Friday, November 22, 2019
By Barbara Pronin
As the holidays near, and we begin to search for the perfect little gifts for friends and family, House Beautiful reminds us how gratifying it can be to purchase from vendors who give back, donating all or part of the proceeds from our gifts to non-profit agencies in support of people who need help.At the following sites, you can choose from a wide selection of holiday gifts and know that you are giving back, as well:
‘Kindness’ necklace. A lovely 24k gold-plated brass chain, 16 inches in length, features an inspiring message in script lettering. Choose from Kindness, Confidence, Joy or Strength. Available for $38.95 each at Bando.com/products/necklace-kindness, part of the proceeds go to Girls, Inc., inspiring girls to be smart, strong and bold.
Sam Kalda ASPCA mugs. The fun designs on these mugs make them the perfect gift for animal lovers, and they help the ASPCA support animal welfare. Choose your favorite for $9 each at Westelm.com. For each mug you buy, $1 goes to ASPCA.
No Kid Hungry silicone spatulas. These fun spatulas designed by celebrities are more than a cute way to spruce up anyone’s kitchen. They also help fight childhood hunger in America. For each one you buy, 30 percent of the retail price goes to No Kid Hungry. See the selection at Williams-Sonoma.com/products/no-kid-hungry.
The Peace Doll. These adorable dolls come in several styles, and when you buy one for $59, another one goes to a child less fortunate. Each 18-inch cloth doll comes with a naming kit, as well as a ‘kindness kit’ that inspires kids to do good and pay it forward. See the collection at KindCultureCo.com.
Colorful sock set. Check out the fun set of four pairs of leopard print socks from Bombas.com, a great gift for any girl. It’s a cool gift at $53.20 per set, and for each pair you buy, another pair is donated to a homeless shelter in the U.S. Buy the set, and four pair go to someone in need.
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