The holidays are coming and as it turns out many of my friends’ birthdays are this time of year as well. So I have gift giving on my mind! One of my most favorite gifts to give is the gift basket! A gift basket is a fun and easy way to create not only a […]
Need a new recipe for your weekend? How about a fair trade dessert? Remember, calories don’t count on Saturdays. Our friends at Fair Trade USA have cookied up a delicious-sounding turtle cake using fair trade ingredients, and it couldn’t be prettier or sweeter. I can’t wait to try it! It’s perfect for the holidays and […]
Halloween is right around the corner and you are probably gearing up for the big day by planning parties, buy costumes and picking up some chocolate to pass out to trick-or-treaters! This year may we suggest making this a Fair Trade Halloween! Fair trade chocolate is a nice way of supporting a good cause while […]
I am a paper-file…is that a word? It may not be a word but I am definitely in love with paper. Writing letters on stationary, actual paper stationary, isn’t as commonplace as it once was but I still love it! And I truly enjoy typing out stories and notes on my typewriter (I may have […]
In keeping with our new “Friends With a Mission” series, today I bring you Krochet Kids—one of the most inspiring and fun organizations I’ve ever encountered! This clothing and accessories line comes from Northern Uganda and Peru, and each item has a note inside from the woman who created it. You may recall that I […]
