It is my opinion that we could really make a difference in the world if more of us learned to stop thinking of "handmade" as just an option for gifts and started working it into our daily lives a bit more. That's what today's treasury is all about.
These are all items that many of us use on the daily basis and most of them are things that get "used up" (like soap, detergent, and make-up) or are generally intended to be disposable (like facial towels and diapers). That means that you have to purchase them regularly anyway, so remembering to consider "handmade" as an option before picking them up at the local big box store could really make a difference.
Handmade items tend to lack the harmful and unnecessary chemicals that are so often in manufactured products and so are safer for you and the environment. Also, when you buy handmade, you are helping to support a person... a family in your own country, rather than a wasteful corporation that has shipped its jobs overseas.
It may seem like a such small thing... just a drop in the bucket... but I know how grateful I am for each and every customer. Also, I have worked for a number of small businesses and have seen firsthand how the loyalty of the local community keeps things afloat. When you vote with the almighty dollar, it truly has an impact, so choose wisely.
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/OTYwNjQ2N3wyNzIzMjMzODQ4/handmade-essentials-personal-care?ref=pr_treasury
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