Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:19:28 +0000

I don’t know about you, but my skin really suffers during the harsh winter months. With the heat on, it starts drying out in late October, and it doesn’t really recover until May when I can leave the windows open all day. And, I know I’m not the only one. I bet most of you experience [...]

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:02:22 +0000

Here at Earth Divas, we have a lot of bags I really love. But my favorite category has to be our crossbody bags. I love crossbody bags because they’re so convenient. You can just sling them across your body and go! 1. Tie-Dyed Rocker Bag So, I know I’ve featured this rocker bag several times before, but I [...]

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:49:49 +0000

It seems like we just got done with Christmas, so it’s hard to believe Valentine’s Day is just over two weeks away. Yes, really! I wanted to compile a quick list of things I’m loving around the Internet right now, with the focus being on things that would make wonderful fair trade and/or upcycled Valentines Day [...]

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:15:27 +0000

So, some fun and exciting news this morning! Fair Trade USA has unveiled a new logo for fair trade certified products. The new logo, on the left there, is brighter and more modern looking than the old one. However, it’s not just the logo that got an update. Fair Trade USA’s labeling policies also got revamped. The reason [...]

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:40:53 +0000

Thanks to the growth of the Internet, and the gaining momentum of fair trade, there are a lot of really wonderful fair trade stores and retailers out there. And, this is a big reason why we started Divas4Divas; we’re trying to put all these amazing fair trade sellers in one place so that shopping ethically [...]

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:08:11 +0000

If you’re at all into the green movement, then you likely have a pile of reusable shopping bags in your kitchen. I know I do. Some of mine are so cool that I actually hang them on the wall in my kitchen; not only does this decorate the wall, but it also helps me remember [...]

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:58:27 +0000

I love it when people find new ways to upcycle and reuse material that would otherwise go to waste. And, one of the most innovative ideas I’ve heard of yet is in the picture above. Just take a good look. It’s a standard leather belt, right? Wrong. That belt used to have another life as a firehose. [...]

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:51:48 +0000

Take a quick look at the jewelry you’re wearing. Look at your rings, your earrings, your necklace, and your bracelet. Unless you specifically bought jewelry labeled “fair trade”, there’s a darn good chance that the gold you’re wearing was mined with child labor and/or unsafe, unethical, and environmentally damaging mining practices. It’s heart wrenching to think [...]

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:48:42 +0000

It’s hard to believe that Christmas is only two days away. Two days! How did the countdown get down to two? December has been a whirlwind here at Earth Divas. We got a ton of amazing new bags up on the site, and we launched our Divas4Divas Campaign to help promote fair trade holiday gifts. Both [...]

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:18:08 +0000

Here at Earth Divas, we’re passionately committed to fair trade practices with our artisans. Our owner, Ed, frequently travels to India and Nepal to meet with our artisans, and the co-ops they work with, to ensure that everyone is keeping their word and commitments to fair trade practices. What’s scary is that sometimes, illegal practices still [...]