Equal Exchange:: Fair Trade Mixer Basket {Giveaway!}CLOSED

There are a few goodies that I really enjoy in life. Two of them happen to be coffee and chocolate. Each morning when I wake up, the first thing that I look forward to is a pipping hot cup of coffee. Once in a while, I love to indulge on a square or two of lovely dark or milk chocolate. So, when a package came in the mail from Equal Exchange, I knew I was in for a treat. I was immediately delighted when I opened the package to find the Fair Trade Mixer Basket. This basket includes a variety of Equal Exchange products in a fairly traded kaisa grass basket imported by Ten Thousand Villages from Dhaka Handicrafts, a non-profit that works to improve the lives of children and rural families in Bangladesh. The grass basket was a lovely surprise, I own a large round grass basket that Mr. Sweet Greens surprised me with from our local Ten Thousand Villages store here in the foothills. The basket also included a French Roast Coffee, Organic Hot Cocoa Mix, Organic Very Dark Chocolate Bar, Organic Dark Chocolate with Almonds Bar, Organic Milk Chocolate with a Hint of Hazelnut Bar, Organic Tamari Roasted Almonds and Roasted Salted Pecans.

I saved the gift basket for when Mr. Sweet Greens and Eben returned home for the day. This was a challenge for me, all day long I wanted to break into a chocolate bar and go to town. I was good and waited to share the goodies with them.

First things first, we tried the organic chocolate bars and cocoa. Eben usually has a yummy cup of cocoa when he gets home from school, but to have actual chocolate pieces to go with it was a big surprise. Eben loved the Organic Hot Cocoa, he has been drinking organic cocoa for a long time and thought this one had a great chocolate flavor. Eben also enjoy the Organic Milk Chocolate with a Hint of Hazelnut Bar but was disinterested in any of the dark chocolate. Mr. Sweet Greens doesn’t enjoy chocolate so lucky for me, the Organic Dark Chocolate with Almonds Bar and Organic Very Dark Chocolate Bar were all mine and they are divine. All of the chocolate bars were shiny and smooth and had a lovely nutty smell. When I slowly chewed and let it melt in my mouth I was in heaven, leaving me wanting more. Plus, I love the large size and the wrapping is fab.

Mr. Sweet Greens and I really enjoyed the French Roast Coffee together and thought that is was very smooth and nutty. We both thoroughly enjoyed this coffee and loved that it had a rich body and wasn’t bitter. It was a lovely addition to our morning routine and since the coffee is fairly traded and organic, who could ask for more? I also enjoyed some chocolate with my coffee and just to let you know, chocolate makes coffee better.


All three of us taste tested the Organic Tamari Roasted Almonds and the Roasted Salted Pecans because we are huge nut eaters and enjoy them immensely. We thought that the Organic Almonds were divine and the use of tamari instead of salt really enhances the flavor because they are nice and toasted without being overly salty. Eben really enjoyed these because he has a deep love of Soy Sauce. Perfect. We thought the Pecans were crunchy and then creamy in when chewed. They are perfectly salty and delicious.

The best part about Equal Exchange is that it was created from this idea:: “What if food could be traded in a way that is honest and fair, a way that empowers both farmers and consumers? What if trade supported family farms that use organic methods, rather than industrialized agribusinesses that rely on harmful chemicals?” How lovely is that?

I think that Equal Exchange Fairly Traded Gift Baskets would make the perfect holiday gifts this year. I think they would be perfect for grandparents, parents, teachers and as hostess gifts. Each basket has someone for everyone, all the while supporting a fabulous organization with a lovely cause.
A big thank you to Equal Exchange for doing what they do. It is great to find organizations that want to make our world a better place to live.
Equal Exchange has been so lovely to give one of my fabulous readers a Fair Trade Mixer Basket. {$47 Value} You two can enjoy all of the goodies that Equal Exchange has to offer. My readers can also enjoy other fair trade gifts that support small scale farmers, ranging from $25-$75. Order now and get 10% off your order and receive free shipping on orders over $75 with the coupon code:: ‘giftme10′. This coupon is valid through 12/31/09.
*UPDATE: WINNER:: #82 Amanda. Congratulations and thank you to everyone who entered.

{How to Win}

* Visit and leave a comment Equal Exchange and leave me a comment telling me what you think of this fabulous organization.

{One comment per person please.}

{Additional Entries}
Please leave a separate comment for each thing that you do.

*Share Equal Exchange on Twitter. {You can tweet daily, just leave a separate comment each time.}
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Good Luck and Enjoy. Contest ends December 21st @ 12 am EST.
**DISCLAIMER:: All shipments are sent via United Parcel Service (UPS). Orders will be shipped within the contingent United States only. This item will not be shipped to PO/APO/FPO’s, American Samoa, Guam, Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, or Virgin Islands.
XO.

108 Responses to Equal Exchange:: Fair Trade Mixer Basket {Giveaway!}CLOSED

  1. Alison December 14, 2009 at 5:59 pm #

    I love that they are supporting farmers all around the globe and not in one limited area!

    alisonDblanchard at yahoo dot com

  2. ddebbieaj December 14, 2009 at 6:32 pm #

    I, too, love that Equal Exchange supports (and thus encourages) farmers around the world. My husband is from Bangladesh, and I have seen Dhaka Handicrafts – they are beautiful!

  3. Diana December 14, 2009 at 6:41 pm #

    I think this is a really cool organization. I like how they use sustainable and fair methods.

  4. Diana December 14, 2009 at 6:41 pm #

    Tweeted: http://twitter.com/dzhu19/status/6669460729

  5. Julia December 14, 2009 at 7:13 pm #

    I absolutely love Equal Exchange! My husband & I both love their mint chocolate crunch bars, so good!

  6. Teresita December 14, 2009 at 7:48 pm #

    I’m glad this organization help small farmers and their products look delicious!My email is
    teresitajeje(at)hotmail(dot)com

  7. Laura December 14, 2009 at 8:26 pm #

    Being raised in a farming family, knowing that this company stands for farmers and supports small farmer co-ops is VERY enlightening!

    lmerritt49903@gmail.com

  8. Deb December 14, 2009 at 10:57 pm #

    I found it interesting that they have no high executive salaries to support. Equal Exchange has a 4:1 pay ratio scale, meaning the highest salary cannot be more than four times the lowest salary. I like that philosophy!

  9. Deb December 14, 2009 at 10:58 pm #

    tweet here
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  10. Deb December 14, 2009 at 10:59 pm #

    I shared this on my facebook page
    Deb Anderson

  11. Deb December 14, 2009 at 11:00 pm #

    I faved you on technorati

  12. Earthgrlie December 14, 2009 at 11:30 pm #

    they have a great business model. I wish there were more companies like them! We need to support the ones that do care about fair trade and our earth!

  13. "Wannabe" Chef Mysti December 15, 2009 at 12:16 am #

    I have to say, never tried Equal Exchange but very much would like to! 🙂

  14. Anonymous December 15, 2009 at 12:37 am #

    I love Equal Exchange chocolate. My hubby was fortunate at his last job that his non-profit gave them to him around this time. They are a great organization and I love satisfying my sweet tooth and humanity at the same time.
    Lisette Ramos
    lramos@rocketmail.com

  15. Heather December 15, 2009 at 12:47 am #

    I really love that they have developed an Interfaith Program!

    hkulper at aol dot com

  16. Heather December 15, 2009 at 12:49 am #

    I shared this on my Facebook wall!

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  17. Anonymous December 15, 2009 at 12:53 am #

    I like their co-op. Their coffee is wonderful too!

  18. debbiekl December 15, 2009 at 12:55 am #

    Yum! I was just looking for organic cocoa. Of course I love that Equal Exchange works with farmers who are sustainable. I don’t have to wonder if the product I’m purchasing was made under horrible work conditions.

  19. Anonymous December 15, 2009 at 1:05 am #

    yeah for equal exchange! my family is in the process of switching to only fair trade chocolates and coffee!

    jillmarie_mt (at) hotmail (dot) com

  20. Anonymous December 15, 2009 at 1:27 am #

    this is great! i do hope more companies/coops will share this vision. we actually have one like it here in our country, human nature:
    http://humanheartnature.com/about_philosophy.html

    ilaybalilay(at)yahoo(dot)com

  21. Anonymous December 15, 2009 at 1:28 am #

    retweeted 🙂
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  22. Anonymous December 15, 2009 at 1:30 am #

    shared this on facebook. 🙂
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  23. Jenifer reshadar@gmail.com December 15, 2009 at 1:57 am #

    Great organization! I love that it has a 4:1 pay scale ratio

  24. Kelly December 15, 2009 at 2:09 am #

    I’m a big fan – they make you think about the human i,mpact of your food even if you don’t buy theirs.

  25. Kelly December 15, 2009 at 2:10 am #

    Tweeted!

  26. Linda K December 15, 2009 at 2:35 am #

    Farmers earn a fair price for their producs, have access to affordable credit and can invest in healthcare, education and sustainable agriculture so they can build better future for themselves and their families. Great job!

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

  27. IRK December 15, 2009 at 2:40 am #

    Go Fair Trade! I wish there were more fair trade cocoa and coffee producers

  28. Ashley Wilson December 15, 2009 at 3:11 am #

    This is an excellent organization!

  29. roswello December 15, 2009 at 3:13 am #

    i have been buying fair trade coffee for years, i love companies who support this and who pay their workers well
    roswello athotmail dot com

  30. TheEclecticElement December 15, 2009 at 3:23 am #

    Okay, may I just say that is so awesome! My family and I are very big into supporting the local farming community so I can really appreciate what this company is trying to do.

    Wonderful giveaway!

    TheEclecticElement AT yahoo DOT com

  31. TheEclecticElement December 15, 2009 at 3:25 am #

    I tweeted this giveaway:

    http://twitter.com/TheEclecticE/status/6684085851

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  32. nfmgirl December 15, 2009 at 3:47 am #

    I absolutely love companies like this that give people a chance to support themselves and their families.

    nfmgirl AT gmail DOT com

  33. Katrina V December 15, 2009 at 4:06 am #

    I think it’s wonderful that they have an Interfaith program!

  34. Katrina V December 15, 2009 at 4:13 am #

    Tweet.

    http://twitter.com/katt_v/statuses/6685463246

  35. Phoenix December 15, 2009 at 4:25 am #

    I’m a big big fan of fair trade, & wasn’t familiar with this group. The products look very tasty, the packaging is nicely done, & I like the fact that purchases directly support farmers & growers.

  36. ikkinlala December 15, 2009 at 4:54 am #

    I love that many of their products are organic as well as fair trade. It’s often a choice between the two, but I prefer products that are both.

    ikkinlala AT yahoo DOT ca

  37. cndlady December 15, 2009 at 5:28 am #

    I found it interesting that they have no high executive salaries to support.

  38. cndlady December 15, 2009 at 5:31 am #

    I tweeted
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  39. cndlady December 15, 2009 at 5:33 am #

    I shared on facebook
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  40. tazimd December 15, 2009 at 7:24 am #

    I like that they care about more than economics!

    tazimd @gmail . com

  41. Money Saving Maine-iac December 15, 2009 at 10:56 am #

    I love that they support snall farners globally. That they support fair trade.

  42. Lisa at Lil Fish Studios December 15, 2009 at 12:49 pm #

    This is a wonderful feature! I love that they are both organic and fair trade, and the fact that they support small farms, and farms here in the US is the icing on the cake. I also appreciate that you can type in the “best by” date on items like their cranberries and determine where they were grown.

  43. Jen December 15, 2009 at 1:17 pm #

    Hi,
    I was very glad to learn more about them. I checked out their blog and learned more than I ever knew before about the problems with large corporate chocolatiers due to human rights, environmental and other kinds of abuse on cocoa plantations. Hmm…. what most people would never imagine would be the backstory on their chocolate bar. To be making connecting small producers with enviro and socially conscious consumer – way to go!

    jen dot s dot chandler at gmail dot com

  44. jbafaith December 15, 2009 at 2:37 pm #

    Great site and wonderful philosophy! Maybe if this was practiced more, we’d have more peace and less war! Good work!

  45. Jay December 15, 2009 at 2:42 pm #

    I like that they help the farmers not big corporations.
    rbjj32825[at]lycos[dot]com

  46. jbafaith December 15, 2009 at 2:45 pm #

    Tweeted

    http://twitter.com/jbafaith/status/6697606356

  47. jbafaith December 15, 2009 at 2:46 pm #

    I posted my twitter comment about Equal Exchange on Facebook Judy Bradley

  48. bison61 December 15, 2009 at 3:42 pm #

    this is wonderful I like that they develop more environmentally-sound business practices

    tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com

  49. amy December 15, 2009 at 4:23 pm #

    it is a good organization, plus I’ve had the coffee and it’s very smooth.
    amylwright@hotmail.com

  50. J.Danger December 15, 2009 at 5:27 pm #

    I love the pay ratio that they support. Good to see these days!

  51. maureen73 December 15, 2009 at 5:28 pm #

    I learned that there are fundraisers opportunities that would be great for our homeschooling co-op. I have had the hot cocoa and it is wonderful…it is great to read about their other products too! Thanks for sharing…
    maureenruble@yahoo.com

  52. J.Danger December 15, 2009 at 5:28 pm #

    tweeted

    http://twitter.com/JDanger/status/6702149111

  53. Pat December 15, 2009 at 7:22 pm #

    That is fantastic that they support small farmer co-ops and use sustainable farming methods.
    pkildow at gmail dot com

  54. Sara S December 15, 2009 at 9:07 pm #

    How great that they support small farmers!

  55. LeighAnn December 15, 2009 at 9:38 pm #

    I love that they support small farmers.

    fscott2929(at)comcast(dot)net

  56. CathyH December 15, 2009 at 10:36 pm #

    I love that they support so many farms and have a huge selection of goods

  57. Jennifer December 15, 2009 at 10:57 pm #

    I like that they support sustainable farming practices.

  58. mim December 16, 2009 at 12:04 am #

    i love how this site gathers together fair trade products from all over, especially chocolate! which i love, but can be a bit problematic in regards to sourcing ethically and sustainably

  59. Tanya December 16, 2009 at 12:44 am #

    I like that not only do they use small farm co ops, but that they are also thinking about more environmentally-sound business practices

  60. Tanya December 16, 2009 at 12:45 am #

    I also tweeted here
    http://twitter.com/sunshinestgurl/status/6713732503

  61. Stasi December 16, 2009 at 1:55 am #

    I love that fair trade helps small farmers. lilstasi2@aol.com

  62. Stasi December 16, 2009 at 1:57 am #

    I twitted. http://twitter.com/lilstasi lilstasi2@aol.com

  63. Hippie4ever December 16, 2009 at 4:10 am #

    This a fabulous and (about time) idea!! I have also tried their products and they are delicious…feeding the soul as well as the body.
    silenttributary(at)yahoo(dot)com

  64. daer0n December 16, 2009 at 4:38 am #

    I love the wide variety of products that they sell!

    Nury77 at live dot ca

  65. daer0n December 16, 2009 at 4:38 am #

    i shared this giveaway on twitter:
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  66. daer0n December 16, 2009 at 4:39 am #

    I shared this on facebook:
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  67. daer0n December 16, 2009 at 4:40 am #

    i added sweet greens to my technorati favorites.

    Nury77 at live dot ca

  68. Kerri December 16, 2009 at 7:17 pm #

    Eat goodies while supporting sustainable growth and life. What is not to love?!

  69. Kathleen W. December 16, 2009 at 7:44 pm #

    Equal Exchange is such a great organization, and I’ve bought their coffee at Ten Thousand Villages before, and it’s sooo good!

    I’d love to try the Organic Spicy Hot Cocoa.

  70. TheEclecticElement December 17, 2009 at 1:25 am #

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  71. nfmgirl December 17, 2009 at 1:55 am #

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  72. Cheryl F. {The Lucky Ladybug} December 17, 2009 at 2:50 am #

    I like that they use sustainable farming methods 🙂 *Thanks* for the giveaway!
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  73. Cheryl F. {The Lucky Ladybug} December 17, 2009 at 2:52 am #

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  74. Cheryl F. {The Lucky Ladybug} December 17, 2009 at 2:52 am #

    Shared on Facebook
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  75. Cheryl F. {The Lucky Ladybug} December 17, 2009 at 2:53 am #

    Stumbled
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  76. Cheryl F. {The Lucky Ladybug} December 17, 2009 at 2:54 am #

    Faved on Technorati
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  77. Ana Torres December 17, 2009 at 5:15 am #

    I love their coffee!

    arstella [at] gmail[dot] com

  78. Sangeetha December 17, 2009 at 4:13 pm #

    I like that their are “green” and have some fab products

  79. nfmgirl December 17, 2009 at 6:19 pm #

    Tweet:
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  80. TheEclecticElement December 17, 2009 at 8:17 pm #

    Daily Tweet:

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  81. amanda December 18, 2009 at 1:42 am #

    This is a really commendable organization. Thanks for introducing them to me!
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  82. amanda December 18, 2009 at 1:43 am #

    technorati favorite – oheeyore
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  83. Anonymous December 18, 2009 at 1:34 pm #

    I think this organization, and organizations like them, are SO important to the earth and its people. Humans cannot be trusted, which has been proven time and time again, to be fair to other humans or not take advantage of situations for their own selfish benefit. Organizations like this help to stem that greed.
    Angie
    one 4 earth at aol dot com

  84. Anonymous December 18, 2009 at 1:36 pm #

    I tweeted this giveaway here: http://twitter.com/FotoMacro/status/6795925664
    Angie
    one 4 earth at aol dot com

  85. Anonymous December 18, 2009 at 1:37 pm #

    I dugg this link on digg.com under username angie16: http://digg.com/food_drink/Sweet_Greens_Equal_Exchange_Fair_Trade_Mixer_Basket
    Angie
    one 4 earth at aol dot com

  86. Anonymous December 18, 2009 at 1:39 pm #

    I love how you can sign up to their action alerts to use your own voice to help their cause!
    Scott
    nynekats at aol dot com

  87. Anonymous December 18, 2009 at 1:39 pm #

    tweeted
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    Scott
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  88. Anonymous December 18, 2009 at 1:40 pm #

    I submitted your giveaway link to digg.com as scotthl here: http://digg.com/food_drink/Sweet_Greens_Equal_Exchange_Fair_Trade_Mixer_Basket
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  89. nfmgirl December 18, 2009 at 10:59 pm #

    Tweet:
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  90. josiefiorda December 19, 2009 at 12:06 am #

    It’s wonderful that they support farmers all over the world

    josiefiorda@yahoo.ca

  91. TheEclecticElement December 19, 2009 at 12:43 am #

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  92. nfmgirl December 19, 2009 at 5:21 pm #

    Tweet:
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  93. daer0n December 19, 2009 at 9:22 pm #

    tweet:
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  94. cherdon December 19, 2009 at 11:48 pm #

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  96. Aik December 20, 2009 at 3:51 am #

    I think it’s a great thing that they are supporting farmers all over the world.

    aikychien at yahoo dot com

  97. Aik December 20, 2009 at 3:51 am #

    I tweeted:

    http://twitter.com/aikchien/status/6849667617

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  98. TheEclecticElement December 20, 2009 at 4:16 am #

    Daily Tweet:

    http://twitter.com/TheEclecticE/status/6850326284

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  99. Amber December 21, 2009 at 1:17 am #

    I love that they are socially conscious but especially that all their products are so delicious!

  100. Belinda M December 21, 2009 at 2:17 am #

    I think is cool/interesting that there are supporting farmers from all over the world

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  101. Belinda M December 21, 2009 at 2:21 am #

    tweeted

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  102. Tylerpants December 21, 2009 at 4:21 am #

    I think it’s great that Equal Exchange helps farmers to build better lives for themselves and their families by partnering with them!
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  103. trixx December 21, 2009 at 4:34 am #

    I love that they partner with co-operatives of farmers!

  104. Heather December 21, 2009 at 1:49 pm #

    I’ve been enjoying this company for some time, occasionally treating myself to a bar of their yummy chocolate! ~H

  105. Cheryl F. {The Lucky Ladybug} December 21, 2009 at 4:33 pm #

    Tweeted
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  106. TheEclecticElement December 21, 2009 at 6:57 pm #

    Daily Tweet:

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  107. daer0n December 21, 2009 at 11:33 pm #

    tweet:
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