Fair Trade Products + Lifestyle

Throughout history, the sun and moon have been used for guidance and illumination, and, as a soci...

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

Cold weather is setting in, and you know what that means! Dry, dull skin. This year, don’t let dr...

“Buy local.” “Shop small.” “Support your farmer.” “Fair Trade makes a differ...

You’re planning to hit the town for the evening. But temperatures are threatening to put your fun...

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

Few things in life are as delicious as fresh bread straight from the oven. Spread on some soft, c...

What’s better than five pieces of jewelry? One piece of jewelry that can be worn five diff...

You probably know that our products are made by artisans in developing countries who are given th...

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

Dalaiah Kusner is a former buyer for Ten Thousand Villages. She traveled once a year to each regi...

From the Incan genius of Macchu Picchu to the bountiful rice paddies of Vietnam, agricultural ter...

Last month, Carl Lundblad was named Chief Executive Officer of Ten Thousand Villages. (Yo...

There is something so special about learning a skill from a family member. Sitting, listening, an...

As a pioneer of the fair trade movement, we believe that sustainable incomes can help to end pove...

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

Let’s be honest: meaningful Mother’s Day gifts can be a daunting proposition. How do you c...

We can probably all agree that registries are a necessary part of the wedding planning process. W...

“I can never keep a plant alive!” Raise your hand if you’ve said this phrase again and aga...

Do you have a room that could use an update? A wall that leaves you feeling uninspired? ...

“Help a woman earn her own income and she will never be held down again.” -Irani Sen ...

Our newest collection of gifts and decor is dedicated to the comfort of home and the balance we f...

Traditionally, an engagement party is hosted by the father-of-the-bride to officially announce th...

African women have had a skin care secret for centuries. Now thanks to our friends at The Leakey ...

Valentine’s Day in America brings roses and candy quickly to mind. We exchange the typical pink a...

Fair trade essential oils are here! Ten Thousand Villages has added three essential oils to our 2...

Chakras have played a role in Eastern traditions for centuries, and people all over the world bel...

We get it. We’re adults now. With student loans flooding our mailboxes, dentist’s appointments, o...

Bells — simple symbols, complex connection. All around the world, for centuries, people have us...

‘Tis the season for twinkling lights as far as the eye can see, cheerful carols on the radio, the...

Gen Sandillon was born and raised in Marinduque, an island province in the Philippines, and was e...

Little Victor Vicuna wakes up to quite the surprise: December 25 is only a few days away and he f...

The search is on! See if you can spot some of our fair trade treasures in four holiday search an...

This is a time of year when a sense of togetherness sweeps through communities—from orchestra con...

The story behind the Poet’s Gold jewelry. A museum-quality replica of a pre-Columbian jewelry des...

Celebrate the holidays with delicious cocktails full of tantalizing flavors and seasonal tastes. ...