Ok, so maybe you all are enjoying Spring right now, but in West Virginia we are having some surprise continued Winter and it's so beautiful!!
It's the perfect excuse to enjoy some delicious hot chocolate with whipped cream and cinnamon! And also to highlight an amazing ethical company that has the cutest mugs!!
Ten Thousand Villages is an incredible company! It was all started by one woman named Edna Ruth Byler back in 1946!!! She had a heart to help people which ultimately turned into a world wide fair trade phenonmenon (more about her story here). Ten Thousand Villages is an excellent source for ethical household wares, bath & body products, jewelry, stationary etc. According to their website they are a "way for you to shop with intention for ethically-sourced wares — and to share in the joy of connecting with makers in ten thousand villages....you can trust that every handmade purchase you make from us directly impacts the life and community of its maker in a developing country." What an awesome way to bring people together and love people well!
They are also a member of the Fair Trade Federation and the World Fair Trade Organization (learn more about what that means here). They have stores all around the US and of course you can order all of their products on their website too. You all know I love shopping online!
Their impact helps eliminate poverty and provide for craftsman and artisans all around the world. I love how they empower artisans to continue making and passing down traditional crafts and skills to future generations. And they seriously have the CUTEST mugs! I ordered their Speckled Ceramic Mug. It was only $14.99!! I love the big comfortable handle it has and I especially love that it's dishwasher and microwave safe!! I hate hand-washing dishes haha!
This mug was handcrafted in Vietnam and it came wrapped in recycled newspaper and cardboard boxes with Vietnamese written on them!! What a fun reminder of our connection to these villages and the beautiful partnerships Ten Thousand Villages is bringing about!
So whether you are looking for a gift for someone or want to add to your own mug collection, there is something for everyone! This one is perfect for cat lovers and I'm obsessed with their cute polka dot ones! Let me know in the comments below what items you are loving from Ten Thousand Villages!
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