hand Painted Silk Angel Scarf by Cyn Mc

 Needle Felted Wool Christmas Angel

 Small Quilted Bag Purse Tote Whimsical Angel pattern

 Cherubs and angel cameo pendant 14K GF wire wrapped

 Paper Quilled Christmas Angel

 Crochet Angel Tree Topper

 White Christmas Sea Shell Angel Ornaments

  Four corners around my bed Rustic Sign