Jessica Wieser

A previous copywriter for Ten Thousand Villages, Jess is fond of campfires, rainy days and dark chocolate. She enjoys filling her house with furry and not-so-furry critters (currently counting two rats, one puppy and a tortoise). With a secret love for punk rock and horror film, she spends her free time writing weird poems, drinking tea, and dancing badly to old songs.

Tagua: A Miracle Material for Sustainable Jewelry?

Natural. Sustainable. Tagua.…

Silence: Providing Employment to Artisans with Disabilities

Giving hope to the hearing impaired…

Christmas Bells are Ringing

Bells—simple symbols, complex connection. All around the world, for centuries, people have used bells for any number of …

Christmas in the Philippines

A mix of Western and Filipino traditions, Christmas in the Philippines has traditions from carols to bamboo lanterns.…

A History Told in Gold

The story behind the Poet’s Gold jewelry. A museum-quality replica of a pre-Columbian jewelry design.…

Paella—A recipe for bringing people together

Everything you need to know about paella.…

Journey through the Enchanted Forest

Pieces of folklore—for the wanderer.…

How to throw an Apple Cider All-Nighter

Here’s what to do with all those apples.…

When paper is more than just paper

Finding solutions in the Philippines…

Local Veggies, Global Flavor

Tips from an expert in vegetable gardens and pickling spices.…

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