Shop Small OKC at PAMBE Ghana's Global Market

Whew!  What a busy, crazy, wonderfully enchanting time of year. Please tell me that you have been shopping locally? Checking out the Midtown Pop Ups? Supporting small business??  I have had the blessing of the busy life that comes with having three kids during the holidays and battling to stay healthy during the cold and flu season that is upon us!  I have so many plans for this magical space and I wonder why I only get 24 hours in a day, but I will press on.  Small shopping is such a dear issue to my heart! 

Time is ticking away on this local spot, and I really feel like I need to come here and let you know about a very important place you must add to your holiday shopping list.  The Global Market benefitting PAMBE Ghana.  It is located in Midtown, on the first floor at the Sieber Apartment building, just North of the main entrance, in what was previously this historic building’s restaurant.  

The thing is, this place is seasonal!  You only have until 3:00 p.m. Christmas Eve to check out the magic that is here.  And this place IS magical.  It is exotic and special.  It is filled with handmade, fair-trade, and unique goods that will be a meaningful gift.  And two-fold: your purchase supports the incredible international, Oklahoma based non-profit, PAMBE Ghana. 

The organization, PAMBE Ghana, is one that is giving children in rural Ghana a chance to have a solid primary education.  I was really impressed after reading about the organization and the the founder, Alice Azumi Iddi-Gubbels.  I was equally impressed when I met the most kind and genuine people running the store and volunteering their time.  And I actually am going to publish this blog post and run out and buy a Bolga Basket right away because I literally cannot stop thinking about them.  And maybe a Nativity set too.  And maybe a Christmas ornament as well…  ‘tis the season to shop small, right?

If you are looking for a unique gift, I would encourage you to support local and shop the Global Market!  They are open Tuesday - Saturday from noon - 6:00 p.m. at 1307 N. Hudson and you can follow them on instagram and check out their website www.pambeghana.org