Holiday Gift Ideas: Thoughtful & Sustainable Picks for Everyone on Your List
Holiday Shopping Guide
The holiday season is fast approaching, and if you're anything like me, you love checking off your shopping list early! But let's face it—finding the perfect gift can sometimes feel overwhelming. You want to give something that's not only special but also meaningful and practical. Well, don’t worry—I’ve rounded up a cheerful list of holiday gift ideas that will bring joy to anyone lucky enough to unwrap them!
Whether you’re shopping for the cozy homebody, the gracious hostess, or the self-care enthusiast, I’ve got you covered with thoughtful picks that anyone will love.
For the homebody
Beeswax & Cotton Wick Candle
Enjoy 70 hours of nontoxic burn time. Ensuring fresher and cleaner air by a cozy glow.
Plantable Pens
Grow fruit, herb and vegetable plants from your used pens! Simple as sticking the pen into a pot after use.
Plantable Pencils
Pens aren’t the only writing utensil you can plant! These lead-free pencils also grow into herbs and flowers.
Leather Book Markers
Ditch the old paper bookmarks and give your favorite book worm these cute, durable and colorful book marks.
100% Egyptian Cotton Bed Linens
Cotton is a natural, renewable and biodegradable fiber that supports all your sleeping needs. No more synthetic bed sheets made from fossil fuels. Cotton allows better temperature control for a better nights’ sleep.
For the Hostess
Countertop Indoor Composter
Composting made easy. No more throwing your “liquid gold” food scraps in the landfill. Instead compost from the comfort of your home and in turn feed your garden to flourish.
Beeswax Food Wraps
Say goodbye to micro plastics in your food with this plastic free beeswax food wrap roll. Reusable and sturdy.
Washable Produce Bags
Wrapping our fruits and vegetables in plastic just never made sense to me. What also does not make sense is those little non-recyclable plastic produce bags available that we just add up adding to the landfill. These produce bags are reusable and allows for easy washing of your produce while in the bag. Plastic free!
Reusable Grocery Totes
Fit more of the food you love into these reusable grocery totes. They are sturdy, easy to clean and spacious for all of your grocery trips. They even come with a small pocket for your phone, keys and accessories.
Stashed Food Bags
Every hostess has left overs and they need a place to go. Saying goodbye to single-use plastic bags that rip, leak and add to the landfill and oceans. These even can be washed in the dishwasher!
All Natural Dish Brush
Tired of the dish brushes that snap? Or plastic bristles that breakdown onto your cookware? Fear not- these all natural dish brushes come with multiple heads so you can wash your cookware and produce worry free.
100% Wool dryer balls
Dryer sheets and fabric softeners are full of irritating chemicals that negatively affect your skin, endocrine and respiratory system. Wool dryer balls are a non-toxic, fragrance- free, sensitive skin, alternative.
Helpful Tip: I like to add a few drops of 100% essential oil to these to give my clothing a light, airy and fresh scent
Zero waste starter kit
Need a gift that has it all? Gift this zero-waste starter kit filled to the brim with ethical and purposeful items that anyone will need.
For the self care guru
reusable undereye patches
Lock in your under-eye treatments with reusable, silicone eye patches. Perfect for those under-eye circles, puffiness and fine lines.
organic beeswax LIP BALM
Hydrate your lips with natural ingredients like beeswax and natural oils and avoid ingesting toxic ingredients.
HAN 3-1 vegan makeup stick
As a girl on-the-go, I love items that simplify my makeup routine. This makeup stick is made with natural and vegan ingredients. Perfect for cheeks, eyes and lips. We love cosmetics that are actually good for the skin.
HAN vegan face oil
Healthy skin is beautiful skin and a face oil is an essential part of anyones skin care routine. This vegan formula is packed with hydrating ingredients to leave you with a youthful glow.
Hibar shampoo and conditioner
Believe it or not - shampoo and conditioner does not have to come in a plastic bottle! Plastic free and full of hair loving ingredients HiBar is essential to anyones hair routine. These also keep your shower clutter free.
Shampoo & Conditioner storage Plate
Set your shampoo and conditioner bar on a moisture wicking plate to ensure longevity of your product. Available in multiple colors.
Ethique shampoo bar
Ethique is another great brand of shampoo & conditioner bars. Plastic-free.
exfoliating soap bars
An important part of skin health is exfoliation or the removal of dead skin-cells. Choosing these ethically sourced, plastic-free body soap bars are a win every time.
accupressure mat
Muscle soreness, fatigue and inflammation no more! Gift the power of acupressure at home. A proven method for better wellbeing.
iron flask tumbler
The simplest way to stay hydrated while reducing single use plastics is to have a cute tumbler that matches your aesthetic.
Iron flask glass water bottle
If a tumbler is not your style, Iron Flask also carries these super cute, glass water bottles to match you.
My Best Tip: Thrift & Create Meaningful Gifts
One of my favorite ways to shop for the holidays is by thrifting unique trinkets and items that can be combined to make personalized gifts. It’s a fun and sustainable approach that not only adds a one-of-a-kind touch to your presents but also reduces your environmental footprint. Plus, the process of curating these gifts feels like a mini scavenger hunt, making the experience more exciting and rewarding.
Happy holiday shopping! I hope this list sparks some inspiration and helps you find the perfect presents for the special people in your life. Enjoy the season of giving, and remember: it’s not just about the gift—it’s the thought and love behind it that counts most.
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