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Take Out the Trash: Eco-friendly Easter Basket Ideas

Take Out the Trash: Eco-friendly Easter Basket Ideas

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Written by Madeleine Murphy
Easter, like so many of our holidays, comes with its own catalog of trash: chocolate bunny wrappe...
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Labors of Love: A Handcrafted Valentine’s Gift

Labors of Love: A Handcrafted Valentine’s Gift

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Written by Madeleine Murphy
Meet Begum, artisan of Bonoful Handmade Paper and maker of the Lots of Love Wall Hanging. ...
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Authentic Peruvian Hot Chocolate Recipe

Authentic Peruvian Hot Chocolate Recipe

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Written by Angie Vuyst
It is no coincidence that National Hot Chocolate day falls in January. For those of us in the nor...
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Ethical Wellness Routines to Try in the New Year

Ethical Wellness Routines to Try in the New Year

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Written by Madeleine Murphy
Life is full of seasons. Of course, we would all prefer to start the new year in a season of joy,...
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Turkey Fatigue Is Real: How to Avoid a Boring Friendsgiving.

Turkey Fatigue Is Real: How to Avoid a Boring Friendsgiving.

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Written by Valentina
Gather your friends and put a global spin on your Friendsgiving tradition! Thanksg...
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Ethical Earrings for Every Occasion

Ethical Earrings for Every Occasion

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Written by Madeleine Murphy
There’s no doubt about it. Earrings make an outfit. They set the tone for the day, and because th...
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From the Himalayas to Your Tree: Watch the Yeti Ornament Crafting Process

From the Himalayas to Your Tree: Watch the Yeti Ornament Crafting Process

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Written by Angie Vuyst
Making of a Yeti Felting is a unique art and a crafting tradition in Nepal that our artisan par...
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How Our Fair Trade Model Is Breaking the Cycle of Poverty

How Our Fair Trade Model Is Breaking the Cycle of Poverty

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Written by Mosaic
These days, it seems like you see ‘fair trade’ everywhere. A steadily growing number of fair trad...
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Happy Birthday, Little World: Our Ethical Baby Collection Turns One

Happy Birthday, Little World: Our Ethical Baby Collection Turns One

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Written by Madeleine Murphy
Babies grow a lot before their first birthday. Turns out our ethical baby collection did too! ...
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What’s Your Fall Personality? Ethical Fashion for Everyone

What’s Your Fall Personality? Ethical Fashion for Everyone

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Written by Mosaic
Autumn has arrived. What are you looking forward to? Hiking? Bonfires? Pumpkin patch photoshoots ...
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17 Battery-Free Toys that Keep Boredom at Bay

17 Battery-Free Toys that Keep Boredom at Bay

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Written by Valentina
You’ve probably been there. In that room with the bright plastic toys strewn all over the floor, ...
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It’s the Little Things: How My Grandma Taught Me to Make Life Sweet

It’s the Little Things: How My Grandma Taught Me to Make Life Sweet

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Written by Madeleine Murphy
Ice cream is a thing of elegance. When properly scooped, it’s nothing short of a masterpiece. ...
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Set Off Sustainably: How To Travel Mindfully

Set Off Sustainably: How To Travel Mindfully

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Written by Angie Vuyst
If you’re a regular reader of our Mosaic blog and this entry intrigued you, we have two things in...
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The Tote Project x Ten Thousand Villages

The Tote Project x Ten Thousand Villages

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Written by Madeleine Murphy
The amount of freedom that can be gained through a fair wage is game-changing. When you’r...
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The Summer Solstice Collection

The Summer Solstice Collection

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Written by Madeleine Murphy
There’s something special about summer. Is it the slow mornings and lazy afternoons? Or open wind...
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Sari Not Sorry: Unapologetically Recycling Sari Textiles.

Sari Not Sorry: Unapologetically Recycling Sari Textiles.

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Written by Valentina
The textile industry has changed a lot over the past few decades. There used to be four fashion s...
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How a Small Action Can Spark a Global Movement

How a Small Action Can Spark a Global Movement

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Written by Valentina
When Edna Ruth Byler traveled to Puerto Rico in 1946, she had no idea that she was about to start...
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Ollas: The Ancient World's Best Kept Gardening Secret

Ollas: The Ancient World's Best Kept Gardening Secret

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Written by Valentina
Longer days, warmer nights, and the sound of birdsong filling the air can only mean one thing. Pl...
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Power to the Pollinators: Tips for Creating a Bee-Friendly Brunch

Power to the Pollinators: Tips for Creating a Bee-Friendly Brunch

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Written by Madeleine Murphy
Pollinators are small but mighty contributors to the ecosystem we share (yes, humans, you too are...
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St. Mary's: Empowering Women Through Fair Trade

St. Mary's: Empowering Women Through Fair Trade

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Written by Madeleine Murphy
Ahmedabad, India was once famous for its textile mills, but increased global competition in the 1...
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Finding Focus: Practicing Presence in Our Daily Lives

Finding Focus: Practicing Presence in Our Daily Lives

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Written by Madeleine Murphy
Staying focused and present can be a challenge in the winter. Our lives are filled with all the u...
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Slow and Steady: Shibori Resist Dyeing with Indigo

Slow and Steady: Shibori Resist Dyeing with Indigo

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Written by Madeleine Murphy
Patience is a virtue, but it’s certainly not one that I possess. I’m not exactly the best at wait...
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A Hygge How-To

A Hygge How-To

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Written by Valentina
For many of us, the long, dark winter months are anticipated with a sense of dread. Short days an...
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Celebrating Firsts: Ethical Christmas Gifts for Life’s Milestones

Celebrating Firsts: Ethical Christmas Gifts for Life’s Milestones

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Written by Madeleine Murphy
There’s no better time than the holidays to commemorate life’s milestones together. Here’s our gi...
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Warm Mulled Cider with Star Anise

Warm Mulled Cider with Star Anise

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Written by Madeleine Murphy
Any opportunity to feel like a kid again is an opportunity worth jumping into head first. That’s ...
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3 Steps to Building a Better Charcuterie Board

3 Steps to Building a Better Charcuterie Board

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Written by Valentina
One of the best things about this time of year is gathering with friends and family. One of the w...
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Mortar and Pestle: The Kitchen Tool You Never Knew You Needed

Mortar and Pestle: The Kitchen Tool You Never Knew You Needed

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Written by Valentina
If you’ve never used a mortar and pestle, you’ve never lived. Ok, that might be an exaggeration, ...
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Call for Writers: Handmade Journals of all Stripes

Call for Writers: Handmade Journals of all Stripes

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Written by Madeleine Murphy
No two note takers are entirely alike. Some of us are matter-of-fact while others are romantic (y...
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Color Stories: Textiles from Guatemala

Color Stories: Textiles from Guatemala

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Written by Becca Stamp
A pillow that picks up the blue in your couch, a scarf that catches the green of your eyes – if i...
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The Beginner’s Guide to Pour Over Coffee

The Beginner’s Guide to Pour Over Coffee

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Written by Valentina
If there’s one thing most of us can agree on, it’s that the day doesn’t officially start until we...
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Constellations That Connect Us

Constellations That Connect Us

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Written by Valentina
“Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see an...
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Ancient Art: Bringing Lost Wax to Life in Burkina Faso

Ancient Art: Bringing Lost Wax to Life in Burkina Faso

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Written by Mosaic
We are excited to share this story of from Rachel Boss, who is currently living in Burkina Faso, ...
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How Much Can a Basket Hold?

How Much Can a Basket Hold?

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Written by Becca Stamp
The women at Uganda Crafts use raffia, the fibers of locally grown palm leaves, wrapped around lo...
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Make Valentine’s Day Sweet with this Fair Trade Treat

Make Valentine’s Day Sweet with this Fair Trade Treat

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

Grow the Love

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Written by Becca Stamp
The story behind the sticky notes – decorating our website and store windows this Valentine’s Day...
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This Is so Much More than a Basket

This Is so Much More than a Basket

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Written by Valentina
The best stories are the kind with a happily ever after. Stories where, despite all the odds, hop...
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