Gift ideas for the green hearted, small biz shopper
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and Black Friday sales are in full swing. If you’re looking for gift ideas that are earth friendly & support small businesses, I’ve got 5 options that are $50 or less!
1. Denim Scrunchie + Wool Beanie
These beauties come from Able which is a women founded and 90% woman staffed business focused on ethical & thoughtful fashion. The scrunchie is made of deadstock denim which means that they use the scraps from other denim products that would otherwise be thrown away or recycled. The beanie is 100% wool, a sustainable, natural fiber to keep your loved ones noggins extra warm this winter, ethically produced in India. There are 4 colors available so you can grab a few and maybe even keep one for yourself.
Selena Beanie $38, Suzanne Scrunchie $18
2. Packable, Reusable tote & produce bag set
This is an all-in-one packable market tote that is the perfect size to keep in your purse, car or diaper bag. The Full-Circle brand reusable tote neatly folds into itself including the 3 produce bags that come with it. I have this and absolutely love that it’s an all-inclusive situation that I can have at the ready for any store I pop into. Available in 3 colors, you can find it at EarthHero, an online marketplace for responsible consumerism.
Tote-Ally Reusable Produce Bags and Tote 4pk $16.99
3. Rechargeable Lighter
Did you know these were a thing? I just recently discovered these and I’m a big fan. Fall & Winter are candle season in my house and I’m very onboard with a sustainable lighter option. These bad boys are windproof, flameless, and can last for up to 300 lights on a 1.5 hour charge. Perfect not just for lighting candles but for the grill master, camper or avid outdoorsy person in your life. You can find these via many different retailers, this one specifically is from Uncommon Goods which is a Brooklyn based online marketplace for makers, artists & small biz brands to sell their unique goods.
4. Liquid Candle Wax
Might as well buy a DIY candle with that rechargeable lighter, right? These liquid coconut wax candle bags come from Siblings, a brother sister ran company offering a fresh take on the candle industry. These allow you to pour candle wax into any jar, vase, mug, or whatever you want a candle in, which means less waste & more cozy candle time. Each bag pours wax for a 10oz candle with a 60 hour burn time & come with a trim-able wick. With non-toxic fragrances like eucalyptus, balsam & wild berries and compostable packaging, these are a win, win for the candle lover in your life.
5. Recycled Sling Blag
Sling bags, or Fanny packs (let’s be real), are all the rage and actually really practical. I lived in mine over the summer and am really pumped with this option from Rareform, a US based company that create their bags out of recycled billboard material. These rad bags are all 100% unique since they are all made from scraps of billboards. They have a lot of different styles and no two bags are alike. With hundreds of options, you can even pick out your exact style & color pattern online so you know what you’re getting for that go-getter, busy mom or cool kid you’re shopping for.
There you have it! All of these retailers are offering Black Friday discounts in addition to the prices above. I encourage you this holiday season to be mindful about all the “stuff” your buying, support local & small business owners as much as you can, and be thoughtful in your giving. Cheers!
