World Health Day was Tuesday April 7, but we’re spreading awareness all week. Our mission to expand the global marketplace for our artisans reaches far beyond the beautiful jewelry they produce. The opportunity of earning a fair wage for their hard work allows them to improve their quality of life. This means clean water, safe food, education, shelter, and so much more for her and for her family.   The World Health Organization estimates that over 200 diseases are caused by unsafe food and over 2 million deaths occur every year from contaminated food or drinking water. Let’s help end this unsafe cycle of contaminated food and drink.   For every pair of Fair Trade Acai Earrings purchased through...

  Spring is the perfect time to amp up your declutter mode and earn some extra cash in the process. Garage sales, yard sales, and tag sales are a great way to clear out the items you no longer need and gain some extra space in your home. The tips below are a great way to prep for a successful sale and to turn your clutter into cash.     Garage sales are fairly straight-forward, but preparing and setting your plan ahead of time will help ensure a successful event.     Set a date and obtain a permit if your neighborhood or municipality require it. Invite your friends, neighbors, and family members to participate. Advertise digitally: Utilize the networks...

Springtime is upon us so dust off your craft tables, clear off your craft benches, and get ready to bake up some delightful treats! We’ve rounded up some of our favorite desserts and crafts from Pinterest to put you in a festive and bright mood. Head over to our Pinterest boards for more goodies.     Chickadee cupcakes Use a #234 decorating tip with white icing to pipe the straw and a #235 decorating tip with brown icing to make the nest. The chickadees can be easily made with Easter candies.     Upcycling: Better than recycling! If you’re like us, you have plenty of junk around the house that’s taking up space and not serving a purpose. Spend some...

Hop on over here, we want to share some of our favorite finishing touches for the perfect Easter look. And read all the way to the bottom, there’s an offer we think you’ll be egg-stra excited about!         Celebrate our long-awaited warm weather with vibrant colors! Our Sabro Necklace in Ocean has been a hit this week. This natural beauty is handmade from cantaloupe seeds colored with natural dyes and accented with seeds from acai berries and bombona nuts. Our always-popular Timbu Bracelet features wooden beads colored with natural dyes in a fun spiral shape.       If neutrals or metallics are more your style, how about making a simple statement with our Bagi Cuff Bracelet?...

We’re celebrating the first day of Spring with a style pick-me-up inspired by floral arrangements!   Need some help picking out a few fresh looks to liven up your wardrobe? Below are five color palettes for Spring 2015 style. Which speaks to you? Tell us in the comments.     The playful gal loves color, texture, and scale; and she loves mixing them all together even more! She brings out the best in others and can always evoke an honest laugh. Her sweet, sensitive, and thoughtful side means she cherishes deep, meaningful relationships and values loyalty over everything else.           Express yourself with a unique style all your own. Expressive personalities are cheerful and optimistic while...