Renew. Reuse. Revamp.

After some idle time, nearly two years, we've got a project.

No more Made-in-China crap. Every purchase will be made with the planet in mind, and what this planet needs more now than ever, is thoughtful purchases. Such as the very, very cool gum and mints my daughter just brought home.

Project7 promises to plant ten fruit trees for every tray of their Fresh Mint gum purchased. And for every tray of Peppermint mints sold, the company will provide 7 meals in American communities.

A tray consists of 12 (reusable!) tubes of mints or boxes of gum, in your choice of peppermint, fresh mint or cinnamon. Gum and mints not for you? Bottled spring water is available in biodegradable bottles that break down in 1-5 years in your choice of:

• Feed the Hungry


• Save the Earth


• House the Homeless


• Heal the Sick


• Hope for Peace


• Quench the Thirsty


• Teach Them Well

If you're going to drink bottled water, you may as well do some good with your purchase. Project7 also has organic, Fair Trade coffee in a variety of roasts, as well as a Coffee of the Month club and brewing equipment.

But where to store that delicious coffee when you get it? Sure, you could run down to Walmart or Target and buy some cheap Made-in-China plastic crap container. Or, you could store your coffee in these beautiful canisters from UneBelleVie.

Then grind it up using this fantastic vintage coffee grinder that Oppning has on Etsy.

Brew it to perfection and serve it in a great mug from Barbara Donovan

We're going to spend money. We're going to buy stuff. But the money we spend could give new life to an old item, help teach a child, or help someone be their own boss. We just need to pay closer attention.