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Mother to a two year old son, casual research scientist, and newbie into the world of online trade. This is my blog about being a primary care-giver, my journey into becoming an Australian Fair Trade merchant, and anything else that takes my fancy.nadiah [at] playingfair.com.au
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Fairtrade Markets in Australia Christmas 2011
Here’s a list of all the upcoming Fair Trade markets I could find for this year. If you know of any others, please leave a comment! Western Australia 3 Dec, 11am-4pm, Go Fair for Christmas, Peel Bowling and Social Club, … Continue reading
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Brisbane Fair Trade Christmas Market
It seems that the only time I update this blog is to explain why I have been too busy to update the blog. Here’s my latest excuse: You can check out the website for more info: Fair Trade Christmas Market … Continue reading
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I’ve been “guest blogging” :-)
One of the great things about this little Fair Trade kidswear venture of mine is that it’s a great opportunity to connect with like-minded people and collaborate to spread the word about Fair Trade. Many thanks to Aimee who has … Continue reading
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T & D
Here’s a pic of Master T enjoying the sand with his favourite penguin Dingo. Yep, he called his penguin “Dingo”. Because he’s insane.
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Finding Fair Trade in Australia
Whenever I send out an order, I include a little list of places to go online to find Fairtrade (FLO) products and Fair Trade businesses. Online still is the best place to go for Fair Trade, and I figure that … Continue reading
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Note to self: don’t give up, stay motivated
Seriously. Just how many centuries have we been waiting for someone else to make us free? I don’t need good people to pray and wait For the lord to make it all straight. There’s only now. Do it right. Inaction … Continue reading
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Ethical Fashion Evening, or where on Earth have you been?
Fairtrade Fortnight has been over for quite a while, but it has taken me about this long to recover And move house, and deal with Master T’s neverending cold of doom, and make sure we all don’t end up wearing … Continue reading
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Fair Trade β an important piece of the poverty puzzle
Fair trade – itβs one of those catchall phrases. We often hear about fair trade clothing or fair trade coffee, and while we know that it is the better option to buy, do we know what it actually means? And … Continue reading
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Win $30 of Fair Trade kidswear
Hi everyone I’m excited to announce that Bluecaravan is hosting a giveaway for Playing Fair. At the blog post at Bluecaravan, you can find out a little more about me and what motivates me to run Playing Fair. If you’d … Continue reading
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