Holiday Gift Giving tips for a Vegan Lifestyle
As the Holiday season approaches, we look forward to preparing our homes and getting creative with our decor. But this year before you fall into familiar habits of gift giving, try to explore some alternative options. Here are some Vegan Lifestyle gift giving tips that you can incorporate this season!
First tip: Start with spreading the love to others. There are plenty of local charities and foundations that help people in need. Check your local areas that are in need of food donations, clothing, or even volunteer your time.
During these harsh economic times, it is important to remember the local businesses that are struggling. Before you hit, “check out,” on your Amazon cart, think if your town has any local stores that probably have the same thing, or maybe even a better option with a more personal touch.
Here are some tips from the gift giving guide at https://www.worldofvegan.com/christmas.
Vegan Gift Ideas:
Vegan Subscription Boxes: (the gift that keeps on giving) there are so many amazing boxes to choose from! We narrow them down here for you to choose your favorite!
Vegan Cookbooks: Again, the selection of gorgeous vegan cookbooks is endless but we narrowed them down here!
Must-Have Kitchen Appliances: (here are more of our favorites)
Food Gifts: You can bake our sugar homemade cookies and place them in a large mason jar, make a batch of vegan jams or buy some that are on sale, or put together a vegan food basket and customize it to who you’re giving it to.
Magazine Subscription: the gift that keeps on giving! Gift a subscription to a vegan publication like VegNews Magazine, Thrive or Raise Vegan! Don’t forget that you can get both a print version or a digital version if want to avoid waste.
Reusable Goods: A water bottle or reusable cup is always a good idea! Or this reusable cutlery and straw set!
Gift Cards: They are a great idea if you don’t know the person too well or you just can’t decide on what to pick. By getting a gift card from a vegan shop you’re supporting the cause and helping to spread the message. Consider supporting vegan shops like Herbivore Clothing Company or your favorite plant-based or vegan-friendly restaurants!
Donations: To a favorite nonprofit or animal sanctuary or symbolically adopt an animal)
Experiences: A planned trip to a vegan hotspot, vegan resort stay (like the Stanford Inn!), VegFests, sanctuary trip, festivals, concert tickets, camping, etc.)
Meaningful Letters: This is such a lovely idea! Take 20 minutes to draft a letter to that special someone and express things you wouldn’t normally find the time to communicate. They will love it!
And let’s not forget…
Vegan Stocking Stuffers! There are so many small and inexpensive vegan goodies that you can slip in those stockings. Some yummy vegan candy or chocolate? A cruelty-free soap or nail polish? Gift cards to a veg-friendly restaurant, natural grocery store, or vegan shop?
Thank you world of vegan for the amazing holiday options!