Being socially conscious is not just a trend, it’s a new way of life. More and more companies are finding ways to give back to local communities, national charities and even to global causes through their own consumers’ involvement.
As gift seekers, we know finding a gift for someone that has that “feel good” touch makes it all the better. So we’ve searched high and low to come up with some great ideas for gifts that give back. We all want to do our part. Now you can do yours just by being thoughtful in giving gifts!
Gifts that Give Back: For Her
1. Gift Set ($69) Proper Bath & Body Products
Proper has a range of bath and body products that are both high quality and socially responsible. Every sale contributes a donation towards preventing or eradicating disease due to poor hygiene or unclean water. We think that’s beautiful. Use code 30FREESHIP to get free shipping!
2. Black Armadillo Song Necklace ($48) TOMS Marketplace
Simply put, for every purchase you make from TOMS, they help someone in need. They call it One for One. Starting with shoes, TOMS has given more then 10 million pairs of new shoes to children in need. And that is not all. Their marketplace is now much larger including apparel, eyeglasses and accessories. Stylish products that make a statement. Just check out this necklace we found and look around for more goods and make a difference in someone’s life.
Gifts that Give Back: For Him
3. Beech Wood Troubadours ($149.99) LSTN
LSTN is all about details, music and all things classic. And they’ve come up with the most sophisticated headphones we’ve ever seen. Made from real wood, no two pairs are exactly the same. Best part about it? For every pair sold, LSTN helps restore hearing to a person in need. They’ve given the gift of sound to over 15,000 people from their consumers’ support. And they are just getting started.
4. Lap blanket to King blanket (starting at $59) Project Repat
Recycle T-shirts? I bet you’ve never even thought about it, but now here’s a way to do it in a clever, usable and socially conscious way. Project Repat takes your old T-shirts and creates blankets. Yep, blankets. You can feel good about your memories being preserved because they pride themselves on bringing jobs back to the USA while being environmentally friendly.
Gifts that Give Back: For Them
5. Coffee Lovers Delight ($100) Laughing Man
What do you get when you mix Hugh Jackman with entrepreneurship? An organization that helps entrepreneurs help humanity by creating and developing new business where 100% of the revenue goes back into education and community development. We found this well-designed gift set that any coffee addict would love. To learn more or check out the other products, visit Laughing Man.
Gifts that Give Back: For Kids
6. Canvas Storybook Kit ($26.95) Design with Benefits
This creative kit from Design With Benefits allows you to explore and build your own story with fabric art. Great for kids who love hands-on activities, all products are made with social and environmental benefits in mind. And a percentage of their profits goes toward projects using design to solve social problems.
7. Esperos Backpack ($75) The Grommet
If you haven’t checked out The Grommet, you must! They have many unique gifts and innovative products including a whole line of products under their “citizen commerce” where they help undiscovered products with a purpose get launched. We found this Esperos backpack, which means “to hope”. Each backpack sold sends a child in a developing country to school for a year. Sound surprising? You can read more about how here.
Gifts that Give Back: For Babies
8. Take Me Home Gift Sets ($115) – Tea Collection
Let’s start our little citizens of the world off on the right foot! When you buy from TEA, a globally inspired children’s online clothing store, you help advance the dignity of children and youth around the world. Take these cute pajama sets for instance. Each year, TEA designs 2 sets and donates all proceeds directly to The Global Fund for Children. Learn more and shop here!
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