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Gal Pal Valentine’s Day Gifts That Give Back

Gal Pal Valentine’s Day Gifts That Give Back

Gal Pal Valentine's Day Gifts That Give Back

Our favorite thing to do on Valentine’s Day is to spoil our girlfriends with little tchatchke’s they may not buy for themselves. But what’s better than buying your bestie a lil’ something that helps other women/ children at the same time? Nothing, that’s what. Here are a few quick-to-buy and awesome gal pal V day gifts that will make her happy to be single (or not single) and have a bestie like you;

Gal Pal Valentine's Day Gifts That Give Back
Gal Pal Valentine’s Day Gifts That Give Back

Made in India by women working to remain free from sex slavery, this kimono-style robe comes in three sizes for a perfect fit. Perfect for a light covering of her cute tush, with an ethical flair.

Mitra Robe - Girlfriend Cut, $79 @sudara.org
Mitra Robe – Girlfriend Cut, $79 @sudara.org

A pretty, pretty water bottle so she’ll think of you as she’s staying hydrated every single day! Swell supports UNICEF, hooray!

Geode Rose Swell Water Bottle, $35 @swellbottle.com

or on amazon

This tiny eco-speaker provides a huge sound with a small footprint. Proceeds from sales of all LSTN products go towards giving hearing aids to people in need worldwide through Starkey Hearing Foundation. So she can listen to that virtual mixtape you gave her!

The Satellite Bluetooth Speaker, $99 @lstnsound.co
The Satellite Bluetooth Speaker, $99 @lstnsound.co

or on amazon:

3 adorable small size pre-planted fresh succulents that supports organizations that help improve lives around the world by providing access to safe water. This is one plant she can’t kill.

Jewel Garden
Jewel Garden, $35 @lulasgarden.com

Featuring empowering charms to keep her motivated, a proceed of each sale of this bracelet collection will go towards, Girls Inc. Girls inc works towards encouraging and supporting healthy and active lifestyles at their more than 1400 sites in 400 cities across the USA and Canada.  This fun bracelet is a perfect stacking piece.

Black Beaded Bracelet - Girlboss Gold Charm, $22 @nicdandrea.com
Black Beaded Bracelet – Girlboss Gold Charm, $22 @nicdandrea.com

Starling Project candles smell like heaven and provide solar energy to communities in need around the world.

Currant + Rosewood Candle 6.5 oz, $55 @starlingproject.org
Currant + Rosewood Candle 6.5 oz, $55 @starlingproject.org

This sweet handmade planter provides one week of clean water to someone in the Central African Republic, and will bring clean oxygen to her casa.

Hanging Planter: Sweet Tea, $44 @mudlove.com
Hanging Planter: Sweet Tea, $44 @mudlove.com

Clear her path with this Ganesha necklace. Ganesha is the remover of obstacles, and they shines in this pendant, surrounded by glimmering white topaz-stone of individuality. A percentage of all sales goes toward the Satya Foundation, which raises money to create more opportunities for children around the world.

Path To Success Necklace, $149 @satyajewelry.com
Path To Success Necklace, $149 @satyajewelry.com

or on amazon

Our favorite custom dreamcatcher company SpokeWoven is offering this beautiful 10 inch hoop which hangs 46 inches dreamcatcher, 25% of this purchase benefits the Alzheimer’s Association: The Longest Day. You can order this piece with vegan feathers instead of found feathers. You and your BFF both need this hanging over your bed, let’s face it.

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Sunrise to Sunset - Dreamcatcher for Charity, $100 @spokewoven.com
Sunrise to Sunset – Dreamcatcher for Charity, $100 @spokewoven.com

$5 of the purchase price of this sweet muscle tee, perfect for flexing at the gym or in the club, goes to Equality Now which has been fighting to promote equal rights for women around the world since 1992.

The 100% Human Woman Cotton Muscle Tank in Double Print, $22 @everlane.com
The 100% Human Woman Cotton Muscle Tank in Double Print, $22 @everlane.com

The company that makes this sweet shave gel donates product to Houston Hurricane victims, and from May 1-31 of 2019 (Mental Health Awareness Month), the company will donate 10% of their proceeds to NAMI.

Grapefruit Shaving Jelly (Vegan), $14.99 @103collection.com
Grapefruit Shaving Jelly (Vegan), $14.99 @103collection.com

This company sells ethically sourced gold jewelry and donates a book to a student in need for each purchase. These evil eye studs will guard her from toxic vibes.

Infinity Evil Eye Earrings, $100 @auratenewyork.com
Infinity Evil Eye Earrings, $100 @auratenewyork.com

Indego Africa’s Bamileke stools, inspired in their design by traditional Cameroonian chairs, feature carved wooden animal figures, lined with white and black beading, as well as cowrie shells—an ancient form of currency. These one-of-a-kind pieces not only make for great décor, but also harken back to the time-honored Ghanaian tradition of carving sacred wooden stools for the King, Queen, and Chiefs! For your Queen of a BFF! The brand provides artisan women & young people in Africa with the training they need to build and sustain independent livelihoods. We’re proud to feature Indego Africa for their direct support of women entrepreneurs in Ghana & Rwanda. Your purchase of this product directly impacts these artisan communities through provision of fair wages and business and skills training.

Indego Africa Bamileke Stool, $325 @accompanyus.com
Indego Africa Bamileke Stool, $325 @accompanyus.com

NOT A GIVE BACK — BUT AN HONORABLE MENTION GOES TO…………

Does anybody know her like you do? That’s what she’ll be thinking when you hand her a life-sized cat lego sculpture.

Life sized cat & dog lego sets, approx. $80 each @jekca.com
Life sized cat & dog lego sets, approx. $80 each @jekca.com