Enjoy: A Giving back Christmas

With less than a week till the jolly fellow arrives, if you haven’t made headway on the Christmas list you, like me, will need to panic get creative and fast.

And to help you (and me) out, I’ve done some homework on a few last minute, meaningful gifts that show thought, if not necessarily planning….

One for One

A purchase of a pair of TOMS Shoes also buys a pair for a child in need. This simple pair of shoes brings them the benefits of health, education and self esteem. The TOMS website has also become a platform for other social entrepreneurs so take a look around while you’re there. And while it may be too late for the real thing to arrive you could try an E-Gift Card so your loved ones can make their own selection?

Oxfam Unwrapped

Because you can never have too many goats, Oxfam Unwrapped truly is a great gift option. What’s more they make it easy for last minute shoppers like you and me with the option of an E-card or print one from home.

Thoughtful paws

For the conservationist in your life the adoption of an endangered species with the WWF comes with more than just a piece of paper. Your adoption pack includes a soft toy of your adoptive animal, a fact sheet and a year’s subscription to WWF’s official Mag Living Planet. Not sure it will all arrive before Christmas but hey, it’s the thought that counts!

Every Body

The Body Shop is a longtime supporter of ethical and natural beauty products. Take a stand on animal testing, human rights, self esteem, fair trade and the planet in general by taking a look at their Christmas gift guide and heading in to your nearest store to make a purchase.

One for later

If finding the right gift and saving the world is beyond you this season why not book mark nomorepastrami for the next purchase or gift you need to make. Julie has done an amazing job of pulling together on trend products for the socially conscious shopper.

All the best with your gift giving endeavours, have a great Christmas, and hope to see you hanging around the blog in 2014.