A Fair Trade Coffee Addiction

We sell a fantastic variety of products both edible and otherwise. One product we don't sell, however, is coffee. The reason for this is found in our neighbor, Caffe Ibis. This wonderful shop offers some of the greatest coffee possibly ever (in my somewhat biased caffeine-addicted opinion.) Ibis goes beyond taste, though, by selling many fair trade certified roasts. Buying food products from fair trade shops like Caffe Ibis goes a long way in supporting fair wages, safe working conditions and more. Many farmers depend on the base price enforced by fair trade to stay in business and support their families. Click here to access a great article on fair trade coffee.  It explains "why drinking fair trade coffee is a simple act that makes a big difference".

Address for Caffe Ibis:
52 Federal Ave, Logan, UT 84321

Address for Global Village Gifts:
69 E 100 N in Logan, UT 84321

As you can see, our stores live just a short walk apart. Grab a drink (I recommend an iced americano -mmm-) and then check out our shop! :)

Photo by Unamanic of Deviantart.com  

Restyle: Empowering Women

Meet the source of some of our products: Restyle. 

This company focuses on empowering woman-based businesses throughout the world. Their mission, taken from their website, is "To provide retail and e-commerce opportunities for products made by women so they can take control of their lives and futures." 

Wonderful! 

They host a terrific blog about the products and  adventures of their artisans here. Check it out!

Photo taken from the Restyle website. All rights belong to them. 

Product Feature: Terra Cotta Incense Holder

Jenna Williams, a volunteer, introduces one of her favorite items at our store.

Item: Terra Cotta Incense Holder

Created in: Bangladesh

"This was my first purchase from Global Village Gifts. The dragon adds so much character to my home, but lighting a cone of incense really brings him to life. The smoke trowels through both of his nostrils, creating a much more dynamic show than just lighting the incense on an open holder would."

Hidden Gems

Volunteers at our shop often hold a passion for educating the world about fair trade. However, that's not the only reason they love volunteering. Here, Pat reveals one of the best parts of spending time at Global Village Gifts:

"As I walk into the Global Village Gifts store, I already know what I'll look at: the jewelry display. It happens everytime. And every time I look, there's something different that appeals to me: 

•  silver rings
• copper bangles 
• beaded bracelets 
• earrings...so many earrings!

 "As a longtime Global Village Gifts Volunteer, I'm dedicated to helping our fair-trade store succeed, but sometimes I wish that no customers would walk in, so I can keep on checking out the jewelry." 

-Pat BT

At  Global Village Gifts, jewelry is just the beginning of a treasure trove of wonderful, unique pieces.  The volunteers love discovering new, beautiful products just as much as you do. Come wander our store!  Bring your curiosity, and leave with a sense of wonder.