Women’s Bean Project – Review and Giveaway

July 25, 2011 By 31 Comments

It seems like every time I turn around, I hear about more people who have lost their jobs, their homes, their whatever….  There’s really no denying it, times right now are tough on a lot of people.  Jobs are hard to find and even harder to keep.  The Women’s Bean Project is an unbelievable organization that is working to make life easier during these difficult times.  Founded in 1989, the Women’s Bean Project is dedicated to helping women break the cycle of poverty by providing them with transitional jobs in gourmet food manufacturing designed to provide immediate income, arrange support services to overcome barriers to employment, and teach the job readiness skills needed to get and keep a job.  They support themselves through the generosity of donors, and by the sale of their beautiful handmade jewelry, gift baskets, and gourmet food products.

I received an awesome Sugar and Spice Gift Basket to review, and my whole family loves it! The basket came complete with Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix, Grammy’s Snickerdoodle Cookie Mix, Cindy’s Sinfully Chocolate Brownie Mix, a bag of Assorted Jellybeans, Raspberry Lemongrass Iced Tea Mix, and Mango Peach Iced Tea Mix. So far we’ve tried out the Sinfully Chocolate Brownie Mix (which was unbelievably good), the jellybeans, and both iced-tea mixes – and everything has been amazing. The brownie mix was so easy to make even I couldn’t mess it up (which is really saying something). I wanted to take a picture of the brownies I made to show you all, but my kids and husband ate the batch in literally 10 minutes so I didn’t have a chance! The ice tea mixes are unique and refreshing, and (of course) super easy to make. Basically, everything in the basket has been amazing. 

Beyond that, I am really in love with the mission of the Women’s Bean Project. It is so important to find ways to give back to the world and to help people less fortunate than ourselves. The Women’s Bean Project makes it easy, enjoyable, and delicious to do just that, you can’t really find anything better!
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You can purchase the Sugar and Spice Basket and many many other amazing items from the Women’s Bean Project at their website.  You can also click HERE to donate to the project.

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**Thank you to the Women’s Bean Project for sponsoring this review/giveaway.  I received a Sugar and Spice gift basket in exchange for my honest opinion of the product.  I did not receive any other compensation to write this review.  Giveaway Blogdom is not responsible for the mailing of this prize.**
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  1. 31
    BeautyToLove says:
    August 7, 2011 at 11:01 pm
    -We donate to local charities and volunteer out time.
    aliaskys (at) yahoo . com
    Thank You!! :)
    Reply
  2. 30
    rj7777 says:
    August 4, 2011 at 5:44 pm
    I give away used items to a home for the mentally ill who don't get much. I also make them knitted items to give them for winter like hats and blankets. Rita Spratlen rj_angel_house@yahoo.com
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    rj7777 says:
    August 4, 2011 at 5:44 pm
    I give away used items to a home for the mentally ill who don't get much. I also make them knitted items to give them for winter like hats and blankets. Rita Spratlen rj_angel_house@yahoo.com
    Reply
  4. 28
    Cathy W says:
    August 3, 2011 at 12:08 pm
    Donate food to our local food pantry and food drives.
    cjwallace43 at gmail dot com
    Reply
  5. 27
    Rebecca Shockley says:
    August 3, 2011 at 9:19 am
    Volunteering at the local food shelf
    bec.shockley@gmail.com
    Reply
  6. 26
    Mrs. Martinet says:
    August 2, 2011 at 6:00 pm
    I volunteer at the local elementary school. carriethegood(at)gmail
    Reply
  7. 25
    Terri says:
    August 2, 2011 at 4:51 pm
    We donate food to our local food pantry, clothing to the Salvation Army and we volunteer to drive senior citizens to their doctor appointments.
    Reply
  8. 24
    Leaflady says:
    July 31, 2011 at 6:58 pm
    I help in Bountiful baskets. I LOVE to share my garden fruits with family and friends. My kids so to a Senior Center with me do read or converse with the elderly.
    Reply
  9. 23
    GabbyLowe says:
    July 31, 2011 at 5:00 pm
    i volunteer at the hospital

    timmiedeluca@comcast.net

    Reply
  10. 22
    katklaw777 says:
    July 30, 2011 at 7:54 am
    I am a PTO member in charge of our book fairs(2 a year)…co-chair of our Market Day program…I donate painting faces at community events.
    We participate in clean up the park days every spring.
    I volunteer at the library once a month and help with the summer reading program.
    I recycle and try to buy locally too!
    Reply
  11. 21
    hedgerhousehold says:
    July 30, 2011 at 5:13 am
    I try to help in my church and with the homeschooling community
    jenhedger at hotmail dot com
    Reply
  12. 20
    Lmbrunken says:
    July 29, 2011 at 11:35 pm
    We donate our used clothing, toys, books, ect. As well as give food and toys to shelters.
    Reply
  13. 19
    Christine Beasley says:
    July 29, 2011 at 11:24 pm
    I volunteer with several organizations and at specific events on a regular basis and also sporadically.
    bizzley at msn dot com
    Reply
  14. 18
    lewalk says:
    July 29, 2011 at 3:16 am
    I am in the process of trying to start a humane society chapter to help save soooo many homeless animals in a town where I work. It's horrible. I am doing everything in my power to save those poor animals. I even carry dog food and water around in my car. I am also bringing two of them home with me tomorrow. The people moved and tore down the trailer they were living in and left two puppies behind. Terrible.

    Leah Walker

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  15. 17
    Amanda says:
    July 29, 2011 at 2:33 am
    I found out about this on Facebook via a Blogdom post. podlucky911(at)aol(dot)com
    Reply
  16. 16
    Amanda says:
    July 29, 2011 at 2:29 am
    I donate clothing to my local Goodwill & also donate food during food drives through the USPS. podlucky911(at)aol(dot)com
    Reply
  17. 15
    Belle says:
    July 28, 2011 at 8:57 pm
    I try to give back to my community by participating in community events and purchasing from local vendors, farmers and artists. I am also trying to raise a polite, sweet little boy that will contribute to society in his own way one day.

    fatallyunloved at gmail

    Reply
  18. 14
    bukaeyes says:
    July 28, 2011 at 8:37 pm
    I donate to local pantries and shelters.
    bukaeyes@aol.com
    Reply
  19. 13
    Gina says:
    July 28, 2011 at 8:35 pm
    I volunteer spending time with the elderly.
    Reply
  20. 12
    renee says:
    July 28, 2011 at 8:35 pm
    I volunteer for local charities when ever I get a chance! I also take my two younger children with me so they can help to!
    Reply
  21. 11
    Martina's Moments says:
    July 28, 2011 at 8:34 pm
    I donate often to our local food pantry. We all need to give what we can to help others.
    Reply
  22. 10
    Melissa says:
    July 28, 2011 at 8:34 pm
    I try to donate to local food drives whenever I can.

    couponing.melissa@gmail.com

    Reply
  23. 9
    The Vanishing Mom says:
    July 26, 2011 at 11:18 pm
    Thank youf or posting about this. I am interested in helping out all I can!
    Reply
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    •´.¸¸.•¨¯`♥Kat F.♥´¯¨•.¸¸.´• says:
    July 26, 2011 at 2:51 pm
    Donations to the local USO are what we do most but also donations Goodwill & similar places.

    fastkat at gmail dot com

    Reply
  25. 7
    twocuff says:
    July 26, 2011 at 4:36 am
    I help out by donating food to the food drives and helping out my children's elementary school.
    Reply
  26. 6
    HomemadeBaby says:
    July 26, 2011 at 3:03 am
    I donate often, and I try to find smaller organizations or individuals when I can to donate to.
    Marysa {at} marysa {dot} com
    Reply
  27. 5
    Jackie says:
    July 26, 2011 at 1:24 am
    I like to donate food when I see food drives.
    Thanks!
    Reply
  28. 4
    Elaine says:
    July 26, 2011 at 1:20 am
    I donate items to the local food pantry and also send items to the Troops.
    Reply
  29. 3
    BethElderton says:
    July 25, 2011 at 11:18 pm
    When I was teaching, I organized the school wide household item drive to benefit an organization in our neighborhood who helped young parents set up their first homes. Now, I participate in as many neighborhood drives as I can, usually by making contributions/donations.
    bethelderton59 at gmail dot com
    Reply
  30. 2
    Twingle Mommy says:
    July 25, 2011 at 8:22 pm
    MMM sounds yummy! I love oatmeal and snickerdoodle cookies.
    Reply
  31. 1
    svberge says:
    July 25, 2011 at 6:23 pm
    I like to help out by volunteering at events that raise money for feeding the poor.
    svberges@gmail.com
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