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This is my favorite gift guide. Ever.
In the last year, I’ve found a new passion for shopping with companies that give back in some way. The way we spend our money has a lot of power. And there are lots of ways to use that money for good.
Below is just a small sampling of the wonderful companies changing lives around the world. Be intentional this Christmas and buy your gifts from wonderful businesses like these…
Gifts that Give Back
Peace ornament from The Rusted Chain – during the month of November, 50% of sales from this ornament benefit Convoy of Hope’s humanitarian efforts in the Philippines
Eden scarf + leather clutch from fashionABLE – creating sustainable job opportunities for vulnerable women in Africa
Picasso necklace from Johari Creations – they come alongside artisan partners in developing countries with sustainable incomes, holistic development and shared work and responsibility
Dog Collar from Pipsqueak & Petunia – cute pet products that help a family raise the money to adopt from South Africa
Ballet flats from The Root Collective – ethically sourced, providing jobs for people in Guatemala, Kenya, and Peru, donating 10% of sales back to nonprofits in the artisans’ communities
hope{full} collection from Lisa Leonard – fair trade jewelry + scarves, with a portion of sales being donated to Jungle Kids which enables local kids to attend school, each sale will provide a school lunch to a child in need
inMercy Collection from DaySpring – benefits Mercy House Kenya
Handmade apron from Mercy House Kenya – a maternity home in Kenya providing a safe place for mom and their babies
the Hoot hat for kids from Krochet Kids – creates sustainable economic development programs that support holistic growth of individuals and communities living in poverty
Bondhu bag from Freeset – Freeset exists specifically to provide freedom for women from the sex trade, all profits from Freeset in Kolkata benefit the women (salary, health insurance, and retirement plan) and are used to grow the business
Next week I’ll be sharing some ways you can make your money count this Christmas by buying gifts for people you don’t even know! I LOVE these gift opportunities!
I'm Erin, a wife, boy mom x 3, writer, and runner in Nebraska! I'm excited to share all my favorites relating to faith, family, fashion, and fitness in this space! Enjoy! 
I know that Hickory Farms is donating to No Kid Hungry with some items purchased.
Thank you for that info, Carrie!
This is the best surprise to come home to find. I am honored and humbled. Thank you for sharing my work and helping us bring our little one home, Erin.
I bought a gift through Ergon Handicrafts this year. They employ women in India, and when I bought they were also doing an adoption fundraiser. Very cool!
Great list! Another gift that gives back is Green Tea Mints gift sets that are 15% OFF and give back 15% to children’s education through Kiva.org and UNICEF. http://www.senchanaturals.com/giftsets