Celebrate Fair Trade by Taking Quiz! You Might Win a Prize!

It's Day 2 of our World Fair Trade Day Virtual Fair, and we've got one more way for you to win a prize!


Take the following Fair Trade Quiz (Don't sweat it, Google is your friend *wink*). Send your answers to us in a private message on our Facebook Page Or via email to customerservice@isleofenchantments.com by Midnight ET/ 9pm Pacific Sunday May 13th (AKA: Today).

1. Which Country Had the Highest Fair Trade Sales in 2008? A) United States B) United Kingdom C) France D) Japan
2. True or False: Cameroon is the world's largest cocoa producer.
3. Of the 88 Million Pounds of Fair Trade Coffee Imported to the US in 2008, which country sent the highest percentage? A) Peru B) Ethiopia C) Columbia D) Guatemala
4. What percentage of Fair Trade handicraft production is done by women? A) 35% B) 64% C) 76% D) 93%
5. What is the most popular Fair Trade item worldwide, measured by total sales? A) Bananas B) Tea C) Chocolate D) Coffee
6. Which of the following is a principle of Fair Trade? A) Paying a fair price B) Creating jobs for people who aren't usually hired C) Giving women & girls the same opportunities as men & boys D) Caring for the Environment E) Capacity Building F) Building sustainable, long-term relationships G) Supporting good working conditions H) Education about Fair Trade I) All of the Above J) None of the Above
7. True or False: Fair Trade practices take environmental impact into account.

Pictures of Prizes: ;)
1st Place  2nd Place
3rd Place

GOOD LUCK!


And Congratulations to our Winners for the Scavenger Hunt! Well Done, Ladies!! :D

IOE's 2nd Annual World Fair Trade Day Virtual Scavenger Hunt!

Time Once Again for A Scavenger Hunt! Greetings Folks! I realize you're all very busy people but now it's time to take a  Break to Celebrate the Heroes of Fair Trade and Play A Game!

Yup, it's time to kick off the Fair Trade Virtual Scavenger Hunt! Don't worry, there's no need to find time to go to an event. You can participate while on the computer, or out and about. Social Media is truly your best friend with this little endeavor!


So The Scavenger Hunt works like this:

BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING: Please go to the I.O.E Virtual Fair Grounds  and fill out the Attendance Sheet at the top of the page. (This way I have your Name and email in order to notify you if you've won, plus it helps us know how many peeps participated!)
THEN: Check out our Facebook &/or Twitter Feeds to find our "Challenges":

• Scattered at random points throughout the first day our Fair Trade Day Virtual Fair (Saturday May 12th...Yes, that's Today) Our head Pixie (Yup, me!) will post "challenges" to Facebook & Twitter.
• All you have to do is respond in whatever manner is called for for each mission. For example: Say your Mission is to locate a bunny, You would respond by posting a pic of the bunny you found to either the Isle of Enchantments Facebook page, or send it via Twitter to @IsleEnchantment tagged #WFTD (Could be one in your yard, a pet store, Your Happy Bunny Calendar or bunny slippers - be creative & have fun!). 
• Try to respond to all of the challenges before the Scavenger Hunt Ends at Midnight Eastern/ 9PM Pacific May 12th (Again, Yes...that's Today *wink*).

If you have any questions, just ask, and I'll answer! ;)

The more you complete successfully, the better your chances of winning!

The Prizes Are:
First Place wins a Fabulous Bunch of Goodies, Including: 
"Do You Trade Fair?" T-Shirt, A Jar of Organic Fair Trade Nut Butter, A Jar of Organic Fair Trade Honey, a Bag of Organic Fair Trade Raw Sugar AND set of Fair Trade Dish Towels!
Grand Prize


Second Place: "I Took a Fair Trade Coffee Break" T-Shirt and a Bag of Fair Trade Coffee
2nd Prize

Third Place: A set of Fair Trade Dish Towels and an assortment of Fair Trade Sugar/Honey Samples
 3rd Prize

All Participants will Receive a Personalized "I Took a Fair Trade Break" Virtual Sticker. Perfect for use as a Facebook or Twitter Avatar, showing that you were AWESOME and supported Fair Trade.

The First Challenge will be posted at 10 am ET Saturday Morning!
Good Luck, and HAVE FUN!!
Other I.O.E. World Fair Trade Day  News:


We are Giving Away Free Jars of Once Again Organic Fair Trade Nut Butters with every Purchase of $25 or More (while supplies last).

Our World Fair Trade Day Virtual Fair Continues tomorrow with a Fair Trade Quiz w/ Prizes! :D

Celebrate Small Business Saturday by Shopping Small at I.O.E.!

Dear friends, This November 26Th is a big day for Isle of Enchantments. It’s the second annual Small Business Saturday®, when people across the country come out and shop to support their favorite small businesses. To celebrate the day, and to show appreciation to our fantastic customers (Yup, that means you!), we will be giving away a free pewter rune pendant with every purchase on Saturday the 26Th. We have loads of items on sale too! Candles, Seasonal Enchantments, some Fair Trade goodies, and Cd's just to name a few. Pop on into the website and shop, you're sure to find something special whether it's for yourself or a gift for the holidays. Don’t forget to “Like” and recommend us and share your thoughts with us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/IsleOfEnchantments So, come Celebrate with I.O.E. on 11/26, and spread the word. ☺ Enchanted Blessings, Isleen Head Pixie at Isle of Enchantments

ALSO OF NOTE

Free Shipping on Orders of $100 or More (before shipping, within the U.S.) PLUS: Look at them all! So many deals, it's ridiculous.

Copyright © 2011 Isle of Enchantments All rights reserved.

Black Friday Deals at IOE

For two days only, Isle of Enchantments is taking 40% Off selected candles! That's right, you can purchase any of our Mandala Pillars, Soy Candle Tins, Pendant Pillars or Jar Candles at an astounding 40% off of the regular price. Any of these candles are perfect for gift giving or for creating a very special atmosphere in your home throughout the Holidays and in the coming year.  

We are proud to offer "The Mandala Collection" by Crystal Journey Candles. These pillars, inspired by the artwork of Bryon Allen, are a very unique size at 2 1/2 inches in diameter by 6 inches tall. Each pillar burns for over 70 hours and is blended with oils created specifically for this line of candles. The Mandala Collection is meant to create an atmosphere that helps you to enhance 10 aspects that are vital in achieving a balanced life.




We have a wide array of jar candles ranging from Reiki Charged Jars, Herbal Magic Jars, Baked Good Scented Jars, Holiday Traditional Scents and Living Green Soy Jars. 
 
 



At just under 2" in height and around 4" in diameter our highly scented Soy Candle Tins are thin enough to fit in your pocket! Don't let their size fool you though, they can still make any room smell fabulous. These candle tins make the perfect gift for those who travel. Available in 12
 remarkable varieties.


 

Our Pendant Pillars are pillar candles that are colored and scented to work towards specific goals. This can be done by using them to enhance your rituals and magickal workings, or simply by lighting them and letting their essence fill the room. Each one of these amazing candles is accompanied by a complimenting Pendant that can be charged during your workings to carry the magick with you, or simply wear it as a fabulous accessory. Great for Yuletide gift giving: It's two gifts in one!  



PLUS:


 

Isle of Enchantments Spiritual, Whimsical & Fair Trade: Gifts Jewelry, Home Decor & More!

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A Pixie's Work is Never Done.

I'm sure it seems as though IOE has been rather quiet. Ahhh, but things aren't always what they seem! There has been so much happening that this Pixie has been working, working, working...and that has left little time for the blogging & tweeting. I'm here now though, so let me fill you in on what's been happening!

IOE paired up with Pagan by Design and had our very first giveaway! To read the Interview they did with me click:

Giveaway to Celebrate 13,000 Visitors!

Also, check out the link to see who won!
Isle of Enchantments Giveaway Winner

I have added some Pixie Created Items in the new department: Visions by Isleen. The pretty picture above shows what has been added so far. I've also re-vamped the Links page. It was kinda , well..."blah!" before and now there's a few more places I think are cool and worth checking out.

Menus and Department pages are also getting an overhaul. There are now sub-menus located on the menu at the left of the page (THANK YOU Citymax IT Department! :D). Jewelry, Candles & Accessories, Meditation & Prayer Tools, Music, the Fair Trade Marketplace and Fair Trade Jewelry have now been broken down into smaller categories to make  it easier to find what you are looking for. I'm about 99% done with this, but as go along, I'm sure I'll find more things to re-organize for your shopping ease.

There's also new products coming your way! More Fair Trade Jewelry is being added, along with a Fair Trade Home Decor and Holiday items. Additions are being made to the Candles & Accessories department as well. Mandala Pillars and Jar Candles are already up, and another line of Pillars along with soy Candle Tins will be up by the end of next week.

So, keep popping back to see what's been added. If you don't see what you're looking for, just send me an e-mail at customerservice@isleofenchantments.com and I'll do my best to find it for you!

Help Bring About Peace for Our Kids!

Today is International Peace Day. We're spending the day letting everyone know little ways they can help bring about Peace. (To see all the awesomeness we are spreading over the interwebs, check out our Facebook & Twitter pages).

Our main focus of this event wasn't quite clear to us until yesterday. Yesterday we learned, along with many of you, that yet another teen had taken his own life as a result of being bullied, and ridiculed by his classmates.

Jamey Rodemeyer was only 14. According to his mother, he had been struggling with his sexuality (which, isn't uncommon for any teenager) for about a year. His struggles became even more difficult when coupled with the incessant mocking and otherwise hostile behavior he was faced with on a regular basis. He posted about his struggles, but things didn't stop. Now...he is gone.

He is not the only one. Over the last few years the number of teens who have taken their own lives as a result of unending bullying (anti-gay or otherwise) is heartbreaking, at best...Seth Walsh - 13, Lance Lundsten - 18, Carl Joseph Walker-Hoover - 11, Tyler Clementi - 18, Tiffani Maxwell - 16, Eric Mohat - 17, Haylee Fentress and Paige Moravetz - 14...

This needs to stop.

Our dreams of World Peace can never be realized if we cannot facilitate it in our homes, neighborhoods and schools first. We believe The Trevor Project is on the right track, so from now through Saturday September 24th, $1 from every ITEM sold at Isle of Enchantments will be donated to their Organization. Please help us help them spread awareness and facilitate acceptance initiatives around the nation.

If you are a parent, or are a teacher, day care provider, camp counselor (or otherwise involved with kids)... Check out these Kid-Friendly Peace Initiatives you can share with them. The earlier we can instill the values of Peace, Tolerance, & Acceptance, the better equipped they will be to help spread the word, and end this tragic cycle of hate.

Peaceful Blessings,

Isleen

A Somber Anniversary & an International Day of Peace

September holds two very important days. One is a day of reflection & remembrance, the other a day of unity and hope for the future.

September 11, 2011 marks the 10th anniversary of the day 19 Al-Qaeda members hijacked 4 commercial airliners and brought terror to the forefront of the American Consciousness. 2,996 people lost their lives that day...calling it a "tragedy" still seems rather insignificant.

 

Many services are being held this week, and will continue through to the 11th, and while it is still difficult for many to think about the horrors of that otherwise beautiful September day...I urge you to take a moment and remember those who's lives were cut short, and to be grateful for the police officers and fire fighters who so selfishly and bravely did their jobs.

 

As of this writing, we here in the US have been placed on High Alert as a "Credible, But Unconfirmed Threat" has been deemed credible by Homeland Security for the 11th. No matter your Faith, prayers or positive thoughts for safety certainly wouldn't hurt.

 

The other day Isle of Enchantments is quite excited about...it's International Peace Day! Yes, September 21st was deemed an International Day of Peace by the United Nations in 1981 (Well, it was actually the 3rd Tuesday in September until 2002 when they changed it to the 21st...but I digress).

 

It is a day of  peaceful gatherings, prayers for peace, peace walks, lighting of candles, interfaith peace conferences...and whatever else people can think of to do to bring awareness and to help create Peace in our lifetime.

 

We're planning a little something too. If you were around for World fair Trade Day, you'll remember we had a big Virtual Fair involving our website along with Facebook & Twitter. This will be scaled down a bit, but we will be offering a place for Peaceful Dialogue, ideas for how you can help facilitate Peace, crafts, videos, quotes and as always: FUN!

We'll be highlighting some of our Peace themed merchandise, and there will be an opportunity to win a little somethin'. Everyone who participates will get a fun Virtual Sticker that says "(Name) Partied with a Pixie for Peace!" (Still working on the design). :)

 

So, stay tuned to Twitter & Facebook and spread the word, 'cause Peace is kind of a big deal. ;)

 

Until we meet again ~ Isleen