Have you ever tried to learn a language without much help? I have. I worked hard on my Burmese vocabulary and pronunciation, practicing in front of the computer screen and thinking I sounded pretty good! Finally I was brave enough to put my new acquired language skills to work. I tried to say hello to…
She didn’t have to be here. Hilly country. Dense jungles. Long trails. But she was called. For Eh Mhu, life was about more than just her own ambitions or desires. She was a Sunday School teacher, and now, God had called her to a remote place. She was heading to a village of an isolated…
NOTE: This is the first in our series on the brave women we’ve met and been inspired by in the refugee community. Firouzeh* remembers when her husband came home that night. She’d just had their first child. Her husband arrived unexpectedly and rushed back to see the baby. Though it was a girl – and…
Just in time for Mother’s Day week! It’s our Flash Sale extravaganza. Every day, we’ll feature a different category of fair trade products on deep discount. May 9th Sale All head tie scarves are $3.00 off, even the African print sets. Remember, when you buy, you’re directly supporting our ESL + Sewing program with refugee…
In the South – where we’re based – spring has officially sprung. Temperatures are warm, pollen is thick in the air (boo!) and pastels and flip-flops are showing up in stores. Spring is such a beautiful time and it’s fun to shed the heavy outer garments and embrace the season’s color palette. As part of…
Finding time to read, especially if you’ve got little kids in tow, can be a challenge. While we love books around here (find some of our book reviews here), and think it’s important to dig deep into justice issues, we’ve also run into the reality that sometimes there’s just not enough hours in the day!…
I’d had a rough day. I was tired, kids had demanded much of my attention, and then to top it all off, a toilet overflowed, requiring me to cancel a meeting. When a friend messaged me, I told her some of the story, but the whining that I wanted to do just didn’t seem like…
Our tapestry carpet bags have been some of our best sellers. We love the look of the rich upholstery textile tapestries, and as they’re made from a sturdier, tougher fabric, these carpet bags can be long lasting. Recently though, we began to dig a little deeper into the origins of the carpet bag, and we’ll…
Hurrying through the store after a long day at work a few months ago, friendship was the last thing on my mind. I grabbed milk and a few other necessities and found my way to checkout, eager to get home to my husband and two small children. As I unloaded my cart, I noticed the…
See Kyat Kyauk-Swe (Burmese Fried Garlic Noodles) We’re so excited to share this recipe from one of our fav foodies and bloggers on Instagram – Suu M. Khin, aka burmalicious_by_suu – who has created this version of Burmese Garlic noodles. Fried garlic noodles are extremely popular in many Asian cuisines, but one aspect that sets…