Fair Trade Gifts for the Holidays
Posted in articles on December 1st, 2009 by Jason Jones – Be the first to comment
With the spirit of Christmas upon us, many Cincinnatians are spreading holiday cheer across the globe.
The giving of socially conscious gifts is gaining a great deal of popularity, according to Elizabeth Russ, manager at Ten Thousand Villages in O’Bryonville. Since the store’s opening in November 2002, Russ has seen many loyal customers, as well as new faces who continue to support fair trade and all it stands for. read more »
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After taking a moment to ponder the question of what her favorite part is about being a Ben-Gal, Lauren B. is visably relieved when I tell her that she can get away with just narrowing it down to her top three. With a smile on her face, the Kenwood-area native who now calls Mt. Lookout home goes on to say that her favorite part is a toss up for her because she has so many.
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