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Marula Oil and the Fight Against Poverty in Rural Swaziland

By: Eileen M Murphy | 2010-04-04 | International studies
Marula oil from southern Africa is highly valued for its antioxidant, nourishing and moisturising properties. This article looks at how a fair trade community-based company in rural Swaziland is benefiting from growing demand for this natural skin care product. read more

Fighting Fair ~ Sustaining Relationships Through Conflict

By: Allura | 2011-01-07 | Marriage
Contrast and conflict is an inevitable part of a personal relationship, but it need not be malicious or agonizing. In fact, we all have within us the ability to sustain relationships, even when we deeply disagree. When we reach our breaking point (as we all do), and need to walk away, we can do so in ways that make it more likely that we will come back together. Initially, the best thing to do is distance yourself from the situation and take some time to cool off. It's best to take a walk.. read more

End of Poverty?

By: Rose | 2010-09-22 | Politics
This article discusses how the United Nations is trying to officially end global poverty. read more

Fair-Fighting Methods For Relationships

By: Danica Reynes | 2010-11-18 | Relationships
Follow these important steps to have a fair fight with your significant other: acknowledge your negative emotions, allow each other time to cool down and think, express your grievances constructively, take turns listening, allow the moment's issues to sink in, apologize, come up with a solution, and learn from the problem. Everyone goes through times when they don't see eye to eye with their partner... read more

Fair-Fighting Methods For Relationships

By: danica | 2010-11-05 | Dating
Follow these important steps to have a fair fight with your significant other: acknowledge your negative emotions, allow each other time to cool down and think, express your grievances constructively, take turns listening, allow the moment's issues to sink in, apologize, come up with a solution, and learn from the problem. read more

Fair-fighting Methods For Relationships

By: danica | 2010-11-05 | Relationships
In order to have a fair argument with your partner it is essential to admit your bad feelings and express them in a constructive way, listen to each other and give each other a chance to calm down and think of what to say, take time to think over the issues, apologize and work out a solution, and finally, learn from the problem and leave it in the past. read more

Handmade Fair Trade Scarves Make Great Holiday Gifts

By: Joan Rasch | 2012-01-07 | Fashion
Fair trade scarves come in an incredible variety of styles, colors, feels and weaves. The quality, feel and look jump out to the eye and to the touch. The items themselves have a story behind them that could be a wonderful part of your gift. read more

The Practice of Fair Trade Knitting

By: Mark Gregory | 2011-09-23 | Crafts
Consumers who care about the world put thoughtful concern into every purchase they make. Whether it is a good that can be recycled, or made from something that will not harm the environment or even the manner in which an item is made, all will be taken into consideration by the enlightened consumer. read more

How to Distinguish Mould Injection Fairing and Handmade Fairing

By: heavename | 2011-03-08 | Motorcycles
How to Distinguish Mould Injection Fairing and Handmade Fairing read more

Handmade Expressions of Love for Dear Babies

By: Jo Ellen | 2012-11-15 | Crafts
Knitting can be one of the simplest ways to express our love and care for our dear babies. Simply making handmade clothes, blankets, toys and sweaters can make them feel they are valued like no other. Knitting patterns for babies provide a variety of ideas on how to put those expressions into reality. read more

Fair Trade - Why Invest in It?

By: Lisa Williams Zaslow | 2010-03-30 | Economics
Fair trade is a model for sustainable economy in rural communities in the developing world. Small grassroots businesses, such as banana farmers and handicraft co-operatives, make up the fair trade movement. read more

Economy and FairTrade in the Caribbean

By: Daniel Kidd | 2012-05-04 | Destinations
Did you know that Bananas, cocoa and coffee industry are popular sources of income in the Caribbean islands for example Jamaica, and in most smaller islands that do not boast natural resources, these are the major contributors to their economy, apart from tourism which is a huge worldwide attraction now with millions of tourists visiting annually. read more

Fair Trade Wedding Favors

By: Mae Andrea | 2010-04-03 | Weddings
Wedding favors are available in such a wide variety of styles & designs that it can be an overwhelming task trying to choose the right ones for your wedding. For many couples budget is always the deciding factor when it comes to buying those little gifts to say thank you to your guests. So how can you still have wonderful wedding favors without spending a fortune? read more

Fair Trade Gives Fair Wages To Workers

By: Stewart Wrighter | 2010-12-07 | Home & Family
This article shows that some shops buy up goods abroad without really knowing the source of the goods. It also shows by going the fair trade route, at least the workers will get a living wage to sustain them and their families. read more

World Fair Trade Day, Fair Trade and Ecology

By: Gilda Pedraza | 2010-04-04 | Environmental
Fair Trade and Ecology are often complimentary. Fair trade promotes sustainable development because it encourages the use of natural resources in a responsible way, small batches or products are created and the methods used do not rely strongly on capital, oil or technology. Most times, fair trade crafts are handmade and agriculture does not rely on pesticides since poor farmers can't afford them or don't have access to them. read more