Ethical Holiday Gift Guide
Planet-friendly and affordable gifts for friends and family
Planet-friendly and affordable gifts for friends and family
It’s the second week in November which means that the holiday season is nearly here. Suddenly we’ll be attending holiday parties and flying across the country, so I thought I’d get started early with a little gift guide. I like to save myself the anxiety that comes along with those last-minute emails all December long that tell you how many days you have left to order things to arrive on time for Christmas, and just get it done beforehand. This year, I’m celebrating Christmas across Dallas, Tulsa and San Francisco. That means there are a lot of different family members and friends to gift! I’ll break this post down into categories with my favorite mindfully produced pieces for everyone you know.
Skincare gifts for all
If you’ve been following me for a while, you probably know that Herbivore is one of my all-time favorites. I’ve tried almost every one of these and while they seem a bit expensive, they last for such a long time and they’re so good for you! Truly just made of plants and they have no scary unknown chemicals or additives.
Gifts for moms
Mom, if you’re reading this, skip past this section because I may or may not be buying each one of these items for you. I love each of these brands and their commitment to ethical production without loss of style.
Gifts for dads
I feel like all dads already have everything. All the wine-related gadgets, a solid backpack, more than enough travel mugs via every business trip ever, but I’d like to think that these are all quality essentials to add to his collections.
Gifts for those who love simple statement pieces and skincare
I went off my own personal basis for gifting favorites — I love to receive tees or simple jewelry staples and these are all such affordable finds from wonderful brands that give back/do good.
Gifts for friends who are difficult to shop for
We all have that friend or family member who doesn’t really want anything beyond a mug or a hat. So I’ve got you covered with some unique pieces that I actually purchased for my own brother this year, who very much embodies this vibe.
Gifts for your friends’ kids/nieces/nephews
Buying gifts for friends’ babies is almost more fun than shopping for adults. Ethical/sustainable pieces in this genre are a little more difficult to come by, but Etsy is a great resource, as is Patagonia!
Hope you enjoyed this ethical, sustainable and natural holiday gifting guide! Please pass it on to anyone you think might like a few extra ideas :) Happy holidays!