So I have a knucklehead of a best friend named Kristin. She never fails to surprise me with the coolest, most unique things – be it tangible items like jewelry or funny quotes and pics. This chick can do it all, I have a hand-painted sign in my office from her to prove it.

So for something – birthday, wedding, Tuesday – she gave me this awesome bracelet from Mudlove. It was so awesome in fact that my mother immediately snatched it away from me and declared it hers. Cindy the great in her infinite wisdom decided we needed to look into making these bracelets available for all of you SunnyStrong crazies. Insert emails, phone calls, design ideas, and a new best friend named LeAnne Lavender who is the Director of Fundraiser Marketplace with Mudlove then fast forward to today and now you too can have an awesome bracelet or mug of your very own.

These are so cool! On the bracelets, you have the choice of black, blue, red, yellow, or purple bands and they are:

– Handcrafted in Indiana
– Clay piece with elastic cord
– Depending which you chose, the image is printed on glazed surface or the words are stamped into clay
– Waterproof – wear it 24/7!
– Adjustable from 5″ to 8″ – one size fits most
– Provides one week of clean water to someone in the Central African Republic

The mugs are beautiful, heavy, and they are:

– Handmade in Indiana
– Wheel-thrown stoneware
– Microwave and dishwasher safe
– Holds about 10 oz.
– Provides one week of clean water to someone in the Central African Republic

I’m SO excited about this opportunity to combine forces! These beautiful pieces not only further the awareness of how #ALSSucks every day in every way, but they give clean water to those in need. How fantastic is that?