Toolbox: Gifts that Give
Imlakesh Organics
Choose from these S&H finds, and let your gift be one that ripples goodness out into the far reaches of our world.
Contribute to the battle against pediatric cancer by giving a cuffed beanie, and you’ll also be sharing a beanie with a child who is undergoing cancer treatment. ($30) loveyourmelon.com
Stay connected to those you love with the Strike-a-pose yogini assorted notecard set and you will be helping to bring yoga and meditation to those who need it most. ($16) wholesomesoul.com
For children living in poverty, being able to wash their hands can be a matter of life or death. The Bar Soap Set will help to bring soap and clean water to a child in need. ($20) handinhandsoap.com
The real beauty of Vitality and Restoration Serum is that it offers an avenue to support a global battle against hunger. ($89) alightenskincare.com
Poured by hand in Brooklyn, the Hyacinth and Bamboo candle invites the opportunity to bring light to communities that live without electricity. ($55) starlingproject.org
For shoe lovers, the Kualona brings comfort and stability and supports the perpetuation of the Hawaiian culture and the aloha spirit. ($170) olukai.com
The clear direction of the Compass Chain Necklace gives the opportunity to combat human trafficking in Cambodia and offers artisans there a chance to earn a living wage. ($115) thebravecollection.com
Anything but dull, the Collection socks combine a sweet pair of socks with causes ranging from clean water to literacy. ($39.95) consciousstep.com
Support small-scale, fair trade organic farming and delight the chocoholic in your life with the Chocolatier’s Dream Gift Set, made from pure cacao in the form of nibs, powder, and wafers. ($33.50) imlakeshorganics.com
Free resources:
- Look for clothes made with Bluesign design and you’ll be supporting a more sustainable way to produce textiles. bluesign.com
- When you want to give the gift of time, find a nonprofit in your area that could benefit from the unique gifts you have to offer. volunteermatch.org
“As we work to create light for others, we naturally light our own way.”
About the Author
Kalia Kelmenson is the creator of The Salt in Us where she helps water-loving women harvest the wisdom of their grief and pain so they can find freedom and flow in their life. She explores science and spirit at the intersection of mind-body medicine.
