Author Archives: Suzanne
As you shop responsibly, your choices go hand in hand with being environmentally friendly. You are no doubt hearing a lot about Earth Day and being environmentally friendly these days. However, if you are educating yourself about modern day slavery and changing your shopping habits as a consequence, you are also helping to save the Earth. Most things that are slave-free are also ethically made. Doing your research to make sure you are being kind to people and the earth … Continue reading
Fair Trade Easter flowers are the perfect touch for a socially conscious Easter celebration. Whether you are seeking a bouquet of lilies, tulips or daffodils to adorn your home for the holiday or as a gift to someone special, opting for Fair Trade flowers ensures that you can feel good about your purchase in so many ways. Most of the flowers Americans buy from florists, grocery stores and discount stores come from South America. The labor conditions in the flower … Continue reading
Create a Fair Trade Easter with chocolate and candy that has been ethically sourced. Having a Fair Trade Easter is a great way to make a statement about human trafficking. With Easter being the second biggest candy eating holiday and chocolate bunnies and eggs being the star of the show, making a shift to Fair Trade chocolate and candy is natural. More and more options are becoming available in health food stores and even some bigger retailers. There are also a … Continue reading
In this, the 2nd of our 3 part series on creating a Fair Trade Valentine’s Day, we are going to uncover the top retailers for ethically sourced body products. Body products, bath products and cosmetics are luxuries that practically every women loves. If you are looking for something special to pamper yourself with as you prepare for a romantic evening, we have some great choices. If you are in the market for a special gift for a special someone, we … Continue reading
