Pura Vida is always on the lookout for companies who share our common goal of providing products for consumers that help make a difference. Holstee offers meaningful, lifestyle goods like the upcycled wallet and falling whistles that create awareness and give back to a cause. Check out the Holstee Manifesto above and see why we love their brand so much! ...[READ MORE]
Pura Vida Bracelets was honored to be nominated for StayClassy’s 2011 “Philanthropic Small Business of the Year” Award. StayClassy hosted the largest philanthropic awards ceremony in the country Septemeber 17th, and we couldn’t been happier to have attended. Thanks for the recognition StayClassy!...[READ MORE]
The hottest fine jewelry trends of 2011 are in! According to PRNewswire, layered-on friendship bracelets are at the top of the list for this year’s best finds. Order your favorite Pura Vida Bracelets today and spread the oh-so chic trend amongst your friends!...[READ MORE]
FACTS Type 1 Diabetes can strike at any age but is most commonly found in children and young adults. To stay alive patients diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes have to take multiple insulin shots or receive insulin continuously though a pump every day. They also have to prick their fingers multiple times a day to check blood sugar levels. Diabetes can have devastating effects including, bli...[READ MORE]
MOVE from Rick Mereki on Vimeo. “3 guys, 44 days, 11 countries, 18 flights, 38 thousand miles, an exploding volcano, 2 cameras and almost a terabyte of footage... all to turn 3 ambitious linear concepts based on movement, learning and food into 3 beautiful and hopefully compelling short films.” These videos demonstrate the sensational beauty and joy associated with traveling to unkno...[READ MORE]
Even though the coming of October means considering the best Halloween costumes, carving the most creative pumpkins, and roasting marshmallows around a bonfire, Pura Vida wants to remind its readers about another important event going on throughout the month. October 1st marks the 27th anniversary of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, celebrating 31 days of awareness, education, and emp...[READ MORE]
I know the school year has just begun, but why not start thinking ahead to Spring Break?! It’ll give you something to think about between boring lectures and endless amounts of homework. Plan ahead to make your Spring Break both fun and rewarding while giving back. “WWOOFing” is an awesome way to do this! World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) is an organization that was fo...[READ MORE]
Searching for a blog that covers more than just your average story or daily trend? Our friends over at Getmilkshake.com are dedicated to providing their readers with inspiring, innovative, and desired products that are all connected by the common goal of giving back. Not only do they send out a daily email with their newest finds, but Getmilkshake also informs their subscribers about the pe...[READ MORE]
This coming February [2012] marks four years since my week-long stay in Costa Rica as a junior in high school. Looking back at my album of photos, both my own and those of my friends who came along with me, a strong sense of nostalgia washes over me as I long to stand before the sea of lush green rolling hills of Monteverde once more, or to sit in the house of the wise, elderly artisan who tau...[READ MORE]
One of the many pressing social issues is hunger and famine. Currently, the people residing in the Horn of Africa are most affected; specifically in Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia. According to the United Nations, famine is declared when at least 30% of children are acutely malnourished and 20% of the nation's people are without food. The main causes of famine are poverty (inability to buy or barter...[READ MORE]
