Hi folks!
It's been awhile, so sorry. School is really picking up and unfortunately that means my blog is not. I have some cool stuff to chat about with you though.
So I've been trying to incorporate another facet into this whole fair trade thing. Restaurants. I've been trying not to eat at chains and only local restaurants. So far everything I've tried is delicious. I think we gather at chains because it's a label that usually guarantees the same quality all the time. I dare you to venture out though. I've eaten at an Afghanistan, Thai and Indian place so far and they are all ethnic cuisines I can get behind. At all places I was with the only group there. I thought about how many chains were probably booming with business and it saddened me. Make local your cause and I promise you'll feel good about a new taste and supporting someone's livelihood!
The family and I are trying to acquire a goat, two chickens, and a duck, and yes, we live in the city. We have a good sized yard and my brother really wants to have a connection with what we eat. This fifteen-year-old is so wise behind his years. We're working out the logistics and hopefully will have a mini farm soon! It doesn't get any fairer trade than that.
My mom has decided to treat me to some new running shoes. Even though I'm not buying them, I feel bad about supporting this particular shoe industry because I know what's behind the veil. I have looked and looked and I can't find fair trade tennis shoes. I really hope this is my last pair and that I will be able to find something before the next running season.
The product of the day is an idea. One father decided it was time to promote fair trade and sustainability at school fundraisers instead of the unhealthy and monotonous candy idea.http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/blogs/fresh-fit/2010/03/17/school-fundraising-for-the-greater-good/
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