The Fair Home

Hard to believe, but summer break is coming to a close and lot of kids/families are preparing for the upcoming school year. If your child is headed off to college...

Although fair trade has been around since approximately 1946, its growth, recognition, and understanding among consumers have progressed slowly. Over the years, several myths about fair trade come up again...

My first fair trade purchase was a handmade jewelry box, and at first, I wasn't quite sure how to identify what I was feeling, but inside, I knew it was...

Classic Italian Basil Pesto is a simple yet versatile sauce that can be tossed in pasta, spread on sandwiches, vegetables and pizza, used as a marinade and can even serve...

One of the core values of fair trade is sustainability, people and the planet first. Fair trade organizations employ a number of eco-friendly business practices and adhere to fair trade...

Outdoor entertaining is a family favorite at our house in the summer months, and when we do, it's fun to have a crowd-pleasing drink that is refreshing and simple to...

What is a vignette? It’s a small grouping of pieces that are meant to tell a story or create a focal point in the home. You can create a vignette...

In order for an organization to be fair trade, they must meet a number of environmental standards that adhere to the tenth principle of fair trade; respect for the environment....

“Buy less, choose well, make it last.” - Vivienne Westwood One of the benefits of being a conscious consumer is the positive impact you will inevitably have on your bank...

Much of our time is spent at home going through our daily routines, creating memories, marking milestones, and many of us now work from home. The question is are we...

In many parts of the developing world, producers are often not treated or paid fairly for their work and are left to survive on an income that does not adequately...

One of the most intriguing aspects of fair trade is that many of the artisans create their pieces using natural, renewable, upcycled or recycled materials whenever possible, thereby reducing their...