GTGlamour Update: GA Pre-K

I'm excited that the kids are napping long enough for me to sneak this post in today. I've been dying to share this story with you but I've been really busy off line and had not had a chance to update you guys on my first Giveaway of the year.

In March, I gave away the first Gladness Through Glamour Tutu to a preschool teacher in rural Georgia, who also happens to be my Big Sister. Working in a lower income area, Ms. Adams mentioned to me that she would love to give the girls an opportunity to feel like royalty. I asked her to come up with a plan and I would gift her a Tutu.

So she created the Princess For A Day program in her class. Teachers, listen up! The idea was to keep the tutu in the class and choose a different girl each day to be the princess. The first day, Ms. Adams discussed Princess-like behavior with the children. Princesses take care of nature, they are kind to others, etc. Then, the whole class worked on Royal Vocabulary Words.

When Ms. Adams got ready to choose the first Princess, she noticed that one of her students, who is usually drawn to mischief, was sitting very quietly hoping to be picked. Ms. Adams gave her a chance and the rest is history...

The little girl had the best day ever!!! She sat quietly in class, she didn't run away as she habitually did, she was a model student! At the end of the day, she didn't want to take the tutu off. Her mom was so happy about the change in behavior brought on by the tutu that she ordered one for herself!

I was thrilled when I heard the report. The truth is that something as simple and outward as a beautiful tutu made with lots of love can begin to make an internal transformation. Congratulations to Ms. Adams and her Preschool class in Atlanta, Georgia.

TiTi's TuTu's is looking for a deserving individual to become the next recipient of Gladness through Glamour. If you know the perfect candidate, email me or comment on this post to submit a name.

*TuTuLu*

Gladness Through Glamour Giveaway

One of my latest designs and part of my new SEC Collegiate collection...

WIN ME! WIN ME!

Your Little Gator will be sure to delight at The Swamp in this hand-made orange, blue and white creation wrapped in orange satin ribbon and embellished with polka dotted bows. Size 0-12M

Today, Friday April 16, you have a chance to win this fun creation from TiTi's TuTu's, priced at $25, in support of a great cause.

Come out for an evening of Music and Art hosted by the Young Abolitionist Movement of Eastside High School tonight from 6pm to 8pm at the GCM Emporium on 818 W. University Avenue (next to Taco Bell)

The Young Abolitionist Movement is an organization from my Alma Matter in Gainesville, Florida with the goal to educate people and raise money to support grassroots non-profit organizations that directly impact the lives of trafficking victims.

There will be a raffle ($1 per ticket), a bake sale, and t-shirts for $10.

Let's do our part in ensuring that every individual in our world is valued and treated with respect. This is your chance to share your true beauty.

Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could only do a little.

- Edmund Burke

If you would like more information about the epidemic of trafficking (the 2nd largest criminal enterprise in the world with 27 million enslaved), visit the following websites:

http://www.notforsalecampaign.org/

http://www.madebysurvivors.com

http://clw-online.org/slavery.html

(cases in FL Agriculture)

For Private Donations, please contact Ms. Heather Christian at Eastside High School 352.955.6704

Spread the Sparkle

I am proud to announce my new program:

For every TuTu ordered, a large percentage of the profit will go towards a charity fund that will be used to provide TuTus to girls in need. Each month a new charity will be chosen by me and awarded one or more free TuTus.

Last weekend, I had the honor of spending the day with one of my favorite girls: My 7-year-old niece, whom I call My Princess. I asked her if she would be so kind as to model my latest creation for me and was taken aback by the events that followed. Her smile stretched from ear to ear! She stood up straight and tall, tried on the skirt, and ran to the nearest mirror giggling the whole way. Her eyes sparkled. The way she lit up, left a lasting impression one me.

I get goosebumps just recalling the moment.

Little girls love glamour just as much as us 'big girls' do. Nail polish. Hair bows. Shimmer. It's all in there.

Immediately, I wondered how much JOY could I bring to a little girl suffering from an illness or living in financial need. I want to help little girls, in any way I can, to feel pretty even just for a moment.

Here is how YOU can participate in spreading the sparkle:

• Purchase a TuTu. Fun for playing dress-up, or to use as photo props, or to give as unique gifts, or even to hang up for decor. Each sale increases the opportunities to give back.

• Nominate your favorite charity or deserving little girl. Whether it is a single girl at a hospital or a whole preschool class, I want to hear about them! Send me an email at averagemeetsamazing@yahoo.com or leave a comment at the end of this post.

• Check back each month to read all about the experience. Find out who was selected and read their inspiring story. See pictures of the special moment.

Thank you for your support!

Xoxo