Did you know that tortoise shell is made from the shells of real turtles? Most tourists who purchase tortoise shell jewelry on vacation don’t realize that an animal was killed to craft a bracelet, necklace, earrings, rings, guitar picks, combs, and fans. Real tortoise shell jewelry and accessories are made from the shell of a hawksbill sea turtle. The animals are captured, killed, and have bits of their shell removed. Then it is cut, polished, and sold at markets, mostly in Central America and the Caribbean. Many customers don’t realize what they are buying, so we’re doing our part to spread awareness for this trade which is contributing to the extinction of sea turtles around the world. Do your part...
Whether or not you have a full-time part-time or freelance job outside the home, there are a wide variety of opportunities for you to make some extra cash in creative ways. See our money earning tips below for ways to increase your family’s monthly budget allowance. Be a Shutterbug Even if you’re not a professional photographer, there are websites who will pay for your photography. Shooting from a smart phone? No problem! Take a look at websites like Shutterstock, iStock, and Getty Images to see their rates. Most sites will pay a percentage each time a customer purchases your image. BST Boards BST stands for Buy, Sell, Trade. What Craigslist began has quickly grown into a larger market with other...
Remember the #whomademyclothes movement? I made your jewelry. We’d like you to get to know some of our artisans who love making the pieces that make you feel beautiful. This trend started an important conversation with our global community and sparked consumers to ask the tough questions. Its impact was felt, but we want to keep the conversation going. Take a look into the workshop and see the process used to create our latest arrivals. Every detail of our new tassel necklace styles is handcrafted. The cord is loomed to create a durable foundation for the knotting process. A hand-tied knot is placed between each bead. This is an important detail to craft a product designed to worn and enjoyed...
The summer solstice is the longest day of the year and is a tipping point for days to get shorter and night extensions. It’s the first day of summer and is marked by warm days and summertime memories. But we like to think of it as a new time for new years resolutions. This halfway point is a great time to reflect on where we are and where we want to go. Use the 5 tips below to start valuing your time to get the most out of each day. 1. Use map apps on your smartphone no matter where you’re heading. Not because you don’t know the route, but modern map apps can alert you to traffic delays and...
Our Curator program is a simple way to have a big impact. 1. Get your Starter Kit This sample kit contains best selling styles of handmade accessories. Wear them yourself and show them off to start a conversation about Fair Trade. 2. Go Digital We’ll setup a free website for you with no charges to maintain it, ever. When people love your style, point them to your website so they can shop. We’ll ship what customers order, you’re never required to carry inventory. 3. Get Social Keep the Fair Trade conversation going by posting your favorite styles on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. You can even host small get togethers to show off the styles as well. 4. Make an Impact...
