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A Soapmaker's Story

A Soapmaker's Story

Raised in a crime and drug infested neighborhood of Santo Domingo, Martha was born into poverty. Once she and her husband had two kids, they moved to a squatter settlement to find greater safety and avoid rent. This area happened to be Las Malvinas, the area in which Esperanza Soaps would later move in. When Martha heard of it, she... View more
A Survivor's Story from Eleventh Candle Co. in Ohio

A Survivor's Story from Eleventh Candle Co. in Ohio

“I am strong and I am a survivor. I don't like to be called a victim since I made it out. Now, I want to help other women.” These words come from Molly* who has been working at Eleventh’s candle making shop in Columbus, OH for about two months now. She has four children of her own and has found... View more
All Things Valentine's Day!

All Things Valentine's Day!

Gift Ideas + This Week's Shopping Party          What to get that special someone... need some ideas? Feeling stuck on what to get your spouse, fiancé, boyfriend, girlfriend, or even your closest friends? Maybe you get the same thing year after year and just need to spice it up. Or maybe, this is one of your first Valentine's to celebrate... View more