<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[A Ripple Effect]]></title><description><![CDATA[A gift shop selling fair trade and local goods in Dubuque, Iowa. Located at the bottom of the Fenelon Place Elevator in Historic Cable Care Square.]]></description><link>https://www.arippleeffectshop.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:51:09 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.arippleeffectshop.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Brand Spotlight Series: SERRV]]></title><description><![CDATA[Making a Difference Through Fair Trade Since 1949 Photo Credit: SERRV At A Ripple Effect, we love sharing the stories behind the products we carry because every item in our shop represents people, communities, and positive change around the world. For the second installment of our Brand Spotlight Series, we're highlighting SERRV, one of the pioneering organizations in the fair trade movement and a longtime champion of artisans and farmers across the globe. Who Is SERRV? SERRV is a nonprofit...]]></description><link>https://www.arippleeffectshop.com/post/brand-spotlight-series-serrv</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6e342c3e0c16484ff62271</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:56:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ae3d0_7448c6688172427fbe58c6f69f25ab8e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jencavanagh02</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Introducing Our Series Highlighting the Brands We Carry at A Ripple Effect]]></title><description><![CDATA[At A Ripple Effect, we believe every product tells a story. Behind each item, there is a brand with a mission, values, and a unique journey. We want to share these stories with you through a new blog series that shines a light on the brands we proudly carry. This series will help you connect with the makers and the meaning behind the products you love.   Why We Highlight Brands When you choose a product, you’re not just buying an object. You’re supporting people, communities, and causes. The...]]></description><link>https://www.arippleeffectshop.com/post/introducing-our-series-highlighting-the-brands-we-carry-at-a-ripple-effect</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a678d9158b8a8f1abb1721b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:11:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7ae3d0_814560ec14bf41a98a63eabbfc10a7b4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jencavanagh02</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>