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I hope as you're reading this, you have the good sense to be bundled up on your couch, enjoying a mug of coffee and a slice of yesterday's leftover pie, and that you're not reading this from your iPhone in a Mall parking lot somewhere. Why? Because this week's Board of the Week from our friends at Catholic Relief Services Fair Trade is not only filled with awesome eye-catching pins -- it's also the type of board that can save you time in buying gifts. But wait! There's more! Not only are these pins on Craft Favorites beautiful, but they are "fair trade". According to CRS' information on their Pinterest profile, "We offer opportunities for US Catholics to support global economic justice through education and the promotion of coffee, chocolate and crafts that offer fair wages and human dignity". So shop in peace, knowing that the beautiful gifts you select will keep on giving. And by repinning, you help to spread the word about the wonderful work being done by Catholic Relief Services around the world! It was tough to select just one of their boards, so be sure to follow them all and to share them with your friends too!

CRS Fair Trade Craft Favorites - Click to Follow

And here’s this week’s tip of the week from Allison Girone of the Catholic Pinterest Group Board who has kindly agreed to offer a weekly pointer for us on how to use some best practices to enjoy and effectively employ Pinterest:

Allison's enjoying the holiday with her family this week -- see you next week for another tip!

If you’re a Catholic using Pinterest, please drop a link in the comments below to share your boards. Also, I’d love to hear about why you love Pinterest and how you think this latest craze might be used to spread the Good News.

Lisa M. Hendey loves Pinterest and can be found at http://pinterest.com/lisahendey/

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Copyright 2012 Lisa M. Hendey