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Gift Guide: Gifts That Give Back
The best gifts to give are the ones that give back. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello looks at products which prompt a donation to charity.
DALLAS - These gifts do double duty by making a donation for each one purchased.
Brass and Unity
Eyewear, necklaces, bracelets, rings and more- the mission is to save lives. By donating 20% of net profits, the company helps to fund various Veteran assistance programs around the world that help rehabilitate Veterans for a productive civilian life. The funds go directly to mental health programs, prosthetic limbs, therapy/rehab programs, food/shelter/clothing for homeless Veterans, and many more - including help for their families.
Buy It: www.brassandunity.com
Shore Buddies
Shore Buddies are stuffed animals made from recycled plastic bottles. Our Mission is to save marine life and keep plastics out of the Oceans. Choose from Sammy the Seal, Stephen Seagull, Shelly the Sea Turtle and Finn the Dolphin. $1 from every product purchased goes to help save marine life.
Buy It: shore-buddies.com/collections/bestsellers
Bedtime in A Box
Bedtime in a Box is a creative but simple solution that supports the health and educational development of children prior to entering school by providing families with the materials, tools, and training they need to enact a comprehensive bedtime routine, seven days a week. A portion of the proceeds from your purchase will be used to provide Boxes to families in need. As of the end of the 2018-2019 school year, the company delivered 4,500 Boxes, which represents $675,000 worth of resources, including 22,500 books and 49,500 additional bedtime materials.
Buy It: bedtimeinabox.org
Morph Personalized Wood Block Speaker
For every single Morph speaker purchased, one tree is planted. By supporting Morph products, you reduce your carbon footprint and aid in combating the effects of climate change by contributing to the planting of trees.
Buy It: themanregistry.com/gift/personalized-wooden-morph-cell-phone-speaker/
White Rhino Bags
Vegan, cruelty-free, eco-friendly, sustainable and limited edition designs are their specialty! Plus, the brand gives back to animal welfare initiatives with every purchase. The goal is to remove animals from the fashion industry with their #friendsnotfabric initiative and to spread the joy of self-expression through fashion and education for a colorful and fashion-forward world.
Buy It: www.whiterhinobags.com
Nimble Wireless Charger
Nimble products are made using sustainable, plant-based plastics. Finished in soft, durable organic hemp and recycled PET fabric blend. All this while quickly charging up to two devices at once! Delivers 5W, 7.5W or 10W to recharge your devices up to 2x faster than a standard charger.
Buy It: amzn.to/2PttTKm
Live To Give Water
Premium Purified Water Balanced with Electrolytes for Taste - 50% Net Profits Donated to Military and First Responder Families in Need
Buy It: www.livetogive.com
Little Words Project
These bracelets inspire self-love and kindness. Created by a 29-year-old entrepreneur -- the "little words project" encourages kindness and positivity with handcrafted bracelets -- each made with a different inspirational word. One dollar from each purchase is donated to the block organization, which focuses on building communities of kind and self-confident female leaders across college campuses. And by the way, Taylor Swift and Alicia Keys are among the many fans.
Buy It: littlewordsproject.com
Antsy Pants Unicorn Kit
The unicorn trend continues and now you can build your own magical unicorn friend. Featuring a fabric cover, roll up door and top opening- this Unicorn Kit is perfect for imaginative playtime. For every item purchased, Antsy Pants helps national nonprofit KaBOOM! build playgrounds for kids living in poverty across America.
Buy It: www.target.com/p/antsy-pants-unicorn-building-set/-/A-76167478
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Special Presentation: Steve Noviello’s 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
Consumer reporter Steve Noviello reviewed hundreds of products and has picked out the perfect presents for your entire family. Watch his special presentation to see the hottest gifts and get amazing ideas for everyone on your list.
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