{"product_id":"strong-foundations-curated-box","title":"Strong Foundations | Curated Box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThoughtfully filled with beautiful, practical pieces, the \u003cstrong\u003eStrong Foundations | Curated Box\u003c\/strong\u003e celebrates the small choices, daily rhythms, and meaningful moments that help create a life rooted in purpose. From a handwoven accessory crafted with generations of tradition to tools that invite you to write, reflect, and begin, each item carries a story of craftsmanship, sustainability, and hope. Together, they remind us that strong foundations are built one intentional step at a time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e✨ WHAT’S INSIDE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandwoven Straw Clutch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCarry a touch of natural beauty wherever you go with this Handwoven Straw Clutch, crafted from dried palm leaves by skilled artisans in Indonesia. Palm leaves have been used in Indonesian weaving traditions for centuries, giving this lightweight handbag a rich sense of history and timeless appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFinished with a polyester lining and magnetic snap closure, the clutch keeps your essentials secure while remaining easy to carry. Its simple, textured design transitions beautifully from weddings and special occasions to summer outings and relaxed days by the beach. Elegant yet effortless, this handcrafted piece brings warmth, texture, and generations of artisan skill to any outfit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e• Handwoven in Indonesia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e• Made from dried palm leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e• 11\" x 6\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e• Magnetic snap closure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMEET THE ARTISANS: Bali Harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBali Harvest began as an initiative focused on transforming natural waste materials into beautiful handcrafted goods. Today, their artisans create wooden and woven pieces that celebrate simple living while preserving traditional techniques passed down through generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUsing sustainably sourced materials native to the region, local artisans handcraft each item with care using low-impact methods and simple tools. Every piece reflects Bali Harvest’s commitment to craftsmanship, sustainability, and creating meaningful products inspired by the beauty and slower pace of life on the island of Bali.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever-Ending Bamboo Pencil + Leather Topper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePut your ideas to paper again and again with the Never-Ending Bamboo Pencil + Leather Topper. This thoughtfully paired writing set combines an innovative, long-lasting bamboo pencil with a handcrafted leather topper designed to protect its tip between uses. Sustainable, practical, and made to last, this duo is perfect for journaling, sketching, planning, note-taking, or capturing inspiration whenever it strikes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCrafted with a smooth bamboo handle and durable alloy tip, the Never-Ending Bamboo Pencil creates fine, consistent marks without needing to be sharpened, refilled, or replaced. The genuine leather topper fits securely over the alloy tip to help protect it while stored in a bag, journal, or desk drawer. Together, they offer a thoughtful, long-lasting alternative to everyday disposable writing tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e• Renewable bamboo pencil with durable alloy tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e• No sharpening or refilling needed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e• Genuine leather protective topper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e• Leather topper comes in brown or black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMEET THE MAKERS: Bamboo Switch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBased in St. Paul, Minnesota, Bamboo Switch is an eco-lifestyle brand dedicated to championing a plastic-free world through bamboo-based products and innovative solutions. Founded by Alex and Jordan, the brand encourages individuals and families to embrace conscious choices that help reduce waste and create a brighter, greener future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMEET THE ARTISANS: Beloved Leather Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBeloved Leather Co. creates premium handcrafted leather goods while supporting dignified work around the world. Each piece is made by a skilled team of artisans in Bangladesh, where the company’s family lives and works alongside the makers each day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThrough thoughtful craftsmanship and close partnership, Beloved Leather Co. creates products designed to be both beautiful and lasting. This Leather Pencil Topper order provided fifty hours of meaningful work for their team of five artisans, helping support sustainable employment and brighter futures for their families.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eStart Today\u003c\/em\u003e Journals | Set of 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCapture ideas, prayers, dreams, and everyday moments with the \u003cem\u003eStart Today\u003c\/em\u003e Journals | Set of 2. Filled with blank pages, these journals give you room to write, sketch, reflect, make lists, or create in whatever way inspires you. Whether used for morning devotions, creative expression, goal setting, or simply collecting your thoughts, this set is an invitation to begin right where you are.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOne journal features the encouraging words \u003cem\u003eStart Today\u003c\/em\u003e alongside a stained glass illustration inspired by Mercy House Global’s 2026 \u003cem\u003eSanctuary\u003c\/em\u003e theme and a colorful Sanaa bird. The coordinating journal features the Sanaa bird on its own, creating a beautiful pair centered on hope, creativity, and new beginnings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e• Set of 2 journals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e• 5\" x 7\" each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e• Blank pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e• Features Sanaa art created by the girls of Rehema House in Kenya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e• Stained glass artwork coordinates with Mercy House Global’s 2026 \u003cem\u003eSanctuary\u003c\/em\u003e theme\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e• Perfect for writing, journaling, sketching, and markers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMEET THE ARTISANS: Sanaa Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSanaa art is original artwork created by the girls of Rehema House, the maternity homes in Kenya sponsored by Mercy House Global. Rehema House provides sanctuary and support for pregnant teen mothers who have faced difficult circumstances, giving them a safe place to heal, grow, continue their education, and build hopeful futures for themselves and their children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThrough Sanaa, the girls’ creativity is transformed into meaningful products that allow their artwork and stories to travel far beyond Kenya. Each design is a beautiful expression of hope, dignity, and the promise of new beginnings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eStrong Foundations | Curated Box\u003c\/strong\u003e celebrates the beauty of beginning with purpose. Each piece represents something worth building upon: traditions preserved through generations, sustainable choices that care for the future, dignified work that strengthens families, and blank pages waiting for new ideas and dreams. Together, these thoughtfully selected items are a reminder that meaningful change begins with small steps, and the strongest foundations are built with intention, hope, and care.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWant to learn more? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heyzine.com\/flip-book\/ELB_August2026_Strong_Foundations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eClick here to read more about the items featured in this curated box and the talented artisans who made them.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercy House Global","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47865922093250,"sku":"184338679869","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1149\/2930\/files\/b096ebb5-c399-4aba-ad8d-5d03b88c92b5.png?v=1786648958","url":"https:\/\/mercyhouseglobal.org\/products\/strong-foundations-curated-box","provider":"Mercy House Global","version":"1.0","type":"link"}