Your Ultimate Gift Guide

Happy December friends!!

Raise your hand if you are just now starting your Christmas shopping!? I’m usually well prepared by now but ya know... 2020. HA! Nonetheless, I’m so excited about this 2020 gifting season! It’s been such a hard and uncertain year for so many. There is nothing like a gift from the heart to show someone that no matter what they are going through — that they are loved, cared for and not alone!

I LOVE any opportunity through the year to give and lift others up but obviously this is the time of year that we see more people giving and it’s so timely to end the year we’ve all had.

I am the person who puts a lot of thought into each gift to make it personal and from the heart! What type of gift giver are you!?

No matter what your style, I’ve gathered together a few really great gift ideas for everybody on your list!

My focus this year is gifts that are ethical, handmade and for a good cause of helping others around the world!

So, of course, this first set of gifts comes through a company called Trades of Hope!

Direct link to shop is www.tradesofhope.com/elizabethdemery

When you purchase from Trades of Hope, you are supporting women, children and families out of trafficking, poverty and slavery. What a gift in itself!

Trades of Hope is 100% fair trade with ethically made products for every type of woman! These gifts few gifts are sure to make the mama bear in your life FEEL LOVED and thought of. Bonus- these gifts also help give HOPE to fellow mamas around the world!

And, all of these gift ideas are under $50! Budget friendly!

1. Of course- COFFEE! This isn’t your grandmothers coffee though!

Natalia blend coffee is ethically sourced and grown. Harvested and roasted in Guatemala! With each robust sip, you are providing families with safe jobs, fair wages, and education right from your own living room or work space! Mmmmm, so good in more ways than one!

https://tradesofhope.com/order/coffee?u=ElizabethDemery

2. Tula the unicorn and her BFF Tulum the dragon are adorable, whimsical little stuffies that are 100% fair-trade and eco-friendly made with upcycled wool! Hand-sewn by women in Mexico. I don’t know a kiddo that wouldn’t love this!! It’s on my 5 year old’s wish list!

https://tradesofhope.com/productdetail/tula-the-unicorn?u=ElizabethDemery

https://tradesofhope.com/productdetail/tulum-the-dragon?u=ElizabethDemery

3. This Giraffe handbag charm is super adorable! I just love it! And, it’s so unique! Made with love and Guatemalan style; each charm is handcrafted using glass beads and upcycled plastic bags!

https://tradesofhope.com/productdetail/giraffe-handbag-charm?u=ElizabethDemery

And, since we ALL have spent so much more time at home this year… gifts for the homebody...whether it’s mandatory work flow from home or you've just always been a lover of staying home like me!

4. The Anu Throw Blanket! Because who doesn’t love cozy!! Woven with cotton AND I hear it gets softer with each wash!! Super COMF!

https://tradesofhope.com/productdetail/anu-throw-blanket?u=ElizabethDemery

5. The HOPE bowl! For obvious reasons (clears throat —2020) I would use it for sitting my earrings in or maybe some chocolate! AND, every purchase of this product empowers women to continue to provide for their children and give them an education!

https://tradesofhope.com/productdetail/hope-bowl?u=ElizabethDemery

6. Blue Himalayan Mittens & Beanie. Speaking of being home… and cozy. The cold weather is coming or already here in some places! These mittens and beanie are a MUST! 100% hand knit wool from Nepal! So you can keep warm while you embark on your next outdoor adventure, even if it’s in your own backyard!

https://tradesofhope.com/productdetail/blue-himalayan-beanie?u=ElizabethDemery

https://tradesofhope.com/productdetail/blue-himalayan-mittens-s-m?u=ElizabethDemery

7. Mama and Baby Penguin Christmas Ornaments. These little guys are absolutely my favorite gift on this list! These Mama & Baby Penguin Pair Ornaments are the cutest things ever! Made with love and a touch of fair- trade fun!

https://tradesofhope.com/productdetail/mama-and-baby-penguin-ornaments?u=ElizabethDemery

8. The Rita Scarf. This beautiful scarf is perfect for the one with the travel bug! It’s SUPER soft and made in India from 100% breathable cotton. Wear it around your waist, head neck or shoulders! Endless style and comfort.

https://tradesofhope.com/productdetail/rita-scarf?u=ElizabethDemery

9. Blush Zazu Earrings and Bella Earrings. For the classic beauty in your life, both of these these sets of earrings are IT! They will compete for the title of fabulous — but the woman wearing them wins!

The blush Zazu set and Bella earrings are also on my list. They are all the heart- eyed emotions!

https://tradesofhope.com/productdetail/blush-zazu-earrings?u=ElizabethDemery

10. Mosaic Clutch. And, because I actually own this Mosaic clutch and LOVE IT! It’s the perfect size to hold my change or plethora of plastic cards. A really great gift for the woman- like me- who doesn’t want to carry a big bag.

https://tradesofhope.com/productdetail/mosaic-clutch?u=ElizabethDemery

11. Turtle Backpack. No gift list would be complete without this turtle backpack. It’s completely adorable and I could just imagine my small kiddo romping through the woods, sticking all thetreasures she finds, in it! Bonus- it is super eco friendly made with upcycled fabrics!

https://tradesofhope.com/productdetail/turtle-backpack?u=ElizabethDemery

Also, I’ve included some super sweet gifts for teachers (the REAL MVP’s this year!!) from DesignsbyDebj2020. You can catch her on Facebook at

https://www.facebook.com/DesignsbyDebj2020-100619798468318/

Deb’s coffee mugs are my favorite but she’s got all kinds of fun, handcrafted things in her shop to choose from! There’s even some cool digs for the football fanatic. (Which is not me.) HA!

Happy, stress - free shopping friends!