Category Archives: Fair Trade
Fair Trade for Female Coffee Growers
by Ann Bibby I was introduced to Fair Trade by my younger step-daughter, the same one who frowns on my patronage of Starbucks. Whenever possible she buys Fair Trade goods believing that this helps producers in third world countries, and … Continue reading
Posted in Fair Trade, Social Justice, Women
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The Ugly Side of Flowers
Now that Mother’s Day has passed, perhaps you are looking at some wilting flowers. My husband rarely gives me flowers. Not because he is an unromantic soul; we have two abyssinian cats that will eat anything with a leaf no … Continue reading
The Story of Stuff ~ Every American Should See This
This YouTube video is just a portion of this awesome film. It’s actually Chapter 5. But believe me, chapters 1-4 are also totally worth watching and if you go here, you can watch the whole thing from start to finish. … Continue reading
Black Friday or I’ll Be the One in Pajamas
In the last week, three people have asked me what I’m doing for Black Friday. What, it’s like Christmas now? One person even asked me what I was going to wear. I don’t know if they were implying that I … Continue reading
Posted in Corporations, Fair Trade, Family, Product Safety, Shopping, Toy Recalls
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Stone Soup.
Cross-posted from Ms. Booty Homemaker Explains It All To You. Ever in an effort to simplify, go greener by reduction of my family’s carbon footprint, and live in a way that jives with ideals and principles, I’ve recently made a … Continue reading
Posted in Conservation, Fair Trade, Politics, Shopping
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