10 Holiday Gift Ideas That Give Back
I've mentioned in multiple posts that it's now easier and more imperative than ever to shop smart, supporting businesses that either give back, empower a minority group, are extremely transparent about their carbon footprint, etc. So I've come up with a quick guide of gifts that I love for the holidays that you can also feel good about giving. For the littlest littles in your life, these Cuddle & Kind stuffed animals (which I'm planning on getting these for all of my nieces and nephews!) are great for any kiddos you know or even future babes! These sweet dolls leave you feeling all cuddly inside because for each doll purchased one is donated to a kid in need.
For kiddos who need a new travel or school backpack checks out these cute ones made by State, a B Corp doing lots of good. Not only do they donate a backpack full of essentials to kids in need for each one purchased but they go beyond that by holding events where volunteers can help empower these same young kids.
For friends that love to cook and want to be more conscious about their impact on the world I recommend two cookbooks. First is Lure: Healthy, Sustainable Seafood Recipes from the West Coast, which is all about cooking sustainably, promoting seafood dishes sourced from sustainable sources. The second is Feed the Resistance, which not only promotes healthful cooking but also comes with great tips on how to be a more engaged activist.
For anyone that loves handmade artisanal products look no further than GlobeIn. You can buy individual piecesor boxes full of itemsand then you can see exactly the impact that the gifts have on artisan workers around the globe.
For any female that loves pretty jewelry, check out these beautiful pieces made by this female-owned business April Soderstrom. I have these exact good vibes braceletes and they go with EVERYTHING!
For someone who needs a housewarming gift or just flat out loves sleek kitchen gadgets, check out the Soma Glass Water Bottle or Water Filter! We all know someone that likes fancy new kitchen props or a young person who needs help furnishing their first apartment - look no further than this beautiful water filter that also donates to water charities with every purchase
For that person who's head is always cold check out Love Your Melon Knit Beanie!! I'll probably be getting this for my dad who has shaved his head for years and despite living in Southern California is always a little chilly due to his lack of hair. The best part is Love Your Melon donates 50% of the profit from their products to non-profit partners that donate to pediatric cancer research & provide support to families with children who have cancer. As a childhood cancer survivor myself this company really stands out to me as one to support, plus kinda spooky but they were founded on my birthday October 22nd! Also, I know they started with beanies but it looks like they've expanded to other pieces of apparel and accessories.
For your momma or momma-to-be friends and family, this reusable tote from Clare Vis perfect for anything from groceries to baby gear, to workout clothes is a perfect choice. The best part is, the company donates 100% of the proceeds to their partner Every Mother Counts to help make pregnancy and childbirth safe for every woman everywhere.
For your city dwelling family and friends who need reusable grocery bags, look no further than the FEED bag. You guys know that I'm all for reducing food waste and doing whatever I can to start to balance out the issue of throwing millions of lbs of food out a year while millions of people don't know where their next meal will come from. For each bag purchased, 50 school meals are donated to kids in need.
For those animal lovers, there are tons of items you can get that give back to the ASPCA but this was the cutest one I found, a corgi calendar! Each month features an adorable corgi from Instagram and 100% of the proceeds go to a wonderful organization for our furry friends (ASPCA)
I DECIDED TO ADD A BONUS GIFT IDEA!!!You all know how much I love YogaCLub Box and of course would advocate for you using this link to get 20% off the first of your subscription box (which could also be a gift), but I wanted to share that for the holiday season YogaClub is allowing you to give a SINGLE box as a gift - and the best part is the recipient gets to fill out the style quiz so they get the kinda stuff they want. This is great for any lady in your life that loves activewear (whether for yoga, lounging, or other fitness) - especially if you aren't sure what size or style would be best. Head here for this amazing gift option!! Click here to send this awesome gift!! Remember, for every box purchase YogaClub donates a yoga class to kids in underserved communities