The List: Gifts that give back
Pop Socket • These little buttons stick to the back of your phone and pop out to make it easier to hold. Buy one of their "Pop for Purpose" designs, and some of your money will also go to charity. $15.00 at Pop Socket.
Holiday soap sampler • These nostalgic scents – bay rum, Douglas fir, snickerdoodle and peppermint – smell delicious and are made of all-natural ingredients that are gentle even on sensitive skin. KIND also gives a portion of its sales to Autism Speaks. $24.00 at KIND Soap, 20 Allen Avenue, Webster Groves.
Bar soap set • Buy this four-pack of assorted all-natural, lightly fragranced bar soaps, and Hand in Hand will give a bar and a month of clean water to a community in need in Haiti. $20.00 at Hand in Hand.
Vintage polyester shirt • Get your groove on with this vintage polyester shirt or another vintage find from this resale shop. Sales benefit the social services and childcare provided by the Guardian Angel Settlement Association. $5.00 at Angel Boutique Resale Shop, 2700 Cherokee Street, St. Louis.
Analog Watch Co. Watch • This sleek and minimalist watch not only is inspired by nature, but gives back to nature as well: For each watch sold, the company behind them plants a tree. $158.00 at The Spotted Pig, 9218 Clayton Road.
Compassion is Badass mug • Pump yourself up and show your family or office mates you don't mess around when it comes to being a decent, compassionate person. This mug supports Bravely, a St. Louis nonprofit run by women recovering from sexual exploitation and addiction. $10.00 at OSO: A Style Lab, 6321 Delmar Boulevard, University City.
Simply Zuri elephant necklace • Every Simply Zuri jewelry purchase gives back 5 percent of its profits to Kenya's Mara Lion Project.This simpl Ndovu African elephant design is sure to be a conversation piece. $48.99 at Sparrow + Mason, 6050 Second Street, Kimmswick.
Baydog Frisco Treat Pouch • This handy pouch attaches to a leash or belt to help you keep track of treats, poop bags and even a slimy tennis ball while you're walking the dog. Baydog is a veteran-owned company that gives a portion of its profits to Save A Vet and Warrior Dog Foundation. $19.99 at Airedale Antics, 7316 Manchester Road.
Amani elephant and giraffe ornaments • These colorful animal ornaments are made in Nairobi's Amani workshop, where women who have been abandoned or abused, along with their children, learn to sew, quilt, dye fabric and make handcrafted items. Proceeds from sales at Get the Word Out help pay for school fees, clean water and medical expenses for Kenyan orphans. $15.00 at Get the Word Out, 7405 Manchester Road.
Kazuri spiral clay bead bracelet • Artisans at Kazuri, a workshop in Nairobi, mold clay into beads that are then fired and turned into jewelry like these spiral bracelets. Proceeds from sales at Get the Word Out help pay for school fees, clean water and medical expenses for Kenyan orphans. $24.00 at Get the Word Out, 7405 Manchester Road.
Grizzly bear shaped cutting board • A wooden cutting board in shape of a grizzly also bears the St. Louis Zoo logo. Proceeds from all sales benefit animals and programs at the zoo. $24.00 at St. Louis Zoo Treetop Shop, One Government Drive.
Klean Kanteen Steel Straws • People all over the country are trying to cut down on plastic straw use. Join them with this four-pack of reusable steel straws, a good gift that will also let you feel good about yourself. $9.95 at Alpine Shop, 440 North Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood.
Pupcakes • They look like chocolate cupcakes, but they are made for dogs. Apple, pears and bananas give the Pupcakes a sweet taste. Ten percent of sales go to dog rescue groups. (Set of six.) $9.99 at Yadi's Yummies, 1251 Jungermann Road, St. Peters .