We all want to give thoughtful gifts this holiday season, but what if we could give gifts with impact for the recipient and the world? With this in mind, I’ve compiled my bSmart list of socially conscious gifts from clothes and accessories to a food lover’s dream. Make a difference when you shop this year and buy gifts with meaning and impact.
1) ReVisit Black and Gold iPhone Case
This iPhone case is naturally sleek, beautiful, and protective. Its design is inspired by the world in which we live and 25% of ReVisit's profits are donated to help preserve the future of National Parks.
2)TOMS Luisa Black Honey Tortoise Polarized Sunglasses
These oversized sophisticated shades are sure to make your stylish sister or in vogue best friend want a pair of these sunnies. With every eyewear purchase, TOMS provides a person in need with a full eye exam by a trained medical professional and the patient will receive treatment he or she needs.
3) Alex and Ani ‘Because I’m a Girl’ Charm Bangle
This bangle makes the perfect stocking stuffer or hostess gift as a reminder of why we should celebrate all of the women in our life. Each Alex and Ani bangle comes with a description of the bracelet’s significance such as: ‘Because I am a girl, I am born to nurture. I am born to love. I am instinctual and perfectly in tune with nature. I am born to achieve. I am capable. I am brave. I am born to inspire others and I am a blessing to the world.’ Twenty percent of the purchase price from each bangle will go to the Plan International USA’s ‘Because I am a Girl Initiative.’
4) 1:Face Touchscreen Gold Watch
This watch is the perfect gift for the tech-savvy student or coworker. 1:Face was founded on ‘the belief that one person, literally, can change the world.’ Each watch has specific details regarding up to nine different causes 1:Face supports including how much of the purchase is donated and which cause the watch represents. This 1:Face classic in gold supports all nine causes, allowing the purchaser to choose which charity they would like to support.
5) Feed + Mouth Foodie Feast
All amateur chefs or foodie friends will love this gift. Pastas, oils, and more are perfectly placed in the classic FEED 100 Shopper tote. FEED was founded in 2007 by Lauren Bush Lauren for providing nutritious school lunches to children in order to break the cycle of poverty from that child being nourished and empowered to change his or her life. By purchasing this gift, 100 Vitamin A supplements will be provided to children in need.
Gabriella Bower is a student at New York University. Her two passions have always been fashion and philanthropy and she works to incorporate both aspects into her life as often as she can. Read more of Gabriella’s work ranging from current trends to short essays and social justice oriented posts on her blog Read Between the Hemlines.
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