Every holiday season I try to look for gifts that are creative, within budget, and also can give back. These are some my favorite items that I found this year.
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Butterfly Charm Necklace- Satya Jewelry
All proceeds in the gold and silver butterfly collection (codesigned by David and Courteney Arquette) go to the Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Foundation. This is a foundation that aims to find a cure for this rare childhood skin disease. The butterfly charm necklace is priced at $38. There are also bracelets and earrings.
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Sephora Project Change purse- Sephora
This is a $5 hot pink clutch, Three of those dollars go to Girls for a Change, a national organization that empowers girls to spur social progress.
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Hydrating Shampoo- David Babaii for WildAid
10 percent of revenue from this eco-conscious line from renowned hairstylist David Babaii and actress Kate Hudson goes to global wildlife conservation through WildAid. The hydrating shampoo is $9.95.
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Handbags-Mar y Sol
The craftswomen in rural Kenya and Madagascar who handmake these beautiful, rustic bags are part of a fair-trade partnership. 15 percent of online sales go toward building clean water wells and microenterprise development in their communities.
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Charity Pot Hand and Body Lotion-Lush
Lush is donating all proceeds from this creamy lotion to the Lush Charity Pot Fund, benefiting groups focusing on animal protection and environmental conservation. It is $20.45.
