6 Galentine's Day Gift Ideas
- Mata Traders
- 07 Feb, 2022
Galentine's Day gifts made easy, with this list of favorite jewelry pieces and home goods. Read More ››
Staying Connected
- Mata Traders
- 13 Jan, 2022
Try out some of these strategies to keep in touch with friends and family and prioritize self care through the dreary winter months. Read More ››
National Dress Day
- Mata Traders
- 02 Mar, 2021
Pay homage to dresses and the magical moments that happen when we wear them, on March 6, National Dress Day. Our co-founder Michelle had a momentous... Read More ››
Ethical Gifts for Galentine's Day
- Mata Traders
- 05 Feb, 2021
This Galentine's Day, send your friends an ethical gift. Get creative with your gift-giving, or try sending a product from any of our favorite ethical companies. Read More ››
Sustainable Living: Mending for Mindfulness
- Mata Traders
- 12 Jan, 2021
Embrace sustainable living - extend the life of your clothing, buy less, and reduce your carbon footprint, all while enjoying a hobby at home. Read More ››
Small Businesses Need Your Support in a Time of Uncertainty
- Mata Traders
- 27 Apr, 2020
Small businesses around the country have shifted their business strategies to compensate for reduced customers and sales. Try our tips to help them out. Read More ››
Sanity-Saving Strategies for Self-Isolation
- Mata Traders
- 23 Mar, 2020
With many of us spending days and days at home, we are all in need of some creative ideas to pass the time. Read More ››
Fair Trade Towns for the Ethical Globetrotter
- Katie Gavenda
- 18 Sep, 2019
With fair trade coffee shops, sustainable cuisine, and ethical fashion boutiques, our guide spans 5 must-see cities for your next vacation. Read More ››
Female Entrepreneur Spotlight: Meet Carolyn of Youth and Yarrow
- Katie Gavenda
- 05 Sep, 2019
We interviewed the founder of Youth and Yarrow, Carolyn, a fellow Chicago female entrepreneur. Learn more about how her company works with local youth to sell flowers city-wide! Read More ››
The 7 Best Podcasts for a Little Inspiration
- Katie Gavenda
- 30 Jul, 2019
Looking for a bit of inspiration to fill your eartime? From Oprah to Ashley Graham, pyramid schemes to Bikram Yoga, these 7 podcasts will hold... Read More ››
Ethical Weddings: Simple Tips to Plan Your Special Day
- Mata Traders
- 20 May, 2019
Struggling to plan the ethical wedding of your dreams without breaking the bank? We're here to help! Keep reading for four simple ways to host... Read More ››
7 Ethically-Made Gifts for Mother’s Day
- Mata Traders
- 06 May, 2019
Keep the mamas in your life feeling good about their impact on the world by gifting something that supports women worldwide. Read More ››
Tidying Up Responsibly: KonMari for Ethical Consumers
- Katie Gavenda
- 05 Apr, 2019
Marie Kando has everyone decluttering their lives. But when the process is complete, it’s hard not to pile on the guilt seeing bags of clothes... Read More ››
Celebrating Women’s History Month and Women We Admire
- Mata Traders
- 19 Mar, 2019
It’s Women's History Month, which is a time to intentionally shine the light on women who have made an impact on society and the lives... Read More ››
Dog Days of Mata
- Mata Traders
- 31 Jul, 2018
It’s getting hot out there! The dog days of summer are upon us, but if you work in our office, the dog days have already been... Read More ››
HIT THE BEACH WITH MATA
- Mata Traders
- 14 Jun, 2017
It’s that time of year again: beach season! But just because your mind might be on summer vacation, doesn’t mean your ethical shopping habits have to... Read More ››