Guide: 8 Calgary gift ideas that also give back this season
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Every year we set out to hit the mean streets of the Calgary malls. This year, how about a change? We’ve teamed up with our pals at Mealshare to bring you eight gift ideas that not only support local entrepreneurs but give back. Shop in good conscious and feel good about where you’re putting your hard-earned dollars this shopping season!
HEARTPRINT THREADS
In need of something cozy? Curl up in the perfect blanket burrito with Heartprint Threads. For every one of these beautiful blankets purchased, Heartprint Threads donates a blanket to a local charity in need!
Cost: $60+
LOCAL LAUNDRY
The Giving Garments collection featuring Local Laundry’s Giving Toque, Giving Socks and Giving Towel all operate on the same level, you buy one; they donate one to Canadian charity in needs. Plus, these givers donate 10% of their online profits every month to a charity chosen by their customers!
Cost: $40+
BARTIGAN & STARK
Achieve luscious beards and mustache locks and give back at the same time. Bartigan & Stark oils and waxes absorb quickly and effectively. Half of Bartigan & Stark’s sharpening profits are donated each year to charities including Operation Come Home, Foxglove Farm, Brown Bagging for Calgary Kids and more!
Cost: $20+
TRIBE OF LAMBS
When you purchase jewelry from Tribe of Lambs, you’re becoming a part of something good. Tribe of Lambs sterling silver jewelry is ethically designed and produced in India, funding 100% of projects for HIV-positive children. Pretty incredible if you ask us!
Cost: $20+
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MEDIUM RARE CHEF APPAREL
Perfect for the cook or chef in your life, bring raw ingredients to life in these trendy threads. Medium Rare donates a portion from their online sales to support Meal Share’s program. Feel good knowing your supporting local and feeding hungry bellies all at once.
Cost: $30+
MILK JAR CANDLE CO
Anyone in the need for scented comfort? Of course, you are. Locally owned and operated, Milk Jar Candle Co’s soy candles and natural wood wicks are crackly scented goodness ready to warm the air in any room! For every candle purchased, Milk Jar donates $1 to a special needs program for youth in Calgary.
Cost: $25.00+
CAMPANIA SAUCE
Enjoy Famoso pizza while flexing your good conscious at the same time. For every jar of Famoso’s Campania Tomato sauce sold this holiday season, Famoso will donate a to Mealshare community charities. In a nutshell, get a jar, give a meal. It’s that simple, pals.
Cost: $8.00
CEDAR & SAGE FARM
Enrich your own lives and the lives of others. For anyone needing a water bottle this holiday, reach for Cedar & Sage’s Copper Water Bottle. For every bottle sold, Cedar & Sage Farm donate $5 to support Water.org. By supporting people in need of safe drinking water, Water.org provides access to safe and sanitized drinking water!
Cost: $55.00+
Finding the perfect present can be tough, so we hope one of those gift ideas helped you out. Happy giving season, Calgary!
