Holiday Gift Guide: Fair Trade - a list by mdh2992

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Mama Doll with Baby from Zimbabwe

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For every doll purchased Global Exchange will donate its twin doll to a needy child in Zimbabwe. These Mama dolls each have a pocket on the back with her baby doll snuggled inside. Made by members of the Batsiranai Craft Project, a cooperative of mothers with disabled children living in Dzivarasekwa township in Zimbabwe. Each doll has a tag with the name of the doll and dollmaker! Their faces are hand-embroidered, and dolls are dressed in traditonal African clothing, some with embroidered pockets. Each doll is one-of-a-kind; hairstyle, fabric colors and designs vary.

Great for a toddler/preschooler girl

Updated Nov 30, 2006

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Sports Ball Hackey Sacks

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For the young/tween/teen boy in your life (or sports loving girl).

Set of three sports-themed hacky sacks; soccer ball, basketball, and baseball, each made entirely by hand. Each threesome arrives in a woven drawstring bag. Brought to you through a Purple Rhino, affecting the lives of nearly 2000 individuals and growing strong by providing employment and self sufficiency to artisans around the world.

Updated Nov 30, 2006

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Organic Cotton Teething Toy

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For the Baby or Mom-to-Be!

Relieve your baby's teething with these organic cotton teething toys. Choose between a fluffy eared frog and waggily tailed kitty. Stuffed with organic cotton terry, produced in an environmentally friendly manner that's easy on the earth,frog and kitty are proud to be pesticide-free, and naturally dyed.

Updated Nov 30, 2006

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Knitted Snake Toy

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I love toys that are colorful and useful. This adorable friendly snake is the prefect affordable holiday gift to give to your baby or child. (via mdh2992)

Updated Oct 29, 2007

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Organic Veggie Toys Set

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For the youngster in your life - probably ages 1-3 ... encourage a love for veggies at an early age! Fun and hands-on, these four 'organic' veggies (carrot, mushroom, raddish and eggplant) are stuffed with 100% organic Egyptian cotton, and arrive safely packaged in recycled Kraft travel box.

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Eco-Weekender Shoulder Bag

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Great for the her or him - especially teens, college students and twentysomethings Handcrafted in Cambodia by disabled and disadvantaged women, each bag has one main zippered compartment, and inside pocket for extra convenience. Comes with a card explaining the story behind it.

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Coffee Lover's Gift Baskets

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Fair Trade Organic Gourmet Coffee Gift Basket - you can smell it from here! Small farmers' cooperatives earn a guaranteed minimum price per pound - and you get the best organic coffee around! You can also purchase additional bags of coffee to add to the Gift Basket! Great for dad, grandpa, boyfriend, husband, brother, cousin, boss, etc.

Updated Nov 30, 2006

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Candy Cane Christmas Wreath

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Great for the hard to buy mom, aunt, grandma or couple in your life. Send in early December to use through the Christmas season. All flowers/plants are organically grown (certified USDA Organic) and a portion of all proceeds for to benefit organizations that focus on social-justice, wildlife, or environmental-justice.

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Handmade Recycle Tote Bag from Bangladesh

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Re-usable shopping bags! One of the greatest gifts you can buy this year! Give a gift and help save the earth by encouraging others to use reusable tote bags for shopping. Encourage others with its printed message: “Recycle, to save our birds, animals, children and earth.” Sturdy stitching, strong handles and plastic interior make a long-lived bag that’s easy to clean.
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Gift idea for any avid shopper in your life, eco-conscious friend or for a couple. I also think this would make a great wedding gift!

Updated Nov 30, 2006

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Handmade Geometric Shesham Wood Puzzle from India

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Great for the older-kid in your life (ages 6-10). Made in India of sustainably harvested shesham. Puzzle solution and carrying bag included.

Updated Nov 30, 2006

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