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Lighten Up #74: Amber Runyon

Today I’m talking with Amber Runyon, a former hospice nurse turned social entrepreneur. She founded Eleventh Candle Co. to bring …

Melanie DaleMay 15, 2018, 6:30 amMay 14, 2018 0
Ethical Shopping, Podcast

Lighten Up #52: Slave-Free Christmas Edition

This is my sixth annual Slave-Free Christmas Challenge, so it feels like the right time to change things up a …

Melanie DaleNovember 28, 2017, 9:20 amApril 6, 2019 1
Ethical Shopping, Podcast

Lighten Up #17: Jamie Laslo

On this podcast, I talk with Jamie Laslo, who co-founded Ornaments4Orphans with her husband, Scott. We talk about how they’re using …

Melanie DaleNovember 30, 2016, 9:04 amApril 6, 2019 0
Ethical Shopping

25 Days of Slave-Free Christmas

Welcome to the FIFTH annual Slave-Free Christmas Challenge! Do you love Christmas shopping or do you hate it? I’ll never forget …

Melanie DaleNovember 14, 2016, 10:04 amNovember 28, 2016 3
Ethical Shopping

Poverty Cure: The Gift of Work

Hi, guys! You may have heard me mention a time or two about how much I love the Poverty Cure …

Melanie DaleSeptember 19, 2016, 12:45 pmSeptember 19, 2016 0
Ethical Shopping

For Your Body: Food, Drinks, Lotions, and Soaps

Smell is one of the most evocative parts of the holidays.  Smoky fireplaces, homemade Christmas cookies, steaming cups of dark roast …

Melanie DaleNovember 24, 2015, 8:09 amNovember 24, 2015 1
Ethical Shopping

Elf Yourself! Toys that Give Back All Year Long!

With 27 million men, women, and children living in slavery, many making the toys we give our kids for Christmas, …

Melanie DaleNovember 20, 2015, 7:16 amNovember 23, 2015 0
Ethical Shopping

Decking the Halls: Everything You Need for Christmas Decor

After we came home with Ana two Christmases ago, we realized we needed to up our Christmas tree game.  She’s …

Melanie DaleNovember 13, 2015, 7:00 amNovember 19, 2015 0
Ethical Shopping

Head to Toe: Clothes and Shoes for the Whole Family

Okay, let’s talk about what we wear to cover our heads, shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes.  Here’s my …

Melanie DaleNovember 11, 2015, 8:45 amNovember 19, 2015 2
Ethical Shopping

The Big List of Purses, Jewelry, and Scarves

I don’t know about you, but I love accessories so much.  I have a million plain, ratty tee shirts that …

Melanie DaleNovember 9, 2015, 8:49 amNovember 19, 2015 4
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Fourth Annual Slave-Free Christmas

It’s time for our FOURTH annual Slave-Free Christmas!  If we’ve been friends for awhile, you know that I get so …

Melanie DaleNovember 5, 2015, 7:18 amNovember 24, 2015 2
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Third Annual Slave-Free Christmas

I love this time of year.  While all the guys are growing out their mustaches for Movember, I spend the …

Melanie DaleNovember 3, 2014, 8:23 amNovember 3, 2014 3
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10 Ways for a Regular Person to Fight Modern Day Slavery

It’s estimated that 27 million men, women, and children are living in slavery today. You can do one of two …

Melanie DaleOctober 30, 2014, 6:23 amMarch 29, 2016 7
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10 Toy Ideas that Make the Planet Happy

With 27 million men, women, and children living in slavery, many making the toys we give our kids for Christmas, …

Melanie DaleNovember 18, 2013, 10:35 amApril 6, 2019 0
Ethical Shopping

The Second Annual Slave-Free Christmas Challenge Begins!

Last year I challenged myself to shop for Christmas gifts that would help people, not hurt them.  After learning about …

Melanie DaleNovember 3, 2013, 9:39 pmNovember 5, 2013 1
Ethical Shopping

10 Ways for a Regular Person to Fight Modern Day Slavery

Last November I kicked off a campaign called Slave-Free Christmas.  I tried to figure out what a regular mom who …

Melanie DaleOctober 17, 2013, 6:30 pmMarch 29, 2016 1
Ethical Shopping

What Is Modern Day Slavery?

When you think about slavery, what comes to mind?  I used to think of the trans-Atlantic slave trade from 150+ …

Melanie DaleNovember 7, 2012, 1:30 pmNovember 7, 2012 6
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A Slave-Free Christmas

While sprinting through the self-checkout at Kroger the other day, I noticed a Christmas display sporting Christmas dishes, Christmas tinsel, …

Melanie DaleNovember 1, 2012, 1:58 amNovember 3, 2012 15

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