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GUEST POST FROM Lindsey at http://www.linzlinzlinz.com.


This time of year, my husband and I don't see each other much. Between his job and extra projects and my job and extra projects, we connect after 9pm, chat for a while, then collapse in front of something on television.

Recently, we happened upon a new late-night Discovery Channel show called Jungle Gold. The whole premise of the show is to follow 2 guys from Utah (George Wright and Scott Lomu) looking to strike gold in Ghana, Africa, in order to make ends meet for their families that have been struggling after the real estate industry fell apart.

Obviously, being a community junkie - I was thrilled to see a couple of locals out doing this. These emotions were quickly followed up with the sheer intensity of the show and the fact that I couldn't even stand to blink during a single episode. Talk about intense.

After watching one episode, I hopped online to learn more about the guys and their project in Ghana. I quickly found the two of them on Twitter, and sent a quick message to one of them:

This was followed up a week or so later with a quick message that looked like this:

Needless to say, this exchange was followed up with an email, which was then followed up with a phone call, which was then followed up with a few text messages, and then followed with a plan. So, here we are.

During our phone chat to sort out what I could do to help, George mentioned that mosquito nets are of great need in the remote villages of Romaso and Nktumso. They're expensive for the locals, relatively speaking of course, but can protect them from facing the terrors of Malaria. (He also mentioned having it a couple years ago - and how horrific of an experience it was for him - and he was even able to afford the proper medicines.)

Here are some things you may not realize:

Reusable Snack Bag

Looking for an eco-minded, cost-friendly, product that supports a great cause? Check out the "Carter Snack Bag" from the Lucky Butterfly. Carter is a 2 yr old boy undergoing treatment at St Jude Hospital in Memphis for an inoperable brain tumor. All proceeds from the sales of this bag go to help with Carter's medical expenses. The bags are $7 each.
Each reusable snack bag measures approximately 4x6.5 inches. The exterior is 100% cotton, with a water resistant, 100% nylon interior. The bag closes with a generous piece of hook and loop velcro. Each bag is handmade, and can be machine washed, and hung dry. 
To purchase one, or a dozen, of these little bags visit the Lucky Butterfly Carter Snack Bag. 

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