Look, we love our family members just as much as you do.
But dang if they aren't a royal pain in the rear when you have a lot of shopping to do just before the holidays! We understand if this is the twenty-something year in a row that you've been scratching your head about what conscious gifts to get your lovely family for the holidays.
But we’ve got your back. Here’s our guide to the best conscious gifts you can buy for every member of your family.
FOR MUM:
WHAT:
Bed linens that are both organic and fair trade, as well as household goods like African baskets that are manufactured with cultural sensitivity and ethical production practices.
WHY:
Because, let’s face it, all mums everywhere have a thing for colourful, decorative, and functional homeware. Let's not even talk about the linen closet, which is stuffed with "excellent" bedsheets and stylish towels that no one is ever allowed to use. Since you already know she wants them, you may as well get them for her in an ethical manner by ensuring that they are organic and fair trade certified. That way, your present will satisfy her "fix" without harming the planet.
WHERE:
Fantastic, colourful, and exquisitely beautiful,
Greenie Genie's ethically created home goods are sure to take your breath away. Shop
here for their elegant wares.
Sojao does organic, fair trade bed sheets that your mother will be sorely tempted to add to the "nice" pile- but they're so good she won't be able to resist using them!
Shop here.
FOR YOUR MUM'S MUM:
WHAT:
Healthy, non-toxic, and reasonably priced candles for the home, as well as 100% pure organic Moroccan argan oil
WHY:
Given that your grandma is (stereotypically and also probably) a homebody, it stands to reason that the gifts you give her will allow her to spend time doing what she enjoys most: pottering about and unwinding in her own home. To help her relax and unwind from the strains of a long life, give her a set of lovely enamel soy candles. You also know that your grandma has little faith in cutting-edge gadgets and prefers to stick with tried-and-true methods. For her, the rediscovery of pure organic Moroccan Argan oil—the greatest of the best oils for maintaining healthy, frizz-free hair—will be like the discovery of a long-lost treasure. Allow her to indulge in some much-deserved self-care this holiday season (plus point: there are no assurances that she won't also buy you a bottle and insist that you use it).
WHERE:
To prove that they mean business,
Ayelli only offers their own pure, organic Moroccan argan oil. Shop
here for their heavenly oils.
The candles at Nine Wicker Ave. are created with wellness in mind. Infuse your space with a splash of colour thanks to the gemstones and flora that adorn each of its candles. If you're thinking, "But candles aren't really memorable," well, the embellishment is hand-applied, so no two candles will ever look exactly alike. Even better, the candles can be sent without packaging, so yay! Less waste. Shop here for their gorgeous candles!