The Ultimate List of Gifts that Give Back 2014
The Ultimate List of Gifts that Give Back has arrived. I asked you to share your giving related pictures in a #RaisingGivers photo challenge, and you did (which, by the way, thank you! Expect a slideshow of my favorite shots soon!). Therefore, here is the promised list of gifts that give back.
I debated about the organization of this list and decided to highlight specific products, and then leave the link to the organization, nonprofit, or store which the sells the product in parentheses. The links listed will take you to the product described, but you may have to clickity click around the site to discover details about the organization selling the product. If you find yourself lost on the site and think, Amy, what in the world does a corqueted bow tie have to do with giving back? just leave me a note in the comments, and I will direct you to the story behind the products.
Also, if you see an asterisk (*) behind the product listed, it means the item is less than $20.00. Don’t worry, bargain shoppers, I have your back.
Important: I’m not receiving any compensation for generating this list. These are products from organizations which I think would make great gifts. That’s it. However, should someone want to send me anything from Out of Print or Faucet Face, I will happily sit by my mailbox and wait for it to arrive.
I’m parched
Wine. Bottle designed by a tatoo artist and wine created by a well-known winemaker. Limited edition ( SAVED Wines) Prices vary.*
Pomegranate Swirl Tea (Laughing Man).*
Brut Sparkling Wine (ONEHOPE).
Morning Walk Breakfast Blend Coffee (Grounds and Hounds).*
French Lemon Ginger Tea (Laughing Man).*
All of this drinking has made me hungry
Made With Love: Meals on Wheels Famliy Cookbook (Meals on Wheels).*
FEED Apron (West Elm).
Homemade Muffin Gift Box (That’s Caring).
Scratch & Grain Cookie Kits (Love with Food).
10 Piece Box of Chocolates for a Cause (Compartes).
For the bitty babies
Where the Wild Things Are onsie (Out of Print).*
Hoot Hat (Krochet Kids).
Stronger T-shirt (Mightee Kids).
Stuffed animals and books (Kohls Cares. Did you know 100% of the proceeds from this merchandise goes to kids’ health and education initiatives?)
Baby C0coon (Krochet Kids).
Blue Polka headband (Headbands of Hope).*
Soft skin, sweet scents, and fresh breath
Rogue soaps (United by Blue).*
Six pack of bamboo toothbrushes (Smile Squared).
Body balm. Think lip balm for your body (Thistle Farms). *
Soap stones which look like stones (Arghand)*
Skin care + Norman Rockwell + Feeding America = A good match(Kielhls).
Hand soap (Thistle Farms).*
Living Gifts
Chickens and pigs (Compassion).
Rabbit (World Vision).*
Water buffalo (Heifer International).
13 Small farm animals (World Vision).
A tribe of goats (Oxfam).
Jewerly, bobbles, and bling
Scout and Boo necklace for all of the To Kill a Mockingbird fans in the house (Out of Print).
Hopper Earrings. Wheet-woo. That was me whistling ( Greenola Style ).
Giving Key necklace. The only problem I see with these is you want to give them to everyone you meet. I had mine for a week and a half before I gave it away (Giving Keys).
Solstice Spark necklace made of paper beads (31 Bits).
Calypso Rings (Greenola Style).
The ABLE Scarf (FashionABLE).
© Aaron Whitney | Dreamstime Stock Photos
Because feet need love too
Smoking slippers. You pick the pattern (Teysha).
Snowday knee socks (Pact).
Pendleton Casa Striped Socks (United Blue).*
Roma Boots. Think Toms only boots. Great tag line: Giving poverty the boot (Roma Boots).
Prettys for the home
Library card coaster set. Ugh, don’t these just make your heart race? (Out of Print).
Sheets (Blanket America).
Well Done is Better Than Well Said print (Sevenly).
Hand-sewn pillow (Teysha).
Mehari Handwoven Blanket (FashionABLE).
2015 Calendar. Get Inspired by people and places in Uganda (31 Bits).
Comforters (Blanket America).
For tween girls
The Wizard of Oz tote (Out of Print).
A Friendship Bracelet set (31 Bits).
Hair clips (Teysha).
Little Women pouch (Out of Print).*
The RX Coloring Book. This coloring book was created by 53 contemporary artitist. How cool! (RxArt).*
Peanut Butter (Good Spread).*
Something to hold your lipstick
Totepack waxed stone and leather (Stone + Cloth).
The Westerly Clutch. Beads and sequins and leather, yes please (31 Bits).
The Envelope Clutch (Krochet Kids).
Old School Brown Bark Backpack (OAK: Ordinary Acts of Kindness).
Bookworms will dig (Yes, these authors are donating the proceeds from their books)
The Invisible Girl s by Sarah Thebarge (Remember when I interviewed Sarah?).
Christmas Moments: 50 Inspirational Stories of the True Meaning of Christmas by Yvonne Lehman.
Pearl by Laura Lee Groves.
When More is Not Enough
by Me (Yep, I just listed my own book! Remember, all proceeds I make are benefiting a new housing development for women, children, and families in crisis in North Carolina. Even if you have a copy, consider buying one to give this holiday season!).To keep your hot stuff hot and your cold stuff cold
Thermos, (Thistle Farms).*
Glass water bottles (Faucet Face).*
For the hubbies in the house
Lincoln Bow Tie. For the love, a crocheted bow tie? Need one (Krochet Kids).
Super sweet dress shirt with a super sweet story behind it (Twillory).
Living is The Adventure Men’s T-shirt (Sevenly).
All You Need is Love and a Dog T-shirt (Animal Hearted Appearal).
Awesomeness that doesn’t fit into a nice neat category
Provide grant money for a kid with a great idea (Start a Snowball).
A bamboo bike (HERObike).
Invest in a woman’s life (Kiva).
The Cause Box. A box of socially conscious gifts which come three times a year (Sevenly).
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If you have experience with any of the organizations mentioned above, give them some love in the comment section. Also, I started a Pinterest board where you can write a review on individual gifts that give back. I’d love for you to share about items there too.
Do you have any gifts I could add to the list? Let’s hear it!
Pssst: Did you see the list of 99 Ways you Can Serve Your Family and Others at Christmas? It’s an oldie but goodie.
