Wednesday 5 January 2011

New Year Resolutions? Let the Small World help!

According to uber-cool social networking site 43 Things, the top New Year's Resolutions for 2011 are:


1.  Lose weight  
How about replacing your favourite choccie bars for some yoghurt coated raisins or some of our dried fruit snack packs?
2.  Eat, drink, learn, or try something new
We continue to expand our range and are stocking items from more producers than ever before.  Why not try our Swazi Lime Pickles or swap your usual brand of coffee for some Machu Piccu

3.  Set an attainable athletic goal, like running a 5 or 10k  
The Edinburgh Marathon runs past our door on Sunday 22nd May - why not run on our behalf - we'll cheer you on!

4.  Save money  
Our Ecover refill service can save you a packet!  A 1.5l refill of laundry liquid is only £5 compared with buying a new bottle at £6.60! 

5.  Be happy

Every time you buy a fairly traded item, you can be happy knowing your purchase has made the difference to the producer.  Spread the happiness!

6.  Take a photo every day for a year

If you decide to do this, why not exhibit your work in the shop?  We are going to be a venue for the 2011 Three Harbours Arts Festival! 

7.  Fall in love
...erm.  Not sure how we can help with this one but, if you Love Food but Hate Waste, then pick up a free Canny Bin kit to help reduce food waste.

8.  Get a job

We always need volunteers in the Small World.  Both behind the scenes and in the shop (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10-12 and 2-4 and Saturdays 10-12).   It's fun, fulfilling and fattens up your CV!
 
9.  Read more

Not only we do have a collection of fair trade recipe books for loan, we also have a free bookcrossing shelf in our entrance hall.  Just help yourself!

10.  Keep a notepad of awesome moments  

Awesome moments require awesome notepads and our Goonj (it means 'echo') range of recycled pads are perfect.


May we suggest another couple of resolutions?
Buy Fair Trade!
Continue to buy Fair Trade!
Tell others about Fair Trade!
Visit the Small World and say hello!

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