A sustainable Christmas gift guide 2020
I LOVE giving gifts, anyone with me? 15 years ago you could find me in a queue at Woolies or WH Smith excitedly buying my mum something with the ten pounds i’d saved up from my weekend job- probably something plastic and probably something completely unnecessary- and six years ago I would have had no problem ordering all my gifts from Amazon with no idea how or where they were made or what harm I could be causing in the places I chose to invest my money. A few years later and with the exposure to some hardcore facts and realities, and mainly with a strong conviction to know those making my products were paid fairly, I chose to start shopping differently even though I didn't really have a clue where to go or where to start.
The good news is there are more companies doing good and creating consciously than before, making gift buying in the right places easier than ever.
This guide features many brands we have come to know and love and many items we now treasure. I’m not saying those I’ve selected have got it all down perfectly- who does? But I know they’re all making a highly conscious effort to make sure what they produce doesn't come at a cost to the earth or those in it. I’ve tried to feature a range of ideas within different price ranges so hopefully there is something for everyone or something you can add to your own wishlist. There’s a few things featured on mine!
Enjoy!
Also…let’s not forget second hand! The true no.1 of my sustainable gift guide.
Women
Nordgreen- Infinity Silver Watch- £161 (There is 35% off this price using code: ‘HAPPYCLUB35’) 2. Organic Savanna- Soy Candle- £30 3. Woven Store- Large Cord Tote - £39 4. Agnes London- Headband- £18 5. Lunch Lady Magazine Issue/Subscription- £14/£59 6. Atypical Thing- Recycled Silver Molten Discs- £40 7. Piper’s Farm- Hand Dipped Beeswax candle- £12 8. Jaggery- Corto Jumper- £145 9. Poi Co- Three in One Planner- £23.50 10. Blasta Henriet- Wheat Bag - £28 11. Young Living - Christmas Spirit - £21.00 12. Naked Generation- Block Print Scarf - £15
Men
Nordgreen - Philosopher Watch - £161- You can take 35% off this price with the code ‘HAPPYCLUB35’) 2. Holos Kombucha- Kombucha Gift Box - £34 3. Patagonia- Micro-D Pullover - £80 4. Tony’s Chocoloney- Milk Chocolate Almond - £3.98 5. Nudie - Socks - £9 6. Woven Store- Stonewear Coffee Cup - £18 7. Redemption Roasters- Coffee Subscription - £32.70 8. Parafina- Eco-Friendly Sunglasses - £49.85 9. Rcup- Recycled Coffee Cup - £10.90 10. Soap Daze- Coffee and Raw Cacao Soap - £5.50 11. Veja - V-10 Suede Gum Sole - £115 12. Stanley and Stella - Grey T-shirt - £18
Kids
Sleepy Doe- Pajamas - £32 2. Mama Owl- Slipper socks- £9 3. Bunny Hop- Make your own Farm- £14.99 4. Plan Toys- Hairdresser Play Set- £29.94 5. Gerda Muller- Winter - £5.99 6. Opinel- Le Petit Chef Set- £31.59 7. GLUCKSKAFER- Knitting Mushroom - £8 8. Manucurist- Bonnie the Mermaid Nail Polish - £7.90 9. Tangerine Studio- Bow & Arrow - £37.50 10. Holztiger- Wooden Farm Animal - £8.95 11. Young Living - Tummygize- £16.34 12. Play in Choc- Chocolate - £2.95
BABY
Bambu- Fork and Spoon - £6.50 2. Sew Heart Felt- Sheep Puppet- £15.95 3. Rue and Cole - ‘Oh So Delicate’ Skin Balm - £7.99 4. Little Beacon - Avocado Dyed Muslin - £50 5. Young Living - Owl Diffuser/ Sound Machine with Lavender Oil - £47.70 6. Heimess- Natural Wood Ball - £10 7. Grimms - Pastel Rainbow - £13.94 8. Hevea - Panda Teether - £10 9. Senger - Small Goose - £45 10. Dr Bronner- Pure Castille Soap -£5.30 11. Button and Blue - Comforter - £28 12. Disana- Merino Wool Bonnet- £12
Codes:
Nordgreen: There is currently a HUGE 35% off all their watches until the 01.12.20 using code: ‘HAPPYCLUB35’ just click here to browser their collection. (Nb. AF link)
Holos Kombucha- A company started by myself and some close friends over three years ago - there is currently 30% off a box of our award winning Citra Hops on the online store!
Organic Savanna- Sustainable skincare and bath products made in Africa – 100% of their profits are reinvested in local communities and providing jobs for women- I have tried a few of their beautiful products and love how luxurious and well made they are! They only use natural ingredients from farmers across East Africa and all their products are palm free, cruelty free and packaged in earth friendly materials. Use ‘OURSLOWHOME20’ for 20% off entire order.
Young Living - I am a massive fan of the purity and ethics behind Young Living oils and use them in every day life for everything from cleaning to health and boosting the immune system- You can read more on their website here about their seed to seal promise. If you are interested in any Young Living oils contact me directly or over on Instagram at @ourslowhome_ / membership number: 3464199