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This Holiday Season, Consider Unique Gifts that Give Back

November 19, 2018 by Juliann

I love holiday shopping! Well, not the crowded malls and shops. I will happily skip those. But buying thoughtful gifts for those I love? That is the part I love! And if I can find unique gifts that I can buy, in which my purchase helps out somebody in need? That is such a plus!

MarketlPlace Africa has amazing gift ideas! Shipping giant DHL partnered with e-commerce powerhouse Mall for Africa to create an online platform where Africans can sell their one-of-a-kind handmade goods and sell them to the US, UK and global market. Now customers seeking to purchase a unique gift this holiday season can feel good as they are buying directly from the source in Africa which in turn helps boost the economy. The site offers fabulous products in fashion, jewelry, handbags, body care, and select home décor items.

When I discovered MarketPlace Africa, I was excited to look through all of the gift items to see if I could find something I liked. And guess what? I love everything on their site! I was amazed at the huge selection of amazing gift ideas! I found a shirt that I just had to have, and I ordered it for myself. (I couldn’t help it! Besides, my birthday is two days before Christmas, and most everyone forgets my birthday, so I figured why not?) 

The shirt I selected is a multi-color Adire T-shirt in a size medium. It is a form fitting shirt, and each one of these shirts is hand-dyed and no two are the same, so it is pretty unique. I love the colors and the pattern!

To find one-of-a-kind gifts, or for more information on Marketplace Africa visit www.marketplaceafrica.com

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Hi! I'm Juliann, wife of 33 years to Jon, a mom to four amazing children, and a proud grandma to five precious little ones. I live in Oregon.

When I started Beautiful Moms in 2008, my goal was to connect with other moms who were also raising young children. It became a creative outlet for me to share my thoughts on motherhood, review products I loved, and work with brands that help make family life a little easier.

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