Shop Confetti for a Cause...shopping for a greater good!

These days shopping should not only be about finding just what you're looking for - you're buying dollar should benefit a greater good. www.shopconfetti.com would like to help organizations that my be struggling to raise funds during these difficult economic times.

We have always supported fundraising efforts but we feel that more can be done. We have developed a new program, "Shop Confetti for a Cause". Your organization, church or school can apply to partner with www.shopconfetti.com and receive up to 20% of sales, generated by your organization, back. This time of year consumers are buying Graduation, Mother's Day and Wedding gifts, why shouldn't your association earn recognition and raise funds while they get what they are shopping for any way?

We are currently preparing to do our 2nd "Shop Confetti for a Cause" event with the Women's Ministry of Providence Presbyterian Church of Hilton Head Island to benefit the Thornwell Home for Children in Clinton, South Carolina. Thornwell has been providing hope and care for children, youth and families since 1875. The home nurtures more than 100 children, many who suffer from mild to moderate emotional difficulties stemming from a variety of family complications. The care of the Thornwell's residents is based on sound Christian principles and a warm, loving atmospher staffed by teachers dedicated to providing the finest in Christian development.

On April 22, 2009 the Women's Ministry of Providence Presbyterian Church is hosting a luncheon where everyone is invited for an afternoon of boutique shopping and lunch. Twenty percent of the sales will be donated to the Thornwell Home for Children. Last year, the Women's Ministry in combination with www.shopconfetti.com were able to give the Home over two thousand dollars to benefit their faith based programs. This year, our goal is to surpass that amount.

If you would like to attend the event, please contact Pat Green (843) 341-3574 for tickets. You can also go to www.thornwell.org and make a direct donation or find out more about their programs.

www.shopconfetti.com would like to help other organizations, schools, churches raise funds and awareness. Please contact Katie at katie@shopconfetti.com to learn more about our "Shop Confetti for a Cause" program. Making the world a better place to SHOP!

Spring has Sprung...finally!

It's about time...after a long, cold, damp winter I see tulips blooming, hot air balloons in the sky and I actually saw my neighbor for the first time since November...Hi, Joyce! Spring is here and with it comes a slew of wonderful celebrations...Easter, Graduation, Mother's Day and don't forget all those Spring Birthdays, Expectant Mother's and Brides-To-Be! They say that in "tough times" creativity flourishes and I'm excited to say that I think that may be true. (Did you know that the Chocolate Chip Cookie was created during the Great Depression?) There are so many new and innovative ideas that have been hibernating and are ready to be seen, just in time for all of your Spring entertaining and celebrating. Our goal at www.shopconfetti.com is to provide our customers with fun and creative ways to enjoy life and spoil friends and family without having to give up dinner for a week, in order to afford it. We think you'll love giving these gifts as much as your friends will love receiving them.

Monogrammed Flower Pots...why didn't we think of it sooner? What a wonderful hostess, house warming or "Because it's Spring!" gift idea. They can be monogrammed or embellished with the address. Smaller 6" pots are also available, and we love those for anything and everything; teachers, birthdays, "get well"... I have an idea for Teacher appreciation Week at school and using the 6" pots with "thank you" on them for the centerpieces for the tables at our luncheon. One lucky winner from each table could take them home. The possibilities are endless! We'd love to hear your ideas!

Thanks for checking out our blog. We look forward to keeping up with all the latest trends and sharing them with you.