Christmas shopping is awesome! It is one of my favorite things to do. This year, I tried to find some alternative shopping methods. I wanted to find gifts that were more than just gifts. So, after some research, I came up with these 7 places that let you give-back, while still checking presents off of your list!

1. FASHIONABLE

This is an awesome organization that employs women to make really gorgeous products in many different countries! You can buy jewelry, home goods, and--my favorite--leather purses, pouches, and a lot more!

2. Local Lejos

This company finds traditional homemade goods and helps local artisans sell them! Each item sold goes toward something the creator needs. For example, there are some beautiful Akazi Bowls that help the creator pay for health insurance for their family!

3. Parker Clay

Parker Clay sells products out of Ethiopia. They partner with Women at Risk to help empower women in the commercial sex industry. They have so many cute things! A lot of it is made of leather from Ethiopia, which is even more awesome. You not only get to help women, but you can bring a piece of Ethiopia back to you!

4. Trades of Hope

This organization also employs local artisans. They have over 6,000 vendors in 16 countries! Their store has lots of jewelry, handbags, scarves, and decor! They also have a really cool section of their website called the Marketplace that allows small or artisans starting out to sell their products!

5.TOMS--apple watch bands

Not only do they make shoes, but they also have a program that sells apple watch bands. They have lots of cool colors and patterns. For each one sold, they provide one year of electricity by way of solar panels! This allows students to study longer, families to have heating and air, and many more things that we take for granted.

6. Unlock Hope

Ok. All of these organizations are AMAZING, but this one has the cutest T-shirts ever! This group fully funds a project called Think Humanity that helps in refugee camps. They have lots of products, but their T-shirts are my absolute favorite, and they have lots of options to pick from!

So, if you want an alternative to the normal megastore christmas shopping, check out these organizations! They are doing some pretty amazing things!