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5 Cool Christmas Gifts from Uncommon Goods

11/30/2015

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5 Cool Christmas Gifts from Uncommon Goods
For Christmas Shopping, I am all about supporting Small Businesses, fair trade, and green initiatives, so when I heard about Uncommon Goods, and their amazing business model, I got really excited! Here is a little bit about their business, and then I have for you, 5 Cool Christmas Gifts from them!
Uncommon Goods is a privately-owned retailer that features unique designs and handcrafted gifts created in harmony with the environment and without harm to animals or people. They run all their operations out of the historic Brooklyn Army Terminal, including their warehouse where the lowest-paid seasonal worker starts at 50% above the minimum wage! So cool! They make it their mission to support and provide a platform for artists and designers; in fact, half of what they sell is made by hand. Most of the products they carry are created right here in the USA, and about one-third of their entire collection incorporates recycled and/or upcycled materials! That's what I'm talking about! At the core of their company is a great respect for the integrity of the creative individual and the belief that it is their responsibility to use their business to impact the world in a positive way. Also, as an independently-owned business, they have the freedom to support causes they believe in and positively impact the world. With every purchase, they will donate $1 to your choice of their not-for-profit partner organizations! Since they started their Better to Give program 15 years ago, they have donated over $1,000,000 dollars to charities around the world! Holy moly, this company is so much aligned with my beliefs and purpose in life, and is exactly what I strive for in my own business. This is how a company should be!
So here are 5 Cool Christmas Gifts that they offer!


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*Cool Uncommon Goods Christmas Gift #1. A Pick Punch*

5 Cool Christmas Gifts from Uncommon Goods
The pick punch is so cool!
I got it for my brother Ben, who is a guitar player in a Johnny Cash Tribute Band. They travel all over the United States, and even to a couple different countries, and have quite a following. They even got to meet Johnny Cash's sister!
Anyways, my brother collects hotel key-cards from all the hotels they stay at, and he will trace a pick onto it, and then cut it out, to make his own unique pick! So when I saw this pick punch, it was literally perfect for him!


5 Cool Christmas Gifts from Uncommon Goods
All you need to do is find an old credit card, rewards card, or hotel room key card, put it in the pick punch, press down, and out pops our very own pick!
You can purchase your very own Pick Punch from Uncommon Goods.
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5 Cool Christmas Gifts from Uncommon Goods
*Cool Uncommon Goods Christmas Gift #2. Vegan Caramel Sauce*
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5 Cool Christmas Gifts from Uncommon Goods
I got the Vegan Caramel Sauce for myself, and used on pancakes, french toast, vegan ice cream, and oatmeal. So suffice it to say, I used up the whole thing in a couple of weeks!
This is a great alternative to regular, sugary, and unhealthy pancake syrup.
It is made by hand, by a small business owner in Seattle, Washington, using completely vegan ingredients, including organic evaporated cane sugar, organic coconut milk, hemp milk, and brown rice syrup.
The Vegan Caramel Sauce is a great Christmas gift for any foodie, or health conscious person on your list!
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5 Cool Christmas Gifts from Uncommon Goods
*Cool Uncommon Goods Christmas Gift #3. Coffee Explorer Set*
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5 Cool Christmas Gifts from Uncommon Goods
My entire family is avid coffee drinkers, so I got this coffee set for my mom, so she won't have to buy coffee for a while!

This exotic coffee set includes:
-Fruity Single Origin Coffee (berry, fruit juice, caramel tasting notes)
-Classic Single Origin Coffee (cocoa, nuts, cane sugar tasting notes)
-Balanced Single Origin Coffee (dark chocolate, honey, orange peel tasting notes)
-Bold Single Origin Coffee (cooking chocolate, cherry, cashew tasting notes)


This complete set includes four exotic single-origin coffee beans from Ethiopia, Brazil, Colombia, and Honduras.
This coffee set makes a great gift for the coffee snob in your life!
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5 Cool Christmas Gifts from Uncommon Goods
*Cool Uncommon Goods Christmas Gift #4. Library Card Socks*
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5 Cool Christmas Gifts from Uncommon Goods
How adorable are these socks?! 
They are so nerdy, and yet so fashionable at the same time!
These library card socks from Uncommon Goods make the perfect gift for any nerd, or fashionista in your life!
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5 Cool Christmas Gifts from Uncommon Goods
*Cool Uncommon Goods Christmas Gift #5. Shark Socks*
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5 Cool Christmas Gifts from Uncommon Goods
These shark socks from Uncommon Goods are so unique, and so cool, they make a great Christmas Gift for everyone!

5 Cool Christmas Gifts from Uncommon Goods
Peace Love and Christmas Gifts
Jess <3
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*Disclosure*
I was given these items, and these are my thoughts on them.
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12 Comments
Huub Ricardo link
11/30/2015 05:27:29 pm

I totally agree with you with buying from small business or local shops. I'm loving those socks :)

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China Barbie link
11/30/2015 06:03:28 pm

I'm so glad you agree Ricardo!
Haha thanks! :P
Thanks for stopping by and commenting! :)
-China Barbie

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Lorraine link
12/1/2015 03:42:56 am

I love supporting small business as well. More of it should be done really. This is a store that I would go back and look at. Great choices for just about everybody that I know.

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China Barbie link
12/6/2015 04:52:44 pm

Awesome!
I appreciate it Lorraine, that is so wonderful to hear!
Thanks for stopping by and commenting! :P

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Zoe link
12/1/2015 04:05:38 am

Such great and unique present ideas! Really want the shark socks for myself though... :P x

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China Barbie link
12/6/2015 04:45:19 pm

Thank you so much Zoe!
I know right, they're so cool! :P

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Racheal link
12/8/2015 11:57:41 am

I love the guitar pick punch! Such a neat idea for the musician or want-to-be

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China Barbie link
12/8/2015 04:03:17 pm

I agree Rachel! I got it for my brother, but not before making a few picks for myself out of it! :P
Thanks for stopping by, and commenting! :)

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Lakisha link
12/8/2015 09:06:09 pm

I love supporting small business and your socks are dope.

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China Barbie link
12/27/2015 03:17:46 pm

Hehe thanks Lakisha! :D
I am so glad that you also like to support small businesses! It's so important isn't it?!

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Krysten link
12/14/2015 06:32:07 pm

I would drink that caramel sauce. Is that weird? Also, I totally want that coffee gift for myself!

P.S. So I saw your liked my blog's FB page. I had to FB stalk you a little because I saw a tiny thumbnail of your profile pic and had to see it in a larger size. Your wedding dress? Stunning. You in it? Even more stunning! So here I am admitting to FB stalking. Hopefully this brightens your day and doesn't come off as creepy. Have a great day!

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China Barbie link
12/27/2015 03:14:40 pm

OMG Krysten, you COMPLETELY made my day! :D
Hehe who doesn't appreciate an awesome facebook stalker!?
Oh, and don't feel weird, I said the EXACT same thing when I first tasted the caramel sauce! :P

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