80% off!!!

check out pretty little pumpkins

for the hippest baby and childrens clothing from kaiya eve pettiskirts, misha lulu clothing, knuckleheads clothing, trumpette, mullins square and many many more!!!

PLUS clearance items at 80% OFF!!!!

fair trade clothing

A few weeks back I did an article on the importance of organic clothing, I should have mentioned the importance
"fair trade" plays in the garment industry. Many of the organic lines coincide with free trade but i never really understood what it was or it's importance until I started researching for my own boutique.

Fair Trade guarantees a minimum price for producers so they can earn a decent, living wage and break the cycle of exploitation and poverty. It has been defined by the four Fair Trade Organizations as "a trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency and respect, that seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalized producers and workers, especially in the South. Fair Trade organizations (backed by consumers) are engaged actively in supporting producers, awareness raising, and in campaigning for changes in the rules and practice of conventional international trade."
~make trade fair

The four organizations involved are known by their initials as FINE:

Fairtrade Labelling Organisations International (FLO) whose main responsibility is to collect data and ensure the audit of all Fairtrade-labelled products from the producer to the sales floor.

International Federation for Alternative Trade (IFAT) is a global network of Fair Trade organizations that work to improve the livelihoods and wellbeing of the poor people in developing countries, and to change the unfair structures of international trade.

Network of European World shops (NEWS!) NEWS co-ordinates the co-operation between World Shops all over Western Europe.

and finally

European Fair Trade Association (EFTA) was established in 1987, and is an association of 12 Fair Trade importers in 9 European countries, they facilitate co-operation and co-ordination between their members in the areas of trading with suppliers in the south, advocacy and campaigns work, monitoring of fair trade and marketing fair trade products.

Now that I have covered the technicalities , I would love to tell you in plain speak why fair trade is important to all of us:

Fair price: farmers group receive a minimum price and an additional premium for certified organic products.


Fair labor conditions: workers enjoy freedom of association, safe working conditions, and living wages. Forced child labor is strictly prohibited!


Direct trade: importers purchase from Fair Trade groups as directly as possible, eliminating unnecessary middlemen and empowering farmers to develop the business capacity necessary to compete in the global marketplace.


Democratic and transparent organizations: Fair Trade farmers and farm workers decide democratically how to invest revenues.


Community development: Fair Trade farmers and workers invest earnings in social and business development projects like scholarships, quality improvement trainings, and organic certification.


Environmental sustainability: harmful chemicals and GMOs are strictly prohibited in favor of environmentally sustainable farming methods that protect farmers’ health and preserve valuable ecosystems for future generations

Check out the Fair Trade Association for some great information and check out Make Trade Fair and sign the petition that "represents the voices of millions of people around the world who are calling for decision makers to make trade fair."

Have a fabulous week!!!

trumpette and mullin square on sale!!!

come and visit us at pretty little pumpkins and save 25% off ALL trumpette and mullin square items!!!



new markdowns are now in effect and items are arriving daily!!!

happy birthday to me!!!

hi all!!! just for my friends i am offering a special coupon code for use at pretty little pumpkins!!!

from now until

april 22, 2008

use code "april21"

to save 21% off ALL orders of $100.00 or more...that INCLUDES sale and clearance items!!!

mark you calendars and pre shop so you don't lose out...tons of adorable items will be flying out the door!!!

let's shop...

maybe it's just because i love, love, love this boutique SO much, ;) but i had to let you all know pretty little pumpkins has new sale items!!! we are so happy to tell you our FAVE line...misha lulu is one of the many FAB lines marked down along with appaman, knuckleheads clothing and even sckoon organic baby...some items as low as 65% off!!! check out the delicious deals at...

pretty little pumpkins

spring dining

Although we have had a spring set back and the temperatures have fallen again i am still dreaming of spring. Oh the fresh fruits and veggies, the barbequeing!!!

Sadly most people associate their grill and picnics with disposable flatware, plates and cups...BREAK THE CYCLE!!!! Not only is it so much better for the condition of landfills to use our everyday china but think about using your beautiful "good" china. We love to dress up our dining room with our seldom used wedding place settings, the kids get a kick out of being able to use wine glasses (no alcohol included!!!) and lighting candles for an uneventful tuesday night dinner of takeout chinese or daddy cooking steaks on the grill!!!

checkout some beautiful settings to brighten up your spring at :

pfaltzgraff

lenox

add some beautiful stemware with:

Orrefors

and finish off with your flatware!!!

oneida

Have a FABULOUS week!!!

daisy dumpling have arrived

these sweet little maryjanes are SO beyond perfect for you little pumpkin!!! not only are they adorable with a cream body and beige flower but they have a sweet little pink gingham button (not shown)

all daisy dumplings baby booties are made with 100% organic cotton right down to the coloring which makes them buttery soft for the tiniest of babies

the handsome little unisex verision is perfect for those who are waiting to "be surprised ;) "

all booties include a perfect little lavender sachet and sweet little carry bag

check them out at pretty little pumpkins...and don't forget your special offer code!!!

vine15 for 15% off any order of $50.00 or more

little butterbeans

check out this hot little lounge set, for those lazy days when you NEED to get out of your jammies...but NEED to be comfy!!!

vintage cars

available now at pretty little pumpkins

and don't forget to use code "vine15" for 15% off any order of $50.00 or more ;)

green goes mainstream...

i was recently thinking about why, if it has become so "in" to be green, haven't mainstream companies joined the bandwagon. major companies that sell lines of cleaners have name reconginition and most of the time buyer loyality behind them so why are they not getting into the action?

fast forward to my finally laying on the sofa with a weeks worth of sale flyers and catalogs...i open my bj's wholesale club flyer (when you have 4 kids you buy in bulk) and i was pleasently surprised to find pages and pages offering natural and organic foods as well as cleaning products!!!

not only is clorox offering it's own line of cleaners called "green works" but marcal now offers "sunrise", a line of recycled paper products!!! these items are still a little pricer than their "un-green" counterparts, but as i tell my husband, "the more the demand, the more offered, the lower the price"

check out greenworks toilet bowl, all- purpose, dilutable, glass and surface and bathroom cleaners at all major stores where cleaners are sold; as well as sunrise products in shoprite, pathmark, a&p, superfresh, food emporium, foodtown, king kullen, d'agostino, price chopper, p&c, big y, farm fresh, ukrops, earth fare, jewel, woodmans, meijer stores, hannaford brothers, grisdetes and many others.

imagine if every family made one small change...

coupon code

as a special offer for the readers of from the pumpkin patch i would love to offer you all a coupon code for 15% off any purchase of $50.00 or more at pretty little pumpkins.

check out the new items and the new markdowns, including up to 75% off in the clearance area!!!

and don't forget to use code "vine15" to save

how simply sweet is this little fashion accessory?!?!? pretty little pumpkins is so excited to debut the new line from leila and ben!!! check out the funky ties for boys...fresh dresses for girls and for baby HOT HOT HOT little cow print sleep sacks (complete with little pink zipper to resemble the little cow belly!!!)

hot new accessories coming soon...

check out these hot little fashion accessories for your sweet little pumpkins!!!

within the next week prettylittlepumpkins childrens clothing boutique will be offering these adorable little belts from gigi belts for both boys and girls!!!

...and i always wondered why the heck baby pants have belt loops...yea, know i know ;)