Trades of Hope – A Gift with a Story

My journey to find gifts continues with the countdown looming over me. I walked into Ten Thousand Villages hoping to find some inspiration. To my dismay, I found stories that drew pictures from my imagination. The greatest find was Soap. Not just any soap – it’s a $9 Sacred Mark Soap. Yes, highly expensive and…

I Can’t Be Ethical Unless I’m Rich

It’s not the first time you’ve heard it or possibly even thought about it. It’s hard to do the right thing and especially when it comes to knowing where your products come from, it’s hard on the wallet. I’ve even had to justify and convince myself on my own purchases because the prices are not…