gift guide

Hi, friends! We’ve been working on a collection of gift guides for the holidays which we’re SUPER excited about because it means we get to give a shout out to all of the sustainable brands we’ve seen over the year! We save so, so many independent designers on Instagram and even though we can’t connect with every single one on a personal level, we’re always looking for ways to share their work. Ever since my first sustainable living blog back in 2014 (and actually, way before that when I used to blog about Etsy and DIY!), I’ve been determined to prove ~ to whoever is listening ~ that shopping ethically is not only possible but attainable for people like you and me.

Navajo Made Shimá Earth Gift Box by Orenda Tribe, $40

I cannot tell you how exciting it is that sharing content like these ethical gift guides gets easier & easier every year, as more consumers choose to shop consciously, allowing more businesses to thrive sustainably. Of course, there’s so much more to it but we are making a difference, all of us.

Wellness Candle Collection by Seventh & Oak, $28 each

Back to the gift guides. Self care has been trending for a few years now but I think we’re all seeing it differently having endured 2020. Self care products can be totally trendy, and yeah, a little gimmicky, but they can also serve as important reminders to slow down and honestly just consider what’s going on in our own bodies and minds for a moment. I also just love the ripple effect that sustainable self care gifts have. You feel good purchasing from a brand you support, the recipient feels good getting something that benefits their wellbeing, and of course the brand benefits from the sale, especially during a time like this. And on it goes.

Bath Soak Gift Set by member Daughter of the Land, $36

We’ll share more sustainable gift ideas next month but with the election next week it felt like a pretty damn good time to indulge in a little extra care… even if that just means getting inspired by a new-to-you product!

Rituals Wellness Journal by Wilde House Paper, $28

I love Wilde House. Their stationery and journals are made with recycled and eco friendly paper, and they have beautiful handcrafted details such as this hand-torn cover and beach speckle print. This journal has spaces for your intentions & meditations, and lots of space for free writes.

If you have a friend that struggles to disconnect, wind-down, or relax, a puzzle is actually a really incredible self care gift. I always feel the need to do something with my hands, which too often leads to me working while “unwinding” with TV at the end of the day. I also find that with the difficult ones, I truly do just focus on the puzzle which allows my mind to switch from its usual cycle of anxiety & plan making. Shown above is Coastal Bluffs, a beautiful puzzle from Puzzle Weekend.

If you can score a bath soak bundle ($29) from Homebody before they sell out, you’ve got one for you and one for a friend!

Choco Soap Bars by Nana x Livy, $12

Detoxifying Bath Bomb Pack by Bare Skin Bar, $24

Have a zero waste loving friend? They’ll be super into these soap seconds/ends from Wild Lather! $14

Self Care Zine Trio from fruitsuper, $36

 Raw manuka honey by Activist

Gold + Ivy fall trio of candles… don’t they all sound so good!?

Choose from plant based lattes and elixirs from Wylde One $35, to address every need from increasing energy to calming to boosting immunity.

Saipua’s handmade bar soaps are just TOO pretty and TOO luxurious not to gift! $18

Does anyone else want to fill themselves a stocking right about now? Let us know how you’re supporting small during the holidays this year! And, be sure to past these self care gift ideas onto your wellness-loving friends.

Take care xx