a peek inside the fishbowl

So… Black Friday huh? How about celebrating Fair Tuesday instead? :)

Longtime Fishbowl readers know that I’m a huge advocate of mindful consumerism, especially this time of year. This method of shopping (if you can call it a method) basically comes down to this: if you’re going to buy stuff, make it GOOD stuff.

“Good stuff” can mean any number of things, such as:

• the item is a well made, good quality product that’s going to last
• it’s environmentally-friendly in any number of ways: e.g. not over-packaged, not made out of cheap plastic, not tested on animals, doesn’t contain toxic chemicals
• it’s made out of sustainable materials
• it’s locally made
• it’s Canadian made
• it’s a fair-trade item that supports artisans in economically-challenged areas in other parts of the world

Jolica is the newest Fishbowl patron and I’m very happy to welcome them to the Fishbowl today.

Jolica is a Canadian company that was started in 2005. They’re dedicated to conscious commerce and giving back. (I urge you to read about their Fair Trade policies online here.)

Isn’t it great to be able to give a gift that is meaningful in so many different ways?

Check out their e-store here (online shopping is my favourite way to avoid the crowds!) but note that the last day to get in orders to guarantee delivery by Christmas is December 13.

Interested in fundraising opportunities? You can also host a Jolica party to raise money for a cause that’s important to you, such as your child’s sports activities or school charitable projects, or even if you happen to be helping a friend going through an illness. 20% of the sales raised through the party will go to your cause.

And although I don’t want to scoop one of Canada’s largest magazines, I will say that that THIS turquoise scarf from India will be featured in A Particular Large Canadian Magazine’s January issue. ;)

Jolica pieces are fab; elegant and sophisticated… just how I like ’em. Just look at these beauties:

The packaging is also handmade from recycled products (paper and cloth!) from Nepal, which I think is cool. You can learn more about the company that makes Jolica packaging and watch other videos about Jolica’s artisans and products on their YouTube channel too.

And of course, you can follow Jolica on Facebook and on Twitter for extra gift-giving inspiration! Stay tuned for a giveaway too!

Thank you Jolica!