Fair Trade Friday is an organization that helps to empower women and battle poverty through dignified, sustainable industry (craftsmanship). They have three subscriptions to choose from that send fairly traded items from around the world: The Original Box, Bracelet of the Month, and Earrings of the Month. I have subscribed to the Earring of the Month box for years now, and I am really excited to have this opportunity to review the Original Box!
This review is of the $32.99 a month Fair Trade Friday Original Box.
My Subscription Addiction paid for this box. (Check out our review process post to learn more about how we review boxes.)
About Fair Trade Friday
The Subscription Box: Fair Trade Friday Original Box
The Cost: $32.99 per month
The Products: 2-4 fairly traded global handicrafts
Ships to: US for free
Fair Trade Friday Original Box May 2018 Review
This pamphlet was included. It has information on all the contents of this month's package, plus information on the artisans who created them. It's really informative!
Bracelet by Fashion and Compassion - Retail Value $24
The April and May packages of all Fair Trade Friday subscriptions have contained pearls so far, in honor of the #sheispriceless movement celebrated on May 15. Pearls are a symbol of healing, and this day is to honor women who have been mistreated around the world. This bracelet is so pretty, and I love the slogan!
Journal by Village Artisan - Retail Value $8
In keeping with the #sheispriceless theme is this lovely journal! It is made from 100% recycled cotton from the textile industry in India. Village Artisans is a community that promotes people through fair trade and development. I can always use more journals, I use them for everything and go through them fairly quickly. This one is lovely!
Tea Towel by Daughters of Hope - Retail Value $18
The theme is strong this month! This tea towel is so pretty, I hate to even use it! It's a nice sturdy cotton with embroidery and a tiny pearl accent in the middle of the oyster design. Daughters of Hope is an organization based in India that has a textile factory for making lovely tea towels such as these using Fair Trade principals. The parent organization is Glory Haus.
The Verdict: I am loving my subscription to Fair Trade Friday Original Box! I really like all three items this month! I also like all the information they provide to show how your subscription directly impacts the lives of others. It makes the subscription seem that much more special.
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? No. In order to receive the box of the month, you must subscribe before the 24th of the previous month. You will receive the June box.
Value Breakdown: This box cost $33 shipped. It included three items, so the average cost per item is $11. The total suggested retail for the items is $50, which means the savings on this box is 34%!
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