A friend alerted us to this lovely idea called Craft Hope, and we found it so inspiring that we wanted to share it here (even though it has nothing to do with aromatherapy).   For those of you who love making things, or love the idea of making things, but need a little push, here’s a great way to get inspired.  Craft Hope is the brain child of Jade Sims, who came up with the idea of sending hand crafted items to orphanages, hospitals, and selling donated items to raise money for disaster stricken areas such as Haiti.  In her words, "Craft Hope is a faith-based, love inspired project designed to share handmade crafts with those less fortunate.  It is our hope to combine our love for crafting and desire to help others into a project to make a difference around the world."

This month’s project is making handmade pillowcases for terminally ill children.  Learn more at about it and how you can participate at the Craft Hope site.

Here’s a small excerpt from a recent interview:

"Craft Hope is becoming a global movement of people helping others. We give people a direct connection with people who need them. It’s not about donating money; it’s about taking your time to make something handmade for someone who would never otherwise receive such a beautiful gift. I truly believe that time is one of the most precious gifts you can give another person." 

To learn more, read the whole interview.  We think this is a great opportunity to help others in a way that feels personal, and for those of you with young children, a wonderful way to get them involved.