16 Gifts That Give Back This Holiday Season

I absolutely love starting off the holiday season as early as possible

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I absolutely love starting off the holiday season as early as possible. If I find a great gift for someone well before December 1st, I just go ahead and buy it. I think this is because I truly embrace the thought that giving is better than receiving. Not that receiving isn’t pretty nice, too, but there’s something about shopping during the holiday season that can bring out your inner fairy godmother—wanting to find just the perfect thing for everyone on your list.

While you may have already bought everything for the man in your life and you know the perfect gift for mami, there are plenty of other stocking stuffers and wrapped presents to buy ASAP. This year, though, you don’t just want to end up with the same old—which is where these genius gifts that give back come in. For any of your friends and familia that are, ya know, human, everyone can appreciate chocolates, wine, a watch or even a cute little wristlet that all give back to a worthy cause. If you’re feeling extra generous this holiday season (and, trust me, 2017 could use some extra generosity), then start here with these 16 gifts that donate proceeds to many worthy causes.

Chocolates for a Cause

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You’re probably going to get chocolates for somebody on your Holiday Gift List, so why not go for these that are not only made with imported African ingredients but also benefit Relief International in Darfur. $20, Compartes.com.

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Horizon Pillow

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This beautiful, 100% raw silk pillow is made in Kenya and Honduras and benefits the women working hard to make these. Anyone you give this to will have pleasant dreams knowing that this gift truly gives back to women in need. $45, Enrou.

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Alex & Ani Lotus Blossom Charm Bangle

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Everyone loves a cute charm bracelet, amirite? Well, lucky for you, ALEX AND ANI will donate 20% of the purchase price to Women & Infants Hospital, a leading specialty hospital for women and newborns. $28, AlexandAni.com.

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Get It Girl Mug

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Your best gal pal at work needs a good mug for all that coffee she makes come Monday morning, which is why this subtle encouragement is GREAT. Plus you can let her know that 10% of the profits are donated to charity: water and 10% will be donated to a charity that you select at checkout. $18, SocietyB.

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OneHope Brut Sparkling Wine

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Help give a child in need 15 meals with the purchase of just one of these bottles. You’ll be the hit at any party you go to because not only is it sparkly and fun, but is definitely a worthy cause too. $59, OneHopeWine.com.

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WeWood Pardus Watch

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This 100% natural wood, hypo-allergenic stylish watch will help the environment because the company that makes them plants a tree after every watch purchase. Give this one to your fashionable cousin and let her know she’s doing good. $90, We-Wood.com.

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FEED 10 Bag

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The FEED 10 Bag provides 10 school meals to kids in need, and you probably know at least one person in need of a new tote. They can use this for groceries or to lug their gym clothes and, best yet, it comes in four different colors. $25, FeedProjects.com.

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Life Token Bracelet

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Spread positivity and love with a Life Token bracelet. You can either purchase from bracelets they have available or customize each gift just for each recipient. This is particularly a great gift for children and teens as the bands are durable (made of waxed polyester) and won’t fade in water. With every purchase Life Token donates to charity. For the month of November, they’re donating to hurricane relief. Prices Vary (starting at $10), LifeToken.com

“Jacques PINK PINK” Jacques Pepin Apron

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This gift is perfect for your friend that loves to cook and host dinner parties. Plus, 5% of each of the apron sales will go towards Editha House, a charity that supports affordable lodging for adult cancer patients. $88, AOSbySosa.com.

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Gold Mango Wood Tray

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Perfect for that person in your life who simply needs a bit of organization, this tray can serve cocktails, organize knick-knacks or simply help decorate the house. The impact of this product is that you can enable Asha Handicrafts to provide health care, tuition support, leadership training, women’s rights education and other social programs in India.. $48, GlobalGoodsPartners.org.

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Corgis for a Cause 2018 Calendar

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All the proceeds of this absolutely ADORABLE calendar will be donated to a charity of your (or your gift receiver’s choice), which makes it all the easier to stare at cute corgis for all of 2018. $20, Corgisforacause.com.

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Hand Blown Beer Glasses with Amber Handle and Rim

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The artistry of Mexico comes alive in these absolutely beautiful glasses. Not only that, though, purchasing these beautiful beer glasses as a gift will also provide 47 doses of measles vaccines to help protect children from this deadly disease. $70, UNICEF.

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Disney x Kiehl’s Scented Hand Cream Trio

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Everyone needs a way to keep their dry hands silky soft during the cold winter months, so why not get your family and friends this gift that also helps secure 310 meals for Feeding America? Yes, it’s definitely a great idea. $35, Kiehl’s.

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Love Bottle

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Most of the time we’re all under-hydrated and need to be working actively to fix it. For the loved one who’s trying to get more H2O in their body, they absolutely need this Love Bottle that is crafted with up to 40% recycled, eco-friendly glass. On top of partially being made from recycled components, the company also donates 5% of each purchase to Global Water, which helps communities get access to clean water. $25, Love Bottle.

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Wander Leather Wristlet

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This beautiful wristlet is one-of-a-kind and made in the village of Chichicastenango, Guatemala. It’s constructed with genuine leather and embroidery and purchasing it helps to provide a dignified job opportunity to female artisans in rural Guatemala who are aiming to escape poverty. We say buy one for you, too! $89, Hiptipico.com.

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Ringo, George, John and Paul Greeting Card Holiday 10-Pack

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Okay, so maybe there really is one gift that’s more for you—or for you and everyone in your life, really? Buying this holiday card pack is going to help contribute 5% to animal welfare charities and perhaps even inspire one of your loved ones to adopt a new, beloved pet from a shelter. $19, Hooray for the Underdog!

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