There is always a ‘feel good’ factor when buying Fair Trade products, but do we really know how companies committed to Fair Trade practices operate? Fair Trade is more a way of life than just a way of trading: It proves that greater justice in world trade is possible It highlights the need for change […]

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Over the Easter weekend, chances are you will be lighting candles – be that in church or on your dinner table.   So to that point, we thought it would be helpful to remind our ‘candle fans’ of some very useful candle burning tips.  Some may be common sense and others helpful to ensure your candle […]

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In the big world of news, we were thrilled with the coverage we recently received on ABC Channel 7 WXYZ Detroit! Becky and I were interviewed by JoAnne Purtan for her weekly special feature ‘Mom’s a Genius’.  The section is called, Mom’s a Genius: Lifelong friends support South African artisans to help them fight poverty […]

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  I had a great day out at the Kapula Gallery last week! The Gallery is in a large warehouse just down the road from the Kapula Candle & Ceramics Factory in Bredasdorp, South Africa.  As you walk in, you are greeted with a ROIT of color!  The place is full of beautiful handmade and […]

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Two days ago I was in Bredasdorp, South Africa at the Kapula Candle & Ceramics Factory.  Bredasdorp is a small farming community about 2 hours outside Cape Town.  I was there doing some filming for a short video about Kapula and the people who work there.  In speaking with various artisans for the video, our […]

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