Wednesday, December 11, 2013

A Cause For Giving - Christmas 2013 Gifts That Give Back

The season is upon us and its time to make your list of naughty and nice folks. Since you are gift giving anyway, wouldn't it be nice to support a worthy cause at the same time. No matter who you are buying for there is a gift that gives back for everyone on your list. You don't have to purchase directly from the organization or online either, many major retailers have partnered with select charities to create gift items. Here are some of my top picks:

St Jude Children's Hospital - St. Jude is a cause near and dear to so many of us. They have teamed up with more than ten different retailers such as, Target, Pottery Barn, KMart and Brooks Brothers.

Brooks Brothers
Brooks Brothers


Pottery Barn
The Humane Society of the United States - Of course we all love our furry babies and you can share that love with animals in need. Fred Meyer Jewelers has created a line called "PAWSitively Yours" to benefit the HSU. Who doesn't love a little sparkle?

Fred Meyer Jewelers

Fred Meyer Jewelers

Your Local Museum - In every town there is a museum that is an essential resource to link the past and present and expose every generation to boundless creativity. They are mostly underfunded and often overlooked as a place to find unique gifts such as this Frank Lloyd Wright Exhibition Wall Clock or a fabulous book of photography like Motor City Muse. I have chosen one of my childhood favorites but you won't have to look far to find your local museum gift shop.

Detroit Institute of Arts

Detroit Institute of Arts
If you are looking for a clearing house of great ways to give and give back, TOMS founder of the One for One campaign has created the TOMS Marketplace. You can choose your type of cause and search items and companies with a cause. Like these awesome products:

LSTN reclaimed wood headphones
Starkey Hearing Foundation
Movember Shave Bag
 Combat Prostate and Testicular Cancer

Bella Beanie
Krochet Kids Intl 
OneHope - This organization began with its brand OneHope wine is produced in association with Robert Mondavi, Jr a well known and respected brand in the wine industry. OneHope supports a number of causes and has expanded into several related brands to further their cause. Cheers to that!
Pinot for Paws Gift Box
Supports ASPCA

Medal of Honor Limited Edition Box
Airpower Foundation to benefit the Medal of Honor Foundation

Celebration Gift Pack
End Childhood Hunger
The list goes on and on. With just a smidge of extra effort you can get exactly what you planned for everyone this year and attach a cause that is personal to you and to the receiver. Pay it forward y'all! Happy Giving!

Kiehl's Grapefruit Body Butter
No Kid Hungry


Abe Made Clutch
End Human Trafficking

Harry's Engraved Razor Set
City Year

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