Modern Boheme | The Only Ethical Holiday Gifting Guide You’ll Need!

The holidays are right around the corner and if you’re a planner like me, you’re already thinking about gifts for the special people in your life. So much waste and over consuming occur during the holiday season, but it doesn’t have to! When we make a plan, resist sales on items we’re not shopping for, and think about the longevity of our gifts, we help shape a world that is kinder to our planet. Last year, my partner’s family decided to only exchange gifts purchased from the thrift store under a specific dollar amount. I loved that idea and am sure they won’t mind you trying something similar with your loved ones. If you would like to purchase someone new, consider the (1) materials [is it made from recycled or non-plastic materials?], (2) longevity [is this something that will have a long life?], and (3) and usefulness [is this something that adds prolonged value to the person I’m gifting it to?].

I’ve rounded up unique gifts for environmentalists and non-environmentalists alike. From innovative reusables to organic self-care and beyond, read on to be the hero of gift-giving this holiday season!

**Home & Lifestyle**

USB Candle Lighter | $10 - This rechargeable lighter is perfect for your candle loving loved one who is trying to reduce their plastic. I love the flex neck!
Boba Reusable Straws, Set of 3 with Cleaning Brushes | $12.50 - Grabbing boba (or a milkshake or smoothie) can produce quite a bit of plastic. This reusable straw helps to reduce that waste.
Tea Mug Infuser | $17.95 - Pair this with your favorite loose leaf tea for a cozy plastic-free gift.
Stojo Collapsible Mug, 16 oz. | $20 - Perfect for your loved one who travels a lot, loves to camp, or is just always struggling to remember their reusable coffee mug. I love how lightweight it is and how quick it opens up.

**Home & Lifestyle**

Bubble Vase Glass Vase | $21.99+ - For the vibrant and flower-loving friend who loves unique design.
Coffee Pour-Over | $44 - Help to reduce single-use plastic by pairing this with reusable coffee filters.
Nimble APOLLO Wireless Charging Pad | $49.95 - Several years ago, someone gifted me a charging pad and I absolutely love it. This one incorporates recycled plastic and features a sleek design.
Notes Candle Starter Kit | $54 - This refillable system is truly innovative for the creative, candle lover!

**Home & Lifestyle**

Ramona Wine Glasses, Set of 4 | $72 - Punch up standard stems for the loved one who recently relocated and needs a pick-me-up.
West~bourne Grilling Gift Set | $90 - A beautiful zero waste set for the gourmand in your life.
Bearaby Tree Napper Weighted Blanket | $269 - Winter is just around the corner, but it’s no match for this weighted blanket made from sustainable materials available in gorgeous colors.

**Beauty**

LUSH bath bombs | $5.95+ - These are one of my favorite affordable indulgences. I’d encourage you to swing by your local LUSH to pick up the scents best suited for your loved one.
Saltair Body Wash | $12 - Cruelty-free and packaged in an aluminum bottle, you can even pair it with a body lotion in the same scent.
Blue Heron Botanicals Tinted Lip Therapy Duo | $15 - In a unique and beautiful package, it’s hard to go wrong with this duo.
Bathing Culture Organic Cosmic Rainbow Towel | $24+ - Made from certified organic cotton, these are the perfect gift for the color-lover in your life whose towels need a little refresh.

**Beauty**

Half Magic Beauty | $25+ - From Euphoria’s makeup artist (you remember those gorgeous glitter looks circulating the internet), this line is vegan and cruelty-free, uses recycled and recyclable materials, and they have a mail in program for the makeup vessels that are hard to recycle.
Bathing Culture Big Dipper Mineral Bath | $30 - Consciously sourced and packaged in glass for the conscious bath lover.

**DIY & Interactive**

**For children:**
Honeysticks Beeswax Crayons | $22.95 - Natural beeswax thick crayons in vibrant colors sourced from New Zealand.
Green Toys Recycling Truck | $29.99 - Made from recycled plastic and BPA-free, teach the little one in your little the importance of recycling.
For kids at heart:
Eco Bicycle Playing Cards Deck | $4.99 - A twist on the classic card deck, this one is made from sustainable materials and printed with vegetable inks!
‘Birds of Paradise’ Seeds | $11.70 - Give plant parents a chance to grow and nurture a plant completely from the seed stage!

four stacked pottery mugs with handle — **DIY & Interactive**

Goodfit Puzzles | $26+ - Made from recycled cardboard, these unique puzzles are handcrafted by emerging artists.
Pasta Art Kit | $45 - A great interactive gift for the artist who wants to cook more in 2023.
Sculpd Pottery Kit | $45+ - Encourage your creative loved one to learn a new skill!
Symbolic Species Adoptions | $60 - For the “I don’t need a gift” person. Many symbolic species adoptions come with a plush!
Adopt-a-Maple Tree Gift Set | $99 - Supporting a family-run CSA just got even sweeter!
Adopt a Beehive Gift Box | $100 - For your environmentalist loved one who talks about saving the bees!

**Wearable**

Parks Project | $12+ - I love the Parks Project because it’s an official partner of the National Parks and purchases help support the parks. They have everything from blankets to beanies to socks to fleece jackets!
Bombas Socks | $13+ - Some of the comfiest socks I’ve gifted, according to my dad! Bombas also has a 1 for 1 donation initiative.
Girlfriend Collective | $42+ - Definitely a cult favorite among the conscious crowd who works out. GC makes their activewear from recycled plastic bottles.

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patterned socks on solid background — **Wearable**

Cariuma OCA Low | $79+ - Made from sustainable materials, these shoes also help to get trees planted in areas that need them. Super comfy in a beautiful color range.
Thief & Bandit | $100+ - Eco-fashion doesn’t have to be drab! Thief & Bandit features vibrant, hand drawn prints, organic materials, and a small Canada based team.

Of course, this is not an exhaustive list! Depending on who you’re gifting, also consider unique experiences (massages, spa day, nails, a play, art cafe, pasta making class—you get the picture!). I recently saw an in-person croissant making class that I would love a friend to book for us! Spending time with loved ones, slowing down, and appreciating the things that money cannot buy are all priceless.

in holiday cheer,