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Honor Mom with a Gift That Gives Back
Honor Mom with a Gift That Gives Back
This Mother’s Day, share the love with all the mothers in your life with gifts that give back! These companies support community initiatives and give back to charitable causes and efforts. From home decor to accessories, the moms in your life will adore these charitable gifts. No matter who you’re shopping for, these gifts are sure to keep on giving.
© CHELSIE STARLEY
LOTTOLOVE
BASIC NEEDS SCRATCH TICKETS—STARTING AT $22
LottoLove is the first scratchoff ticket with a social mission and the only lotto that makes everyone a winner. Instead of winning money, the prizes are charitable donations—giving resources like literacy tools, solar lights, clean water, and nutritious meals.
To support people in need directly, LottoLove works with eight charities—Solaraid, LitWorld, Rise Against Hunger, Water is Life, Global G.L.O.W., Running Start, Camfed, and Womankind—to support people worldwide.
GUNAS
KOKO - LILAC VEGAN WORKBAG—$311
GUNAS is America’s first 100 percent vegan fashion brand dedicated to ending animal cruelty in the name of fashion.
Their Koko Collection is made in honor of famous gorilla Hanabiko “Koko” who is known for being the first gorilla to learn sign language.
The lilac purse is handcrafted with premium ostrich embossed rubber fabric, textured cotton lining, and zipper pockets for the most luxurious and fashionable accessory.
ONEGRID CANDLE
LIGHT UP A HOUSEHOLD—$38
Available in a variety of different scents, the Light Up A Household candle is hand-poured by women artisans and refugees, and for each candle purchased, 672 hours of solar light is donated to a family living with no access to electricity. Each of the fragrances available are phthalate-free and picked with care and intention.
548 million people in Africa have no access to electricity, and by purchasing a candle from OneGrid, they hope to light up every home, school and clinic in Sub-Saharan Africa with clean, safe and renewable light.
© GUNAS© METRIC COSMETICS
MOHONK MOUNTAIN HOUSE
SPA TRIP—PRICES RANGE
Founded by the Smiley family in 1869, the Mohonk Mountain House is nestled in Hudson Valley, boasting a 30,000-square-foot eco-friendly getaway.
The spa at Monok Mountain House includes 16 treatment rooms, relaxation verandas, a solarium, and so much more. From April to late May, the spa is undergoing a refresh, but services are still available onsite. At the spa, they use all organic products, and utilize sustainable practices and mindsets.
Give mom the gift of relaxation this Mothers Day!
© MOHONK MOUNTAIN HOUSE© ACCOMPANY
ACCOMPANY
SURI ALPACA SLIPPERS—$198
Selling fashion-forward accessories and home goods, Accompany is working towards bringing new economic opportunities to artisans worldwide.
Their Suri Alpaca Slippers are made locally in Peru with 100 percent baby alpaca fur and microsuede outsoles. The slippers are incredibly soft and luxurious and are handmade with alpaca fur that is ethically sourced and sheared with care. By giving the Suri Alpaca Slippers, you are helping to support a small community of alpaca farmers and artisans.