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 Celebrate the majestic elephant with these 15 unique, artisan made Fair Trade inspired gift ideas. Bring a smile to your loved one's face with an elephant inspired gifts from Kenya, South African, India and Colombia. Gifts for the Kitchen 1. Elephant Mug An elephant mug is the perfect gift for any collector of elephant decor. Not only is it a great way to show your appreciation for their collection, but it also serves as a fun and practical item to use in the kitchen. It could be used for coffee, tea, or even hot chocolate on a cold winter day....

Tagua Nut; the sumptuous, vegan alternative to ivory that has taken the entire eco jewelry and decor sphere by storm. From skillfully, fair trade crafted Tagua Nut Jewelry to display-worthy Tagua nut carving products, the tropical tree nut has successfully managed to replace one of the most unethical animal-derived materials of them all: the elephant tusk. But what exactly are ethically-sourced Tagua nuts? How did this vegan modern jewelry material manage to steal the hearts of every sustainable fashion connoisseur? How a seemingly simple seed can be turned into beautiful mini sculptures? Here’s everything you need to know about the...

Celebrating Earth Day with Eco-friendly & Sustainable Products  Innovation, technology, and modernization have definitely improved the lives of human beings. However, the downside of development has been detrimental to the environment. Our current way of living of continuous consumption has taken a toll on our planet.   What can we do to prevent further destruction to our environment? We can start with ourselves by changing our habits in terms of consumption and consumerism.  Living in a capitalist society that thrives in consumerism, we can do our part by being constantly aware of how we spend our dollars. Where do we spend...

Introducing Bebemoss  Bebemoss is a social enterprise based in Istanbul, Turkey, that employs Syrian refugees women allowing them to have dignified work to sustain their families.  Learn more about this amazing company, founded by my friend Izabella. Watch my interview with her below and learn about the toys, the knitting moms and even take a tour of the workshop.   The beautiful toys are now available on the Welljourn site and make wonderful Easter gifts for the little ones in your life!  Bebemoss changing lives one stitch at a time!    Shop the toys here        

Between the pumpkin spice lattes, the vibrant falling leaves, and all of the extra reasons to gather with friends and family, fall is filled with beauty. Every breath of fresh air, fall festival, cozy scarf, and laugh shared with friends reminds us why we love fall!