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Gifts That Give Back Guide 2013 via anotherjennifer.com
Since it’s the day after Thanksgiving, I’m going to keep this post simple. I scheduled it to publish earlier than normal in case you are reading this on your phone while waiting in line at some ungodly hour for Black Friday deals.
Might I convince you to go home, get some sleep and rethink your holiday shopping?
Following is a list of gifts that give back for you to consider as you do your holiday shopping this year. I’ve updated it since last year with all kinds of great options, some of which may be familiar to you from reading this blog.
You can feel good buying anything in this gift guide because all of the items give back in some way.
My picks? I’ve got my eye on this kidrobot and this handmade eyeglasses holder.
As per usual, please add your own suggestions to this gifts that give back guide. I’m always looking for worthy additions!
p.s. Don’t forget about The Mother of All Holiday Gifts I mentioned on Wednesday. I’d like to think that supporting your favorite bloggers with a book purchase (on sale no less!) is a great way to give back for those whose words you read every day for free.
Are you shopping on Black Friday?
I can’t wait to check out all of these, especially Po Campo. What a wonderful concept! If we’re going to shop anyway, why not help others while we’re at it?! Thanks Jennifer!
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Exactly, Nicole. Po Campo is one I just discovered. I suspect I will be featuring them for a future Philanthropy Friday.
I love that you put this “gifts that give back” giving guide. I’m definitely going to be picking things from these wonderful places. Giving to loved ones always feels good, but to know that you are also helping others at the same time…we’ll that’s just a win-win. It actually makes me tear up a little bit. I love it!! –Lisa
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It’s becoming easier and easier to find gifts that give back. And, more often than not, the gifts are much better than what you find in a typical big box store. Plus the people behind these companies are awesome. Wins all around!
Fasionable – didn’t you post about them around this time last year? I believe I recall a lovely photo of you wearing one of their scarves!
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That was actually a scarf from Indigenous (also on the list). Love that scarf. The nice thing about the list is that there are so many options!
I mean FashionABLE with an h in there. I need another cup of coffee!
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Can I have one with you? 🙂
I’m not shopping today. I do all of my shopping online every year. You couldn’t PAY me to shop today..actually..if the costs would cover all of my gifts, maybe. And only maybe.
I love Sevenly and fashionABLE – psyched to check out the rest.
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You couldn’t pay me to shop today. Got an email from Sevenly this morning. They’ve got a great special going on.
I do most of my shopping at local stores and online. I won’t be out there today. My favorite giving back place to shop is with TrailHeads…they donate a percentage of their annual sales to several very worthy causes, in addition to other charitable donations throughout the year. And I love UncommonGoods – I’ll have to check out the others!
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Yes. I remember you telling me about TrailHeads. Feel free to add them to the list! (Or I can when I’m back on my computer. On my phone now !) I’m also a big fan of shopping local.
Thanks for putting this together! I definitely want to try to give some gifts that give back this holiday season. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
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My pleasure, Bev. And I did have a great Thanksgiving! Hope you had a great one too with your little one. 🙂
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Here are our picks for the Top 7 Gifts that Give Back 2013: http://inspiringcapital.ly/7-gift-ideas-give-back/#.Up5Hb2RDuv4
Thanks for sharing! Feel free to add it to the SkinnyScoop list!
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LOVE this Jen!!! What a perfect thing to do… Shared!!!
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Thanks, Chris! The fun part about doing the list this way is that I’m continually updating it. I just added Prosperity Candle today!
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