The show at the high school was made up of local artists and crafters. I found some great organic soaps and lotions. Evidently the big thing this year (or maybe I'm way behind?) is lotion in a bar form that comes in a little tin. It's similar to a tin of hand salve, only the product is more solid like a bar of soap and actually comes out of the tin, where salve does not. You warm it up by rubbing it between your palms, then rub it into your skin. Such a neat idea (no more lotion explosions in my purse, or frozen lotion in my glove compartment) and every soap booth was selling them. I picked up a few from Evergreen Candleworks, a local, family-owned company here in town. They use organic soy, fair trade shea butter and their operation is run completely on wind power. These make great stocking stuffers, so check them out!
The Alternative Gift Fair was filled with non-profits that help those in need from here in Colorado to the Himalayas. From the Women's Bean Project, which employs homeless women in Denver, to One Mother, which helps HIV positive women in India, each gift purchased helps a person in need. Plus, you get a gift for someone you love, hence their "Buy Once, Gift Twice" slogan.
I got some fabulous gifts here as well. My favorite vendor has to be One Mother whose blankets, scarves, place mats and change purses are made in India from recycled saris. The colors and patterns are brilliant.
Will you be hitting any local craft shows this year?
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