Did you know that 99.9% of our merchandise in the gallery is made in the USA, Canada and locally? We carry a few lines made in Italy, France, and Spain.
We have a some items made in Guatemala, India and South Africa which are under the Fair Trade Federation ensuring fair wages and good working conditions. Some of our lines pay it forward to health, food and global organizations here and around the world.
We also carry many items that are eco friendly, organic and promote social good that are NOT sold on Amazon.
AND many women owned companies!
Here are just a few... but when you click on the artists category if there is a story to tell we will tell it there.
Blue Q is a company where items are made in the USA, India and China, They are located in Massachusetts and hire a number of people with disabilities. They are two brothers who treat their employees very well and give back 1% off all sales to Doctors Without Borders and hunger relief programs throughout the world. Since 2014 to date they have donated over $1,000,000 to Doctors Without Borders!!
Conscious Step Socks- not only does every purchase empower the causes you care about in support of a better world, we’ve done better at every step in our production process, so you can feel great about your new favorite socks.
https://consciousstep.com/pages/impact
Basic Spirit is made in Canada
10% OF PROFITS FUND CHARITABLE PROJECTS - PLEASE REFER TO "OUR GIVING"
https://basicspirit.com/our-giving
Thumbprint Hand painted candles
https://www.thumbprintartifacts.com/pages/about-fair-trade-and-our-partners
100 Things to Do at the Jersey Shore Before You Die
While the Jersey Shore is known as a destination where salt water taffy and frozen custard were born, Miss America was crowned and “The Twist” was invented, there’s even more to the Shore just waiting to be discovered.
With 100 Things to Do at the Jersey Shore Before You Die as your guide, you’ll find the best places to thrill, eat, fish, party, and swim on the 130 miles of the New Jersey shoreline from the Sandy Hook Lighthouse to Cape May Point.
Climb inside a giant elephant, stroll the world’s most famous Boardwalk and observe a vast migration at North America’s number one birding destination. Admire the Painted Ladies mansions and discover the town chosen by seven U.S.Presidents as the “Nation’s Summer Capital.” Learn about fun ideas for your family on rainy days, find free beaches (and parking), and choose the hottest nightclubs.
Beyond the summer, this guide helps you enjoy the Shore year-round. Discover fall foliage at historic battlefields; take a brisk walk in the winter with a llama or hear the hottest rock bands at the legendary Stone Pony.
Local author and Shore expert R. C. Staab deftly leads you through top tips and itineraries, whether you’ve spent many summers at the Jersey Shore or are looking for your next beach vacation. His book will help you dive deeper into Shore life and enhance your trip.
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