The Spinifex Christmas blog is back!
The wonderful Collecitve Shout have again released their 'Cross 'em off your Xmas list' list. It's an important reminder and warning that you’ll be bombarded with gender-stereotyped, sexist advertising, as well as a whole lot of opportunities to buy gifts from dubious sources.
So to help you, helps others, help the environment and help stop sexploitation we’ve compiled a list of some of the better places to buy Christmas gifts for the people you love.
Seasons Greetings!
Spinifex
Wrapping and Cards:
Ethical Superstore
Mokoh Handmade in Australia
For the kids:
Honeybee Toys
Tribes and Nations
Ethical Kidz
Ornaments and Decorations:
Serrv – they sell fair trade ornaments and just about anything you can think of. Every dollar you spend on this not for profit website goes towards helping eradicate poverty.
Ethical Gifts
Cosmetics and Beauty:
Natio
Botani
Books: Support independent bookstores and shop small this Christmas! For a comprehensive list of all independent booksellers, check out: www.indies.com.au
Readings
Lip Yearbook - we love lipmag, and are so excited for their Lip Yearbook; a fantastic roundup of excellent feminist content from 2013!
Spinifex Press - and don't forget that Spinifex is offering free-shipping on all Australian and New Zealand orders throughout December! PLUS, if you buy three books - you'll get Suniti Namjoshi's The Fabulous Feminist for free!
Jewellery:
Simone Walsh – Eco friendly Australian made jewellery.
Eden Dreams
Little things to fill the stocking:
Keep cup these cups are sustainable, brilliant for your morning coffee and best of all, you can personalise the colours!
Shain’s Customisable Bracelets
McGrath Foundation – Pink things to fill the stocking
For a broad range
Sheer Ethic
Oxfam Australia
Home Furnishings
Biome Lifestyle
Ibu Trade
Clothing and Accessories
PurePod Clothing
3Fish
The Ark
Etiko
Nancy Bird
Ishka
Modern Girl Blitz - possibly the coolest store on Etsy. They sell a 'Feminist Banner Necklace' ... need we say more?
Alternative Giving Ideas
Tree People – Make a donation and they’ll plant a tree in someone’s name, they’ll even send the person a card or certificate.
WWF – Adopt an animal on somebody’s behalf!
Kiva – Make a loan to an entrepreneur in the developing world. Even something as small as $25 can help immensely. You’ll be paid every dollar of it back and will be regularly updated on the progress of your entrepreneur and how your money is being used.
