Whenever I watch something like Doomsday Preppers or Dual Survivor, where much thought and consideration goes in to procuring fresh potable water, I think, “Man, I should really drink more water.” But it inevitably turns out Just. Like. This. It grieves me that I don’t make this a priority, especially since I recently found… Read More Water runs dry
Who would you be if you were a character on Sesame Street? My kids may choose Oscar the Grouch for me, but the one with whom I personally most identify, is Cookie Monster. Remember him singing of his complete devotion to cookies? (Here’s a refresher if you don’t have kids or sit around watching PBS… Read More C is for cookie… that’s good enough for me (Divine Chocolate recipe/review)
Thanks to the winter storm Khan (when did they start naming winter storms?), our area of the great state of North Carolina received quite a bit of ice. Which stinks. It’s impossible to drive in, walk on or play in. The only silver lining is that I have the perfect excuse to break out my… Read More Boot, scoot (but no) boogie (Review of Roma boots)
It seems we’ve barely recovered from Christmas. January is almost a blur. And Valentine’s Day is on the horizon. I realize that not everyone celebrates Valentine’s Day with flowers, chocolates, etc. As my husband said I’m aiming to “…ruin everything for everyone,” or as I see it, help increase awareness of alternatives to the “norm” Americans… Read More fair trading your valentine’s day
I love this site!! So many awesome fair trade products from clothing, bags, accessories, etc. Save this weekend on fair trade fashion for the New Year! Get $10 OFF your purchase of $50 or more, just use coupon code GGFten at check out! http://bit.ly/globalgirlfriendstore
What’s your brand of “crazy”? My guess is that we all know someone who’s a little bit (or maybe just plain, but I’m not talking about that.) “crazy.” You see it in their thoughts, deeds, or actions. It sets them apart. It’s un-phased by popular opinion. It’s all consuming. It’s unrelenting. And sometimes? It recruits… Read More What’s your brand of “crazy”? (noonday blog train + giveaways!)
Y’all, it’s almost obnoxious how full of optimism I feel for 2013. In fact, I’m downright giddy with optimism (or the giddy could be from the coffee I had this afternoon)! I can’t wait to see how the fair trade movement grows and evolves over this next year. It seems like more and more people… Read More January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month
the fair trade fashionistas 