by Rebekah Benson | Nov 15, 2017 | Box of Blessings, Change the World, South America
Have you ever heard of a tagua tree before? Pronounced “tawa,” this special palm tree grows in the rainforests of South America with an amazing secret. The official name of the tagua tree is Phytelephas aequatorialis, which means “plant elephant!” Why this...
by Rebekah Benson | Jul 18, 2017 | Box of Blessings, Change the World, South America, Things to Do
We had just left the rainforest a few days prior. We were there, deep in the Amazon, living with a tribe for a bit to try to help teach English. Life was crazy and so very different than anything we had ever experienced. We learned how to make thatch roofs from...
by Sarah Barnett | Jul 19, 2016 | Asia, Box of Blessings, Ministries, South America
Do you ever wonder or even worry about the impact that the products you purchase have on the environment? Or do you think about the people behind the scenes producing those items and what their life or working conditions look like? I think its so easy for us to just...
by Yvonne Miller | May 21, 2016 | Box of Blessings, Change the World, Ministries, South America
I know this is already the end of May and I am writing about April’s Box of Blessings. I cannot believe it’s the beginning of summer and we skipped right through Spring. The saying goes “better late than never” so here is my review and information surrounding the...
by Yvonne Miller | Jan 28, 2016 | Box of Blessings, Change the World, Ministries, South America
Ecuador, meaning equator in Spanish, is located in South America bordering the Pacific Ocean and has a diverse landscape. The majestic Andes mountains running North and South, the coastal region lying in the West, and parts of the Amazon flowing through rain forests...
by Yvonne Miller | Jan 12, 2016 | Asia, Box of Blessings, Change the World, Holidays, Middle East, Ministries, South America
December with all the lights, parties, gifts, shopping, and family times. It’s a grand, festive time of year for most of us in America. Imagine not having the means to share gifts, food, and hope with your family. International Blessings’ vision is for impoverished...
