A 2020 Guide to Sustainable Gifts

With the holidays right around the corner, we decided to share some of our favorite eco-friendly brands that are perfect for gifting (plus discount codes available)!

by Humankind Daily Routine Set

$34 USD

Help your friends and family reduce single-use plastics in their daily routine by starting them with a daily routine set from by Humankind. This set comes with biodegradable floss, dissolving mouthwash, refillable hand sanitizer and deodorant.

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Ethiopian Hand Towels

$34 USD

Beautifully handmade in Ethiopia, using Ethiopian cotton for elegance and absorbency. Each purchase empowers artisans at Creative Women in Ethiopia.

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Conscious Step Socks

$14.95 USD

Each pair of socks is made in India with organic cotton, and supports Conservation International and their work to preserve forests.

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Creative Live - DIY, Photo, Art Online Classes

$7 - 30 USD

Instead of buying products, why not gift an online course to further knowledge and learning for your friends and family! Creative Live have many classes ranging from Music, Photography, Videography, DIY and Design.

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Castille Dishwashing Kit

$35.95

Reusable, single use plastic free, and perfect for anyone looking to make their home a little less wasteful, this dishwashing kit gets you started on your zero waste journey with ease.

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Pela Phone Case

$39 - 50 USD

“Designing for SustainabilityOur print designs take a holistic approach to sustainability by using UV curable GREENGUARD Gold certified ink. Pela cases are the world’s first truly sustainable phone case. They are durable enough to protect your phone from drops and scratches and are also 100% compostable! As part of our mission to create a waste free future, Pela is a proud member of 1% for the Planet so we can support organizations who are working hard to better the planet.”

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Girlfriend R+R Joggers

$68 USD

Recycled, Recyclable and ridiculously comfy. Who doesn’t need more loungewear these days? Looking for activewear? Girlfriend also has some amazing sport bras and leggings made with recycled plastic bottles!

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Manduka Eko Yoga Mat

$92 USD

“The eko® mat is a natural yoga mat made from sustainably harvested tree rubber. Unlike other rubber mats available today, the foaming agents used to create the eko® are non-toxic. What this means is that no toxic chemicals have gone into the manufacturing process to soften the rubber.”

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Able Elvia Zip Belt Bag

$108 USD

The Elvia Zip Belt Bag is perfect for keeping things hands-free. With just enough space to carry the essentials, this belt bag is both functional and chic.

USE 20% OFF CODE: COURTNEYY20

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Nordgreen Watch

$150 - 300 USD

Nordgreen puts extensive efforts in social activities and production - not only do they focus efforts on sustainable packaging and responsible manufacturing, your purchases include a donation to your choice of health, education or environment NGOs.

15% off code: COURTNEY

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Airbnb Unique Stays or Experiences

$100+ USD

Give the gift of an experience or a staycation with airbnb’s plethora of unique locations and activities to choose from.

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Oddbird Handwoven Robe

$159 USD

Using all sustainable cottons and natural fibers, Odd Bird believes in products ethically made and priced. Products include Turkish towels, blankets and robes, all handwoven in Turkey.

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Simple and Stress-Free Holiday Table Settings

I am the worst at setting my table to look like a Pinterest photo. It's never worthy of Pinteresting. I believe in stress-free entertainment for the holidays, so I bring you 5 different table settings that are simple and easy to copy. Now you can have a Pinterest worthy table for the holidays! :) Also check out where you can buy some of these amazing dinnerware!

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Salted Caramel Chocolate Cookies

Danielle and I decided to treat our coworkers with some homemade salted caramel cookies! They were a big hit and the batch of 20 disappeared within the first half hour!
Serves: 30 Prep & Bake: 1 hour
What you need:
1 C butter (or 2 sticks) softened or melted
1 C sugar
1 C brown sugar
1/2 C cocoa powder
2 eggs1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 Tbsp vanilla
2 1/4 C flour
2 C chocolate chips
1 package of caramels
kosher salt-optional
Instructions:
Preheat your over to 375 degrees.
Cream butter and sugars. Add in cocoa powder, vanilla and eggs and mix till combined. Add dry ingredients and mix then stir in chocolate chips.
Place the dough into the refrigerator for 30 minutes (the longer the better). 
Unwrap the caramels and cut them in half (if they're too large). Roll a ball of dough about 1 to 1 1/2 inches big and place caramel inside. Make sure the caramel is covered on all sides (or else they'll ooze out of the sides when baking).
Sprinkle the cookie dough with salt (optional).
 Bake for 8-10 minutes. 
Let these sit for a few minutes to cool. The cookies are good warm or cool!

Recipe from
crazylittleprojects

Pistachio Ridiculousness

I love pistachio nuts and I love baking. So why not celebrate the holidays with some pistachio sweetness? Here are three dessert recipes that are easy to follow and super delicious.

White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Cookies
This recipe is adopted from here
The only thing I added was 1 cup of white chocolate chips when you add the cranberries to the batter.

Dark Chocolate Pistachio Toffee
This recipe is super easy and scrumptious!
It makes a great holiday gift as well!

Pear and Pistachio Cake
This last cake I actually haven't tried making yet but doesn't it just look delicious?