Why The Hipster Exchange Began
The Hipster Exchange was born in 2012, not long after the birth of our first son — one of our earliest batches of handmade soap (pictured to the left) came shortly after. Like many new parents, we were filled with hope and a deep desire to give him a life full of health, opportunity, nourishment, and meaning. But those aren’t small goals... How could we ever hope to make them reality?
That’s when the idea for The Hipster Exchange took root.
Yes, department stores and mega e-commerce platforms will always exist — but how many are truly family-owned? How many sell products you can trust, support sustainable wages for workers and farmers, and give back to those in need? Not many.
At The Hipster Exchange, we only offer products we’ve personally used or would confidently use with our own family. We believe, as Scripture teaches, that all people are part of our family — so if it’s not good enough for us, it’s not on our shelves. This isn’t just about building a better life for ourselves — it’s about building one for you, too. That’s why we joyfully put your wellbeing, and the needs of the less fortunate, ahead of profit margins or investors.
We deeply believe that every farmer deserves a fair wage. Farming is hard work — work that feeds the world. And let’s not forget: they’re the ones who bring us coffee. We’re committed to making sure our farmers are able to support their families, and we look forward to partnering with more chemical-free farms to bring a growing collection of meaningful, nourishing products to your home and ours.
One of our greatest passions is offering nutrition that respects the uniqueness of every individual. God created us all differently — so why should we expect one-size-fits-all food, vitamins, or supplements? What works for our son might not be right for our daughter. So explore. Search. Ask questions. And if there’s a product you’d love to see here, let us know — we’re always listening.
Above all else, The Hipster Exchange is unapologetically Christian. We believe in God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. We believe the world was created perfect, free of suffering, until evil entered in. And now, we feel called to be His hands and feet — doing His work, helping His people, and loving as He loved. We’re honored to support organizations across the U.S. through donations, volunteer work, and prayer. Our mission is simple but sacred: restore families, fill bellies, keep people warm, shelter the homeless, and help mend what’s broken — while sharing the love of Christ with every heart that’s open to receiving it.