Christmas is right around the corner, and with the day grew nearer, your time for finding the perfect gift is running out. Picking out gifts that your friends are certain to love can be a huge feat. This can be especially hard when they have a lifestyle that is very specific about where products come from and are made. Don't fret, I am here to help with the hunt for ethical, fair trade, vegan presents that your hippie bestie will love. From one hippie to another, these are gifts that any flower child would adore.
1. Essential Oils
Aroma therapy is one of the staples of homeopathic medicine. You can diffuse the oils into the air, you can place them on specific locations around your body for different therapeutic reactions, you can use them as a natural perfume, and you can even put them in your food. When purchasing essential oils the quality is imperative. It is possible to buy super cheap oils at Walmart, but the quality won't be there and they will not be as safe or ethically made as higher quality oils. I found an essential oils company called Plant Therapy with makes certified organic and vegan essentials oils. They are of the highest quality and are safe to diffuse and to consume. To make it even easier, they have gift sets already picked out for you. https://www.planttherapy.com/
2. Tapestries
These decorative wall hangings are perfect gifts this holiday season. Tapestries come in tons of different colors and patterns. You can even buy them with bands on them, or different art that you love. I found an awesome brand called Soul Flower that is an eco-friendly company selling high-quality goods. They sell recycled, fair-trade, organic, low impact products that are good for the earth and your conscious. https://www.soul-flower.com/
3. A subscription to vegan cuts
Vegan Cuts is a rad subscription box where everything that they send you is entirely cruelty-free and vegan. They have three different boxes that you can choose from: The Snack Box, The Beauty Box, and The Makeup Box. So whether you love skincare or you just like to eat, Vegan Cuts has you covered. RIght now they are having crazy deals on tons of their boxes, so head on over to https://vegancuts.com/ and pick up some awesome vegan goods.
4. A salt rock lamp
Himalayan salt lamps have a multitude of holistic benefits. It can relieve headaches, help with sleep, and purify the air. Salt rock lamps have even been found to help with Seasonal Affective Disorder and allergies. I found the company Salt Lamp King that makes ethically sourced Himalayan Salt Rock Lamps out of 100% Himalayan salt. https://saltlampking.com/
5. A S'well water bottle
S'well water bottles are working to eliminate single-use plastic water bottles. S'well is BPA free and environmentally friendly. It is significantly less expensive than a Hydroflask and essentially does the same function of keeping beverages either cold or hot. It is triple lined and of the highest quality. https://www.swellbottle.com/
6. Harem Pants
These pants are comfortable and stylish. Perfect for yoga and meditation. I found a brand that is found in Thailand that hand makes Harem Pants and provides sustainable income for the artisans that they hire. The quality is amazing and the price is very affordable. https://www.harempants.com/
7. Mortar and pestle
Mortar and pestles are a great way to grind up your own herbs and seasonings. Traditionally they are used to grind various herbs to be used for medicinal purposes, but now they are most commonly used in cooking. From pesto to guacamole, there is so much that can be made with this awesome kitchen tool. I found an awesome fair trade mortar and pestle sold by Fair Trade Winds. They are a very fair price and a great gift for cooks. https://www.fairtradewinds.net/
8. Pacifica beauty products
For all of those glam hippies, this is a perfect gift. Pacifica is an entirely vegan and cruelty-free makeup company. The products are crazy affordable and really great quality. Pacifica even allows you to send back the plastic bottles once they are empty to be recycled. To make gift giving even easier they have gift sets already put together for you. It doesn't get much better than that. https://www.pacificabeauty.com/
9. Four Sigmatic Beverages
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Four Sigmatic is a brand based in Finland that is focused on using nutrient-dense mushrooms in beverages. They make teas, coffees, elixirs and more. All of their beverages are organic, paleo, Whole 30, vegan, and gluten-free. They are heavy in nutrients, so good for you, and so so tasty! https://us.foursigmatic.com/
10. Decomposition notebook
Decomposition notebooks are a fantastic eco-friendly note book that is responsibly sourced and kind to the earth. For all of your buddies that love to write, snag one of these aesthetic journals for their next literary expedition. https://decomposition.com/
