Christmas DecorChristmas time is upon us!!! Have you decorated yet?! Whether you haven’t started or you got your Christmas tree out in mid-October, 2nd Story Goods has you covered. We are so excited to share with you some of our favorite holiday products that will be perfect additions to your holiday decorations. Check out some of our absolute favorites below.... 1. Standing Metal Trees Brand new this year! We love these recycled metal trees. Let them stand alone or grab one of each for the complete look...
Mother's Day Gift GuideMother’s Day Gift Guide We're just around the corner from what is every mother’s special day. The day where they are showered with love and gifts to show how much they are appreciated for all the mind-blowing things they do daily. Since we all want to get our mothers the perfect gift, we decided to compile a guide on the best 2SG gifts for Mother’s Day 2022! The Gift Made By A Mama For A Mama Our first gift idea is the Luna Earring, which is made by a mama for a mama. We LOVE this ...
Not i But WeHelping Improve Lives of Survivors - Not i But We Partnership Not I But We was born out of the fundamental need to see economic justice for survivors of human trafficking. Poverty is one of the greatest driving forces of human trafficking, and without providing viable opportunities, survivors often find themselves in the very same situation that led them to be exploited in the first place. With the unemployment in South Africa being over 50%, dignifying and sustainable employment is incredi...
4 Step Guide to Ethical and Sustainable ShoppingEthical shopping, breaking up with fast-fashion, becoming a conscious consumer: these are all terms you may have heard tossed around. But what does it all really mean and how does one do it well? What is Ethical Shopping? Ethical shopping is buying goods without harming or exploiting animals, people, environments, etc. It can also be defined as shopping in a way that aligns with your personal beliefs and morals. For more background on this concept, check out What is Ethical Shopping. What is...
A Closer Look at Our Metal ArtRecycled Steel Drum Metal Art from Haiti has been famous worldwide for decades. It's been a while since we've had new Metal Art pieces in our collection, and today we are so excited to bring you these GORGEOUS brand new pieces! 1. Votive Candle Holder Hand-carved metal candle holder, made from recycled steel. Perfect for creating warm lighting in your home. 2. Metal Art Scroll Bowl Intricately detailed hand-crafted metal bowl. Perfect for decor, not meant for food (except the kind ...
Father's DayFathers have an incredible influence that runs deep and far in our lives. They often offer endless love and instill hope and dreams in their children. Father’s Day is approaching, which means it’s almost time to celebrate them and show our appreciation. Because of the great impact of fathers all over the world, we made this Father’s Day gift guide to help you choose the best gift for your dad! 1. Leather Wallets Gift your Dad convenience with one of our wallets. We offer the Minimalist Wall...
Rosie's CollabWho is Rosie's? The unemployment rate in Haiti is over 80%, and it is estimated that 300,000 children live in orphanage institutes and 80% of these children have living parents and family. These statistics are staggering, but with each job Rosie's creates, it means one less family not facing the extremely harsh realities of Haiti. Rosie's Boutique was founded in 2014 by the mother-daughter duo, Renae Grooters and Kayla Raymond. Rosie's exists to promote job creation, Hait...
N’ap Keep GoingHaiti is one of the most stressful countries to live in. Anxiety has reached the highest level in our lives. It seems the farther we want to go in whatever we are working towards, the more distractions there are with political unrest, insecurity, and bad news in general. Without even knowing, we can become so addicted to keeping up with the “bad news” of what is going on around us that we lose focus on our goals. We always feel so powerless and so small in whatever situation we are going thro...
Introducing the 10-Minute EssayImagine with me you’ve finished dinner and you go around the table and hand out a journal and a pen to each person seated there. Then you lean in and say. “I want to know you more.” Thus you begin the Your Very Own 10-minute essay Tradition! “What a wonderful world” is playing in the background. You choose the prompt for the night provided in the booklet stored in the back of the journal. Everyone smiles in agreement and happily writes the prompt at the top of their journal page. You...
From New Year's Resolutions to Wellness DeclarationsA new year can feel like an exciting fresh start. A time to reset and be intentional about how we choose to live our lives. But New Year’s Resolutions can be so…hard. They can leave us feeling crushed by the pressure to abide to strict rules, where there isn’t much space for grace. So this year, instead of New Year’s Resolutions we’re calling them Wellness Declarations. These are decisions that we make out of love for ourselves, and the idea of prioritizing our wellness sounds a lot kinder ...
Christmas Gift Guide: For the GalsWe have so many great gift ideas for the women in your life that we couldn't fit them all in one short list, so we didn't!! We have broken up our ideas in two different parts for the different types of women you know: for the insister of hope and for the style savvy gal. Now, you can find the perfect gift for whoever you're shopping for, and maybe even yourself, too! For the Insister of Hope: Harvest Apron For the host, the artist, or the chef in every gal. Available in cream co...
Getting to Know: Singing Rooster CoffeeGetting to Know: Singing Rooster Coffee Isn't Singing Rooster the most fun name ever? If you've been to Haiti, this likely stirs memories of being woken up by a bright-eyed rooster outside of your window. If not, put yourself there. Just imagine the beauty of a place where you may be woken up by natural sounds, lots of sunshine, and a fresh cup of coffee. What is Singing Rooster? Singing Rooster is a social enterprise nonprofit organization that supplies gourmet Haitian coffee, cac...
Valentine's Day Gift GuideWe are convinced that our 2nd Story Goods family (that’s you if you’re reading this!) are some of the most loving people around. So in honor of Valentine’s Day, THE day that is marked as the celebration of Love, we’ve put together this guide. Whether its for your partner, family members, or galentines, we have some great little ways to let the people in your life know how loved they are, while also supporting living wage work in Haiti! The best part? Everything on this list is under $16 with ...
Christmas Gift Guide: For the Person You Just Don't Know What to GetYou know that person who definitely deserves a great gift, but you don’t quite feel like anything would be “good enough”. Or the person who already has everything? (those are the hardest people to shop for!) Or maybe the person who you have to get something, but you have no inkling of anything they would like? This list is for those people! Leather Bottle Holder The best part of this gift is the endless possibilities of the bottle you can put inside! Whatever you decide on, we’re sure the...
Getting to Know: Haiti's HistoryWe are proud to work alongside remarkable leaders in Haiti, and we love sharing stories, culture, and beauty that are present in the country. In honor of Black History Month, here are a few insights to shed light on Haiti and her contributions to history and culture. Haitian History Haiti is well known for the successful revolt against France by formerly enslaved people which led to independence on January 1st, 1804. Every year on January 1st people in Haiti celebrate their independence day...
Christmas Gift Guide: For the GuysGuys can be hard to shop for, but we have made it a little easier this year! Check out our guide to purchasing the best gifts for all the hard-working men in your life. Minimalist Wallet We truly think this is the coolest wallet around. It combines maximum functionality with a minimalist approach. The wallet has an ID window and one card slot on the front, 3 card slots on the back, and 3 separate pockets on the sides: one opening from the left, one from the right, and one from the top! ...
Christmas Decor
Christmas time is upon us!!! Have you decorated yet?! Whether you haven’t started or you got your Christmas tree out in mid-October, 2nd Story Goods has you covered. We are so excited to share with you some of our favorite holiday products that will be perfect additions to your holiday decorations. Check out some of our absolute favorites below.... 1. Standing Metal Trees Brand new this year! We love these recycled metal trees. Let them stand alone or grab one of each for the complete look...
Mother's Day Gift Guide
Mother’s Day Gift Guide We're just around the corner from what is every mother’s special day. The day where they are showered with love and gifts to show how much they are appreciated for all the mind-blowing things they do daily. Since we all want to get our mothers the perfect gift, we decided to compile a guide on the best 2SG gifts for Mother’s Day 2022! The Gift Made By A Mama For A Mama Our first gift idea is the Luna Earring, which is made by a mama for a mama. We LOVE this ...
Not i But We
Helping Improve Lives of Survivors - Not i But We Partnership Not I But We was born out of the fundamental need to see economic justice for survivors of human trafficking. Poverty is one of the greatest driving forces of human trafficking, and without providing viable opportunities, survivors often find themselves in the very same situation that led them to be exploited in the first place. With the unemployment in South Africa being over 50%, dignifying and sustainable employment is incredi...
4 Step Guide to Ethical and Sustainable Shopping
Ethical shopping, breaking up with fast-fashion, becoming a conscious consumer: these are all terms you may have heard tossed around. But what does it all really mean and how does one do it well? What is Ethical Shopping? Ethical shopping is buying goods without harming or exploiting animals, people, environments, etc. It can also be defined as shopping in a way that aligns with your personal beliefs and morals. For more background on this concept, check out What is Ethical Shopping. What is...
A Closer Look at Our Metal Art
Recycled Steel Drum Metal Art from Haiti has been famous worldwide for decades. It's been a while since we've had new Metal Art pieces in our collection, and today we are so excited to bring you these GORGEOUS brand new pieces! 1. Votive Candle Holder Hand-carved metal candle holder, made from recycled steel. Perfect for creating warm lighting in your home. 2. Metal Art Scroll Bowl Intricately detailed hand-crafted metal bowl. Perfect for decor, not meant for food (except the kind ...
Father's Day
Fathers have an incredible influence that runs deep and far in our lives. They often offer endless love and instill hope and dreams in their children. Father’s Day is approaching, which means it’s almost time to celebrate them and show our appreciation. Because of the great impact of fathers all over the world, we made this Father’s Day gift guide to help you choose the best gift for your dad! 1. Leather Wallets Gift your Dad convenience with one of our wallets. We offer the Minimalist Wall...
Rosie's Collab
Who is Rosie's? The unemployment rate in Haiti is over 80%, and it is estimated that 300,000 children live in orphanage institutes and 80% of these children have living parents and family. These statistics are staggering, but with each job Rosie's creates, it means one less family not facing the extremely harsh realities of Haiti. Rosie's Boutique was founded in 2014 by the mother-daughter duo, Renae Grooters and Kayla Raymond. Rosie's exists to promote job creation, Hait...
N’ap Keep Going
Haiti is one of the most stressful countries to live in. Anxiety has reached the highest level in our lives. It seems the farther we want to go in whatever we are working towards, the more distractions there are with political unrest, insecurity, and bad news in general. Without even knowing, we can become so addicted to keeping up with the “bad news” of what is going on around us that we lose focus on our goals. We always feel so powerless and so small in whatever situation we are going thro...
Introducing the 10-Minute Essay
Imagine with me you’ve finished dinner and you go around the table and hand out a journal and a pen to each person seated there. Then you lean in and say. “I want to know you more.” Thus you begin the Your Very Own 10-minute essay Tradition! “What a wonderful world” is playing in the background. You choose the prompt for the night provided in the booklet stored in the back of the journal. Everyone smiles in agreement and happily writes the prompt at the top of their journal page. You...
From New Year's Resolutions to Wellness Declarations
A new year can feel like an exciting fresh start. A time to reset and be intentional about how we choose to live our lives. But New Year’s Resolutions can be so…hard. They can leave us feeling crushed by the pressure to abide to strict rules, where there isn’t much space for grace. So this year, instead of New Year’s Resolutions we’re calling them Wellness Declarations. These are decisions that we make out of love for ourselves, and the idea of prioritizing our wellness sounds a lot kinder ...
Christmas Gift Guide: For the Gals
We have so many great gift ideas for the women in your life that we couldn't fit them all in one short list, so we didn't!! We have broken up our ideas in two different parts for the different types of women you know: for the insister of hope and for the style savvy gal. Now, you can find the perfect gift for whoever you're shopping for, and maybe even yourself, too! For the Insister of Hope: Harvest Apron For the host, the artist, or the chef in every gal. Available in cream co...
Getting to Know: Singing Rooster Coffee
Getting to Know: Singing Rooster Coffee Isn't Singing Rooster the most fun name ever? If you've been to Haiti, this likely stirs memories of being woken up by a bright-eyed rooster outside of your window. If not, put yourself there. Just imagine the beauty of a place where you may be woken up by natural sounds, lots of sunshine, and a fresh cup of coffee. What is Singing Rooster? Singing Rooster is a social enterprise nonprofit organization that supplies gourmet Haitian coffee, cac...
Valentine's Day Gift Guide
We are convinced that our 2nd Story Goods family (that’s you if you’re reading this!) are some of the most loving people around. So in honor of Valentine’s Day, THE day that is marked as the celebration of Love, we’ve put together this guide. Whether its for your partner, family members, or galentines, we have some great little ways to let the people in your life know how loved they are, while also supporting living wage work in Haiti! The best part? Everything on this list is under $16 with ...
Christmas Gift Guide: For the Person You Just Don't Know What to Get
You know that person who definitely deserves a great gift, but you don’t quite feel like anything would be “good enough”. Or the person who already has everything? (those are the hardest people to shop for!) Or maybe the person who you have to get something, but you have no inkling of anything they would like? This list is for those people! Leather Bottle Holder The best part of this gift is the endless possibilities of the bottle you can put inside! Whatever you decide on, we’re sure the...
Getting to Know: Haiti's History
We are proud to work alongside remarkable leaders in Haiti, and we love sharing stories, culture, and beauty that are present in the country. In honor of Black History Month, here are a few insights to shed light on Haiti and her contributions to history and culture. Haitian History Haiti is well known for the successful revolt against France by formerly enslaved people which led to independence on January 1st, 1804. Every year on January 1st people in Haiti celebrate their independence day...
Christmas Gift Guide: For the Guys
Guys can be hard to shop for, but we have made it a little easier this year! Check out our guide to purchasing the best gifts for all the hard-working men in your life. Minimalist Wallet We truly think this is the coolest wallet around. It combines maximum functionality with a minimalist approach. The wallet has an ID window and one card slot on the front, 3 card slots on the back, and 3 separate pockets on the sides: one opening from the left, one from the right, and one from the top! ...
