more than the gift

I truly love buying presents for people, all times of the year. So here's a round up of places I've come across where you bless people on both sides of the buying. I encourage you to consider purchasing with purpose!

Sandals & Clutches for Women in Uganda

Africa t-shirts for a friend adopting from Ethiopia

(note from Amy: Kyle and I are pursuing a lofty goal, but we know with YOUR help we can do it! Our goal is to raise $2,000 in 7 DAYS through the sale of these t-shirts. We have a huge chunk of money due SOON so it is full on fundraising around here! Purchase a shirt, $25 adult $15 kids, and help us bring Hannah Cate home forever!!! Email me amytippens@gmail.com to place your order. Guy and boy version is the gray and red, ladies and girl version is the navy and light coral.)

Bolivian coffee for the orphanages where I spent a spring break in college

A talented Mom in Canada

The best granola I've ever eaten for the healing of abused and addicted women in Tennessee

I'm still shopping, too. Are there any other places you'd want to add?

Winter Wonderland

Welcome to our winter escape. I am so glad to be here and feel remarkably blessed. I hope this is a sign of more snow to come!!


I'm so excited to be putting out the Christmas decorations. I love the smell of pine and gingerbread, the glow of lights and ornaments, and bright Christmas wrapping paper! The big debate we're having right now is... chop down our own Christmas tree Griswald style or purchase from the local tree stand? This weekend we'll decide how far we want to drive-- sad that it's the deciding factor. But I want it up in the window with lights and ornaments! I only get one month to officially enjoy it! I hope you find much joy in your Christmas decorating, letter writing, cookie making, present wrapping, friend hosting, fire burning, candle smelling, scarf wearing, deal hunting, family visiting, photo taking and memory treasuring Christmas adventures (you get the idea).