It’s incredible knowing that for every product we sell tangible good is being done in the world.

Feed the Hungry products provide 7 meals in US communities.
Save the Earth products plant trees back into the earth.
Heal the Sick products provide medical treatments for a person suffering from malaria.
House the Homeless products provide shelter for a day for an orphan.
Hope for Peace products provide a day of counseling for a child of war.
Teach them Well products provide a week of schooling for a child in Africa.
Quench the Thirsty products provide clean water for a person for a year.

This holiday, as you pull together gifts for your loved ones, I’d love to encourage you to give products that give back. That way you’re giving not just one gift, but two. Not just products from Project 7 (although our gum, mints, and frac packs are the perfect filler for any stocking), but also from other great organizations like Krochet Kids, TOMS, 31 Bits, etc. Every purchase can make a difference!

Also, please consider blogging, tweeting or Facebooking to spread the word about Project 7 and other products for good?

Check out the Project 7 online store and don’t miss our holiday assortment.

What gifts that give back on your holiday list this year? 

So admittedly this random bunch of photos instead the beautiful gallery of my dreams but at least you will get to share in some of my favorite Christmas moments from 2009.

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday. I did. I loved being with my family. I loved watching the girls open up their presents. And I loved getting pampered at Pinehurst. (I know, it is about building character not being comfortable but a little pampering sure is nice.)

My favorite quotes were when my niece Macon told her father, “Dad, Lulu (that’s me) knows everything so don’t mess with her.” Yes, she is a brilliant 7 year old.

And I probably will get in trouble for this one but I thought it was hilarious. After having a conversation about using the Lord’s name in vain my sister reprimanded 5 year old Anne Shelton by asking, “do you want to be left behind?” I misunderstood and thought she was talking about “the second coming” and questioned her thinking it was a wee bit extreme. Thankfully she just was asking Anne Shelton if she wanted to be left out of the fun afternoon activities.

Any fun stories you want to share?

I am just plain giddy as I think about the week ahead. Here are just a handful things I am looking forward to:

• Celebrating with friends on Tuesday night before we all head out in a million different directions
• Enjoying the “Christmas Eve” service at Cross Point (I am always traveling on Easter and Christmas and have to miss the holiday services at Cross Point BUT thankfully this year ther’s a service on the 23rd that I can attend before I fly out.)
• Watching my nieces as they discover their goodies from Santa (Kids MAKE the holidays. If you don’t have any, you should really try to borrow some for the holiday
• Relaxing and soaking up some spa time with my mom and sister at Pinehurst (No, no one in my family plays golf. And yes, it is funny weird that I will have spent both Thanksgiving and Christmas at golf resorts.)

What are you most excited about this Christmas?

PS – I just realized I didn’t mention food once. Not gonna lie…I’m pretty impressed with myself because unfortunately most of my happy lists include food. But now that I think about it, I know that there is going to be some seriously good grub. Giddy.