I’m pretty picky about the chocolate I eat – not only does it have to be made with great ingredients, it has to be produced with Fair Trade ingredients, and preferably organic ones. I’ve recently mentioned the link between non Fair Trade cacao and slavery and supporting dictators, and one way to avoid being a…
Valentine’s Day is all about chocolate, according to my 4 year old. I won’t disagree with that. It might not be the whole point <ducks to miss the rotten tomatoes> but it certainly has become a huge tradition to give chocolate to your loved ones on February 14th. And I want to make sure you’re…
When looking for gifts, I try to focus on items that are in line with my values, and Fair Trade is high on the list of desirable qualities for me. The folks over at Equal Exchange have graciously allowed me to give away a basket of mixed Fair Trade items, just in time for the…
Join a Co-op and Bulk Up for Cheap! Grocery prices got you down? Organic foods seem out of your budget? Join a co-op and buy your natural foods in bulk. Order ahead and get what you’d need for a month. You’ll always have the staples at hand, and you’ll save some cash at the same…
Join a Co-op and Bulk Up for Cheap! Grocery prices got you down? Organic foods seem out of your budget? Join a co-op and buy natural foods in bulk. Order ahead and get what you’d need for a month, and you’ll always have the staples at hand, being thrifty at the same time. Most whole…
