Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts That Give Back

RACHEL by Rachel Roy Mini Kitty Purse

Cat lovers of any age will love this small purse, complete with gold sequin eyelashes and blue, teal, and neon pink pom-poms! These bags were handmade by refugee women living in Texas, and a portion of the proceeds will go to The Rescue Foundation, which helps save and aide victims of human trafficking. $48, rachelroy.com

Old Navy x Baby2Baby Collaboration Polar Bear Towel

This towel will quickly become a favorite of your bundle of love, with its soft French-terry cotton and adorable polar bear ears, face and tail. It was designed by Rachel Zoe and Nicole Richie for Baby2Baby, a non-profit which provides low-income families with diapers, clothing, and necessities for children 0-12. One hundred percent of proceeds go to help out less fortunate families. $21, oldnavy.gap.com

FEED Projects Diaper Bag

This bag from local mom Lauren Bush Lauren’s FEED line is stylish and useful, perfect for the fashionable mom or dad on the go. It is made from natural cotton with a faux suede bottom. Featuring one large zippered exterior pocket along with two side pockets for bottles, this bag will help you discreetly carry all the necessities for your baby. Proceeds from these bags provide micronutrient servings for needy mothers and their children. $150, feedprojects.com

TOMS Glow in the Dark Tree Lights Youth Classics

These fantastic shoes look great in the light and glow bright in the dark! Show off their simple but festive look for thirty minutes during the day and when the lights go out, they will glow in the dark. Perfect for everything from holiday parties to regular school, these shoes feature no-slip grip and a removable liner for easy cleaning. For each pair of shoes bought, TOMS will give a new pair to a kid in need. It is two gifts in one cool package! $38, toms.com

Yoobi DIY Melty Bead Sea Animals DIY KIt

Any kids that love arts and crafts will prize this kit that turns ordinary beads in to fantastic sea life. All they need is an iron (parents, that’s where you come in!) and kids can make all the dolphins and octopi they want! Recommended for ages 5 and up, the kit includes over 900 beads! As part of You Buy, Yoobi Gives, Yoobi will donate one of their items to a classroom in need for every Yoobi item that is purchased, through their partnership with the Kids In Need Foundation. $12.99, yoobi.com

J.Crew Kids' crewcuts for the Xerces Society Save the Bees T-shirt

This cool shirt will be popular for boys and girls alike, with an artistic design of basketball-playing bees from Donald Robertson on the front. Bees are a vital part of the world ecosystem, and they are in danger of going extinct. So J.Crew partnered with the Xerxes Society to help our favorite honey makers. Fifty percent of the retail price will go to the Xerces Society to help save the bees. $29.50, jcrew.com

STATE Bags Mini Kane - Coney Island - Robots Backpack

The miniaturized version of the normal STATE Kane, this backpack maintains the style you expect from NYC’-ased STATE. Featuring a zippered front pocket, Velcro side pockets and a large main compartment, this backpack is perfect for school and road trips alike. Available designs include robots, moon and stars, and simple black. As part of #GiveBackPack, STATE will deliver a bag full of school and kid essentials to kids who desperately need them. $60, personalize it for extra $20, statebags.com

The Little Market Winter Animals Gift Box

Your little one will love this gift box of adorable and cuddly winter weather creatures from Lauren Conrad’s Little Market retail venture! Featuring a moose, penguin, polar bear and deer, your kids will play with them all day before sleeping curled up with them all night. Every purchase of a gift box will help support female artisans and artists working in Peru, as part of Manuela Ramos’ Artisan Women’s House. $136, thelittlemarket.com

Kiehl's Collection For A Cause

This package of luxe skin care products has everything you need. Featuring a daily reviving concentrate and limited editions facial creams, your skin will thank you from day one! One hundred percent of net profits go to Feeding America, which works with local food banks to fight hunger. One purchase is the value of 415 meals! $45, kiehls.com

Life Is Good Build-A-Bear Holiday Rocket Teddy

Every kid loves a soft, cuddly teddy bear. Build-A-Bear has created a new snuggly toy that also makes the world a better place. By working with the Life Is Good Kids foundation, 10 percent of net profits of these bears go to the Boys and Girls Club of America. The bears feature a soft Life Is Good t-shirt and baseball cap, and are perfect for bed time or play time! $38, lifeisgood.com

Jonas Paul Eco Kids Sunglasses // The Evelyn

Every kid needs a cool pair of shades, and your kid will stand out with these sunglasses from Jonas Paul Eyewear. They are made out of bamboo, an eco-friendly material; they feature durable hinges to avoid breaking; and feel free to bring them to the pool – they float! And, as part of the #BuySightGiveSight mission, Jonas Paul will donate a new pair of glasses to a child in need for every pair that you buy! $25, jonaspauleyewear.com

French Knot Stacey Hat- Black

This fleece-lined hat is warm and comfortable, made out of 100 percent alpaca yarn that is water-proof and soft. The design features a bouncy pom-pom on top, and a beautiful pink, purple and dark green pattern. All of these hats were knitted in Peru by a Fair Trade company, so you know this wasn’t just a mass-produced, factory-assembled piece of clothing. $72, frenchknotstudio.com