Part of Christmas tradition is in fact the joy of buying presents for family and friends, loved ones and dogs, neighbours and coworkers, and everyone in between. Now, depending on when I start the gift shopping process, I can either be extremely excited about it or very irritated by it. I am not a crowds person at all. If a shop has too many people, or the mall is busy and bustling, where some people find that energy exhilarating, I find it completely exhausting!
Believe it or not, but I actually start thinking about the gifts that I want to buy for others in June or July. I just get way too excited to leave it for December. And in November, I start to make plans and to-do lists to make sure that I nab everything that I intended for the specific person before I have to deal with crazy crowds. There are a few exceptions, but I do try to think ahead and plan out my shopping trips - it is always my hope that my gifts are bought with that person in mind and intentionally. I hate feeling scrambled and just settling with something that I don't even know if they will like.
One of the things that I kept coming back to this year was the idea of buying gifts that mean a little something more. There are so many amazing companies out there that support Fair-trade, helping to give water or shoes who don't have the access, supporting women around the world to get out of tough situations, and gifts that are kind to our planet! This is what I love and I love that there are so many out there who see the need in our world.
I have made a little list of my favourite companies that support others around the world. It is so important to think of others this time of year - and I don't just mean in your extended family, although that is important too. I love to think of how I can help the world with purchases that I make. There are so many ways that you can do this, but here are a few of my favourites stores.
TOMS // is a lovely company that has a One For One statement in which every time a product is purchased, someone in need is helped. They help to provide shoes, sight, water, safe childbirth, and bully prevention.








I would absolutely love to hear your favourite companies that support organizations or communities around the world. Feel free to leave a comment and I would gladly check them out. xo
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