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I believe it is incredibly important to allow children to
use their imagination by giving them simple, few, and quality toys. I also believe, and have seen in my
daughter, that dolls specifically are very important to developing social
skills and using imagination. Also,
as she is becoming more self-aware she is recognizing what dolls look like her
and enjoys those even more. I
don’t know about all the psychology that goes into that, but you just KNOW that
it is important. You can just tell
that it is important for every child to see themselves reflected back at them,
to have solidarity that helps produce a healthy identity.
I want the truth about the world we live in to be present in
my miniature version, in my shop.
It is obvious by our loving Father’s creation that he adores
diversity. He made all people beautifully
and perfectly and I rejoice that we are able to see his creativity in the
different colors of our skin.
So, not only do I believe that all children should be able
to own a doll that looks like they themselves look, but also I believe it is
important for children to see dolls of different colors lined up next to each
other in brotherhood.
The conclusion and purpose of my semi-rant
and expression of my purpose in my shop is to announce three special offers only
for the month of February that has been set aside in our country to celebrate
the history of African Americans,
1) giveaway of one custom Classic doll: choose any of my 5 skin tones, numerous hair
colors and innumerable hues and blends for eye color.
2) 30% off custom and in-stock dollies and play sets that possess skin tones in
lovely latte, caramel, or chocolate. These skin tones are perfect for many
different ethnic backgrounds including people (like me) who have a Heinz 57 mix
going on.
3) 1:1... buy one, give one. I am
VERY excited about this part that was placed on my heart by our loving
Creator! For every doll
(custom and in-stock both, even with the % discount) I will create and
donate a classic doll in chocolate skin-tone to a wonderful organization based
in the Democratic Republic of the Congo called Mwangaza International. Check out the link for specific
information including unbelievable stores and testimonies, but here is a basic run-down:
Their
primary goal is to establish healing centers to minister to those effected by
the wars in Congo. These centers are properties where women and children are
taken in and put into families - not into a system. Those still young enough
attend school and funds are established to make post-secondary studies available. Adults are encouraged to learn a trade that they can use to
reestablish
themselves in the society All who take
part in the healing centers are given physical and psychological treatment
through clinics and spiritual counseling. The value of
this holistic approach for Congo will be seen when it no longer has millions
displaced and struggling to stay alive but instead has lost generations working
together to rebuild the society.
Even before that, though, the
value of the healing centers will be seen when one orphan hears the word “love”
where he once heard “kill.” It will be seen when one abandoned woman receives a
new family that will never abandon her.
Revelation 7: 9,10 After these things I looked, and behold, a great
multitude which no one could count, from every nation and all tribes and
peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in
white robes, and palm branches were in their hands; and they cry out
with a loud voice, saying, “Salvation to our God who sits on the throne, and to
the Lamb.”
HALLELUJAH & MARANATHA!
Giveaway rules
and conditions:
To enter (complete both):
o visit my Etsy shop and on the Facebook giveaway post (dated February 1) tell me which product from my shop is your favorite and why (this
will be where I choose a winner from)
For 1 additional entry each, you should probably go ahead and do all of them to spread the word sufficiently (leave one
Facebook comment per entry completed please so I can be sure they all count, make sure you also make note of those you had previously completed)
o “share” the
Facebook giveaway post on your own page
o Tweet the
following: RT @beMarybyHand is hosting a custom Classic Doll giveaway! Visit for a chance to win http://bemarybyhand.blogspot.com/2012/02/i-tip-my-hat-to-colorful-arrangement.html
o blog about my
giveaway and post the url in your comment
o subscribe to my
newsletter
Shipping is included in the giveaway for the contiguous United
States. Those outside of this area
still may enter and I will send you an invoice for shipping costs. Thank you for helping me spread the
word!
