Fair Trade Gift Ideas | For The Foodie

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I hope that you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! My husband and I are still in Wisconsin eating through our Thanksgiving leftovers as well as our weight in cheese. So this week I thought it would be fitting to share my favorite Gift Ideas For The Foodie.

Custom City State Wooden Cutting Board
Handmade in the USA. This Cutting Board is beyond cool & totally customizable – maybe your sister & her hubby just moved to Oregon and you want to give them something to celebrate their new roots, or you have a friend that recently traveled to Uganda on a missions trip… what a great gift to celebrate those special places!

Mango Wood Salad Bowl with Black Bamboo Inlay
Handmade in Bali. A handsome salad bowl that works with any table setting.

Recycled Flour Sack Towel
Handmade in Peru. A super fun gift for the baker – each towel is unique and features prints from recycled flour sacks.

Javanese Jewel Apron
Handmade in Bali. Available in a multitude of fun prints, these cotton aprons are heavy-duty and will withstand lots of use (and washing)!

Black Mango Wood & Bamboo Salad Servers
Handmade in Bali. Matching servers for our handsome bowl – buy the set, or mix-and-match in other colors for a fun & original gift.

Olive Stripe Vetiver Table Runner
Handmade in Bali. This earthy, scented table runner is a huge personal favorite – your friends and family will love that it’s not only beautiful, but very unique. (And it’s washable…so don’t worry about giving it to someone with kiddos at the table).

Olivewood Spreader with Batik Handle
Handmade in Kenya. Our wooden serving pieces are a great gift for anyone. Guys are intrigued by the natural grains and craftsmanship of our tiny tea spoons and spreaders, and ladies love them for tea and hors d’oeuvres.

Ginkgo Orange Oven Mitt
Handmade in Bali. A super fun mitt any foodie would love. We have lots of other colors, so go crazy…mix-and-match!

Large Capiz Bowl Olive
Handmade in Bali. One of our most popular gifts – capiz bowls made from seashells in Bali. This is my favorite fruit bowl, and my go-to salad bowl when we have company over for dinner! Would be the perfect gift for someone who likes to entertain.

Eva Hand Painted Cups
Handmade in India. Another favorite! Your friends will love using these cups for water, tea, margaritas, toothbrushes, makeup brushes…you name it…we’ve heard it! Available in 8 colors – create your own gift set!

Hiking the Inca Trail

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Greetings from Rio de Janeiro!

My travels in South America are drawing to a close. It’s been a beautiful trip that has opened my eyes to an entirely new culture! Even though I’m a little sad to leave, it’s always a wonderful thing to know you’re going home. I missed Black Friday shopping with my family, which is one of my favorite days of the year, but I’ve made up for it here in South America!

Speaking of shopping—it’s Small Business Saturday! Head to our Website to take advantage of some great deals today! Thank you as always for supporting our “small business” and helping us change lives all over the world.

If you need a little shopping break, please enjoy the following pictures from the hike to Machu Picchu my husband and I completed last week. It was a three-night, four-day trip and every moment was beautiful and challenging. I would recommend it to anyone!

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(Arrival in Aguascalientes, where we left civilization behind to head to the trail!)

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(Surveying the camping equipment and feeling a bit overwhelmed…)

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(Here we go!)

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(See that beautiful Inca site at the bottom of the photo?)

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(Yes, we were probably a bit too close to the edge here. Sorry Dad.)

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(Overlooking our second campsite!)

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(Lovely scenery on Day 3!)

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(There it is—Machu Picchu. Truly one of the most stunning sites I have ever seen!)

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(We made it!)

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(The sun came out just for my photo. :))

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(Again–a bit close to that edge!)

Thanks for looking, and have a very happy Saturday!

XO,

Casey

Happy Thanksgiving!

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From all of us at Seven Hopes United to all of you and yours we wish you a very

Happy Thanksgiving!

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For the past several Thanksgiving holidays I have tried to stop and think about all that I am grateful.  Here’s a short list of things I will hold near my heart this Thanksgiving.

1. My beloved son Declan – he has shown me how to life live to the fullest!

2. My family and friends – they inspire me and encourage me to follow my dreams.

3. My work – I feel called to help others and spreading the word about fair trade and working with refugees as well gives me hope each day.

What are you grateful for?  We would love to hear!

“Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.”  - Marcel Proust

Enjoy – Dawn 

Tasty Tuesday: Snowman Cupcakes & Fair Trade Hot Chocolate

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Happy Holidays!

Thanksgiving is near and with it comes cold nights and the anticipation of the holiday season.  Whether you will be spending nights in to avoid the chill in the air or out visiting with friends and family, a snowman cupcake and fair trade hot chocolate are always in order!

Snowman Cupcakes!

These cupcakes are very easy.  I made mine by using cake mix and already made white frosting.  The snowmen are one full marshmallow with another half on top.  The eyes are sprinkles and the nose cut up gummy bears and the little arms are made of toothpicks. Also, I ‘glued’ the little snowman head and nose on with a little dab of frosting.

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Fair Trade Hot Chocolate!

To add to the fun of the snowmen cupcakes why not add a cup of fair trade hot chocolate. Equal Exchange makes a great fair trade hot chocolate that you can find at your local coop or buy online.  And our Eva Mugs add a little touch of color to the evening too.

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Serve up some delicious fair trade hot chocolate in our beautiful Eva Mugs!

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Fair trade hot chocolate with a marshmallow on top makes for a nice treat!

Enjoy – Dawn

Fair Tuesday – Top Picks

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Today we’re sharing our top picks for Fair Tuesday in every price range! To shop our Fair Tuesday deals, visit www.sevenhopesunited.com on December 3rd, and use the promotion code: “SHOPFAIR13” at checkout!

Under $100

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Vintage Kantha Throws ($76 w/ promo code)
If you’ve been lusting after our Kantha Throws, handmade from vintage saris, Fair Tuesday is the best time to get one – you’ll save almost $20 with our Fair Tuesday promotion code!

Under $75

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Asanta Reclaimed Serving Pieces ($60 w/ promo code)
A total splurge item for you or someone you love! These are a great accent piece for anywhere in the home & loved by everyone. Currently available in 3 colors: Distressed Navy, Distressed Aqua, or Distressed White.

Under $50

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Capiz Shell Bowls ($40 w/ promo code)
A long-time bestseller – Capiz Shell Bowls, available in 6 different colors, are sure to be a hit with your Mom or any of the ladies on your Christmas list! And how fun is this Fuchsia color?!

Under $25

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Felt Birdhouses ($22.36 w/ promo code)
A new favorite, felt birdhouses from Nepal – these lovelies will make anyone smile and are fun for the whole family. Give a birdhouse as a gift to the bird-lover, or for your nieces and nephews to enjoy when birds are nesting come spring.

Fair Tuesday is also a great time to purchase gift cards for those “hard to shop for” people on your list; purchase a $50 gift card for $40, or $100 gift card for $80! Happy shopping, and thank you for supporting fair trade during the holiday season! We appreciate you all so much.