The Organic Deodorant Cream by Little Seed Farm
If you take a look around the shop, you'll see a section full of deodorant creams. Here is my highlight on Little Seed Farm's organic deodorant creams that have changed the...
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Stickers Producing Hope
Stickers are a form of not only decoration, but personalization on everyday items such as notebooks, water bottles and laptop cases. Make your everyday life colorful and fun-filled! Remember: there is no...
Ditch the Bottles—Why You Should Switch To Bar Soaps
When thinking of soap, what do you think of? Your answer is probably some liquid name brand in a bottle. Now ask yourself again, just to put it into perspective.... How...
A Little Green For Your Little Human's Little Life
If you're already coming into The Hope Shop to purchase your next fair trade product, don't forget to grab something little for a little human you love; or, go to...
The Story Behind Our Handmade Earrings
Our clay earrings aren't just earrings. Click in to read the behind the scenes of why and how our unique pieces are created.
Dispelling Common Myths About Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Pictured: Our refugee partner Latifa Refugees and asylum seekers are often misunderstood and misrepresented in the media. The truth is, these individuals have had to flee their countries for a...
The Ripple Effects of Shopping Fair Trade
Products featured in photo: Jitana Vases When you shop fair trade items, you’re not just making a purchase – you’re also making a lasting impact that extends far beyond the...
Holiday Gift Guide
For the Person Who Deserves to Relax Hon's Honey Bath Balm Stop bathing in a tub full of toxins! Instead, fill your bath with the healing elements of our all-natural...
A Year of Supporting Small
What a year! One year ago this month, The Hope Shop of Baton Rouge opened its doors as the city's one and only fair trade shop. Although it has been a...
Partners in Hope: Treppendahl Landscape
In celebration of our Earth Day Market, we owe many thanks to Rob Treppendahl, the owner of Treppendahl Landscape, our Partner in Hope who sponsored the market. Treppendahl Landscape is a premier...
Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
RAINN, the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization says that: Every 73 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted and every 9 minutes, that victim is a child. Only 5 out of...
Who is a Refugee?
We often hear and see the word refugee in the news, on social media, on television and in politics. Although each refugee has their own unique story, Hands Producing Hope aims to educate ourselves...