Full of time-honored classics as well as recent hits and our first-ever series of editions, our annual guide to gift giving makes it a little easier to click your way to a happy holiday. Check back daily for new additions.
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Piet Hein Eek Low Basket
A fan of utilizing scrap material long before sustainability became a common approach, Dutch designer Piet Hein Eek creates one-off pieces that are beautifully simple. This low basket has been designed by Eek for Fair Trade Originals and was made by craftsmen in Vietnam utilizing scrap wood.
Available from Conran USE for $225
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JR Lithographs
Fresh off the oldest printing press in Paris, this selection of lithographs from TED prize-winning artist JR goes to benefit the artist's global art project Inside Out. The limited-edition prints are signed by the artist.
Available from Social Animals starting at $750
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Heifer International Chicks
Laying up to 200 eggs per year, there are few animals that provide as much protein to a child's diet as a chicken. Heifer International allows you to donate a flock of chicks to needy communities across the world.
Available from Heifer International for $20
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Jambox Charity:Water Edition
Jawbone has joined forced with charity:water to help support staff and operations in bringing clean, safe drinking water to billions living without it. Each purchase of the powerful little bluetooth speaker Jawbone will donate $50 to support charity:water, making this the perfect gift that gives back.
Available from Jawbone for $200
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Fine Wool Crochet Scarf
Ikou Tschüss' signature crochet-trimmed scarf designs are the upshot of the Swiss label's desire to weigh down the accessory while riding a bike. Each is lovingly knitted by hand by "a network of grandmothers and passionate home-based workers."
Available from Couverture and The Garbstore for £309.
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Krochet Kids Peru Beanies
The altruistic friends behind Krochet Kids International hope to empower the women of Africa and now Lima, Peru by teaching them a skill to provide for their families, crocheting. Each limited edition, hand-crocheted beanie comes in a variety of styles and colors, all made of wool and acrylic-blend that bares the name of the women who stitched it.
Available from Krochet Kids International for $26-$30
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MakerBot Thing-O-Matic MK7 Kit
This innovated 3D printer allows you to seamless create real objects from ideas drafted on a PC. It's designed as a multitasker and can manufacture different designs without the need to stop and retool. Some assembly required. Dimensions: 12" x 12" x 16"
Available from MakerBot for $1,200
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Spektral + Sto-Lang Paper Mobiles
Swiss designers Briggita and Benedict Martig-Imhof founded Tät-Tat for playful items and their mobiles are nothing less than a triumph. The laser-cut velum is assembled in one of 20 workshops in Switzerland and Germany, employing 300 mentally challenged craftspeople. Social responsibility aside, these unique mobiles stand on their own merits.
Available from A + R for $18-$28
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UNICEF Brass and Rosewood Bangles
A portion of the sale of these stylish bracelets will supports UNICEF's programs around the world. The stylish accessories are made in India from durable rosewood and polished brass.
Available from UNICEF Cards + Gifts for $25
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IKEA Bulldog
Give two gifts this year by purchasing this adorable stuffed bulldog from IKEA. From now through 24 December 2011, the company will donate one euro to UNICEF for every toy sold.
Available from IKEA for $15
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Incoqnito Products
Industrial designer Ti Chang's line of discreet pleasure devices. Each accessory doubles as a fashion piece.
Available from Incoqnito for $35-109
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More Birthdays Fundraiser
The American Cancer Society is asking what More Birthdays means to you. Artist Andy Gilmore has created a piece that represents "more time to love and be loved". After his father passed away from cancer and almost losing his mother to it as well, the cause is dear to his heart. His print is available as wrapping paper, a poster or a limited edition print.
Available from More Birthdays starting at $15.
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Adopt-A-Manatee
Sponsor an endangered manatee by adopting it for a year. Receive a certificate, full-color photo, and biography of a real endangered Florida manatee.
Available from Save The Manatee Club for $25.
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Humane Gifts
This holiday season there is no better way to give back than to give a gift that will support animals in need. Causes that you can support include, providing emergency disaster relief, caring for puppy mill victims, stopping illegal ivory trade and more. Prices vary depending on which cause you give to and after purchasing you can send it as an e-card.
Available from Humane Society starting at $10.
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Damagua Clutch
The women of Damaguarte say that each item indicates the thoughts, experiences and emotions of each artisan. It is made of Amazonian palm fiber and painted with geometric prints. The proceeds help provide a living for these women.
Available from Global Goods Partners for $42.
