April 2, 2013 is the sixth annual World Autism Awareness Day. Every year, autism organizations around the world celebrate the day with unique fundraising and awareness-raising events.
Raspberry JAM is donating 10% of every bag sold to the Horse Boy Foundation, a non-profit organization that brings the healing effects of horses to autism families.

Conscious consumerism is still on our minds and Etsy is THE place to go if you like to know the story behind the things you buy.

For this months gift shopping guide we found the following designers on Etsy:

Silhouettes by Carolin,  Dippy Lulu and our own Etsy shop Raspberry Jam Design. You can also check out our bathing cap cosmetic bags right here on this site.

1. Kings of Cole for goop Goop $140

2. Yoga Journal by Yoga Journal $13.95

3. Custom Yoga Silhouette by Silhouettes by Carolin $21

4. Vintage Style Bathing Cap Cosmetic Bag by Raspberry Jam Design $45

5. Aluminum Water Bottle by Gaiam $10

6. Ballerina Flats by Puma $47

7. Keep Calm and Carry Om by Dippy Lulu $12

Most of these gift ideas can be found on Etsy.com. Etsy is a wonderful way to directly support “independent designers” and to find unique, excellent quality products! Sometimes it feels good to know where your gifts are coming from and where your money is going…

1. Snowflake jumper by Dorothy Perkins $45

2. Mineral Lip and Cheek Stain by Roxanna Cosmetics $23

3. Snow Bunny Glossy Lip Balm by Theme Fragrance $3.80

4. Vintage Style Bathing Cap Cosmetic Bag by Raspberry Jam Design $45

5. Beach Love iPhone Case by Sun Devil Designs $17

6. Folding Aviator Sunglasses by Ray-Ban $260

7. Cashmere Beanie by The Knit Kid $65

You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.

~ Zig Ziglar