April AND May...I think these are two of the most incredible months of the year...

any year and every year!! First, April is really the launch of all that is springtime, yes,

technically spring begins in March,

but it doesn't really feel nearly as springy in March as it does in April...right?!

And May...well May is my birthday month, so that makes it the BEST month of all (to me!)

What is your favorite part about Spring?

Lately, I have enjoyed taking advantage of our small sunshine breaks in our rain

to take a walk around the neighborhoods near the shoppe...

(I can get a little additional vitamin D that isn't from my supplements.)

As I've been enjoying these walks over the past few months,

I have been watching workers renovate a small home across the street from the shoppe...

it has been a fascinating process because this small home - which has been there for more than 70 years -

was in pretty shaky shape when they started.

I mean if the big bad wolf had huffed and puffed he probably could have blown it down...

but that's not my reason for bringing this up...back to the point...

The renovation, the very dramatic changes that this small home is undergoing...

is really a lot like what can happen to us as people...and when we think about the renewal of springtime

I think we need to continue to ask ourselves what might need "remodeling" or "renovation" in us...

our world is not in great shape.

There has been much deterioration in our relationships

- friends, families and communities over these past few years.

On a much larger scale we are divided and actually things have gotten so hateful and fear-based...

I think we are in need of a renovation. Looking at myself is the best thing that I can do

for having a positive influence in my own circles.

I like to imagine the possibilities of our world, country and communities

if we all did a heart renovation this spring. I'm in. All in. Want to join me?!

I hope you do!!

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For the first time ever, we are publishing the schedule for TWO months instead of just one!! Now, because May is our town's Rhody Festival month and we want everyone to participate in all the fun and festive Rhody events going on in May we don't have as many events, classes or specific planned gatherings in May ...but we have quite a bit of fun planned so you will definitely want to read through this newsy letter and find all your spots!!

And be sure you don't scroll too fast through April...

'cause it is fully loaded for your giggles, grins and springtime entertainment!!

Springtime is a time of year I always equate to smiles...new flowers start to sprout and we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus...it's a time of renewal all around us, fresh air, sunshine and smiles!!

April is filled to the brim with smiles, so no matter the showers that may befall us...

we are ready to entertain you with cooking and crafts

and all the fun!!

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In April we will also have our coffee & tea blessings going to support

our local YoungLife-WyldLife Club for middle schoolers!

Our middle schoolers get together every other Sunday for a night designed specifically with them in mind...games, candy, raffles, music...a time for them to hang out with their friends and just be kids!

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Our crafting hope jar will continue to go to the fight against human trafficking through both local, national

and international organizations like SOS, In Our Backyard, in Oregon; the Tim Tebow Foundation, nationally; 

Agape International and A21 Ministries on the international level.

Since the shoppe opened we have given more than $4,000. to these causes and

we know that as long as the problem exists we will ALWAYS join the fight!

 

So let's get to the 'rest of the story' and tell you about all the ways

you will love exploring fun at the shoppe this month...