Charitable Gift Giving

Socks are just socks until you find ones that don’t slide down, bunch up, or wear out fast. Bombas gets mentioned a lot for being better than average at that. Their basic ankle or calf styles (like the Solids Ankle Sock 4-Pack for men or women) use a soft cotton blend with honeycomb arch support […]

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These are one of those basic shoes that a lot of people end up relying on for simple, no-fuss days—errands, casual walks, travel, or just getting around without thinking too much about footwear. They’re the original canvas slip-on style: lightweight, flexible, with a breathable upper and a cushioned insole (they call it CloudBound in newer […]

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One of my favorite things about certain brands is when their everyday operations quietly do good without a lot of fanfare. Brooklinen is a great example—they’ve partnered with Good360 (a nonprofit focused on product philanthropy) since the company started in 2014. Any returned items (after inspection) that can’t be restocked are donated to donation centers […]

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I was happy to have stumbled upon this product: Healthy Earth trash bags. They come in 13 gallon (kitchen) size and 2.6 gallon (small trash can) size. The material is surprisingly thick relative to other compostable bags. They also donate 10% to local cleanup programs.

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and I’ve got a great company for you to support because of how much it supports others: Bauble Stockings I’ve often wondered–when you look at pictures of Christmas fireplaces and see gigantic red and white stockings, were those stockings ever used for practical purposes? Well, the answer […]

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These seamless high-waisted leggings were named by Oprah as one of her favorite things last year. They’re machine washable with a waistband that sits high on the waist and provides a seamless fit. Reviews say that they provide just the right amount of compression (make sure to order one size up if you don’t want […]

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The pandemic has had a big impact on many industries, but perhaps none as much as the restaurant business. It’s not just the restaurant owner that’s impacted when they’re forced to close their doors due to lockdowns. It’s managers, hosts, wait staff, busboys, cooks, back office workers, maintenance staff, and everyone we take for granted […]

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One of the long-lasting unintended effects of the pandemic and its lockdowns is a rise in mental illness. For everyone that the lockdown “saved” from contracting the COVID-19 virus, one wonders how many more people paid a price in terms of increases in thoughts of suicide and hopelessness, an increase in drug use, and an […]

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These are beautiful heart-shaped jigsaw puzzles that you can customize with any photo, whether it’s a photo of a mother with her baby, a family photo, or even a cherished drawing from your child. All you need to do is provide Minted with a copy of the photo you wish to turn into the puzzle, […]

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For Valentine’s Day this year, instead of giving the same old flower bouquet, why not shake it up a little with this amazing salami bouquet. Created by Olympia Provisions and sold on Food52, this unique gift puts together an assortment of three or six salami sausages, wrapped together in butcher’s paper and a bright red […]

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