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Fair Trade is a term we see a lot on coffees and teas, but what does it really mean and is it just good marketing? Fair Trade Certified ensures that farmers, farm workers and artisans in developing nations receive a fair price for their product. Furthermore that they have direct trade relations with buyers and access to credit. Fair Trade Certified products use sustainable farming methods, which Read more
Stuff — we've all got it, and we all need a place to store it. So when it comes to your small storage needs, do yourself and your decor a favor by choosing pieces that are both chic and eco-friendly. We've found a number of great options. Some of the pieces have recycled content, others use natural dyes or organic fabrics, and still others are Fair Trade certified. Keep clicking to find your Read more
April is Earth Month, but in the world of beauty, going natural is a big deal everyday. Organic beauty has gone from being a concern for co-op shoppin' hippie chicks to being front and center, and there are new brands purporting to be "all-natural" popping up daily. These 10 lines each have their own appeal, from USDA-certified ingredients to fair trade sources and low carbon footprints. Check Read more
When it comes to Valentine's Day, heart motifs run the gamut from cutesy to over-the-top romantic. Personally, I prefer a more subtle heart pattern when it comes to home decorating. That's why I love this beautiful Hand-Quilted Reversible Queen Quilt (originally $500, on sale for $400) from Harabu House. The quilt features a raj paisley design on one side, and a raj heart trinity design on the Read more
Shopping for Halloween candy presents a sticky situation for parents committed to living as greenly as possible. Eco-friendly or "green" is so vague — does eco-friendly candy mean candy that's good for earth, good for tots, or good for the people who actually pull the taffy? It can mean all of those things, which is why candy shopping can be confusing. Instead of making yourself crazy finding Read more
I'm definitely a fan of Valentine's Day, but mostly because I like the excuse to eat chocolate. Besides tasting good, dark chocolate is full of heart-healthy flavonoids (equal to many fruits), can soothe a cough, increase blood flow, and lower blood pressure. Spread the love even more this holiday by buying my picks for chocolate that's organic, Fair Trade, or health-inspired, and don't forget Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Trends. They seduce us into buying a hot item, only to leave us a year later with an emptier wallet and a useless widget. But there’s one trend we at LearnVest can get behind: conscious consumerism. At its most basic level, buying consciously just means taking a couple of extra seconds to consider each purchase. It’s a way Read more
