Ep 154: Shop For A Cause

Hi Friends! Each year around the holidays, Erika and I highlight companies who have a product or service that give back. As much as we preach about experiences over gifts, there is something to be said about unwrapping a surprise treat, or better yet, giving one! We have compiled a list of 10 different companies with one thing in common: SUPPORTING THOSE IN NEED. Our diverse list include companies who help bring people out of poverty through job creation and rehabilitation, to companies donating products or profits to help fund environmental issue- one thing is certain: these companies are worth supporting this holiday season. I encourage you to listen to HOW and WHY we chose each one, LEARN about each of their stories, and SUPPORT them during this holiday season. Whether your budget is $5 or $500 there is there is something on our list for everyone! If we are going to shop, the least we can do is shop with a cause! ***Please note that this is purely our editorial opinions and we have not been compensated in any way by any of these companies. In addition to shopping their sites this holiday season, we would love for you to give them a shout-out on IG and tag us @simplyborganized with the #thisorganizedlifepodcast xo - Laurie   Cause: TYPE 1 DIABETES Company: Pure Vida  Bracelets   Product: bracelet for JDRF ($6.00) Benefit: 10% of sales donated to T1D cure , prevention, treatment, & awareness   Cause: Environmental conservation, human rights, animal welfare Company: LUSH Lushusa.com Product: Charity Pot  (small $7.95/ lg $27.95) Benefit:100 percent of each purchase goes to charity   Cause: Multiple non-profits including animal rescue, breast cancer prevention, rainforests, educate kids, end poverty, fight malaria, protect~ elephants, sharks, ocean, provide water, treat HIV, stop violence, Poverty / disadvantaged kids Company: Conscious Step Socks Product: funky socks (around $14.95) Benefit: $1 per sock to specific cause (15 to choose from)   Cause: at risk youth Company: STATE back packs Product: Backpacks  statebags.com  ($75-$175) Benefit: donates a fully stocked knapsack to a child in an at risk neighborhood   Cause: Sex Trafficking Company: Sudara.org Product: Punjammies Pants ($29 each) Benefit: job creation and skill training for woman in India who are high risk or survivors of sex trafficking   Cause: Autism Company: ev gifts gifts.evnc.org Product: candles, bath and body, jewelry handcrafted by adults w/Autism ($8-$40 each) Benefit: supports employment of adults with developmental disabilities   Cause: Rehabilitation of previously incarcerated individuals Company: Grey Ston Bakery “eat brownies, change lives” Product: Indulgent Eight Brownies ($25) Benefit: open hiring system, workforce dev, housing, etc   Cause: Safe Water Company: Lula’s Garden Product: succulents ($25-$125) Benefit: providing access to safe water in developing countries for 6 months   Cause: Good Hygenie Company: SoapboxSoaps  “soap=hope” Product: Soap Products  (bundle product $33.95) Benefit: Provides 1 bar of soap plus education on proper hygiene both in the US and abroad in countries such as India, Haiti and Cambodia,  just to name a few.   Cause: Animal Rescue Company: Rescue Chocolate Product: Vegan Chocolate (Starting at $6 per bar, or collection $25) Benefit:  From each chocolate purchased, 100% of the net profits are donated to animal rescue organizations around the country. Bonus! Here’s some of our favorite sustainable product lines: Laurie’s Favorites:     Fire Dept Coffee | Grounds & Hounds | Noonday Collection Erika’s Favorites: Thistle Farms |  Warby Parker Please support us! SUBSCRIBE to TOL to have new episodes downloaded each week! REVIEW.  Social influence is the most impactful way to help others find our show! Struggling with Clutter? Click HERE to take our FREE clutter quiz! Stop feeling like a Hot Mess! HOT MESS: A Practical Guide to Getting Organized is my...