Moms are Fair Trade Influencers
Fair Trade Basket from Uganda
As moms, we have so much influence over purchasing decisions, some studies saying 85% or more of household decisions. Generally, we decide where to shop and what brands to buy, based on our budgets. So it’s important to share with you a way you can shop with purpose and not lose style! Surely many of you have heard of it: fair trade.
Why Fair Trade?
Ceramic Measuring Spoons from Vietnam
Fair trade includes products made with laborers who receive fair wages for their work and ethical working conditions. With the internet, we have the world at our fingertips, and it is becoming easier to shop fair trade. As producers of these types of handmade products are typically women in developing countries and we are moms in the United States, we have a unique opportunity to encourage and strengthen women far away by our purchases. Their handcrafted and natural work is beautiful as well.
While it may not be practical to always shop fair trade, we should start making it a consideration. We can shop for home products, women’s clothing and accessories- all of these are key products. I love the stories behind these products, and while I am very cost-conscious for our own family’s financial sake, I want to focus more on the stories behind products in the future.
Soapstone Candleholder from India
“As we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially those who belong to the family of believers.” – Galatians 6:10
Here are a few brands to consider: Mayaman Weavers, Mata Traders, Ten Thousand Villages, Noonday, Raven + Lily, Maggies Organics, Liz Alig, Maven Woman. There are many, many others that are good and valid and approved by the FTF, but this is a start. Many can be found here on Amazon.
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