Author Archives: Robin
The ViBella necklace to the left, is the one I wear most frequently these days. This piece of jewelry from Haiti, known as Ebony, is black and silver, but it catches the light and reflects the colors that I am wearing. Multiple times a day, women ask me where I got the necklace. This question gives me a great opportunity to tell the story of ViBella, beautiful life. The materials for all the jewelry at ViBella are recyclable materials collected … Continue reading
A Fair Trade New Year’s celebration is a great, ethical way to bring in the New Year! There is an abundance of fair trade and ethically sourced products available to choose from to help make such a celebration a reality. Fair Trade New Year’s Wines By choosing to serve ethically made or fair trade certified wine, you can start a conversation with family and friends about New Year’s resolutions that matter. Becoming a socially conscious wine drinker is the new … Continue reading
If you are looking for places to donate to that are effectively fighting human trafficking, forced labor, and child labor here is Shop To Stop Slavery’s end of year giving recommendations: GoodWeave GoodWeave works to end child labor in the carpet industry. Rescued children are provided with an education to end the cycle of poverty that contributes to child labor issues. This year with an $18 donation to GoodWeave you will receive a copy of the The Carpet Boy’s Gift. … Continue reading
Time is running out to get presents for the holidays. At this point any online shopping will cost additional shipping expenses. There are options for socially conscious shopping in your city or close by. US and International Locations for Socially Conscious Shopping Ten Thousand Villages has all types of gifts from home decor to jewelry click for locations Whole Foods has a community trade policy for all its buying. In addition to foods and drinks, including wine Whole Foods carries … Continue reading
