With the First Day of Hanukkah and Christmas coinciding on December 25th this year, and Kwanza starting the day after, tis truly the season for feasting and gifting. While this is a time for family, friends, and good cheer, it can also be an extremely chaotic month. Many shoppers plan to start their Christmas shopping as early as October, but not everyone manages to stick to their plans, and many find themselves scrambling in the lead up to the holiday. 

As of today, only two weeks remain to get those last minute gifts. Fortunately, we’ve compiled a list of easy options that are sure to delight a wide variety of recipients to ease your way this holiday season as a little gift from us to you. We’ve even included a little indicator of roughly how much each suggestion will run you.*

For beauty aficionados passionate about personal grooming, we recommend a bottle of perfume from The 7 Virtues. This family run social enterprise founded by advocate and entrepreneur Barb Stegemann produces gorgeous products that are 100% cruelty free and made with ethically sourced ingredients. ($$-$$$)

 Another wonderful option would be something from iT Cosmetics, a makeup company with a wide array of offerings and a mission of empowerment founded by philanthropist and culture-shifter Jamie Kern Lima. ($$-$$$)

Need something for someone with a real sweet tooth? CEO Tracey Noonan founded Wicked Good Cupcakes together with her daughter, Dani, in their home kitchen. These cupcakes are baked fresh daily and last ten days without refrigeration, so they’re an awesome option for someone you may not be able to celebrate with in person, but still want to share something sweet with. ($$-$$$)

For caffeine fiends or those who simply want to cozy up with a warm drink, we have three great options.  Philanthropist and veteran Evan Hafer roasts up premium beans at   Black Rifle Coffee, offering ready to drink, bulk, and K-cup options to suit any lifestyle. ($-$$)

Social entrepreneur Lindsay Wrege’s 321 Coffee is a company that strives for inclusion,  employing individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Their shop offers their signature roasted coffee, as well as socks, tumblers, and tote bags. ($$)

If that special someone prefers tea, enterprising founder Julie Hirsch’s research-backed  Eloments Teas offers 100% natural vitamin teas in five delicious flavors. ($-$$)

Is there an aspiring or even already experienced chef in your social circle? Cookbooks by culinary legends Will Guidara and Fabio Viviani are a great option. Beginner cooks, the very busy, and lovers of Italian cuisine will appreciate Viviani’s Fabio’s 30-Minute Italian, which shares how to create delicious, no-fail recipes. In Eleven Madison Park: The Cookbook, Guidara and co-authors share the techniques and recipes used in one of New York’s preeminent dining establishments, a perfect selection for a cultivated gourmand. ($$)

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