Fair trade.

I was brought up by a mother whom some say has hippie ideas.  She taught my brother, sister and I not to take the earth for granted. 'Renewable' resources are not unlimited. Everyone, no matter how different, are still people. All living creatures great and small deserve respect. I have taken her ideas to heart and try to teach my children the same principals and in fact don't find them hippie-ish at all! If more people stopped acting so entitled, slowed down just a tad and really looked at the big picture...well I think think the world would certainly be a better place.  In honor of world fair trade day (last Saturday)...here are some jewelry pictures that were ethically purchased through fair trade practices. All of these bracelets not only supports  mother in Africa, but they are made of recycled plastic!