Upcycled Style In the Bag - Locally made from recycled materials, these totes make perfect gifts for the woman who can never have too many purses. PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Megan Fernandez   
Monday, 20 December 2010 00:00

thumb_upcycleThank goodness for the explosion of clutches, totes, and shoulder bags made from reclaimed materials. And when you buy a creation made by a local entrepreneur, even better. In fact, treating someone on your gift list to one of these fabulous finds is more than acceptable; it’s the responsible thing to do! So go ahead—get carried away...

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Fashion by the pound PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Shannon Cagle   
Friday, 04 July 2008 09:47

goodwill_s.jpgConfession time: I have a small crush on the Goodwill Guy. I’m particularly fond of what I call the Red Cocktail Dress commercial. You know the one; the wife in the hot red satin cocktail dress promises her husband she got a good deal on it – and the famous Goodwill Guy says, “Trust me. She did.”

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Enjoy the giving without the Guilt PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Marianne Peters   
Monday, 12 November 2007 16:46

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There you are, headed down the driveway, dragging garbage cans overflowing with holiday wrapping paper, cardboard, Styrofoam, those impenetrable clamshell containers, bubble wrap — not to mention the wires and adhesives that kept Barbie’s hair in place.

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Green garments spell classroom chic PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Barbara E. Cohen   
Thursday, 05 July 2007 04:22

sm_fashion.jpgSocially responsible kids can go green and still make a fashion statement. With back-to-school clothing made from natural or organic fibers and manufactured using fair-labor and -trade practices, today’s hottest looks allow students to wear their globally conscious hearts on their sleeves, literally.

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