Mindful gifts for people (and the planet)

Inspire creativity, promote well-being, support local artisans with these stocking stuffers

We all love gifts that give back, are good for people and the planet, and don’t burn a hole in our pockets. If you’re meaning to go for mindful gift giving this Christmas but don’t know where to start, here are stocking stuffer ideas which will not only spread the holiday cheer, but also inspire creativity, promote well-being, support local artisans and communities and help advocacies.

Akkula Vegan Lip Balm (P180-P185) Save those dry, chapped lips and save the planet. Akkula Vegan Lip Balms are made from candelilla wax (a vegan alternative to beeswax) and packaged in 100-percent recycled paper that’s infused with vegetable or herb seeds. Stick it in soil once you’ve finished a tube and watch your plant grow. How’s that for a sustainable gift? It comes in five variants: Tinted, Vanilla, Lemon, Grapefruit and Mint. Available at ecowarriorph.com

Sea Turtle Legend Plushie ($24.99) Give Sam the Sea Turtle plushie a home and help rescue real sea turtles in return. Follow Your Legend donates the profits of its Sea Turtle Legend Plushies to the Olive Ridley Project in order to help save injured sea turtles and remove plastic ghost nets from our oceans. Available at followyourlegend.com

Dare To Be Cards (P364). Spread some inspiration and encouragement with the Dare to Be card decks. The beautifully designed sets come in three themes—Dare to Be Grateful, Dare to Be Courageous and Dare to Be Creative. Available at Crazy About Paper (crazyaboutpaper.com)

Quest Journal Mini Brights and Holo Cover (P224) They’re handy, all-around and completely customizable. Quest Mini Journals can be used as a planner, notebook, journal or sketchbook on-the-go. Available at Crazy About Paper (crazyaboutpaper.com)

2023 Pocket Planners (P24) You can never have too many planners, especially if they’re as cute as Papemelroti’s pocket planners. Available at Papemelroti branches and on papemelroti.com