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8 November 2014 by thaliakr
How can something as (potentially) shallow as Christmas shopping be a great way to make a difference in the world? …
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Category: activism, Christmas, church calendar, consumerism, developing world, eco, fairtrade, feminism, food, generosity, green cleaning, hospitality, housework, kids, kids and spirituality, money, neighbours, play, social exclusion, social justice, spirituality, toys
| Tags: 4 the Kidz, buy local, Carmel Wonder, Christmas gifts, Christmas presents, Conscious Consumers, ethical consumption, ethical gifts, Fair Christmas Fayre, Freeset, handmade gifts, home-made cleaning products, home-made gifts, James, Jesus, Kickstarter, Laura Giddey, Lulastic and the Hippyshake, Operation Christmas Child, Partners, Samaritan's Purse, Send a Cow, Spark my Potential, sugar-free, The Loyal Workshop, time bank, TOMS shoes, Trade Aid, women's refuge
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5 November 2014 by thaliakr
I grew up with Father Christmas visiting each December. We had a particularly awesome system, in fact, that involved pillowcases instead …
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Category: advertising, childbirth, Christmas, communicating with kids, consumerism, culture, eco, home, kids, kids and spirituality, parenting, play, toys
| Tags: Christmas presents, Father Christmas, going without Santa, Jesus, Santa, Santa Claus, Santa-free kids, stocking fillers
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18 October 2014 by thaliakr
It worked! I made dishwashing powder! Cool. No – I need a high five for this. I’m AMAZING! Yeah, well …
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Category: consumerism, eco, green cleaning, health, housework, science, well-being
| Tags: baking soda, bicarbonate of soda, borax, chemistry, dishes, dishwashers, dishwashing powder, eco cleaning, essential oil, green cleaning recipes, healthy cleaning products, home-made cleaning products, laundry, lemon, lemon juice, soapnuts, washing soda, white vinegar
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19 September 2014 by thaliakr
Jess Berentson-Shaw lives in on the side of a windswept Wellington hill. Jess has two kids, is a part time …
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Category: activism, consumerism, culture, developing world, eco, fairtrade, feminism, home, motherhood, social justice, well-being, women and poverty, working mothers
| Tags: business, ethical business, ethical consumption, ethical manufacturing, garment industry, Guest posts, Jess Berentson-Shaw, kids' clothes, muka kids, social entrepreneur, sustainability
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12 July 2014 by thaliakr
A warm welcome to a special guest! Jess Berentson-Shaw lives in on the side of a windswept Wellington hill. …
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Category: activism, consumerism, culture, developing world, fairtrade, feminism, kids, money, science, social justice, women and poverty
| Tags: cotton production, cotton subsidies, developing world, fairtrade children's clothing, Jess Berentson-Shaw, living wage, muka kids, organic children's clothing, organic cotton, pesticide poisoning, working conditions
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21 November 2013 by thaliakr
Please meet the wonderful Laura Giddey! We studied together at Carey Baptist College and it is my great pleasure to …
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Category: arts, Christmas, consumerism, culture, friends, money
| Tags: Autumn Bloom, buy local, Cake and Cupcake Creations, Carmel Wonder, Christmas gifts, Christmas presents, Cush, Elise Isabella, ICU Clothing, Kylie Tietjens, Laura Giddey, local gifts, Orange Petite, Rose Tinted Illustration, Sarah Jane Kavali, Seriously Board, Society6, Stephanie Anne Design, wedding celebrant
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25 August 2013 by thaliakr
One of the birthday constants in my family growing up was Dad writing a poem – usually rhyming couplets, but …
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Category: community, conflict of parenting philosophy, consumerism, culture, emotional well-being, food, friends, generosity, gratitude, home, hospitality, kids, money, parenting, play, social exclusion, social justice, spirituality
| Tags: Angela Humphrey, balloon streamer, birthday cards, birthday parties
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