NOVICA is the kind of company I like to support. NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, helps small business artisan reach more customers through an international website. In addition, when you buy from NOVICA, you help support these individuals by helping them earn a living wage and support their families.
NOVICA also offers loans for the artisans at 0% interest so they can get their businesses off the ground. In fact, you can go to the website and see exactly how these artisans plan to use their loans.
I don’t know about you, but more and more I seek to support small businesses instead of large corporations seeking to reduce the quality of products while charging more. NOVICA is the perfect alternative because they offer quality items that support individual business owners.
Last year I bought my mom a pair of earrings from NOVICA, and she loved them and wears them often.
This year, I bought Bookworm this Handmade Wood Solitaire Game with Glass Marbles that I’m sure he will love!
I also bought this beautiful cross for our home.
In each NOVICA product that I’ve bought, the quality has been top-notch, and the item is always packed carefully and wrapped beautifully. The products I’ve ordered generally arrive in a few weeks.
Best of all, if you’re on a tight budget, you can search for items based on price range. Truly, there are items that fit all price ranges. For instance, if you were in the market for a cross necklace, they range in price from as low as $17.99 to as high as $349.
The Giveaway
NOVICA is giving one lucky Mom’s Plans’ reader a $50 NOVICA gift certificate.
To enter, simply visit NOVICA’s website and come back here and comment on what item you’d like to buy with your gift certificate.
This giveaway, which is open to entrants worldwide ages 18+, will end on December 20th.
The winner will be chosen via randomizer.org.
I received one gift certificate for review purposes. No other compensation was given. All opinions are my own.
This post contains affiliate links which help support Mom’s Plans.

Wood Domino Brass Inlay Hand-carved Table Game or maybe the Wood Chinese Checker Handmade Table Game.
I would get the vigilant owl debbie jackson
roddjackson at hotmail dot com
I’d love to get the Rose of TruthHandcrafted Blue Topaz and Silver Ring. What a beautiful ring.
I like the Dragon Splendor necklace!
The dangling earrings called Cloud Castle are really pretty.
The sterling silver solitaire ring. Thanks for the introduction to this great site!!
I love the Ceramic sugar bowl and creamer,’Gecko Fancy’ .
I want to win the wooden nativity scene.
Jewelry – for myself or for gifts.
I love NOVICA. I’ve purchased several pieces from them over the past year or so and everything is so beautiful. I’ve had my eye on this bracelet and I think it’s what I’d buy if I won 🙂
http://unique-gifts.novica.com/jewelry/brown-leather-and-pearl-heart-bracelet-loves-universe-8-inch/196858/
One of the many items I like and would love to put this towards is the Kings of the AndesCeramic Handcrafted Peruvian Christmas Nativity Scene Set
Love the Andean Purple Unique Floral Wool Handbag!
Probably the Emerald Thai Elephant Embroidery Shoulder Bag… it’s so pretty!
Ooh, this is cute: http://clothing.novica.com/womens/tops/cotton-blouse-relax-in-black/216032/ There’s some lovely earrings, too.
I love this tank top: http://clothing.novica.com/womens/tops/cotton/cotton-tank-top-classic-orange/164647/
I would get the silver peace bracelet.
I like the White Thai Butterfly Hand Made Cotton Blouse. They have some pretty things!
I like the Little Thai Owls earrings
i would love to buy a mango wood vase from thailand
WOW, what beautiful things! It was really hard to choose 1 thing, but I am in love with the Gorgeous Blossom, Artisan Crafted Lapis Lazuli Flower Necklace!
i like the White Cotton Dress with Indian Chikankari Hand Embroidery
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I would love a hammock like this one–http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=168999
Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 AT gmail DOT com
dangling earrings called Cloud Castle
Since our son was adopted from Guatemala, we love buying things made from Guatemala from NOVICA!
Love the Royal Peacock brooch.
One of the tunic tops! Maybe Midnight Magic or Jaipur Belle
Love the Nebaj Cotton clutch handbag.
Tic TAC toe board.
I like the silver cuff bracelets.
I would love a Divine Dawn Fair Trade Religious Steel Wall Art Cross and Sun!
I like the Mahogany Wood Cross Sculpture!
Visited and I really like Kissed by Crimson
Women’s Fair Trade Indonesian Batik Robe
I would get the alpaca and wool scarf: piura warmth. Lovely!
I would buy the Heron in Chapala Handcrafted Steel Bird Wall Art.
I would get the ‘Elegant Gray’ top.
i’d like to buy a parachute hammock. i might change my answer if i win, though… there are so many nice things on this website!
I’d probably get the Kitty Meditates
Original Hand Carved Cat Sculpture for my husband. We recently got a cat that he’s totally head over heals for, and he’s buddhist. I think he’d appreciate it. neyabenz(at)gmail(dot)com
I would like to buy the Artisan Crafted Sterling Silver Amethyst Floral Earrings – Forbidden Fruit
I would love the woven destiny ring.
I’d like to buy the ‘Lakeshore’ Cotton table runner.
Moon shadow earrings or another button style
I love this http://jewelry.novica.com/necklaces/garnet/garnet-waterfall-necklace-queen-of-diamonds/196542/
Oh I really love the Honesty Pearl jewelry set! That is so beautiful!
I love the Bacchus.
i like this http://christmas-ornaments.novica.com/wool-ornaments-reindeer-set-of-3/216893/ 🙂
I love the Alpaca blend cardigan, ‘Beige Inca Chic’!
I like the Confetti Pitcher made by Javier and Efren of Mexico.
I would lvoe to have the Java Mermaid ring so pretty
I’d love to buy the Vase of Light lamp!
I love the Morning Sky Turquoise and leather pendant necklace, thanks!
Kim Reid
i like Silver Monarchs
Artisan Crafted Mexican Sterling Silver Earrings
Hello. I would choose Siam Moons. Such beautiful jewerly.
The giveaway is posted on http://i-giveaways.blogspot.gr/2013/12/enter-to-win-50-novica-gift-certificate.html .
Good Luck to all!!!
I like the jewelry! Leather bracelet
Love the “Coins of the Kingdom” bracelet. As a small business owner, I appreciate supporting other local businesses! Thanks for sharing this site!
I would get the Sterling silver cocktail ring, ‘Arabesque Curl’.
I would love the Amber Angles drinking glasses! Thank you!
sterling silver solitaire ring.
My favorites are their hand blown multi-colored glasses from Mexico. Just beautiful!
http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=201004
I love the Lace Bandeau ring!
I love the Brown leather and pearl heart bracelet, ‘Love’s Universe’
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
So many great things! I love the Sleepy Owl, a Handmade Guatemalan Ceramic Bird Sculpture. ghwasd at gmail dot com
I’d love to get the Rustic Computer Tech.
i love the Face of the MoonHand Crafted Sterling Silver and Cow Bone Cocktail Ring
I have admired the tiger trance necklace for a long time. This g/c would help offset the cost.
I would love the Blue Art–Fair Trade Floral Ceramic Vase Mexican Folk Art. So pretty!
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I really like the Chiang Mai Chimes earrings!
I’d love to get the Rose of TruthHandcrafted Blue Topaz and Silver Ring. What a beautiful ring.
the plumeria earrings are gorgeous!
I would probably get the thai peacock earrings.
I would get the Handmade Sterling Silver Om Necklace, http://jewelry.novica.com/necklaces/favorites/sterling-silver-pendant-necklace-flames-of-faith/215809/
Thank you so much!
Inner NatureMulti-colored Jasper and Leather Wrap Bracelet
There are so many absolutely gorgeous items on Novica! I love the Sweet Green Grapes
Fair Trade Pearl Cluster Earrings–I think my MIL would love them too! 🙂
would get the Bone and silk choker, ‘Aged Immortal Smile’ – Artisan Crafted Skull Necklace
I would get the Spring OrangePeridot and Carnelian Beaded Necklace from Thailand
I like the Dark Phoenix
Beaded Multigem Bracelet
Thank you.
I would get the fear none but god andmade wood drum!
I love the Ruby Breasted Hummingbird – Iron Bird Wall Art – very unique.
I would buy the Ebony Ruffles Beaded cotton skirt.
I like the Maya BattleArtisan Crafted Marble Chess Set from Guatemala
I would get the Paths of LoveSterling silver heart pendant, its really awesome!
LOVE the Pearl and amethyst cluster earrings! So beautiful!
I love their handbags! I would choose one!
I love the Emerald Rose plate
No Contest! I would definitely pick the Family Love
Sterling Silver Elephant Bracelet!
I think I’d get the Forever Taxco earrings, they’re so different. I love them!
I would like to buy the Camel Handcrafted Wood Jewelry Box with my Novica gift certificate.
I would love to have the Ruby Breasted Hummingbird
Unique Iron Bird Wall Art found here.
I love supporting Novica’s artist from around the world!
http://wall-decor.novica.com/iron-wall-sculpture-ruby-breasted-hummingbird/196399/
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Forest mirage blown wine blasses.
I might choose the A Taste of Mexico
Talavera Ceramic Mugs Set of 4 Hand Crafted in Mexico—nice!
I would love to have the Tiger Trance necklace. It is lovely.
i would love to get the Pearl and amethyst cluster earrings, ‘Jungle Orchid
I loe the sea turtle Reverse Painted Glass Jewelry Box
Wow…choose only 1? One of the knit alpaca caps. Pretty much everything is lovely on the site!!!
I love the wood sculptures by Wayan Rendah (Bali/Java) they capture so much love and tenderness of all kinds. One I especially like is : “Together Forever” – Abstract Lovers Sculpture
Thank you. I love Novica!
I love the cloud castle earrings!
I’d love the Rose Elegance Cotton Skirt!
Pearl and amethyst cluster earrings, ‘Jungle Orchid’
Sterling silver flower earrings, ‘Mexican Azalea’
I like the Tradition in LilacHand Woven Cotton and Leather Accent Tote Handbag
Love, love, love the Gift of the RainbowGuatemalan Rainbow Colored Bamboo Chenille Scarf
I would get the Dreams Pearl and Amethyst Sterling Silver Earrings. It’s so unique!
I like the Hand Made Wood Box and Deck of Cards from India. Thank you
I love their products. My favorite has always been the earrings. I love the Trinity in White
Cultured pearl chandelier earrings
I really love the Unique Mate Gourd Penguin Christmas Ornaments
I would love to get a Lotus Yoga in Teal Jersey dress.
Queen Butterfly – Handmade Sterling Silver Filigree Brooch – for my sister
I love the Thai Peacock Earrings! So pretty 🙂 Thanks for the chance!
I love the wooden nativity set. I don’t have a nativity set!
I would buy one of the beautiful scarves for my daughter.
I want to win the wooden nativity scene.
I love novica! The Cuzco Ceramic Decorative Plate, ‘Inca Star’ would be so pretty on the table.