Elevita - Gifts that Improve Lives Worldwide

Elevita is a fun subscription box that sends you a variety of fair trade gifts each month.  All of their products are all hand-made, unique pieces that are sure to delight anyone. You also get a little card with each piece that tells you all about the artisan who created it. I loved reading about these heroic women just as much as I loved the beautiful pieces they created. You can see that each piece one is a work of love.

For September, there were there spectacular items included, all packaged in a beautiful drawstring bag. Here is a little about each one. 

This beautiful journal is hand-made by a family in India who has been making paper for generations. What is really unique about this book is that they don't use trees to create them. They are actually made from recycled cotton, and embellished with lovely designs. It's some of the softest paper you'll ever run your fingers across. This book is great to use as a dream journal or diary.

This lovely beaded necklace is a rainbow of colors, and it's a great choice for your fall wardrobe. It's extra long so you can double it up if you want to.  This piece is made by single mom in the Philippines. 

Last but not least, this stunning clutch was hand-stitched by a women named Sok Chan in Cambodia. She is confined to a wheelchair, but that hasn't stopped her from creating beautiful clutches perfect for a night on the town.

This is a really great selection of products, and I love how the box comes with information that tells you where each of the items came from. It's great having a little background because you appreciate them even more when you understand the culture from where they derived.  However, one of the things I love the most about this box is that when you purchase them, you are helping artists who are in in the most need.  Elevita is a box that really does improve lives, and it awakens the conscious on a variety of levels. You can give back so much and still get a variety of  beautiful pieces each month. If you prefer picking out your favorites instead of subscribing, they also have a store with a wide range of beautiful items. What better way to make a statement about what you stand for? To learn more about this fabulous company, be sure to visit their website or follow them on social media.

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Awaken Box Review & #Giveaway & 50% Off #Discount Code!

Awaken Box is a fun subscription box that sends you a variety of fair trade fashion accessories each month. Sometimes there are even a few house-ware items too! All of their products are all hand-made, unique pieces that are sure to delight any fashionista or entertainer. I especially love that each of the items in the box work great with my Boho style. For August, there were four spectacular items included. Here is a little about each one. 

This lovely headband comes from Cambodia. It's a great piece to wear during a workout or a walk on the beach. I love the bright colors.

This beautiful set of bangle bracelets will add some sparkle to any attire. Even more importantly, the designer is actively involved in helping to raise awareness to sex-trafficking. 

I'm not the best with chopsticks, but with these beauties, I will get lots of practice. These are another Cambodian delight. They even come with a cute case with a little wooden elephant on it.  

 Last but not least, we have this gorgeous purple scarf. It is made from cotton with a delicate fridge. It's the perfect weight for fall.

This is a really great selection of products, and I love how the box comes with a postcard that tells you where each of the items came from. It's great having a little background because you appreciate them even more when you understand the culture from where they derived.  However, one of the things I love the most about this box is that 85% of their profits go to missions around the world and in the United States. This is what drives Awaken Box. It truly awakens the conscious on a variety of levels. You can give back so much and still get a variety of fashionable pieces each month. What better way to make a statement about what you stand for. To learn more about this fabulous company, be sure to visit their website or follow them on social media.

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One lucky winner is going to receive a one month subscription to the Awaken Box!  To enter , simply fill out the Giveaway Tools form below. Open to the US only. Giveaway will end 9/20/16. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply. Thanks again to the sponsor for offering this fantastic prize.

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Holiday Gift Guide - World Vision - #Giveaway

As socially responsible giving grows in popularity, many readers find themselves wondering which products actually impact society or where they can find them. Lack of knowledge is often the reason people do not increase their socially responsible shopping. Give your readers the power of knowledge and the security of knowing where their money is going with World Vision’s Gift Catalog.

The 2015 World Vision Gift Catalog contains more than 250 poverty-fighting gifts, ranging in price from $16 to $39,000, that improve the quality of life for struggling children and families in the U.S. and around the world. This holiday season, encourage your readers to give help where it is most needed and receive beautiful handcrafted jewelry for themselves or their loved ones, such as:   Royal Silk Scarf – This gorgeous silk scarf adds color to the holidays and supports the needs of children and families worldwide. The luxurious silk is woven by Vietnam’s Ma Chau villagers, who receive sustainable income through their craft. $95   Balinese Multi-Strand Necklace – This beautiful, draped beaded necklace is handmade by Balinese artisans in a project that helps children in Bali receive an education. $85 Mango Wood Beaded Bracelet – Created by a community on the island of Java, these unique bracelets provide a sustainable income to help feed and care for their children – honor the special woman in your life with this gorgeous bracelet. $40  Silver Vines Cuff - Women and girls will love wearing this elegant adjustable silver cuff bracelet designed by artisans in Old Delhi, India. Each bracelet supports their families through fair trade practices. $85  African Soapstone Box – The hand-carved African Soapstone Box is a perfect place to store necklaces, rings and other trinkets. This ornate handmade gift is etched by talented artisans in Kenya who are using this sustainable resource to lift themselves and their families out of poverty. $85   Since 1996, the World Vision Gift Catalog has grown in popularity as a gift-giving alternative. Last year alone, more than 822,000 people were helped through funds generated by the Catalog. To order from World Vision’s Gift Catalog, call 855-WV-GIFTS  FREE or visit http://donate.worldvision.org/ways-to-give/gift-catalog?campaign=108929254  My Thoughts  World Vision, a humanitarian non-profit organization with an impressive track record in the fight against poverty, has been helping struggling children and families in the U.S. and around the world for decades. With a financial contribution of as little as $25 to the World Vision Gift Catalog, the gift giver can select one of 36 handcrafted items (a few are listed below) that can be given to a loved one and at the same time help a person in need. That pretty much says it, folks. This Christmas, buy a hand-crafted gift for a loved one or friend AND at the same time, by doing that, help someone who desperately needs it. I took a look at some of the items offered in this catalog and chose a bracelet for review.  What they say: "This gorgeous adjustable silver cuff bracelet features an intricately laced vine pattern designed by artisans in Old Delhi, India. This stunning piece is the result of once mistreated jewelry makers banding together to support their families through fair trade practices." What I say: The brief story behind this stunning piece of artwork makes it all the more precious to have. I love that people mistreated, not only survived, but thrived and turned ugliness into something beautiful down the road. The design is intricate. I imagine it will get a ton of complimentary compliments. It's very subtly and easily adjustable. Any woman would be proud to wear this on her wrist. I would purchase this for a good girlfriend or lady in my family. The Giveaway One lucky winner is going to receive a silver cuff bracelet of their own. To enter, just fill in the Giveaway Tools form below. This giveaway will end on 11/14/15. Open to the US only. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply. Thanks again to World Vision for offering this fantastic prize. Entry-Form

Back to School with Finside - #Discount & #Giveaway (3 Winners)

With temperatures soaring, it might be hard to believe, but before we know it, it will be time to head back to school.  Don't wait until the last minute. Get a head start on your back-to-school shopping now with Finside and their gorgeous sustainable line of fashion-forward clothing. Whether you have a child heading to kindergarten for the first time or a teenager starting high school, you can find beautiful fair trade apparel from Finside and Finkid.

Thinking ahead to the cooler weather, my teen daughter picked out one of the stunning INKERI Jackets. This piece is perfect for the fall. The high neck is sure to keep you warm on cool days, but you can always adjust it if it starts to feel too constricting. It looks great both zipped up or open. 

I love the color of the jacket. It's a stunning shade of blue with cute golden tassels on the zippers. The material is really soft and comfortable, and it works with your curves. It's not as bulky as a sweatshirt and it's a more feminine choice for a fall outing with the family.  The jacket is also machine washable, so it's easy to care for.  It didn't fade in the wash and it held it's form perfectly. This is definitely a high quality piece that is perfect to add to any teen's back-to-school wardrobe, but it would be just as nice for adults as well. 

Of course, this jacket is only one example of the beautiful apparel you can find at Finside. Here a few more of my favorites.

If you'd like to learn more about Finside and all they have to offer, be sure to visit their website or follow their social media. Start your Back-to-School shopping off on the right foot, and check out this fair-trade store today.

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The Giveaway 

Three lucky winners are going to receive 1 hat (Varjella, Ranta Sport, Taikuri or Hitti). To enter, just fill in the Giveaway Tools form below. This giveaway will end on  8/3/15. Open to the US only. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply. Thanks again to the sponsor for offering this fantastic prize..

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Mother's Day Gift Guide - Handmade Treasures from Novica - #Giveaway

There is so much beauty in the world and a great way to learn about it is through artwork. Beautiful handcrafted pieces like paintings, instruments, jewelry, and more can open up a whole new world without you ever having to leave your home. You can find these types of unique handmade creations at Novica.  They have united over 2000 master artists from around the world, bringing you an extensive collection of fine art in just one website. Their items are original and unique and something anyone would be proud to have on display in their homes.  Over the last few years I've gone back to Novica again and again and bought lots of gifts for family and friends. This Mother's Day is no different.   There are a wide range of categories to choose from.These are just a few of the items that would make great gifts for any special lady in your life.

Home Decor

Jewelry

Fashion

 The items I picked out are only a few examples of the gorgeous handmade creations you can find at Novica. They have  hundreds of beautiful items for all your special occasions. They have an elegant jewelry collection, home decor, instruments and sculptures to name only a few categories. 

 In addition to offering lovely gifts, Novica also supplies free gift wrapping! This isn't just nice gift wrap, this is the kind of *WOW* Gift Wrap that only NOVICA can do, applying handmade elements, carefully crafted ribbons, and beautiful brass plates. Getting the beautiful gift wrap is a fabulous bonus. There's no worry anyone finding it ahead of time. No hassles with hiding it. Not to mention, this wrap job is much better than anything I could ever manage. Another interesting fact is that each item comes with a little card all about the artist who designed your product.

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One lucky winner is going to receive a $50 Gift Card to Novica!  To enter, just fill in the Rafflecopter form below. This giveaway will end on 5/5/15. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to reply. Open to the US only  Thanks again to  Novica or offering this fantastic prize.


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