The Hope of HaitiWe could all use a little encouragement right now. A few weeks ago we asked our social media followers and our staff to write a 10 minute essay on Hope. This is what one of our brilliant Haitian leaders had to say.HopeBetween the political unrest, gas shortage and all things that are bringing all kinds of fear to my everyday life, one of the things that keeps me alive is hope. Hope in “People”. Every 2 weeks we have to go to port au prince to get our goods to the company that does ship...
On KidnappingsYou know that we exist to shine a light on the beautiful parts of Haiti. The parts so often unseen by the world. But the reality of Haiti, just like any other place, is that of both/and. Haiti is BOTH unbelievably beautiful in a million ways, AND it has very real, very devastating, very complex problems. We would be doing her a great disservice to not also shine a light on the reality of these problems. You may have heard about the recent kidnapping of foreign missionaries in Haiti. It is co...
ConsistencySome thoughts from Jude, our Haitian photographer and marketing team member on consistency. The other day I was walking to work. And I was really frustrated because I couldn’t find a tap-tap. The roads were blocked. I said to myself “here we go again.” Then as I kept going, I saw a lady who sells shoes, ( the machann pèpè) laying her shoes out on the ground, ready to sell them. I was shocked. I was like I can’t believe she is putting herself in danger like this. I even went as far as to say t...
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...
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 Angel Metal Art Our standing angel metal art is one of our customers’ all time favorites. And it is especially important during t...
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 Gift Guide: For the KidsCheck out some adorable Christmas gift ideas for the kids in your life! Super cute and ethical products that kids will love! Moso Scrunchie Just adorable! A perfect accessory for any age. Whether it's around their wrist or in their hair, it looks super cute AND it is ethically made. Moso means “pieces” in Haitian Creole; products in this collection are made up of many pieces of up-cycled fabric. Child Bike Basket For the active child. The child version of our original bike b...
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...
Why Join Our Sub ClubLet’s say you just found out that a friend or co-worker has a birthday today. And you want to be the kind of gift giving person that always has a thoughtful gift on hand? We can help! 2nd Story Goods has a monthly Sub Club! Did you know that? And it’s only $27 a month. And that includes Shipping! With our Sub Club each month you get a box of gorgeous hand crafted goods that you will want to keep for yourself, but because you are the kind of gift giving person, you’re going to love ...
The Anniversary of the 2010 Earthquake in HaitiA beautiful message from the makers of the N'ap Keep Going shirts on this anniversary of the 2010 Earthquake. 01.12.10 Our souls , our hearts , our families, our country shattered when the earth shook and separated us from numerous loved ones and compatriots. Devastated we were . 💔 Waking up, living, and adapting to this new normal filled with so much void has been a process. A hard one. It’s been 12 years now… We rebuilt our lives on ruins, tears and memories -with hope. Hope that ...
Valentine's Day Gift GuideValentine’s Day this year might look a bit different for many of us. Instead of going out for dinner and drinks, staying in with your loved one (or your friends!) is the new norm. But don’t worry! We’ve got you covered from date night activities to gifts, all of them ethically and sustainably made by artisans in Haiti. A great idea (for both men and women!) is to use our Large Square Gift Basket to create the perfect pairing of gifts for your partner. One way to do this is to couple our Woo...
Mother's Day Gift GuideThe Active Mom If your mom is always on the go, loves to work out, and enjoys spending time outside, we have the perfect gifts for her! Our Bike Basket is an amazing handmade gift that she'll be able to use every day (and will look adorable on her bike). We also love gifting our Burlap Market Totes, especially if she likes going to the farmer's market or outdoor festivals and wants a more sustainable option than plastic bags. Finally, our MOSO Headband is an affordable option that sh...
Easter Basket GuideEaster will be here before you know it, and we can’t wait to celebrate this day of hope! For those of us who have been vaccinated, this may be the first time in over a year that group gatherings are happening, which is definitely something to celebrate. To make this holiday even better, check out our ideas for Easter baskets, table settings, and small gifts from the Easter Bunny that your child will love! Baskets 1. Our Market Basket is the perfect base for your Easter gifts! This eco-friend...
The Hope of Haiti
We could all use a little encouragement right now. A few weeks ago we asked our social media followers and our staff to write a 10 minute essay on Hope. This is what one of our brilliant Haitian leaders had to say.HopeBetween the political unrest, gas shortage and all things that are bringing all kinds of fear to my everyday life, one of the things that keeps me alive is hope. Hope in “People”. Every 2 weeks we have to go to port au prince to get our goods to the company that does ship...
On Kidnappings
You know that we exist to shine a light on the beautiful parts of Haiti. The parts so often unseen by the world. But the reality of Haiti, just like any other place, is that of both/and. Haiti is BOTH unbelievably beautiful in a million ways, AND it has very real, very devastating, very complex problems. We would be doing her a great disservice to not also shine a light on the reality of these problems. You may have heard about the recent kidnapping of foreign missionaries in Haiti. It is co...
Consistency
Some thoughts from Jude, our Haitian photographer and marketing team member on consistency. The other day I was walking to work. And I was really frustrated because I couldn’t find a tap-tap. The roads were blocked. I said to myself “here we go again.” Then as I kept going, I saw a lady who sells shoes, ( the machann pèpè) laying her shoes out on the ground, ready to sell them. I was shocked. I was like I can’t believe she is putting herself in danger like this. I even went as far as to say t...
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...
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 Angel Metal Art Our standing angel metal art is one of our customers’ all time favorites. And it is especially important during t...
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! ...
Christmas Gift Guide: For the Kids
Check out some adorable Christmas gift ideas for the kids in your life! Super cute and ethical products that kids will love! Moso Scrunchie Just adorable! A perfect accessory for any age. Whether it's around their wrist or in their hair, it looks super cute AND it is ethically made. Moso means “pieces” in Haitian Creole; products in this collection are made up of many pieces of up-cycled fabric. Child Bike Basket For the active child. The child version of our original bike b...
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...
Why Join Our Sub Club
Let’s say you just found out that a friend or co-worker has a birthday today. And you want to be the kind of gift giving person that always has a thoughtful gift on hand? We can help! 2nd Story Goods has a monthly Sub Club! Did you know that? And it’s only $27 a month. And that includes Shipping! With our Sub Club each month you get a box of gorgeous hand crafted goods that you will want to keep for yourself, but because you are the kind of gift giving person, you’re going to love ...
The Anniversary of the 2010 Earthquake in Haiti
A beautiful message from the makers of the N'ap Keep Going shirts on this anniversary of the 2010 Earthquake. 01.12.10 Our souls , our hearts , our families, our country shattered when the earth shook and separated us from numerous loved ones and compatriots. Devastated we were . 💔 Waking up, living, and adapting to this new normal filled with so much void has been a process. A hard one. It’s been 12 years now… We rebuilt our lives on ruins, tears and memories -with hope. Hope that ...
Valentine's Day Gift Guide
Valentine’s Day this year might look a bit different for many of us. Instead of going out for dinner and drinks, staying in with your loved one (or your friends!) is the new norm. But don’t worry! We’ve got you covered from date night activities to gifts, all of them ethically and sustainably made by artisans in Haiti. A great idea (for both men and women!) is to use our Large Square Gift Basket to create the perfect pairing of gifts for your partner. One way to do this is to couple our Woo...
Mother's Day Gift Guide
The Active Mom If your mom is always on the go, loves to work out, and enjoys spending time outside, we have the perfect gifts for her! Our Bike Basket is an amazing handmade gift that she'll be able to use every day (and will look adorable on her bike). We also love gifting our Burlap Market Totes, especially if she likes going to the farmer's market or outdoor festivals and wants a more sustainable option than plastic bags. Finally, our MOSO Headband is an affordable option that sh...
Easter Basket Guide
Easter will be here before you know it, and we can’t wait to celebrate this day of hope! For those of us who have been vaccinated, this may be the first time in over a year that group gatherings are happening, which is definitely something to celebrate. To make this holiday even better, check out our ideas for Easter baskets, table settings, and small gifts from the Easter Bunny that your child will love! Baskets 1. Our Market Basket is the perfect base for your Easter gifts! This eco-friend...
