Blog|The Mustard Seed - A Fair Trade Shoppe

Men’s Shopping Event

'Tis the season... for pizza and beer! Join us at The Mustard Seed for a special men's evening out. Enjoy beer, pizza and a chance to do some shopping for your loved ones -- every item purchased at The Mustard Seed is a gift that changes...

Teacher Appreciation Day

We are so grateful for the work our educators do in our community! To express our thanks, we are offering a special discount to teachers and educational administrators on Wednesday, December 13th. Stop in and shop with 20% OFF your entire purchase -- and know that...

Give Back Shopping Event – November 16

Thursday, November 16th | Extended Hours: Open until 7pm Join us at The Mustard Seed on Thursday, November 16th, for a special Give Back shopping event! Enjoy up to 40% off fall sale dresses, and peruse our latest collection of winter and holiday items! Proceeds from...

Mata Traders Trunk Show – April 29

Spring into Fair Trade Fashion Saturday, April 29th, 12pm-4pm Join us in store for a special trunk show featuring the latest fair trade fashions from Mata Traders and new jewelry by Sandpiper Imports! Enjoy wine and cheese while shopping for your new favorite...

Friends & Family Day – March 23

We love our Friends & Family! Join us in store on Thursday, March 23rd, for a special Friends & Family Day! Enjoy a 20% discount on your entire purchase. Tell everyone you know! Print this coupon and present at checkout to receive the discount. (Click image to open in...

We Love Our Volunteers!

The Mustard Seed is run exclusively by our community volunteers -- we couldn't exist without them! We are so grateful to the women who have committed their time and energy to keep our little fair trade shoppe going. Their gifts of self help us to continue affecting...

LOVE Your Library this February…

Show your Lake Forest Library card and enjoy 10% off your purchase at The Mustard Seed during the month of February!

Show Your Love This Valentine’s Day!

Your Valentine will love our heart vases from Minga Fair Trade Import! These unique heart shaped vases will beautifully house many types of flower arrangements. The large vase is only $22 and the small vase is $12. Another gift option for your sweetie is our hand...

New Year’s Resolutions From Our Friends at Nest

2016 Resolutions for Celebrating Craft, Culture, and Consciousness Plan a trip to an unexpected corner of the world. Whichever location you choose, make an effort to explore the intersection between community, culture, and craft. Stay educated about sustainable...

Natural Skin Care from Africa

Marula Oil Many of our volunteers and customers rave about this wonderful skin care oil! This is what our supplier says about their product: "Marula Oil is a fast-absorbing facial oil that provides long-lasting hydration, soothes redness and irritation leaving skin...

Gifts That Change Lives

Teacher Appreciation Day November 17th!

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