Thursday, May 20, 2010



So, who is super stoked? I am super stoked! I got my first shipment from Global Mamas yesterday and it is everything about which I could have ever been excited! The unfortunate part? I want to keep it all for ME! I did order myself a shea butter (in lavender, which smells amazing!), a Sudsy Mutt for the Weasel and a new Pet Mat for the Weasel (In the pretty daisy print!-you'd never know it by the teeth and the manly demeanor, but she IS a girl!) As a tribute and a preview, I will be having a "Barely Marked-up" sale: not quite wholesale, but lower than my future website pricing! This sale will run on Ravelry (PM me), on Facebook (message me), and through my email (email me!). I suppose, if you already have my phone number, that you could call me to reserve your items, too. If youre in the area, pick-up is available, otherwise, I will offer my flat-rate shipping of $5 to the continental US and Canada, and discounted shipping overseas.

Time for a little promotional goodness, before I post a price list. This excerpt is taken from the Global Mamas website, with a little background:

Global Mamas is a non-profit and fair trade organization assisting women in Africa to become economically independent. By purchasing Global Mamas products, you are offering sustainable livelihoods to women and their families living in poverty. All proceeds go directly to the women and to the non-profit programs that assist them with business development.

Time for some personal testimony! I have used the shea butter and the trunk scrub, in the past (and still use the shea butter). It is great for tired skin and anyone who works with fiber on a regular basis knows the dry crackiness that ensues (especially in cold winter climates). The shea butter is a great, all natural moisturizer with some yummy smells (I currently carry lavender, unscented, and vanilla). I also got an apron for the Holidays from my cousin (THE Global Mama, herself!) and I use it for dyeing; it works great! I now carry the "Trashy Aprons", which I think would be even better for dyeing, as they are waterproof! All of the "Trashy" products are made from recycled materials salvaged from the streets of Ghana, in order to reduce pollution and waste. The juice container pouches are so cool!

Current stock and SALE PRICE LIST: (orders will be filled on a first come, first served basis)

  • Batik tote bags (various prints, pictured above)-$14 each
  • Recycled flour sack totes-$9.50 each
  • Batik padded zip purse (chose from two prints, pictured above)-$4.75 each
  • Trashy totes (waterproof!)-$12 each
  • Mama Africa Trashy tote (yellow or pink medley-1 of each in stock, pictured above)-$15 each
  • Trashy zip wallet-$3.50 each
  • Trashy juice wallet-$4.25 each
  • Trashy coin purse-$3 each
  • Sister-to-sister earrings (chose from "United", "Transformation", "Prosperity", or "New Day", pictured above)-$4.25 each
  • Hodgepodge Bracelet (styles vary from bracelet to bracelet, picture above is for illustrative purposes only)-$5.50 each
  • Batik Aprons (various prints, pictured above)-$11 each
  • Trashy Apron (waterproof, great for dyeing)-$11 each
  • Trunk Scrub Shea Soap (noni/lemongrass or tea tree)-$3.75 each
  • Dandy Lion African Black Soap (shea or exfoliating)-$3.75 each
  • Slippery Slope Shea Butter (lavender, vanilla, or unscented)-$8 each
  • Sudsy Mutt Shea Butter pet shampoo (citronella/tea tree)-$3.75 each
  • Pet Matts (various prints, pictured above-lined with waterproof "trashy" material)-$6 each

Please feel free to browse and let me know if you have any interest or questions! You can also leave comments here!

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