Come join us at Cedar Ridge Elementary for International Day March 15th from 6:30 – 8pm!! Bring your kiddos for fun crafts and information regarding Fair Trade!
Feb
28
Feb
24
Love fair trade in your home, and with what you wear!
There are many ways to show you love fair trade, including things in your home and what you wear! Red Blossom Teapot and Coffee Cup by SERRV These two items are only some of the items created by artisans of Craft Link in Vietnam. They work to assist small Vietnamese craft producers find market opportunities… Continue reading »
Feb
19
My Green Cities is searching for you!
Have you heard of My Green Cities? They are a social movement, who designs programs that combine sustainability, buying locally, social awareness issues and community building. Mustard Seed is a gold star approved business by My Green Cities! Click the logo below to learn more about the movement! My Green Cities is in the process… Continue reading »
Feb
18
Women Entrepreneurs in Afghanistan
Thanks to Voices, we discovered a neat NY Times article and wanted to share it with all of our rabid readers! It’s a great illustration of the strength of women, and how they can succeed in the toughest circumstances. Mr. Niazi, who owns a women’s clothing boutique in Kabul, credits all of his successful business to… Continue reading »
Feb
17
Do you love fair trade? We do!
Since it’s love month, we wanted to express our love for fair trade and our artisans by posting some of our favorite products and the stories behind them! Winter Berry Pillow by SERRV This pillow, along with many other beautiful items, is made by women in Bangladesh at the YWCA of Dhaka Craft Centre. Many… Continue reading »
Feb
10
Special gifts for your Valentine!
It’s almost Valentine’s Day! We have several different gifts in our store that the special man or woman in your life would love! When you buy a gift at Mustard Seed for your loved ones, it is a wonderful feeling to know that you are purchasing with a purpose, and giving back to artisans as… Continue reading »
Feb
10
stage hands in our fair trade production
In case you hadn’t figured it out yet, we pretty much have the best volunteers in all of Columbia! Lovely volunteers and interns, we would truly not be able to do this without you! You are spectacular supporting actors for the stars of the show – artisans from around the world of course! Once in… Continue reading »
Feb
08
Love yourself this month with these great products!
Just because it’s February and Valentine’s Day will be coming soon, doesn’t mean it’s all about your sweetheart! You need to remember to love and pamper yourself as well. Pamper yourself with these wonderfully scented rejuvenating vegetable soaps from Ten Thousand Villages! Cuddle up in bed with this lovely Tree of Life pillow by SERRV.… Continue reading »
Feb
01
Magazine products by Mai!
It’s a new year! Out with the old, in with the new! RECYCLE! This week, we’re highlighting Vietnamese recycled paper merchandise, by Mai Handicrafts. Vietnamese magazines are recycled into these beautifully handcrafted products like Colorway trivets and coasters. Mai Handicrafts has 300 artisans, 80% of which are women. The artisans of Mai Handicrafts earn much… Continue reading »