Who do we love: LEAP Organics Why we love them:  LEAP Organics is a company dedicated to providing good-for-you skin care products that are free from synthetics, parabens, and chemicals of any kind. The beautifying line consists of a facial cleanser, exfoliating face wash, daily lotion, facial toner, and body bars. What makes them stand out: Every product they sell is certified organic and comes in sustainable packaging.  Plus, one percent of their annual revenue goes to global environmental non-profits, making your every purchase as good for you as it is the environment. Where you can find them:  www.leaporganics.com 

Vintage Alphabet Wall Cards (on sale now!)Take it back to the old school and teach your child the ABC's with our beautiful set of unique Vintage Alphabet Wall Cards. Each 5x7 card contains adorable nature-themed imagery that represents the sound of each letter- helping your child to learn tier ABS'c in a fun and creative way! The Wall Cards can be used as flash cards, strung up on a line, or made permanent in any part of your home. It makes a fantastic tool for home schooling or early learning!Please click here to visit our shop for more details!

From a young woman in Rwanda involved in our One Mother to Another Initiative…. Name: Manishimwe Charlotte Age: 14 Number of family members: 3- Mother, Siblings: Olive (19), Ejude (12) What is the most difficult challenge you face in providing for your children: No one in my family has a job, we are all sick often. How do you feel this project can help you and your children/family: I will be able to buy a school uniform, so my mother can spend money on more important things. What is your most favorite part about the project: I like coming over to make the cards and painting. What are your hopes for the women of your community for the future: That...

Who do we love: Thegreenplayroom.comWhy we love them: The Green Playroom offers a huge selection of sustainable, non-toxic, eco-friendly furniture and toys for your child's playroom. What makes them stand out: Owner Ashley Gutknecht’s philosophy:“TheGreenPlayroom.com fulfills of a dream of owning my own business which is in line with my philosophy on surrounding my family and others in a safe, non-toxic environment which reduces our impact on the earth while also stimulating creativity through design and imaginative play!Where you can find them: www.thegreenplayroom.com

In our third year together, Luca and I married and had Giovanni. Everything was great until the fear and pressure of being a parent sank in. I suddenly felt like we were horrible parents for living so far away from our families.  I told myself we would never make it on the island as a family. I somehow managed to convince my husband to move back to Wisconsin to be near my family. I know you are asking yourselves why not Italy? Why not anywhere but a small town in Wisconsin? I ask myself the same questions sometimes and I have no good answers. I was 27 when I sold my first business and headed back to the Midwest, my...