November 11, 2017
A time when there is an abundance of sweet and tasty treats , it's hard to ignore the mouthwatering aroma of cinnamon. Cinnamon is more than a smell-good oil and spice ; it's benefits are nothing short of a holiday miracle. There are a lot of essential oils and blends that provide an array of healing benefits, but we have a hard time believing their aroma will warm up your heart or taste as yummy as cinnamon does.
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November 10, 2017
Love Heals to me is the answer to all the wrong in the world today. I look at my mom and myself, and I can truly witness that is the most powerful force for change in the world. I'm so grateful to be here and apart of this movement.
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October 10, 2017
“Even while I relapsed and was in jail, the light of the candle lit my path home. Today, I am the Events Manager for the newly reopened, renovated cafe. It’s a challenging position. I have an entirely new skill set and have learned to work on a unified team."
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October 10, 2017
My name is Tammy, and I am a 2016 graduate of the Magdalene Residential Program. Today, I have almost four years clean. I speak as one voice for many women who experience the lies of addiction. I like helping another survivor come off the streets. I like to see people I know from the streets that got clean. Everybody deserves a second chance.
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September 19, 2017
Community partners are vital to Thistle Farms. One of our good friends, Songs Against Slavery, has just announced a unique way to raise funds for Thistle Farms....walk for freedom with Step Into Their Shoes!
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September 13, 2017
On Monday morning, Kim opened the Shop at Thistle Farms for the first time as Manager. Today, she is thankful for her fellow survivor leaders for pushing her into a position where she could grow into the woman she wanted to be.
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August 17, 2017
Whole Foods has awarded Thistle Farms the 2016 Supplier Award for responsible sourcing. This award is a reflection of our philosophy that love heals, empowers & employs. Today we're sitting down with Ebony, our Whole Foods Account Manager, and Gwen, our Manufacturing Director, to talk about our special relationship with Whole Foods.
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July 28, 2017
Brenda celebrates her four-year sobriety anniversary this month. Today, she reflects on life’s greatest blessings and how her time at Thistle Farms has impacted her life and her relationships with her children.
“I’m a country girl at heart. I grew up in the countryside of Huntsville, Alabama. As a child, I remember running through the fields chasing butterflies, picking berries, and climbing trees to gather apples, peaches, and pears. For me, there was no place like home. The country was a safe place for me.
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July 07, 2017
Even if you’ve mentally settled back into your weekday routine after the long holiday weekend (good for you!), your sun-stressed skin is likely struggling to get back to its happy and healthy self.
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June 30, 2017
Benton Chapel on Vanderbilt University's campus was a packed with cheering family, friends, and farmers in early June as Thistle Farms gathered to celebrate 7 remarkable graduates who completed the intensive 2-year Magdalene program. Rachel, reflecting on the day, commented, “I’ve been trying to do this for about 20 years and I’m finally here. I’ve done it and I’m so proud of myself!”
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