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Aug
23
Back to School { With Happy Handbags
Mustard Seed’s August window display features some great bags for back to school! Some of my favorite bags (largely because of the name) are the Happy Handbags from Unique Batik. In addition to the happy handbags, Unique Batik also makes the creatively-named “secret-size bags” and “small bags with big possibilities”. All these bags can be… Continue reading »
Aug
19
Fashion Friday { 30 Ways/30 Days
30 Ways/30 Days has Begun! 30 Ways/30 Days is a contest created by Sseko Designs. This is the second annual contest. The contest began on August 15 and will run until September 13th. Check out our blog post on how to win free straps for a year! The overarching idea is to wear the Sseko sandals… Continue reading »
Aug
17
“Oatmeal Cookies { With a Purpose”
While creating yesterday’s blog, I found the most perfect recipe in More-with-Less! “Oatmeal cookies with a purpose” Today, I am going to share with you that recipe. The recipe makes 5-6 dozen cookies. First preheat your oven to 325. Begin by creaming together: 1 c. margarine or shortening 1 c. brown sugar Add: 2 c.… Continue reading »
Aug
15
Cook { With a Purpose
This week’s window product is cookbooks! All the cookbooks we carry at Mustard Seed allow you to better understand the food you are cooking with. What is really neat about cooking in Columbia is the ability to get a lot of great, fresh produce! Missouri ranks number 2 in number of farms, with 66% of… Continue reading »
Aug
15
Seeking} Off-Site Sales Coordinator
Hello Mustard Seed fans! We have some exciting news. We are seeking a new Off-Site Sales Coordinator, with expanded goals and responsibilities! (See job description below) It is bitter-sweet to see Rachael move on to pursue other life goals, but she has set up a great framework over the past year for whoever comes on… Continue reading »
Aug
12
30 Days 30 Ways Sseko Tying Contest!
It’s that time of year for the Sseko 30 Ways 30 Days Tying Contest! You could win free Sseko straps for a whole entire year! How you ask? Between August 15 through September 15 take photos sporting your Ssekos tied in unique, exciting ways and post them to Sseko’s Facebook wall. Don’t forget to tag… Continue reading »
Aug
12
Fashion Friday!
It’s that time of the week! Fridays are the best! End of a busy work week, beginning of a fun weekend, & of course Fashion Fridays! Mustard Seed’s business management intern, Ayah, was nice enough to be this week’s fashion friday model! She is wearing the lovely jacket from Mata Traders. The jacket was inspired… Continue reading »
Aug
09
Eat, Drink, Live { With a Purpose
Sick of carrying around plastic containers or brown paper bags? Want a safe, ecological, and economic way of carrying your meals to work or school? This Tiffin Box from India is the perfect solution. Before buying this product, you should really know the amazing, interesting story behind tiffin boxes. The idea of tiffin boxes, also… Continue reading »
Aug
05
Fashion Friday!
Fashion Friday { August 5 Featuring last minute travel necessities. If you are anything like me, August means fitting in last minute travels. Therefore, I am sharing with you my favorite travel necessities. However, many of these products are also perfect if you are preparing for the fall! A. Mata Traders Top: This top from… Continue reading »