Fair Trade Products + Lifestyle

Artisans in India who block print and have for generations make this art look easy. It’s ...

Shopping ethically sourced goods this World Fair Trade Day and every day transforms lives: the ar...

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I woke to a blanket of snow, pulled my covers up, and rolled over. A week later, it’s war...

I’m white. I’m Mennonite. I’m the writer for Ten Thousand Villages. It’s February, so here I am, ...

Because his Father’s Day gift should be as unique as he is, we’ve rounded up a gift resource for ...

Mother’s Day is all about honoring the women who raised us. Whether she brought you into the worl...

Sure, Valentine’s Day is great. There’s definitely something to be said about fancy candlelit din...

Love is a many splendored thing. Or maybe not. Depending on your current relationship status, Val...

4 easy ways to make your gift wrap more sustainable (and fun!) I’m sure I’m not th...

Hanukkah is quickly approaching—are you prepared for the Festival of Lights? If you’re still on t...

This year at Ten Thousand Villages, we’re celebrating! And we’d like you to join u...

Hey, party people! What’s with all the disposable cutlery, paper plates, plastic table covers and...

Charcuterie has gotten a makeover! Originally a French concept referring to a spread of c...

You’ve probably been there. It’s crunch-time, the final countdown before the holidays, and everyb...

We believe that global economic justice is possible when we work together to do business differen...

Sometimes gift ideas come easily (thank goodness for thinly veiled hints), but sometimes we’re st...

Move the tassels, toss the caps, and prepare for new beginnings because graduation season is here...

Congratulations! You’ve announced the big news, and now it’s time to start planning the nursery. ...

Easter, like so many of our holidays, comes with its own catalog of trash: chocolate bunny wrappe...

Meet Begum, artisan of Bonoful Handmade Paper and maker of the Lots of Love Wall Hanging. ...

Gather your friends and put a global spin on your Friendsgiving tradition! Thanksg...

There’s no doubt about it. Earrings make an outfit. They set the tone for the day, and because th...

Babies grow a lot before their first birthday. Turns out our ethical baby collection did too! ...

Ice cream is a thing of elegance. When properly scooped, it’s nothing short of a masterpiece. ...

There’s something special about summer. Is it the slow mornings and lazy afternoons? Or open wind...

Pollinators are small but mighty contributors to the ecosystem we share (yes, humans, you too are...

There’s no better time than the holidays to commemorate life’s milestones together. Here’s our gi...

One of the best things about this time of year is gathering with friends and family. One of the w...

The women at Uganda Crafts use raffia, the fibers of locally grown palm leaves, wrapped around lo...

We often talk about the excitement and joy Valentine’s Day brings. It’s wonderful to have a chanc...

The story behind the sticky notes – decorating our website and store windows this Valentine’s Day...

Looking for a fun night in? Get the gang together and host a game night! It’s an easy way ...

Red + Green = Christmas. It’s basically a foolproof formula. Ranking right ...

Wedding season is here, and with it comes all the wedding traditions Americans have come to expec...

Any pregnant woman will tell you that once her baby bump makes its debut, free advice and cultura...