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    Be the Cause in Santa Claus: 10 Children’s Toy Brands Not Made by Children

    December 14, 2020 / 1 Comment

    On Christmas morning, millions of children in America will open their presents to find this year’s most popular toys. Unfortunately, the Christmas spirit is long gone for many of the children who worked long hours to make those toys. The reality is that most of the toys gifted on Christmas morning are made with child labor or forced labor, by children as young as 7 years old; children who should be enjoying their childhood and playing with toys themselves, not be forced to make our toys. Whenever I am considering a gift for my nephew or nieces, I hold a toy in my hands, and wonder what little hands touched…

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    Robyn Drake

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    Fair Trade Jewelry that Shines and Inspires

    October 29, 2020 / 1 Comment

    What better way to celebrate Fair Trade Month than with an assortment of fair trade jewelry? While it can be difficult to search for fair trade items to meet all your needs, there is no shortage of fair trade jewelry. Whether you like statement jewelry or prefer a minimalist look, there’s plenty of styles for even the pickiest accessory connoisseur. Fair trade jewelry is handcrafted by artisans in developing countries using sustainably collected and often eco friendly materials. Some jewelry designs reflect the artisans’ cultures, while other designs are targeted at a more mainstream consumer crowd. Buying fair trade jewelry supports artisans and helps to end the cycle of poverty…

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    Where can you Find Fair Trade Clothing?

    October 27, 2020 / 8 Comments

    October is Fair Trade Month- a time to celebrate artisans and the products they make and and are fairly compensated for. When you think of fair trade goods, most likely you think of food, coffee, home decor, crafts, and jewelry. However, fair trade has expanded in recent years and includes clothing too. What is fair trade clothing? When you buy garments with the Fair Trade certification you are purchasing apparel made with strict ethical trade standards. It ensures adequate working environments and fair pay for workers, often in developing countries. Clothing is a labor intensive business, and people deserve to be paid fairly for their labor. What are the benefits…

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    Happy Fair Trade Month! Understanding the Movement

    October 20, 2020 / 3 Comments

    There are so many reasons to love October. The leaves are changing, apples are ripe for picking, pumpkin spice- everything is in stores, and the thrill of Halloween (my personal favorite holiday) lingers all month long. October is also Fair Trade Month, an annual observation of the importance of the fair trade movement to our global economy, and a time to encourage others to buy fair trade. But what is fair trade anyway? Here is a breakdown of the term and some frequently asked questions. What is fair trade? Fair trade is a term for a trading partnership that seeks greater equity in international trade by paying fair prices to…

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    Colorfully Curated Gifts for Her, Under $50

    April 17, 2020 / No Comments

    When I’m thinking about gifts for someone close, I often think about their favorite color(s). My mom loves red and purple, my sister in law also loves red, and my friend Jessica’s favorite color is blue. So whether you are looking for a gift for a birthday, shower, Mother’s Day, or just to remind a friend you’re thinking of them, I’m sure you can find something in this colorfully curated gallery that brings someone to mind. All items are fair trade and/or sustainably made. Enjoy!

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    20 for 2020: Women Who Inspire Those to Go Green and Shop Ethically Part 2.

    March 31, 2020 / 6 Comments

    When I started my blog post about inspirational women in sustainability I had every intent of keeping it short, say maybe, 10 women. 15 max. However, there where too many badass women to name. In fact, it was hard keeping it to a list of 20! Here is part 2 of the 20 for 2020 inspirational women in sustainability series. 11. and 12. Lauren Conrad & Hannah Skvarla Lauren Conrad and Hannah Skvarla inspire those to empower artisans by shopping fair trade home decor. The two co-founders formed the idea for their fair trade company The Little Market when on a trip to Uganda and Tanzania. While in Africa they…

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    20 for 2020: Women Who Inspire Those to Go Green & Shop Ethically, Part 1.

    March 29, 2020 / 1 Comment

    March is one of my favorite months of the year for many reasons; I love college basketball, St. Patrick’s Day, and the first day of spring is in March. Mainly I love March because it’s Women’s History Month: a time where we can pause to observe and celebrate the vital role of women in American history and appreciate the struggle women went through and continue to experience to get equal rights. Unfortunately, the Coronavius pandemic has largely overshadowed Women’s History Month this year. It is a dark and uncertain time for all. I know for many simply reading the news produces much anxiety. Let’s all take a moment to step…

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    Cozy and Sustainable Coats for Winter

    January 13, 2020 / 6 Comments

    Winter is here and it’s time to break out the coats out for the season. Luckily there are lots of great ethical options for outerwear. Companies are starting to use recycled down and other sustainable materials for coats, and many of these coats are B Corporation or Fair Trade certified. My go-to sustainable coats are a wool pea coat purchased from Amour Vert (currently on sale) and a Sherpa coat from Whimsy & Row (pictured below). I’ve included these styles and more in a short list of my favorite sustainable winter outerwear from some amazing companies who are working to inspire change in the industry. Amour Vert Amour Vert transforms…

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    2020: The Year of More or The Year of Less?

    January 4, 2020 / No Comments

    More or less? Which word do you find yourself using in your new year’s resolutions? While I was making goals for 2020 I realized that every goal I wanted to achieve contained the words more or less. I’ll show you what I mean: Goals for 2020: Write more blog posts. Spend more time with friends and family. Spend less time worrying about the small things that may be out of my control. Buy less altogether, but buy more green products. Travel more. Spend less time at work and doing work at home (teaching can be all consuming!) Spend less time on social media and read more. Learn more about fair…

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    Trades of Hope Cyber Monday!

    December 3, 2019 / No Comments

    While I chose to skip Black Friday sales this year, there is something about Cyber Monday I find hard to resist. There’s no crowds or lines- just me in my pajamas browsing my favorite sites. It’s especially rewarding when you know your purchase helps women living in poverty and/or previous sex trafficking victims have dignified jobs and provide for their families. The Fair trade company Trades of Hope is offering some of my favorite pieces for up to 70% off through December 3rd. Here are some of my favorite pieces: To view all Cyber Monday sales and shop my Trades of Hope store click here!

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Missing home and the winter wonderland in Vermont. Missing home and the winter wonderland in Vermont. ❄️ Covid, be gone.
Saturdays are for reds. ❤️ Saturdays are for reds. ❤️
This was our first hike of 2021 on New Year’s Da This was our first hike of 2021 on New Year’s Day.  Wishing I had an excuse to throw on some spikes now!  Until next time, Catskills.
We hosted the sweetest foster dog from @savinggrac We hosted the sweetest foster dog from @savinggracenc this weekend!  Cable is an adorable hound mix and an absolute LOVE.  He is an affectionate lap dog and played well with our other dogs.  I’m a little bummed we couldn’t keep him.  Please share this guy’s photo so Cable can find his forever home!
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” - Martin Luther King, Jr.  I certainly do miss being in the classroom and teaching about MLK.  His words feel especially relevant now.
#tbt to our first weekend with our Scout girl! Sh #tbt to our first weekend with our Scout girl!  She’s a crazy Aussie fox hound mix (maybe some Swissie?), but we love her.  Rescues are the best. ❤️ To find a rescue of your own, check out @savinggracenc in Raleigh.  They do an amazing job!
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