Gifts that Give Back

This is the ultimate gift that gives back, when you buy one pair of shoes, you are actually buying TWO pairs of shoes, one for you, and one for a child in need. Shoes help children for so many reasons. Children without shoes often cannot attend school, as shoes are an expensive part of a uniform. They help protect feet from cuts, which can lead to infections. The number one cause of disease in developing countries is soil-transmitted parasites which penetrate the skin through open sore.

Toms distributes shoes in Argentina,South Aftica, the USA and now in Ethiopia.  In Ethiopia, one million people (out of a population of around 80 million) are affected with podoconiosis, an entirely preventable form of elephantiasis. The only way to prevent podoconiosis is to wear shoes.

Shop for TOMS here.

As an animal lover, this has been my favorite cause for a very long time. I have donated multiple tax refunds to the WWF and have "adopted" a snow leopard from them. Any animal lover would be happy with an adopted animal gift. You can choose from a number of their endangered species (There are 100 to choose from) and their are various levels from a $25 gift to a $100 gift, they include different items in addition to the donation.

If stuffed animals aren't your thing, they also carry a wide arrange of apparel and useful accessories, aprons, water bottles, reusable bags, calenders and handmade crafts.

Shop WWF and "adopt" an endangered animal here!

St Jude's is a great cause that many people would love to support. They make it really easy this year with their Holiday gift ideas and in such affordable price ranges! They have gifts under 10$ and a lot of varity, from precious Chirstmas tree ornaments, to a lot of different appral...shirts, jackets, scarfs, ties, watches and more.

They have tons of toys for teens and kids, for pets and for toddlers.They are all resonably priced and every cent benefits the Hospital.

Check out their awesome selection of great gifts here.

UNICEF gift shop is know for their beautiful holiday greeting cards, that come blank. You can customize the message printed on the inside, or order them blank. They have photo cards as well. The cards feature all different holiday greetings. When someone recieved a UNICEF card, they will know that the money spent on that card has gone to help children all around the world.

They also sell other goodies for the holidays like USB ports, stationary, holiday decorations and toys. They are sure to have something for everyone on your list, check it out here.