Every year at this time, I find myself filled with constant anxiety, making lists and running around trying to find the perfect gifts for everyone on my list. Yes, the holidays are filled with countless magical moments, but there is so much happening “behind the scenes” that creates the foundation for all those memories – and most of that is done by us moms! I keep trying to stress to our son how important it is to give back each year, because there are so many children that have nothing. It’s hard though, because in many cases it goes over his head because he has never experienced a gift-less Christmas or hungry belly, but nonetheless, I stress these important values year long.
Throughout the year, we use our amazing Box Butler to donate to Housing Works, and always give to Toys for Tots around the holidays. There is also another amazing organization that I just found out about last month that we are looking to get involved in that was started in Pittsburgh called #fosterloveproject, by The Pittsburgh Momtourage. PLEASE follow along with her blog as this amazing project kicks off and help if you can!
But, with these holiday gifts that give back, you can shop for the fashion lovers in your life, while knowing that a portion of the proceeds are going to a wonderful cause! Happy shopping!
Holiday Gifts That Give Back – Fashion Edition
1. If you are looking to get your run on this holiday season or know someone in need of some new sneakers, Nordstrom is the place to go! They have partnered with New Balance this holiday season for their Shoes That Fit to donate a $10 giving card towards a new pair of shoes for a child in your community when you buy a pair for you.
2. Tom’s One for One campaign is simply amazing and alive year round! For every pair of shoes or sunglasses purchased from them, they will help a person in need. Simple as that.
3. Looking to give the gift of style this season? Stat with Treasure and Bond at Nordstrom, where every purchase will be giving 5% of the net profits to help empower women and girls. Empowerment never looked so good!
4. For the technology loving & fashionable man in your life, check out this wonderful Striped Cotton iPad Case from Global Goods Partners. This is an awesome organization that is dedicated to empowering women artisans through creating change in their communities. These women make these amazing products (read on for more of our favorites!) and GGP purchases them at fair trade, everything being handmade with love!
5. Providing better choices for a better world, the global enterprise Me to We has set out to chance lives through positive social and environment impact. The purchase of this Transformation Tassel Necklace, or any of their other beautiful jewelry, will give 50% of their net profits to Free The Children, an international charity and educational partner.
6. This Black and White Alpaca Shawl is another favorite from Global Goods Partners. Not only is the fabric fashion forward and beautiful, but it is crafted from an age-old tradition from the Aymara Indians of Bolivia. This is such a cozy gift to give this season!
7. For a fancier gift, you can’t go wrong with this Afghan Mirrored Chiffon Scarf! Also from Global Goods Partners, this airy scarf gives your holiday look a little bit of bling, the perfect addition to every wardrobe. You never know, this might just be the piece that defines your personal style!
8. Lastly from Global Goods Partners comes a piece that is for the jewelry lover on your list! This Love Poem Cuff is beyond gorgeous and is engraved with a love poem by the Afghan jeweler that created it. There have been 30 years of violence and conflict in the Turquoise Mountains, and this cuff commemorates a new generation of jewels that have found refuge in other countries. The purchase of this will help with providing vocational training, conserving national heritage, improving standards of traditional crafts, and designing and fostering the export market for Afghan arts. Wow!
If you need some more ideas for the fashion lovers on your list, check out our Holiday Gift Guide For The Fashion Lover + there is still time left to win $600 worth of the fashion goodies in the guide!
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Fashionably Yours,
Allison
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