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In my city, we have a homeless ministry called Feed My Sheep. True to its name, it's a place that feeds people - but then does so much more. Feed My Sheep has a Resource Center which can help with everything from paying rent to getting an ID, education programs, addiction recovery programs, Bible studies, and men's and women's centers where people can go for laundry, showers, and a bit of respite from being on the street. The women's center is called The Well, and the ladies there have started on a microenterprise journey. They are making simple crafts, pickles, spice...

Confetti eggs have become one of our favorite Easter family traditions! If you're not able to find some at your local grocery store or just have more of a DIY spirit (hello!), they are super easy to make. Items you will need: Eggs, emptied and dried*small funnel, spoon, or fingersConfetti - this is available at craft or party stores, or make your own from scrap paperTissue paper, cut into about 2" squaresGlue or mod podgeEgg container (not crucial, but makes things easier)Craft paint (optional, but fun!) *To prep your eggs, crack them horizontally, towards the top of the pointy end. Be...

I am just really amazed by the organization we've chosen for our September donation recipient, and I am so honored to tell you about them. I just finished reading a book called Half the Sky which focuses on many issues that women around the globe face. I'll share more about that later but one of those issues is trafficking - when people are taken and forced to do something (often sexual) against their will. We tend to think of trafficking as something that happens in far off places, but we're slowly learning that it is an issue right here at home. The organization we're donating to...

"The thrill of giving lasts a lifetime." -Joan Marques If you've been around here for a while, you know that giving back is one of the foundational aspects of this shop. Our goal to help others and then help some more! The most obvious way we help is by sourcing products made by artisans in the developing world. This provides them with an honorable, sustainable income, which they are able to use to support their families and communities. We love this! The second, less-obvious way we try to give back is by donating a percentage of our sales each month to a different organization. I'm...