Blog | The Mustard Seed - A Fair Trade Shoppe

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...

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...

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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Jewelry Trunk Show October 28th

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Community Fashion Show

Fashion Show Benefits the Spirit of 67 Foundation and the Lake Forest High School Foundation The Mustard Seed was honored to participate in a community fashion show sponsored by Lake Forest Bank and Trust. We are grateful to Missy Burger for styling our lovely models...

Simple Actions = Big Difference

10 EASY WAYS TO CELEBRATE FAIR TRADE MONTH IN OCTOBER Simple actions that will make a big difference for farmers and workers around the world from Fair Trade USA: Throughout the month, ethically-minded consumers, retailers and brands will unite to celebrate and...