Great Escape: Week of March 23

Your teens are holding a car wash at the high school Saturday. The grandparents volunteered to take the younger children to a movie Sunday afternoon. Your tweens take tap on Wednesday evening.  It’s your time! Take it!

Each week, we’ll tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break, and make your life a little easier, maybe a whole lot easier.

This week we want you to spoil yourselves with a clear conscience! That’s why we’ve found some great deals and products from a locally based non-profit organization, Mercado Global. All their items are Fair Trade products from a group of indigenous female artisans in Chuacruz, Guatemala. Their website (mercadoglobal.org) offers a variety of gorgeous yet affordable jewelry, home furnishing, handbag products and more!

We're particularly partial to the Rosario Ribbon Moonstone Necklace which is now 20% off its regular price (now $86.00, was $108.00)!

Remember to check with the merchant for additional conditions and tell them you found out about their deals on stratford.patch.com! Check back next week for more mom-only deals!

Looking for other Stratford deals? Visit our weekly Frugal Families column for discounts around town for all the members of your family!