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!
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!
*Cool Uncommon Goods Christmas Gift #1. A Pick Punch*
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!
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!
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.
You can purchase your very own Pick Punch from Uncommon Goods.
*Cool Uncommon Goods Christmas Gift #2. Vegan Caramel Sauce*
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!
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!
*Cool Uncommon Goods Christmas Gift #3. Coffee Explorer Set*
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!
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!
*Cool Uncommon Goods Christmas Gift #4. Library Card Socks*
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!
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!
*Cool Uncommon Goods Christmas Gift #5. Shark Socks*
These shark socks from Uncommon Goods are so unique, and so cool, they make a great Christmas Gift for everyone!
Peace Love and Christmas Gifts
Jess <3
Jess <3
*Disclosure*
I was given these items, and these are my thoughts on them.
I was given these items, and these are my thoughts on them.
