11/28/2013

Thankful

I wish you all a very happy Thanksgiving. May you all have a blessed time with you family.

This time of year I am thankful that God blessed me, I am thankful for my family and friends who bring so much joy and love into my life and I am thankful for every opportunity I get.

What are you thankful for this time of the year?




11/15/2013

Fair Tuesday Christmas Gift Guide

Fair Tuesday is an ethical shopping movement in response to Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The goal of #FairTuesday is to inspire conscious consumerism and show how an everyday purchase can change lives in a whole community. #FairTuesday features fair trade, ethical, and eco-friendly brands all dedicated to creating positive, sustainable change.

If you want to know more go to The Little Market and Global Goods Partners  for all the info you need!

And without further ado.  this is my gift guide to you for all things #FairTuesday!


Biltmore Necklace - Gold - Amour Vert | eco-fashion #FairTuesdayPerfect gift to give to yourself.. beautiful, fair and will look stunning on you

Embroidered Picture Frame #FairTuesday Picture frames are another classic gift for almost anybody!


Recycled Tire Wallet For Men#FairTuesday Absolutely perfect gift for your dad or another male relative
Jonathan Nafarrete London Mango Tree Scarf #FairTuesdayStylish, beautiful and fair traded--- all the things you need a great christmas gift to be

Bottle Top Tassel and Clay Earrings#FairTuesday Not only are these earring adorable but they are also a super gift for almost all girls!

Wolof women in rural Senegal utilize salvaged plastic strips and abundant dried cattail (typha) stalks to create these stylish small lidded gourd baskets. #FairTuesday - A perfect gift for any female relative
Recycled Net Weekend Bag#FairTuesday This beautiful Weekend Bag is not only extremely enviromentally friendly but also a great gift for someone who travels a lot
Bold Brass Bangles #FairTuesdayBangles are always a great gift for almost any girl, especially these beautiful, colorful ones!
Pura Vida Bracelet #FairTuesdayThese bracelets are handwoven by women in Costa Rica and are not only extremely cute but some of them belong to a special charity collection (like this one, it is the Sandy Hook Memorial bracelett). Beautiful gift for your friends : a great way to have a friendship bracelett plus it supports a cause and usually only costs $5
Unique Stuffed Pink Bunny#FairTuesday Adorable and fair for any girl or boy (available in green!)

Two-Toned Linen Scarf#FairTuesday I absolutely love scarfs and so does my mom. This beautiful scarve would make the perfect present for her plus help the world a little bit!
Education Blossoms Gift Set#FairTuesday This would be a perfect "secret santa" gift for a work collegue... not only is it beautiful, fair traded and stylish but almost anybody loves candles and can put them to good use
Beaded Snowflake Holiday Ornaments #FairTuesday These beautiful tree ornaments make the christmas tree look extra special and are a very cute present for a neighbor or an aunt
Numi Tea World Of Tea Collection#FairTuesday Perfect gift for all the tea lovers out there!!
Fair Trade Soccer Balls#FairTuesday Perfect gift for any boy ( maybe a little brother or a godchild)
Metal Bangles from India#FairTuesday Who says fair trade has to be expensive?? these beautiful bracletts will prove them wrong plus make a great present
Royal Blue Silk Tie #FairTuesdayA tie is a perfect gift for any male relatives, especially a beautiful silk tie

Adorable! Baby knit hat from Bolivia - The Little Market #FairTuesdaySo cute for really any baby or expectant mother!


Do you buy Fair Trade items for your loved one???