Holiday Gift Guide

^{This holiday season, we are shopping for gifts that give back to people and the planet! Members from the Tarsadia family have rounded up their top 17 gift ideas, with proceeds supporting organizations working towards mental health and wellbeing, women empowerment, education, homelessness, food security and more. Happy shopping!}

The Little Market

The Little Market is a nonprofit fair trade shop that features ethically sourced, artisan-made products. They seek to empower artisans around the world by extending their product distribution and supporting sustainable income opportunities.

Our favorite barware supports artisans in Mexico. They are committed to using environmentally friendly practices by utilizing recycled glass to create their products.

Together By Gravity

Together By Gravity is a jewelry line inspired by the natural beauty of the ocean and earth. It fuses founder Sarika Tarsadia's Indian culture with a modern edge and her global adventures.

With a passion for design and a desire to give back, 10% of proceeds are donated to support children's educational programs in rural India. We are currently loving TBG's mask chain. Helps us keep our mask within reach at all times in a stylish way!

FEED Projects

FEED Projects creates good products, that help feel children around the world. From bags to accessories to home goods, they infuse their utilitarian aesthetic and function-first commitment into every product they make. Through the sale of their artisan-made products, they not only provide meals, but also sustainable livelihoods for their artisan partners.

This holiday season, FEED's Metallic Artisan Beaded bag is our go to bag. The bag itself will provide 185 meals, enough to feed one child in school for one year.

HoMie

HoMie is an organization that supports young people affected by homelessness by equipping them with skills, confidence and experiences to be better prepared for their future. They are gender neutral, socially conscious, and a community.

HoMie commits 100% of their profits towards achieving their mission. Their starter pack is the perfect introduction to this hip brand.

The Giving Keys

The Giving Keys is a pay it forward company. They have hand-stamped products with inspirational words. They encourage you to embrace your world, then pass it on, to someone you feel needs the message more than you. The Giving Keys is working towards combating the increasing rate of homelessness in Downtown Los Angeles through transitional employment and professional empowerment.

Every sale is redistributed into job creation efforts for the homeless community in DTLA. Given the global pandemic, we could all use a little motivation. We have our eyes on the holiday classic necklace that is stamped with hope.

Sydney Hale Co.

Sydney Hale Co. hand produces all of their items in Richmond, VA. Products range from candles, home fragrances and hand+body care. All products are created using the highest quality ingredients.

10% of their profits go to animal rescue organizations across the United States. With your purchase, you are ensuring the humane treatment of animals. This season we have been burning the "Woods" candle on repeat.. one of our favorites!

Everlane

Everlane believes we can all make a difference. They strive to provide exceptional quality, ethical factories, and radical transparency. They make modern essentials, without the traditional markups.

100% Human initiative was launched as a way to bring people together and advocate for human rights for all. For every 100% Human product sold, Everlane will donate 10% to the ACLU. The ACLU has been fighting for over 100 years to protect fundamental freedoms. Our favorites from the collection include the sweatshirt and facemasks. Both would make great gifts!

Hand in Hand Soap

Hand in Hand Soap is working towards providing soap and clean water to children in the developing world. All products are formulated with organic ingredients that are not only good for you but also good for the environment. Products include bar + liquid soap, body products, and hand sanitizer.

For every bar of soap purchased, they will donate one bar of soap and one month of clean water to a child in need. Our favorite scent Island Mimosa transports us to a tropical vacation!

STATE Bags

STATE Bags is on a mission to make beautiful, well-made, inclusively cool products while using the power of business to give back and change the narratives around social injustices.

For every bag purchased, they will support children and families in need across the country. One of their giving initiatives includes providing children with fully-packed backpacks. STATE backpacks would make the perfect gift for children heading back to school after the holiday season.

TOMS

TOMS is in the business to improve lives. They stand for a better tomorrow - one where humanity thrives. They believe no matter who you are or where you live, you should feel physically safe, mentally healthy, and have equal access to opportunity.

Though many know TOMS as the one for one company, they have now shifted to dedicating one-third of their net annual profits to their giving fund. This fund invests in local partners around the world who are working towards creating positive change. We love the faux fur slippers for our cold winter morning!

Warby Parker

Warby Parker started out with the objective to offer eyewear at a revolutionary price. Through this, they learned that around one billion people worldwide lack access to glasses. The Buy a Pair, Give a Pair program came to life to help alleviate this problem of impaired vision.

To date, they have distributed glasses in over fifty countries around the world. This holiday season, consider purchasing one of their designer pairs to help someone struggling with impaired vision!

Truff

Truff is disrupting the hot sauce industry with its truffle-infused hot sauce line. They have formulated their sauce with the highest quality ingredients to create a sauce that mixes flavors that no other sauce has done. Their hot sauce has been a hit with heat-seeking flavor connoisseurs.

Truff has partnered with (RED) to help end the fight against AIDS. To date, they have been able to provide 125,000 days of life-saving medication.

cuddle + kind

cuddle + kind is on a mission to help feed children in need. They believe that by giving children the nutrition they need to thrive, they will be helping to make a positive impact on the world for generations to come. Each doll that is sold will provide ten meals to children around the world.

Not only will the doll provide meals to children, but it will also help to employ women artisans in Peru. These dolls will make the perfect gift for that little one in your life!

Eberjey

Eberjey was born on the radical premise that we should be genuine. They have created products that women could come home to and feel at home in. They stand for softness, sleep, and giving.

Eberjey's Giving PJ collection helps to support global reforestation efforts around the world. They have partnered with One Tree Planted - for every PJ set purchased, they will plant a tree to restore the west coast of the United States following the record-setting fire season. These PJ sets will be your new go-to comfy set!

The Citizenry

The Citizenry is a home goods brand that is a collection of artisans, designers, and dreamers from all around the world. They bring all cultures and continents to the table to curate their collections. Each item has a soul, story, and purpose.

The Puebla Marble Entertaining Set is the perfect hostess gift. It is hand-carved by master artisans in Puebla, Mexico. No two pieces are alike. To preserve artisan craft, these artisans are paid 2x the fair trade requirement.

The Outrage

The Outrage is a hub for activism. They leverage their community and fashion to help shift the political landscape of our country and change the world we live in. They want to make supporting a progressive movement accessible to all.

Each purchase will benefit progressive organizations. Our new favorite ugly sweater will be perfect for all of the virtual holiday parties this season! 10% of each sweater sold will benefit Supermajority, an organization committed to building an intergenerational, multi-racial movement for women's equity.

GTHX

GTHX helps us notice and appreciate the good things that are happening in our everyday lives. It allows us to take a step back and be grateful. Through their app, you are able to send thanks, explore self-care, receive motivation, and even reflect on your own memories. They say that the more you use GTHX, the more naturally you will notice the good around you each day.

The holiday season is a time for giving! Give someone in your life the gift of more joy and a mood booster with a subscription to GTHX.