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Buy Handmade: Green Valentine’s Gift Guide

Buy Handmade: Green Valentine’s Gift Guide

Still haven’t found that perfect Valentine’s day gift for your sweetie? Rather than hitting up a big box store, you can show a little love to your giftee and an independent artist at the same time with one of these eco-friendly, handmade finds. Even last year when spending was down, Americans shelled out over $17 billion [...]

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Buy Handmade Gift Guide

Buy Handmade Gift Guide

A great way to go green this holiday season is to take the Handmade Pledge at BuyHandmade.org. We've assembled a list of great handmade gifts that'll lighten your footstep and lighten the heart.

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Etsy Finds: Fall Fashion

Etsy Finds: Fall Fashion

Fall is here! Goodbye, scorching days of summer! Hello tights, boots, scarves, and lots of layers! Cooler weather doesn’t have to mean a trip to the big box store. It’s time to get bundled up in handmade fashions. Here are some awesome eco-friendly Etsy finds for Fall.

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Etsy Finds: Back to School

Etsy Finds: Back to School

Summer’s winding down, and it’s time to sharpen those pencils! While Americans have spent less on school supplies this year, the average family still spends about $550. Instead of shopping at a big box store, why not support some independent crafters and get a few of your back to school supplies in green [...]

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