December 2008
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101 Reasons to Buy Handmade
The lovely people at Poppytalk have just posted an amazing, artist-generated list of 101 reasons to buy handmade. Check it out here
Dec 3rd
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Making the holidays: Do-it-yourselfers save money... →
Check it out, we got some sweet press in the Asbury Park, NJ paper.
Dec 1st
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Dec 1st
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November 2008
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Nov 29th
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Wal-Mart Employee Trampled to Death  →
This is a truly tragic begining to the holidays. Our sympathies go out to all.
Nov 29th
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Why buy handmade?
Buying Handmade makes for better gift-giving. The giver of a handmade gift has avoided the parking lots and long lines of the big chain stores in favor of something more meaningful. If the giver has purchased the gift, s/he feels the satisfaction of supporting an artist or crafter directly. The recipient of the handmade gift receives something that is one-of-a-kind, and made with care and...
Nov 26th
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The Handmade Movement
Wikipedia’s definition of Craftivism Third Wave Craftivism? DIY panel explores relationship between feminism, crafting Craftivism: Is Crafting the New Activism? From the Columbia Chronicle. Whipup Whipup’s goal is to “create a community of artists, crafters and makers and share ideas in a central space.” Hand Made Theory Interesting blog about contemporary craft,...
Nov 25th
Challenging the Big Box Stores
sweatfree.org A network For local action against sweatshops. The Institute For Local Self-Reliance Provides the conceptual framework, strategies and information to aid the creation of ecologically sound and economically equitable communities. Open Directory Project: Allegedy Unethical Firms: WalMart See what Walmart is up to in your community. New Rules Dedicated to changing laws and...
Nov 24th
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On Conscientious Consumption
Consumer Consequences An interactive game designed to illustrate the impact of our lifestyles on the Earth. Why Consumption Matters By David Tilford of The Sierra Club. Conscientious Consuming On the process of evaluating the conduct and activities of product manufacturers when purchasing consumer products. Behind the Label A multimedia news web site covering stories of people fighting for...
Nov 23rd
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