Striving for minimalism and a slow pace during the holidays can feel pretty daunting. Don’t let conscious shopping and gift buying add to your overwhelm. You want to give meaningful, carefully curated gifts. I want to help. Below I compiled my favorite conscious gift guides. This includes a variety of gifts: ethical fashion, sustainable, fair trade, and eco-friendly. Something for everyone.
While I’m not necessarily a huge “gift” person, there is something to be said about watching friends and loved ones unwrap those perfectly curated gifts. You know, the ones that you feel so good giving because you know they’re gonna be so freaking excited when they open it. The ones that make your heart race because you know how your friend’s entire being will light up with appreciation. Those gifts that you can barely stand to keep wrapped in your spare bedroom because every time you see your boyfriend, you’re dying to give it to him.
Why Compile a Guide to Holiday Gift Guides?
I know we all love those gift buying guides from our favorite bloggers and Instagram peeps. But I feel like you need to consult a bunch of them to find what you’re really looking for. All the items look so amazing all bunched together in their aesthetically pleasing way, but when it comes down to it, you only actually like one or two things. So, instead of trying to cobble together my own gift guide, I want to give you a variety of options so we can increase the odds that you’ll actually find those perfect gift items. Plus, it gives me an excuse to do what I do best: opening 100 tabs on my computer and drooling over other bloggers’ beautiful work.
2017 Conscious Gift Guides
Selflessly Styled ? | ? The Ethical Consumer’s 2017 Holiday Gift Guide
This beautiful gift guide combines the best of ethical fashion, accessories, and household gifts.
Style by Emily Henderson ? | ? Socially Minded Gift Guide
Check out this roundup of Emily’s favorite household items, fair trade fashion, and natural beauty products.
The Good Trade ? | ??2017 Guide To Gifts That Give Back {For Women}
Don’t miss this guide to ethical gifts that give back to charity, support conservation of the planet, and artisan craftsmanship.
Simply Liv & Co. ? | ??Ethical Holiday || An Affordable Gift Guide For Him
We all know men can be so difficult to shop for. Check out this guide for items that are practical, affordable, and ethical.
My Green Closet ? | ? My Green Gift Guide
This well-rounded guide offers conscious gifts ideas of all types: for the adventurer, the food lover, the maker, the green beauty, and more.
Elephant Journal ? | ? Mindful Holiday Gift Guide
Check out this comprehensive guide to eco-friendly, handmade, fair trade, and spiritual gifts.
Bittersweet Monthly ? | ? Good Gift Guide 2017
This guide highlights organizations creating meaningful products and making a positive impact on our world.
The Good Wear ? | ? Holiday Gift Guide
This neatly organized guide provides ethical options for gals, guys, kids, the adventurer, and more.
The Art of Simple ? | ? Holiday Gift Guide 2017
This list of well-made, ethical gifts is broken into 5 categories: kids, teens & tweens, women, men, and stocking stuffers.
Scraping Raisins ? | ??Ethical Gift Guide to Help People & Love Our Planet
This guide explains who is empowered and impacted by your purchase.
I hope my “guide of guides” helped you find a meaningful, socially responsible gift for your special someone. Comment below and let me know which guide was your favorite.
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