Merry Christmas from Taaluma
Season’s greetings to you and your family!
We hope you have a great thyme this season doing your favorite holiday things: from cumin together with your family, to wearing warm and comfy cloves, to chili-ing out and taking some time off to rest. Oh and have fun opening presents too, just remember that “it is always pepper to give than to receive.”
From all of us at Taaluma, we wish you a rose-merry Christmas and a dill-lightful New Year!
Holiday Yummies, Filling Tummies
Eggnog, cookies, cinnamon rolls…the traditional holiday go-to’s.
But did you know that countries around the world celebrate the holidays very differently than we do?
Especially when it comes to food!
The Tree-mendous Impact of Giving
It goes without sleighing that the act of giving does more than what meets the eye.
Researchers say that generosity Claus-es your brain to release chemicals that give you a sense of joy and connection, leading to less stress and depression.
Generosity is also contagious. So when you give, others around you are also encouraged to give.
And when you give a Taaluma Tote, you take it a step further.
Taaluma Bracelets
We just got in our new Taaluma bracelets and they look AMAZING!
Even better, these bracelets are made by Refugees in the United States!
So not only do the bracelets fund microloans, they also provide sustainable jobs for Refugees who were forced to leave their homes.
It's Still an Amazing World
Ever Widening Circles “is a media outlet on a mission to change the negative dialogue about our times.” So instead of focusing on negative news and political divisiveness, they write about good things going on in the world, leaving readers feeling uplifted and inspired!
With every story, they are proving that it’s still an amazing world!
Connected Through Culture
Kuala-ty over Quantity
While visiting Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, Lucy went fabric hunting at the famous Pasar Seni, which translates to ‘Central Market.’
Her favorite part of the market was the original tiles that decorate the floor. She loved the beautiful and detailed design that speaks of a time long ago.
Can We All Just Get A'longyi?
“The Longyi is a traditional piece of clothing worn by men and women for everyday life in Myanmar. Even in the modern day capital of Yangon, you will see most people wearing a Longyi, whether it is in the office or doing normal daily activities. It’s very much a part of the national identity."
- Traveler Aaron John
Dreaming & Bolivian
Bolivia is a beautiful and diverse country in South America.
It’s known for its awesome Andes mountains and for having lots of llamas (¿Como te llama?).
Over the years, we’ve been able to help six awesome businesses in Bolivia.
From Señora Natalia and "Las 11 Estrellas" (The Eleven Stars), who own a company selling blankets in El Alto. They used their microloan to buy wool so that they could make more blankets and grow their business.