Finding the Right Gift for Mom
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, I thought I’d write about how try to find the right gift for Mom. Whether it’s for Mother’s Day or her birthday, I…
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Four Famines Loom in Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen
This short video reminds us that famine is once again threatening children’s lives. Six years ago, at least 100,000 children died from famine because the world didn’t act soon enough….
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Finding the Right Glassware for Cinco de Mayo
If you’re planning to celebrate Cinco de Mayo this year, consider enlivening your festivities by including beautiful handcrafted glassware from Mexico. Why do People celebrate Cinco de Mayo? The historical…
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The Importance of Safe, Clean Water
Children without access to clean water are more likely to die in infancy and childhood. Infants and children are vulnerable to bacteria that can be found in contaminated drinking water….
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Birthstone Jewelry Guide for Valentine’s Day Gifts and Beyond.
Finding the right gift is a challenge for birthdays and anniversaries, but don’t’ forget about Valentine’s Day. It’s just around the corner! While you could opt for giving for the usual…
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Artisan Profile: Zeny and Reyna – Mexican Folk Art Wood Carvings
Zeny Fuentes and Reyna Piña, are from a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico. These talented artisans come from families dedicated to carving and painting wood in a Mexican folk art style…
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Artisan Profile: Walter Acosta
Walter Jose Acosta creates beautiful replicas of archaeological items from the many cultures of Ancient Peru. His process involves an aging technique so effective that professional archaeologists have mistaken his…
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Artisan Profile: Rita Addo Zakour
Rita Addo Zakour is an artist from Ghana in West Africa who creates a variety of beautiful handcrafted pieces. “I design jewelry, masks, sculpture, and home decor items with African…
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Refugee Olympic Team Will Compete in the Olympic Games
The Olympics begin tomorrow in Rio de Janeiro, and ten athletes who fled their countries and their homes will be competing in the games. It is a diverse group with…
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Artisan Profile: Zandra Lorena Sajbin
Zandra learned from her husband about creating jewelry. “I was encouraged to learn because I knew this will provide a better life to my family. I learned it from the…
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