Best Non-Toxic Holiday Gift Ideas
Looking for that perfect holiday present for your loved one? Check out my holiday gift ideas list, a result of an over a decade-long research project that never stops! Actually, I own and use most of what is on this holiday gift idea list. To my knowledge, none of the practical and well-performing products you’ll find here have any ingredients or materials of concern. Consequently, there is hardly any potential increase in the risk of cancer, hormone disruption, or allergic reaction. So, you can feel good about giving a holiday present from this list to your loved ones!
Best Non-Toxic Holiday Gift Ideas
Several events have affected my decision to devote my life to researching the consumer market for safe products. My father’s premature death from cancer and my being the victim of a hit-and-run accident have definitely played their roles. The major workup I underwent after the accident revealed Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. As if one autoimmune disease was not enough, a second diagnosis followed – Addison’s disease. (You can learn more about that in my blog posts about breast implants and my health update after explant surgery.)
In between, I was blessed with a pregnancy and a healthy baby. I set out to find the safest products for my son and share my non-toxic finds with other parents. As a result, the I Read Labels For You blog was born in 2013. Today, my website offers multiple sources for you to be able to make informed decisions about consumer products. There are hundreds of free blog posts and unprecedented Baby Wipes, Diapers, and Permanent Hair Colors e-books as well as the I Read Labels For You Non-Toxic Product Shop, Irina’s Approved Products on iHerb, and an I Read Labels For You Amazon shop with a selection of safer products. Check them out and enjoy your healthy journey together with I Read Labels For You!
Home And Wardrobe Holiday Gift Ideas Under $50
In this section, you will get discount codes and learn about the following gift ideas:
- Branch Basics Wool Dryer Balls and Gel Hand Soap in the IRLFY shop
- Wool Dryer Balls in my Amazon Shop
- Molly’s Suds Wool Dryer Balls on iHerb ($10 or 10% off)
- Pure Haven Cocoa Butter Bar Soap
- Pure Haven Sweet Orange Bar Soap
- Pure Haven Sweet Almond Vanilla Moisturizing Hand Soap
- Pure Haven Sweet Peppermint Vanilla Moisturizing Hand Soap
- Delilah Face Towels and Washcloths
- Wear Pact Waffle Towels (for 20% off on your 1st purchase click here)
- Wear Pact Cute Organic Cotton Clothes (for 20% off on your 1st purchase click here).
First, gel hand soap can be a great holiday gift for anybody who prefers liquid soap to bar soap. I like Branch Basics Gel Hand Soap because it generates good lather, is not drying, and is fragrance-free. Plus, it comes in a cute refillable glass bottle.
Second, wool dryer balls are a great alternative to chemical-laden dryer sheets. They soften the laundry and reduce its drying time, wrinkles, and static. Branch Basics carries great wool dryer balls. I love Branch Basics, not only because it is a woman-owned small business, but mostly because all of their products are safe and practical! Learn more about and shop for Branch Basics Products here.
You can also buy wool dryer balls in the “Laundry” section of my Amazon shop and Molly’s Suds Wool Dryer Balls on iHerb. By the way, iHerb, an online retailer that is present in over 180 countries, has eco-friendly packaging and provides either $10 off or a 10% discount. For your convenience, I’ve created Irina’s Approved Products on iHerb.
My favorite soap bars are Cocoa Butter Bar Soap and Sweet Orange Bar Soap by Pure Haven because they fit perfectly in my hand. I really love the soap’s shape. And here is the best bar soap dish I found (actually, my husband claims he found it!). Pure Haven also carries liquid hand soap, such as Sweet Almond Vanilla Moisturizing Hand Soap and Sweet Peppermint Vanilla Moisturizing Hand Soap.
Next, for face towels and washcloths, check out Delilah Home. Their towels are made of Turkish cotton and are GOTS-certified organic.
Further, consider these super absorbent and fast-drying GOTS-certified organic Wear Pact Waffle Towels, made in a GOTS-certified fair trade factory in Turkey. To get 20% off your first purchase, click this link (I will get a $20 credit). If you have already bought from Wear Pact before, click here.
Additionally, Wear Pact offers cute organic clothes made in a GOTS-certified fair-trade facility in India that won’t break the bank and are certified organic by GOTS. Some pieces are “at least 95% organic,” and others are “made with at least 70% organic.” You can certainly find nice clothes there for under $50. If you are a first-time buyer, click this link and get 20% off (I will get a $20 credit). If you have already bought from Wear Pact before, click here. My husband loves their undershirts and comfortable loungewear pants!
Aromas And Ambiance For Your Home Under $50
In this section, you will get discount codes and learn about the following gift ideas:
- Plant Therapy Essential Oils
- Pure Haven Essential Oils
- Fontana Beeswax Candles (IREAD15 for 15% off)
- Natural Sloth Beeswax Candles (READ10 for 10% off)
- Pure Haven Fir Needle Room Spray
- Pure Haven Sweet Vanilla Cinnamon Room Spray.
Essential oils are an excellent holiday gift for essential oil lovers. Keep in mind though that some people can be allergic to essential oils, and some essential oils should not be inhaled by kids, pets, or pregnant/nursing women. My top choice for essential oils is Plant Therapy because they disclose GC/MS (gas chromatography/mass spectrometry) test reports as well as safety and usage information. Please read it and take it seriously.
Pure Haven also carries essential oils, and they are USDA-certified organic: Eucalyptus Essential Oil, Peppermint Essential Oil, Tea Tree Essential Oil, and Sweet Orange Essential Oil. By the way, Pure Haven offers 15% off on the 1st purchase; therefore, to take good advantage of this discount, I recommend checking out the Pure Haven website for tons of ideas for holiday gifts, including various gift sets
Another nice holiday present that is good for enhancing the holiday ambiance is a non-toxic candle. For instance, Fontana candles have wooden wicks and are made of beeswax and coconut oil instead of petroleum wax. The candles are hand-poured in Pennsylvania and come in a variety of essential oil scents. Get 15% off with the IRead15 code.
In addition, we use and like Natural Sloth’s beeswax and coconut oil candles, which are hand-poured in Texas and scented only with essential oils. You can get 10% off with the Read10 discount code. Do you have a friend who is into candles? Look no further – this gift is for them! (Learn more about Non-Toxic Candles here.)
Also, to put you in the holiday mood, check out Pure Haven Refreshing Room Spray with the crisp, outdoorsy scent of fir needles. It is great for any room in your home, not just the bathroom. Use it in your car or in your office. Balsam Canada needle oil has refreshing, invigorating, and stimulating aromatherapeutic properties. They also carry a Sweet Vanilla Cinnamon Room Spray and certified organic essential oils.
Kitchen Holiday Gift Ideas Under $50
In this section, consider the following gift ideas:
- Grocery Shopping Bags
- Onyx Popsicle Molds
- Organic Pique Teas
- Stainless Steel Tea Infuser
- Glass Tea Pot 13 oz
- Coletti Percolator Coffee Pot
- Duralex Exquisite Kitchen Glassware (IREAD for 10% off)
- Homeasy Food Processor
- Aroma Rice Cooker
- Flaky Sea Salt from Iceland.
To begin, these foldable reusable grocery shopping bags with 6 bottle sleeves are made of GOTS-certified organic cotton fabric in India. In addition, they have durable handles, come in a set of 3, and are available in five colors. We use these bags and love them! Check out these and other produce bags in the “Produce Bags” section of the IRLFY Amazon shop.
Further, my son and I really enjoyed making strawberry popsicles with plastic-free Onyx popsicle molds. You can find them in the “Kitchen Gadgets and Appliances” section in the IRLFY Amazon shop, as well as many other great and safe products.
Next, tea can be a great holiday present for tea lovers like me. Based on my research of the bagged tea industry, plastic-free bleach-free hemp cellulose tea bags are the safest. However, in an ideal world, it is best to use loose or powdered tea without any tea bags. For example, check out Pique Powdered Tea. I also included some of the best organic loose tea on my iHerb Favorite Foods list.
Tea lovers will also like this plastic-free stainless steel infuser. Plus, this 13 oz Rishi Simple Brew glass teapot will make your gift to a tea-lover complete! (Get either $10 or 10% off shopping on iHerb with my link.)
And coffee lovers will appreciate an old-school Coletti Percolator Coffee Pot that you can find in the “Kitchen Gadgets and Appliances” section in the IRLFY Amazon shop. I have done extensive research into coffee makers to find one without plastic or silicone. While I do not drink coffee, my husband does, and he uses this one.
Furthermore, Duralex makes a variety of dinnerware, bakeware, and drinkware (IREAD for 10% off). They are all made of lead-free glass in France. Even their colored pieces were tested free of lead, cadmium, arsenic, and mercury. Some yellow glasses had elevated levels of barium, so out of an abundance of caution, I suggest avoiding them. To learn more about Duralex, click here.
Also, consider an electric stainless steel food processor by Homeasy that you can find in the “Kitchen Gadgets and Appliances” section of my Amazon shop.
Additionally, many people have asked me for a rice cooker recommendation. The fact of the matter is most rice cookers I’ve looked at are made of aluminum. However, I have found one made of stainless steel. You can find this stainless-steel Aroma Rice Cooker in the “Kitchen Gadgets and Appliances” section of the IRLFY Amazon shop.
Lastly, a useful and practical kitchen gift is Saltverk sea salt (my favorite kind is with seaweed). What makes this salt unique is the place of its origin. Namely, it comes from a stream in the Arctic Ocean off the coast of Iceland which is reportedly the cleanest place on the planet. Moreover, Saltverk uses 100% geothermal energy, which is good for the environment. Importantly, their test report shows insignificant amounts of cadmium, mercury, and arsenic. And the lead level is the best I have seen in salt so far.
Mugs, Water Bottles, And Storage Containers Under $50
In this section, I will go over the following gift ideas:
- Klean Kanteen Water Bottles, Mugs, Containers, and Thermoses
- Anchor Hocking Glass Coffee Mugs
- Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Water Bottle
- Pyrex Glass Food Containers
- Anchor Hocking Glass Food Containers
- Wooden and Stainless-Steel Cooking Utensils.
My husband likes Klean Kanteen vacuum insulated Rise mug that you can find on their website. Klean Kanteen makes stainless steel water bottles without lead sealing dots. They offer a variety of products so you can find an affordable holiday gift for slow drinkers, busy parents, and anyone else who appreciates durable products. Their insulated products will keep cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot for hours!
Also, we use and love Anchor Hocking lead-free coffee mugs made in the US. Anything ceramic is always suspected of lead and cadmium contamination, and glass is a much safer alternative. You can also find them and many other safe products in my Amazon shop in the “Dishes, Mugs, and Cups” section. To learn more, please read my lead-free glassware options guide.
Since keeping your body hydrated is crucial, I recommend this Klean Kanteen Reflect Plastic-Free Bottle. What I like about it is that it has no plastic that can touch the liquid, and there is no paint that can come off. Conveniently, you can buy just the plastic-free cap and use it with any Klean Kanteen water bottle you already own. You can also find it in the IRLFY Amazon shop in the “Water Bottles” section along with Hydro Flask stainless steel water bottle and Life Factory glass water bottle. (Learn more about the Best And Safest Water Bottles here and about why Plastic Bottles Are Not Safe here.)
Further, great food storage options made in the US include Pyrex and Anchor Hocking glass containers. You can find them, as well as other neat food storage container options like lunch boxes, in the “Food/Drink Storage, Lunch Boxes, and Mixing Bowls” section of the IRLFY Amazon shop. I prefer Anchor Hocking containers with TrueSeal or Pyrex containers with Freshlock lids as they are airtight and leak-proof.
Moreover, I think wooden or stainless cooking utensils can be a great holiday gift. They tend to be more expensive than plastic or silicone utensils so it might be a good time to switch. You can find many options in the “Cooking Utensils” section of my Amazon shop.
Options For Kids And Pets Under $50
Here, consider the following options:
My son loved playing with Melissa & Doug pretend stainless-steel kitchen pots and pans. You can find them and many other safer toys in the “Toys” section of my Amazon shop. In fact, there you will find wooden toys like Hape Fix It Kid’s Wooden Tool Box, Hape Elephant Wooden Push and Pull Toddler Toy, Fisher-Price Toddler Xylophone, Melissa & Doug Shape Sorting Cube, and others.
For pet lovers, check out this certified organic Pure Haven Pet Paw Balm. It will make both the pet owner and their furry pal happy. They also carry a Pet Set consisting of pet shampoo and pet odor and stain spray with free paw balm and a carry case.
Specifically for dogs, consider Ayisoro large dog rope toys in the “Pets” section of my Amazon shop. Every day, my son plays with our neighbor’s dog who loves to tug. So, my son found this natural cotton toy with no plastic, and the dog loves it.
Non-Toxic Skin Care And Personal Care Holiday Gift Ideas Under $50
In this section, I will talk about the following holiday non-toxic gift ideas, some of which come with discount codes:
- Crunchi Skin Care and Personal Care (ADVOCATE10 for 10% off on the 1st purchase of $50+)
- Pure Haven Skin Care and Personal Care (15% off on the 1st purchase)
- Kosmatology Foot Balm
- Primally Pure Body Butter (READLABELS10 for 10% off)
- Beauty by Earth Scrubs (IREAD12 for 12% off)
- Earth Mama Organics Mama Gift Set
- Earth Mama Organics Baby Gift Set.
First, Crunchi carries some high quality, clean beauty, toxin-free products $50 and under:
- Crunchi Gentle Facial Bar
- Crunchi Charcoal Facial Bar
- Crunchi Charcoal Body Bar
- Crunchi I AM Renewed™ Purifying Mask
- Crunchi Clarilight® Facial Essence (Toner)
- Crunchi Sunlight® Facial SPF 30
- Crunchi Sunlight® Body SPF
- Crunchi Sunlight® Tinted SPF 30 (slightly over $50 before the 10% discount)
These are great healthy gifts for people keen on reducing plastic usage and pollution. By the way, since 2020, Crunchi has been removing more plastic from the environment than what they add (thank you for supporting their efforts). They only use plastic in the caps of some products. By the way, on the first purchase of $50+, you get 10% off with my link and ADVOCATE10 discount code.
Second, Pure Haven, also toxin-free, offers many holiday gift ideas under $50. Some of my personal favorites include:
- Makeup Remover
- Refresh Cleanser with Pre+Probiotics
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Foot Therapy Soak
- Sweet Orange Shampoo
- Supergreens Shampoo
- Supergreens Thermal Protection Hair Mist
- Supergreens Detangler
- Supergreens Scalp Treatment
- Hand Cream with Pre+Probiotics
- Foot Therapy Cream
- Sweet Orange Dream Cream
- Mom Balm (USDA organic)
- Baby Balm
- Sweet Peppermint Vanilla Sugar Body Scrub
- Lemon Sugar Body Scrub
- Pink Grapefruit Sugar Body Scrub
- Sugar Lip Scrub (USDA organic)
- Overnight Lip Mask, and
- Sweet Almond Vanilla Body Butter.
You can learn more about this company (and other direct sales companies) in my Pure Haven Review. Because they offer 15% off on the 1st purchase, it’s a good idea to take advantage of this discount and get as many gifts as you can on the Pure Haven website.
For those with tired feet, this Kosmatology Mint Your Feet balm is an excellent idea. A combination of the mineral scrub and healing balm can not only revive the feet but also uplift the mood.
Next, on Primally Pure website (use READLABELS10 for 10% off), you can find some non-toxic options under $50, such as Almond & Vanilla Body Butter that you can use as a hand cream. Another option under $50 is Primally Pure Sea Soak which will give your loved ones an opportunity to relax and rejuvenate.
If your friend or family member likes using scrubs, check out the Beauty by Earth scrub collection (IREAD12 for 12% off).
For soon-to-be-mothers, consider Earth Mama Organics’ A Little Something for Mama-to-Be Gift Set and A Little Something for the Baby Gift Set. All the products in the sets are either USDA-certified organic or contain certified organic ingredients. (You will also benefit from my posts Helpful List Of Chemicals To Avoid During Pregnancy and Pregnancy Belly Creams And Oils.)
Holiday Gift Ideas Under $50 For Men
Consider the following options for men:
- Crunchi Skin Care and Personal Care (ADVOCATE10 for 10% off on the 1st purchase of $50+)
- Pure Haven Skin Care and Personal Care (15% off on the 1st purchase)
- Primally Pure Mojito Beard Oil and Deodorants (READLABELS10 for 10% off)
- Wear Pact Men’s Organic Socks (for 15% off on your 1st purchase click here)
- Wear Pact Men’s T-shirts, Top Tanks, and Underwear (for 15% off on your 1st purchase click here)
- Klean Kanteen Vacuum Insulated Rise Mug.
To begin, Crunchi’s skincare and personal care products work just as well for men as they do for women. In fact, my husband and I both use the same products—it’s a little bonding experience we share!
Consider the following options (ADVOCATE10 for 10% off on the 1st purchase of $50+):
- Crunchi Charcoal Facial Bar
- Crunchi Charcoal Body Bar
- Crunchi I AM Renewed™ Purifying Mask
- Crunchi Clarilight® Facial Essence (Toner)
- Crunchi Sunlight® Facial SPF 30
- Crunchi Sunlight® Body SPF
Next, Pure Haven’s personal care products are a great choice for a non-toxic gift for men in your family:
- Refresh Cleanser with Pre+Probiotics
- Shave Gel
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Foot Therapy Soak
- Supergreens Shampoo
- Supergreens Scalp Treatment
- Hand Cream with Pre+Probiotics
- Foot Therapy Cream
- Sweet Peppermint Vanilla Sugar Body Scrub.
If you have a friend with a beard, or if your husband has one, Primally Pure (READLABELS10 for 10% off) carries Mojito beard oil (and other products for men, including deodorants) that can be perfect holiday presents for them. I appreciate that all the ingredient oils are organic, and the packaging is made of glass.
In addition, Wear Pact carries a wide collection of organic men’s socks, including holiday socks. They are made in a GOTS-certified facility based in India. To get 20% off your first purchase, click this link. If you are a returning customer of Wear Pact, click here.
Plus, at Wear Pact you can find both long and short-sleeved organic cotton T-shirts, undershirts, and tank tops as well as bottoms under $50 for the men in your family. My husband loves their undershirts and comfortable loungewear pants!
Also, my husband likes the Klean Kanteen vacuum-insulated Rise mug that you can find on their website.
Beauty Holiday Gift Options Under $50
You will love the following makeup products under $50:
- Crunchi Makeup and Tools (ADVOCATE10 for 10% off on the 1st purchase of $50+)
- Beauty by Earth Mint Lip Scrub (IREAD12 for 12% off)
- Henne Organics Lip Balms (READLABELS for 15% off)
- Honeybee Gardens Water-Based Nail Polish.
First of all, the high-quality toxin-free makeup brand I like most is Crunchi. My favorite clean beauty products by Crunchi under $50 include:
- Highliner® Pencil Eyeliner
- Nutribrow™ Eyebrow Pencil
- Everluxe™ Lip Crayons (see how the colors look on me here)
- Hydrogloss® Lip Oil
- Cheekmate® Liquid Blush
- My Alibi® Liquid Concealer
- My Alibi® Concealer + Eye Primer
- Luminescence® Highlighter
- Solarise® Bronzing Duo
- Translucent Finishing Powder
- Eyeshadow Palette Bars
- Makeup Brushes.
I have been using and enjoying Crunchi products since 2017. To learn more as to why I love this company, please read my Crunchi Non-Toxic Makeup Review blog post. Be sure to use my Crunchi affiliate link and the discount code ADVOCATE10 to get 10% off on the first purchase of $50+.
Next, this Beauty by Earth USDA organic Mint lip scrub is a great product for dry lips. It is scented with organic spearmint and peppermint essential oils. My husband gave it to me a couple of Christmases ago and that’s how I learned about Beauty by Earth. Use the IREAD12 code for a 12% discount.
Also, check out Henne Luxury Lip Balms.
Lastly, check out Honeybee Gardens Water-Based Nail Polish as a less toxic nail polish for an occasional event or a party. I used to have a nail polish guide on my website, and this nail polish was one of the better choices safety-wise. Generally speaking, I don’t recommend using a nail polish, and you can learn why in my review of the OPI Nail Polish Ingredients.
Non-Toxic Home And Wardrobe Holiday Gift Ideas Over $50
In this section, you will have the following holiday gift ideas:
- Organic Weave Rugs (READLABELS5 for 5% off)
- Scoria Yoga Mats
- Delilah Home GOTS-Certified Organic Towels
- Wear Pact Organic Bath Towels (for 15% off on your 1st purchase click here)
- Mammut Hooded Jackets
- Vacuum Cleaners with HEPA Filter
- Austin Air Purifiers (email me for 10% off and free shipping)
- Air Doctor Air Purifiers (discount embedded in the “shop” button)
- Infrared Saunas.
For beautiful GOTS-certified organic cotton and wool rugs, consider shopping at Organic Weave. To get 5% off, please use the discount code READLABELS5 at checkout.
If your loved one is into fitness, a Scoria yoga mat may be a good fit for them. As a result of my comprehensive yoga mat survey, I believe the Scoria cork yoga mat is the safest and best performing. To clean the mat, I suggest using Branch Basics Liquid Concentrate following its dilution instructions. Personally, I use Branch Basics for many purposes, and, I believe, it works well. At least, my bathroom tiles, grout, and stainless-steel cookware always shine like new after a wash with a Branch Basics solution. (Learn more in my Branch Basics Safe Cleaning Products Review.)
Further, for GOTS-certified organic bath, beach, and pool towels, shop at Delilah Home.
Wear Pact also carries organic bath towels as well as cute organic clothes, some of which are made in a GOTS-certified facility in India. Both my husband and I own and love their clothes. Get 20% off your first purchase by clicking this link. If you have already bought from them before, click here.
Speaking of clothes, I know I would be happy to receive a hooded jacket! With outdoor clothing, especially those made with a durable water-repellent coating (DWR), the goal is to find PFAS-free apparel. My suggestion is Mammut Hooded Jackets that were tested for PFAS compounds by Toxic-Free Future. The Mammut rain jackets tested below their screening level for fluorine and appeared to be made with alternatives to PFAS. Check them out in the “Clothing” section of my Amazon shop.
In addition, consider getting yourself or giving someone a gift of a vacuum cleaner with a true HEPA filter. You can find some options in the “Vacuum Cleaners” section of my Amazon shop.
On top of that, an air purifier is a good holiday present of clean air, especially if your loved ones have wildfire smoke seasons, are remodeling their house, or suffer from allergies. After years of research, I have picked out two brands I like the most – Austin Air and Air Doctor. Through me, you can buy them at various discounts depending on the model (for Austin Air discount email me). This Comprehensive Mobile Air Purifier Guide will help you choose the right air cleaner.
Lastly, for those who are ready to invest in infrared saunas, check out the Clearlight Saunas. These infrared saunas induce sweat that helps detoxification. There is no lacquer or wood finish on the wood for the sauna interior.
Bedroom Product Options Over $50
In this section, you will learn about the following high-quality, non-toxic gift options:
- Naturepedic Organic Mattresses, Pillows, Comforters, Sheets, and Duvets (click to find a generous discount code)
- Wear Pact Organic Bedding (for 20% off on your 1st purchase click here)
- Happsy Mattress, Foundation, Topper, and Mattress Protector (click to find a generous discount code)
- Holy Lamb Organic Comforters, Nursing Pillows, and Changing Table Pads
- Delilah Home Organic Hemp Bedding.
To begin with, a great holiday gift for anybody who wants to be comfortable and safe is this unique Naturepedic organic adjustable pillow (click for a discount code). You can adjust it to the perfect amount of softness and support you need. I used to sleep on a down pillow but became allergic to down. This organic pillow is the closest to down: soft but supportive. It is perfect for side sleepers.
In addition, we love our organic Naturepedic mattresses! They are super comfortable and reasonably priced. Also, consider their luxurious Alpaca Duvet Insert Comforter with Organic Cotton Fabric.
Plus, Naturepedic offers GOTS-certified organic sheets, duvets, and pillowcases for babies, kids, and adults. I appreciate that they let you buy a fitted sheet separately, skipping the top sheet if you prefer. (I usually use a cozy duvet instead of a top sheet.) They carry percale, sateen, and linen options. Shop Naturepedic with my generous discount code here.
Wear Pact also offers GOTS-certified organic sheets, duvets, and pillowcases for babies, kids, and adults. I like the fact that they let you buy a fitted sheet separately, skipping the top sheet, if you, like me, prefer to use a duvet instead. They offer percale, sateen, and linen options. If this is your first Wear Pact purchase, click here to get 15% off. By the way, I love Wear Pact leggings and wear them exclusively.
For a budget-friendly version of the Naturepedic mattress, check out Happsy mattresses. Happsy also offers budget-friendly organic foundations, mattress protectors, and mattress toppers. The safety and quality are the same as those of Naturepedic mattresses. Find a generous discount code for Happsy here.
Next, a Holy Lamb Organics comforter is a cozy holiday present for anyone in your family. Holy Lamb Organics carries wool and certified organic wool comforters of all sizes. They also carry new mom and baby items, such as a changing table pad and nursing pillow as well as organic blankets, throws, and bath towels. (Learn more about Non-Toxic Changing Table Pads here.)
Finally, Delilah Home carries GOTS-certified 100% organic cotton and 100% organic hemp bedding sets as well as individual pieces, such as pillowcases, sheets, and duvets, all made in Portugal.
Non-Toxic Kitchen Holiday Gift Ideas Over $50
Consider the following kitchen holiday gift ideas:
- Treeboard Cutting Boards
- Instant Pot
- Cosori Electric Kettle
- Cuisinart Air Fryer + Convection Toaster Oven
- Pure Effect Water Filters
- Clean Water Revival Filters.
First, the Treeboard cutting board is the best cutting board I have used. It is the only board made from one piece of solid wood and NOT finished with mineral oil. (Learn more in my post about Best Solid Wood Cutting Boards.)
Second, an Instant Pot, or an electric pressure cooker, is a great gift for a new family. Using its slow cooker setting, you can avoid potential concerns of heavy metals in ceramic slow cooker inserts. You can find it in the “Cookware” section of my Amazon shop. (Learn more in my post about the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker.)
Third, the Cosori stainless-steel electric kettle is void of a plastic or silicone ring that many glass electric kettles have. I love using it, and its various settings are so helpful for tea and coffee drinkers alike. You can find it in the “Kitchen Gadgets and Appliances” section of my Amazon store.
Next, I know many of you have been looking for a non-toxic air fryer. As it happens, I did extensive research into air fryers, and my conclusion is that currently there are no absolutely “non-toxic” air fryers on the market. Some are less toxic than others. Thus, to personally inspect it myself, I even purchased a Cuisinart Air Fryer + Convection Toaster Oven, and with slight adjustments, it’s good to go. Specifically, I won’t be using its grill (even with parchment paper underneath) because of the PTFE non-stick coating that can release potentially harmful fumes.
Also, the baking pan/drip tray is made of aluminum. But since aluminum does not produce fumes, I believe it’s okay to use it as a drip tray. If you want to use it as a baking pan, it is best to line it with parchment paper. The air fryer basket and oven rack are made of chrome-plated steel, which is okay for use on its own or with parchment paper. To be on the safe side, I also purchased the P&P Chef 12.5 stainless steel baking tray and rack. Although I usually avoid brands without a website, this was the only available option, and it appears to be genuinely made of stainless steel.
Last, Pure Effect water filters are my top choice for a water filtration system. Indeed, I have researched many water filters and even tested my tap water and filtered water to choose the best filter. I like Pure Effect for the great quality of its products and caring and knowledgeable customer service. Besides, their filter works well even on our extremely hard water polluted with carcinogenic uranium. Plus, it does not demineralize water as Reverse Osmosis water systems do. The water tastes so yummy that my son drinks it with pleasure. (Learn more about Pure Effect Water Filtration Systems here.)
Another great option for a water filtration system is Clean Water Revival. They can help you select a water filtration system based on the contaminants in your drinking water. To learn more about this unique company and to get a discount code, click here.
Cookware And Dinnerware Options Over $50
In this section, you will get the following holiday gift ideas:
- Stargazer Cast Iron Pots and Pans
- Field Company Cast Iron Pots and Pans
- 360 Stainless Steel Cookware (IREAD25 for 25% off)
- All-Clad Stainless-Steel Cookware
- Corelle Dinnerware Sets
- Duralex Glass Dinnerware (IREAD for 10% off)
- Stainless Steel Flatware.
For starters, cast iron cookware has a special place in my heart and my kitchen. I love to eat! Many years ago, when I gave my husband a cast iron skillet as a holiday present, he was not super happy. Now, he loves cast iron cookware and does not even remember that he used to like non-stick cookware. My favorite cast iron cookware brands are Stargazer and Field because they have smooth surfaces that work as non-stick. (Learn more about Cast Iron Pots And Pans here.)
Alternatively, toxin-free stainless steel cookware is a great option, too. The 360 Cookware (IREAD25 for 25% off) is a US company that makes a variety of stainless steel cookware, including lead-free slow cookers and bakeware. We own a slow cooker, a pie pan, and a cookie sheet that are very well-made and well-performing. (Learn more about 360 Cookware here and about Non-Toxic Baking Sheets here.)
Another stainless-steel cookware option is All-Clad cookware, which you can find in the “Cookware and Baking” section of my Amazon shop. It is made of 18/10 stainless steel in the US, except for the accessories and tea kettles made in China. You can see the set we own here and feel free to read my Safe Cookware Guide.
To conclude this section, we like using Corelle dinnerware sets.
For your information, Tamara Rubin of Lead Safe Mama tested these dishes independently. She found them to be lead- and cadmium-free, except mugs. You can find Corelle and other dinnerware options in the “Dishes, Mugs, and Cups” section of my Amazon shop. (Learn more about safe dinnerware in my Lead-Free Glassware Brands post.)
Also, Duralex makes a variety of beautiful dinnerware, bakeware, and drinkware (IREAD for 10% off). Duralex makes its lead-free glass products in France. Even their colored pieces tested free from lead, cadmium, arsenic, and mercury by Lead Safe Mama. As a warning, the yellow glasses she tested had elevated levels of barium, so I suggest avoiding them out of an abundance of caution. To learn more about Duralex, click here.
Last, I believe beautiful Liberty Tabletop flatware will make a perfect holiday gift. Unlike all the other flatware I have seen, it is made in the US, not in China. Find out what my husband said about it here.
Other Fun Holiday Gift Ideas Over $50
Consider the following options:
- Green Compass CBD
- Aspen Green CBD
- Pure Haven Skin Collagen Peptides
- My Tap Score Water Testing Kit (email me to get 10% off).
Consider getting a CBD hemp oil that’s truly improved the quality of my sleep! I have used both Green Compass CBD and Aspen Green CBD and can stand by their quality.
Also, I have started using the high-quality Pure Haven Collagen for my skin. This daily hydrolyzed marine collagen supplement is designed to support your body’s diminishing collagen production and combat aging signs like wrinkles and sagging skin. Regular use can enhance the look and health of your skin, hair, nails, bones, gut lining, muscles, blood vessels, and joints. What a great non-toxic gift! For additional details, read here.
Finally, though unconventional, a water testing kit can be a useful holiday present (email me to get 10% off). It is simple and effective. (Learn more about How To Test Your Water Quality At Home here.)
Options For Men, Kids, And Pets Over $50
You will love the following gift ideas:
- Pure Haven Skin Collagen Peptides
- Pure Haven Supergreens Shampoo and Conditioner
- Pure Haven Supergreens Hair Care Set
- Pure Haven 5-Piece Daily Routine Set
- Pure Haven 5-Piece Baby Care Set
- Pure Haven 3-Piece Clear Up Skin Care Set
- Castleware Organic Baby and Kid’s Wear
- Wooden Toys for Kids
- Naturepedic Organic Pet Beds (click for discount code).
A great choice for men, as well as for women, is Pure Haven Collagen, a daily hydrolyzed marine collagen supplement aimed at supporting the body’s declining collagen production and addressing signs of aging such as wrinkles and sagging skin. Read here to learn more.
Also, consider getting your man Pure Haven Supergreens Shampoo and Conditioner. Or, better yet, an entire Supergreens Hair Care Set that includes Supergreens shampoo, conditioner, deep conditioner, scalp treatment, and thermal protection hair mist. Alternatively, you can get the men in your family this Pure Haven 5-Piece Daily Routine Set that includes such must-haves as Sweet orange shampoo, conditioner, body wash, deodorant (with baking soda or without), and mineral toothpaste (learn more about the mineral toothpaste here).
Next, this Pure Haven 5-Piece Baby Care Set is a wonderful idea for new and expecting parents. This non-toxic skincare set includes baby wash & shampoo, mom & baby body oil, mom balm, baby bottom wash, and baby balm. And your teenagers will love this Pure Haven 3-Piece Clear Up Skin Care Set. (Learn more about skincare for teenagers here.) Since Pure Haven offers 15% off the 1st purchase, it’ll be a great idea to benefit from it by getting multiple gifts for all your loved ones.
As for kids, consider Castleware organic baby and kids’ sleepwear. It is a brand of luxury. These are our standard new-baby gifts, and everyone always raves about them! In fact, it was one of the first brands I decided to promote when I started my blog. Trust me, new parents will rave about the quality of this gift! (Learn more in my post about Best Organic Cotton Pajamas.)
And as for toys, consider wooden toys in the “Toys” section of my Amazon shop, for instance: Hape Wooden Dollhouse, Hape Wooden Playful Piano, Hape Wood Bike for Toddlers, RenFox Easel for Kids, and other options. You will certainly find something that fits your needs and preferences.
For pets, GOTS-certified Naturepedic organic pet beds with a washable waterproof cover are the way to go. (Find a generous discount code.)
My Top Favorite Non-Toxic Beauty Brands For Holiday Present Options Over $50
In this section, you will learn about the following non-toxic gift ideas:
- Crunchi Skincare and Makeup (ADVOCATE10 for 10% off on the 1st purchase of $50+)
- Pure Haven Personal Care and Cleaning Products
- Pure Haven Collagen Peptides.
Of course, high-quality, toxin-free Crunchi skincare and makeup are my favorite. This is the only vegan, cruelty-free, clean beauty company that encompasses all three ideals I value – transparency, safety, and performance. All their products are 3rd party tested for heavy metals. Also, Crunchi products are excellent gifts for people who seek to reduce plastic pollution. Currently, they offer several nice holiday gift sets. (Learn more in my Crunchi Non-Toxic Makeup Review.)
My Absolute favorite Crunchi products to give as Non-Toxic gifts include (use the ADVOCATE10 discount code to get 10% off on the 1st purchase of $50+):
- I AM Bright™ Vitamin C Facial Serum
- Clarilight Facial Essence
- Goldenlight Multi-Peptide Serum
- Daylight Cream
- Daylight Advanced Facial Cream
- Nightlight® Advanced Facial Cream
- Powerlight Eye Cream
- I AM Polished Facial Exfoliator
- SPF30 Sunlight Facial Sunscreen
- Sunlight® Tinted SPF 30
- I AM The Balm Makeup Cleansing Balm
- I AM Luminous® Facial Oil.
I love the spa effect from the exfoliator and the hydrating power of the daylight cream. The vitamin C serum and multi-peptide serum are a must in my non-toxic anti-aging beauty routine as well as the eye cream that has many super nutrient ingredients. (Learn more about how to choose the Best Vitamin C Serum here.) Also, their newest product is the tinted SPF which is a great idea for a gift because it is easy to pick a shade and the product is a multitasker. You can learn more about it here.
Furthermore, Pure Haven offers a variety of products from shampoos and skincare to cleaning products. Some of my favorites include Sweet Orange Shampoo and Supergreens Conditioner as they clean and condition my hair well, leaving it shiny and adding volume. Most importantly, these safe haircare products do not make my scalp itchy.
However, people have different preferences when it comes to hair, and their water hardness matters, too. Therefore, an easier gift can be my newly discovered favorite Body Butter with Pre-Probiotics. It is so smooth, just like butter but not greasy. Also, consider Pure Haven Collagen Peptides, a daily hydrolyzed marine collagen supplement aimed at supporting the body’s declining collagen production. (Visit my Pure Haven Review. Remember that you do not need to sign up for the “preferred customer” program to place an order with Pure Haven. But if you do sign up, you can get free shipping and choose your replenishment schedule.)
Other Options Of Non-Toxic Beauty Products Over $50
In this section, you will have the following gift ideas:
- Blissoma Skincare
- Primally Pure Body Care (READLABELS10 for 10% off)
- Annmarie Gianni Skincare
- Earth Mama Organics Gift Sets.
First, Blissoma uses raw botanicals with anti-aging properties in their products. Their cleansers are soap-free, pH-balanced, and non-drying to the skin. When I had blemished skin, I had great success with Blissoma Correcting Serum.
Second, Primally Pure offers products for hair, including dry shampoo, bath (like a spa kit), body, face, acne-prone skin, men, and babies. Please use the READLABELS10 discount code at checkout.
Next, Annmarie Gianni would be a luxurious gift for any woman. I was especially impressed with Annmarie Probiotic Serum with Tremella – Bio Facial Elixir. It contains a Tremella mushroom extract that has superior hydrating and skin elasticity improvement properties.
Last, for families, moms-to-be or new moms and their babies, check out Earth Mama Organics gift sets.
Books On Women’s And Babies’ Health For Holiday Gift Ideas
- Baby Wipes Rating List by Irina Webb: You will receive a comprehensive review of more than 70 popular baby wipes, which will allow you to shop or register with ease.
- Diapers Rating List by Irina Webb: With this e-book, you can choose diapers for your babies based on exhaustive comparative research of the main diaper components, not hype or advertisement. You will also easily see which diapers are OEKO-Tex certified and learn why OEKO-Tex certified diapers are potentially somewhat safer than those that are not OEKO-Tex certified.
- Permanent Hair Color Rating List by Irina Webb: The ingredients of more than 60 permanent hair colors have been reviewed, so you can make informed decisions easily about what is best for your health, beauty requirements, and risk tolerance!
You can find the following books in the “Books” section of my Amazon shop:
- Be Fruitful: The Essential Guide to Maximizing Fertility and Giving Birth to a Healthy Child by Victoria Maizes, MD: This book is a great holiday present for those planning to get pregnant, or already pregnant.
- Woman Code: Perfect Your Cycle, Amplify Your Fertility, Supercharge Your Sex Drive, and Become a Power Source by Alisa Vitti, HHC: This is a wonderful gift for any woman who wants to be in charge of her own health. The book presents a nutrition program for the hormonal challenges women face that may prevent them from looking and feeling their best.
- The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution: A Proven 4-Week Program to Rescue Your Metabolism, Hormones, Mind & Mood by Aviva Romm: This is a great gift idea for women because it investigates women’s health from a holistic perspective and offers tons of remedies.
- Naturally Healthy Babies and Children: A Commonsense Guide to Herbal Remedies, Nutrition, and Health by Aviva Romm: This is a useful book for every family and may be especially of interest to those who practice using essential oils for health.
- Spit that Out!: The Overly Informed Parent’s Guide to Raising Healthy Kids in the Age of Environmental Guilt Kindle Edition by Paige Wolf and Alysia Reiner: Hot-button topics include food, toys, breast milk and diapers, clothing, the hidden toxins in schools, and how to spot greenwashing from a mile away.
Books On Health And Recovering From Ailments
You can find the following books in the “Books” section of my Amazon shop:
- Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause by Izabella Wentz, PharmD, FASCP: This book can be a useful holiday gift for somebody who is struggling with Hashimoto’s.
- Cured by Jeffrey Rediger, MD: It is a great holiday present because it is very uplifting and inspiring. My dear friend and a fan of this blog recommended it to me (thank you, Ann!). The author is a conventional medical doctor who got curious as to why some people recover from chronic or terminal diseases. He describes many stories of people who have recovered. Apparently, “spontaneous remission” is not uncommon. It is just that doctors do not report the cases of recovery. I loved reading the amazing stories of healing! It is an inspirational book to read for anybody struggling with any illness.
- Slow Death by Rubber Duck: The Secret Danger of Everyday Things by Rick Smith and Bruce Lourie: This book reveals how daily toxins—from household dust in our blood to chemicals in everyday shampoos and toothpaste—impact our health. It offers hopeful, practical steps for protecting ourselves and improving our environment.
- The Toxin Solution: How Hidden Poisons in the Air, Water, Food, and Products We Use Are Destroying Our Health—AND WHAT WE CAN DO TO FIX IT by Joseph E. Pizzorno: In the book, Dr. Pizzorno provides the proven detox and tailored methods he has developed to heal toxic overload and restore health in just eight weeks.
Books On Healthy Cooking
You can find the following books in the “Books” section of my Amazon shop:
- Nom Nom Paleo: Food for Humans by Michelle Tam: It is a great holiday present for people on a gluten-free diet. All recipes are EASY and QUICK! It takes no more than 30 minutes to make most recipes.
- The Nourished Kitchen by Jennifer McGruther: This is one of my favorite cooking books.
- The Heal Your Gut Cookbook: Nutrient-Dense Recipes for Intestinal Health Using the GAPS Diet by Hillary Boynton.
- Younger You: Reduce Your Bio Age and Live Longer, Better by Dr. Kara Fitzgerald: It is based on a groundbreaking study that shaved three years off a subject’s age in just eight weeks. Dr. Fitzgerald encourages you to discover a proven, accessible plan to prevent diseases and reduce your biological age.
- The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen: Nourishing, Big-Flavor Recipes for Cancer Treatment and Recovery by Rebecca Katz: This revised edition of the award-winning cookbook brings the healing power of delicious, nutritious foods to those whose hearts and bodies crave a revitalizing meal, through 150 new and updated recipes.
Books On Relationships
You can find the following books in the “Books” section of my Amazon shop:
- The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts by Dr. Gary Chapman: It is about five basic languages of love that guide couples towards a better understanding of their unique languages of love. The book teaches how to learn to speak and understand your mate’s love language to be able to effectively love and truly feel loved in return.
- The 5 Apology Languages: The Secret to Healthy Relationships by Dr. Gary Chapman and Jennifer Thomas: The book explores how, even in the strongest relationships, we can make mistakes and say things we wish we hadn’t. It emphasizes the importance of making amends, highlighting that simply apologizing is just the beginning of the journey toward healing.
- Loving Your Spouse When You Feel Like Walking Away: Real Help for Desperate Hearts in Difficult Marriages by Dr. Gary Chapman: The book addresses the challenges faced by millions of couples in troubled marriages, suggesting that their story can take a different turn. Dr. Gary Chapman asserts that in any struggling relationship, one or both partners can take constructive actions that may transform the emotional atmosphere of their marriage.
- The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace: Empowering Organizations by Encouraging People by Gary Chapman and Paul White: This book provides you with the tools to build a more positive workplace, boost employee engagement, and lower staff turnover. How does it do this? By showing you how to communicate genuine appreciation and encouragement to employees, colleagues, and leaders. Many relational issues within organizations stem from one question: do people feel valued? This book will guide you to ensure the answer is “Yes!”
- The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker: A book that’s both a journey and a guide, full of exciting ideas with real-world applications. The Art of Gathering will forever alter the way you look at your next meeting, industry conference, dinner party, and backyard barbecue as well as how you host and attend them.
- The Seven Levels of Intimacy: The Art of Loving and the Joy of Being Loved by Matthew Kelly: The book teaches how to interact with people on various levels and how to improve intimacy to be fulfilled in our relationships.
I hope This List of Holiday Gift Ideas has inspired you. Let me know if you have other suggestions. Happy holidays!
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The Kleen Kanteen 8 oz tumbler looks perfect for my 19 month old but the lid is made of polypropylene (#5 plastic) and has a silicone gasket. Is this safe? They do not have other options. Any ideas for 8 oz mugs for kids that hold warm liquids?
Hi Gina! Thank you for reaching out to I Read Labels for You! Polypropylene is not ideal, but among available practical options, it is a better kind of plastic than others.
What do you think of Coyuchi products as I don’t see them in your list of recommendations but they seem to be GOTS cerified?
Hi Elizabeth! Thank you for reaching out to IRLFY! Please follow this link to get an email product review: https://ireadlabelsforyou.com/services/ingredient-review/
Even though Christmas is still some months away, we have to start thinking about it, about the food that should not be missing in the kitchen and its accessories, the decoration of the house and, of course, the gifts for the whole family, the latter being very important to take into account the contributions of this article.
A wonderful list of gift ideas for those people who are special to us. Gift ideas for any occasion.
thank you
Hi, Irina!! First I would like to say thank you for all your work!!!! Probably half of the brands I use are thanks to you, starting from organic pajamas to organic clothes, to pots, to organic mattresses and pillows , and ALL of my skin care!!! I am truly truly grateful to you and your guides and your ebooks ( and I purchased all of them). THANK YOU!!!!!
A question please: now I am in a search of wool comforter and I see you have 2 here : holy lamb and sols and last year you had a different brand recommended in your holiday gift. Please tell me your personal opinion on which one you most like.
Thank you again
Galina
Hi, Galina:
I’m really glad that you decided to get a wool comforter. I think they are the best. One of the Savvy Consumer Circle members speaks very highly of Sol products including their wool comforter. But it looks like that at the moment they offer only twin sizes. Holy Lamb, on the other hand, offers a variety of options in prices, sizes, warmth, and they even have a dual-sized comforter. My son sleeps under a Holy Lamb comforter and he likes it. I spoke with the owner of Holy Lamb and even called the mill that processes their wool so I think their premium wool is safe enough if you can’t afford certified organic wool. Does it help? ~Irina
Irina, I really appreciate you updating this list every year. I look forward to ordering many of these products for gifts and I’m so thankful for the discount codes.
Thank you for your feedback, Lorie! We are currently updating the Holiday Gift Idea guide again. So, be on the lookout for new codes and products!
Thanks for this great list! I was disappointed not to see Marie Veronique on the list of skin care. Has that company fallen out of favor with you? I’ve started using most of their anti-aging line based on your review of the Gentle Retinol Serum. Do you think the True Botanicals Repair Serum is better?
Hi, Jody: thank you for asking. I still like Marie Veronique products… However, I believe that True Botanicals serum is more effective. I am 45 and have to use only the best skin care products as I want to continue looking 10 years younger. Plus, I was able to interview True Botanicals COO and became very confident in their desire and ability to do the right thing. ~Irina
Thank you so much Irena. I value your diligence and knowledge! Now is a good time to try True Botanicals. I plan to do just that. One can’t stop time but good care can certainly forestall some of it’s effects.
Great list! I use Annemarie! I love my Kleen Kanteen cup as well. We use and my husband really likes Lodge cookware. Once you get the hang of washing (or rather not washing them), they really work like non-stick. I’m not sure I understand your post about Numi tea?? I have their teas, but your post says…”All other organic teas I have found hemp cellulose in their tea bags.” Am I undersanding Numi makes the tea bags out of hemp cellulose, where other companies say they use it, but just add the cellulose “into” their tea bags?? Kinda like wines added wood chips to their wine barrels for that French or American wood effect on wine? I can’t do Crunchi…they use dimethicone and for me, that is a big no. It might work for others, but I’ve had too many issues with the skin on my body after using lotions with it for many years. It’s hard now to maintain a normal skin barrier. Otherwise, it looks really clean and that can be hard to find. What a wonderful gift and resource to us for you to put this together (not to mention the time in reviewing many products to make or not make the list!)! Thank you so much and Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you, Mary! It was a typo and corrected it. Thank you so much for pointing it out. I really appreciate it. Happy Thanksgiving! ~Irina
Irina,
have you ever come across a company called: rawganique. I came across them today online and they claim to be make organic cotton, flax linen, and cannabis hemp products in USA, Canada, and Europe from organic cotton, flax linen, and cannabis hemp grown and naturally processed in USA and Europe.
Please let me know I am on the search for a hemp shower curtain.
Thank you,
Maria
I do remember them. I even signed up for their newsletter. Let me re-visit. Thank you for the reminder. ~Irina
I’ve been looking for an organic bathrobe for over 2 months now … and I have a question – why, everything that’s organic, has to be soooo ugly? I’m ok with unbleached fabric and pale colors, but what about the cut itself? Why can’t they sew it in a way that makes a woman look attractive in their clothing? Instead, most of organic clothes look like potato sacks or granny panties. Is it a general trend that women that care what their clothes are made out of don’t care how they make them look?
Just wanted to vent after looking at some rawganique designs … good lord, my husband would laugh his head off if he saw me wearing that.
I know. 🙂 ~Irina
There is a company Canadian based called Skin and quite a few of their products are organic cotton or organic pima cotton. You can find them also on major department store websites (search: skin, organic cotton) or they have their own site although the bigger stores have way better markdowns. Anyway, they are kind of pricey but I’ve bought several cotton robes and undergarments and pajamas/nightgowns and they are very well made and in my opinion very attractive. This is a robe I have in white and pale green: https://skinworldwide.com/collections/organic/products/karin-robe?variant=3518190026779 but I think these are getting mostly sold out as they’ve been for sale since the summer. But I find them very pretty and super soft. I know they are more expensive but the few pieces I’ve bought I don’t regret at all. I don’t work for them or anything like that but I’ve searched and searched also for nice organic clothing for women. I also like Coyuchi very much.
Hi,
Just be careful with Rawganique as I was considering purchasing there before but there were quite a lot of bad reviews. I think they were mainly about customer service and being ignored when you’d purchased something and had an issue with. Not necessarily their products. I didn’t feel comfortable purchasing there after reading reviews.
I am looking at some clothing options and yoga mats. thanks!
I do not recommend their yoga mats as even though they claimed that they are made of PVC without heavy metals, phthalates, etc, they won’t tell us what they use instead. I guess we just have to wait for a whistleblower to educate us on that. I see that they have a nice robe collection by Coyuchi. They are certified by GOTS so the dyes should be okay. Let me know if you have specific questions. ~Irina
great, thank you so much!
Hi Irina, thank you for such a great resource! So useful during this time of the year.
Quick question – you recommend blankets from the Ultimate Green store, what about other items they sell? Did you do any research on them? I am looking at some clothing options and yoga mats. thanks!
Hi, Natalia: it is hard to make a blanket statement about all products sold in the Ultimate Green store. Let me know what you are considering, and I can take a look for you. ~Irina
How about stylish organic clothing for women? Check out my neighbors – http://www.lady-farmer.com. I would love to hear of other companies that sell sustainable organic clothing!
Thank you, Miranda. I was able to find only organic t-shirts and yoga wear so far. I know we do need organic clothing! ~Irina
I just love this list, thank you Irina. Definitely going to get some of the books! I was wondering, bedding wise, organic is the best option in 100% cotton, but what about 100% cotton sateen, or percale?
Not sure I understand your question. Sateen and percale are types of cotton weave. ~Irina
I just bought that hemp shower curtain! I will definitely let you know how we like it.
Great! Please do. Thank you, Laura.
Regarding the kitchen, did you find something out about Elves & Angels? I know you previously wrote an article on them and Camden Rose so I am just curious. They also have kitchens. I am actually trying to decide between Camden Rose’s playstand or Elves & Angels for my almost 3 1/2 year old son.
Hi, Jessica: I had not looked into Elves & Angels since I wrote that post. But since you asked I’ve looked and I see that Elves & Angels use solid wood and CARB II plywood whereas Camden Rose is all solid wood. You might want to ask about that. ~Irina
Thank you, Irina. I ended up purchasing the Camden Rose playstand that should be here this Thursday.
I am so glad. They are heirloom pieces. ~Irina
Thank you for your list, Irina! 🙂 I LOVE Coyuchi as well for their organic bedding options. This is an awesome resource for holiday shopping! Thanks again!
Thank you Irina! I had considered glass but had not found smaller sets like those. We use glass cups with a lid & straw so going with smaller glass plates is great. Thank you again!
Thank you for this list. Love the ideas on here & I will be adding some items to my wish list. I was wondering what your thoughts on kids plates are? We are looking to replace the ones we have (& take our last step to being plastic free for the kids) & we are considering bamboo plates by Avanchy or Love Mae. Do you have any other suggestions or things to look for to make sure we are choosing a safe option? Thank you!
Hi, Kendra: bamboo is definitely better than plastic. However, there is not much information availble as to what may leach out of bamboo and most bamboo comes from China. You want to ask where bamboo came from, if bamboo is organic, and if there is any chlorine bleach and glue. Have you considered glass? I know it can break but tempered glass is more durable. These glass plates are made in France. Let me know what you find out. ~Irina
Great gift ideas! Thank you for doing all the research and your wonderful suggestions!!!
Love the holiday gift list suggestions! Thank you!!! It will be helpful and I already know what I will get for some of my family members now!