One-time children of Gaia...
May is just around the corner (despite the fact that it snowed in Boulder on Monday—I'm so glad I still have my snow tires on!), which means it's time for another of my favorite holidays: Mother's Day.
I plan on a day of sweetness and surprises—because like you, I have the most amazing mama in the world, and I love the opportunity to celebrate her life. And though I can't tell you about most of them just yet (she gets this newsletter too!), there's one idea I'm happy to share.
Remember Microplace, our wonderful partner? They provide small loans to the working poor. And as you may know, they have a wonderful 'gift' program, where you can make an investment in the name of a loved one to give the gift of a better life to those who need it most.
This Mother's Day, they're extending the program so that your mummy gets something as well: if you invest $20 or more in your mother's name,
they'll send her a hand-woven fair-trade scarf from India.
I love this program, because it benefits everyone touched. Your mum gets a
beautiful scarf (and an e-card announcing your gift), your investment goes to help someone help herself (another mother, perhaps?), and you, in the end, can get a return on your investment, either to invest again to make an even greater impact, or to keep.
To learn more, just click here.
Much better than flowers, don't you think? If you'd like to spread the word to your siblings and friends, please do (it's such a
creative and world-bettering gift) and, most importantly, please make sure pass to on a huge hug to your own wonderful mum for me. She brought you into this world, and for that there are not thanks enough. :)
