This Valentine's Day is the perfect occasion to show your loved ones just how much you care....about them AND your favorite cause. We've picked super sweet stuff for our gift guide, which means you'll find something for everyone you love -- even at the last minute!
Remember, while the thought definitely counts, you can earn extra brownie points for buying gifts that give back. You can thank us when your "I Love You" goes a little further this year. Because, really, who wants carnations when you could have something that fights for girls education, our environment or clean drinking water? That's what we thought.
GIFTS FOR GALS:
+ Key To Her <3
Photo: (The Giving Keys)
Buy a Giving Keys pendant with a special message for your loved one and help those transitioning out of homelessness at the same time. ($40-$45)
+ Chocomania
Photo: (The Body Shop)
This chocolate-scented bath and body collection from The Body Shop is fair trade and isn't tested on animals, which means it's perf for that eco-lover in your life. ($14-$20)
+ Pink Thursday
Photo: (MAC)
This VIVA GLAM Nicki Lipstick from MAC is the perfect shade because it helps women, men and children living with AIDS. ($15)
+ Two Of Hearts
Photo: (TOMS)
Buy your girl a pair of vegan-friendly shoes with hearts on them, and you give a pair of shoes to a child in need; it's a win-win sitch. ($54)
+ She's The First
Photo: (She's The First)
These super cute bracelets support She's The First, which empowers girls all over the world through education. ($20)
+ You Got The Power
Photo: (Somaly Mam Foundation
These empowerment pins help the Somaly Mam Foundation fight human trafficking all over the world. ($30)
+ Blow My Whistle, Baby
Photo: (Falling Whistles)
Your girl can wear a Falling Whistles necklace knowing she's now a whistleblower for peace in the Congo. ($44)
GIFTS FOR GUYS:
+ He Be On His Suit & Tie
Photo: (The Tie Bar)
Pick up a Tie Bar bowtie for your beau created by "Modern Family" star Jesse Tyler Ferguson and 100% of proceeds goes to TieTheKnot.org, which fights for marriage equality. ($25)
+ He's Packed
Photo: (FEED Projects)
For each FEED Health backpack sold, an identical one is donated to Community Health Workers in Africa. ($128)
+ The Write One
Photo: (The High Line)
This notebook and pen set will keep your loved one in creative mode while also helping to support New York's beautiful High Line park. ($20)
+ For A Sweetheart
Photo: (Momofuku Milk Bar)
Karlie's Kookies (created by dessert shop Momofuku Milk Bar & supermodel Karlie Kloss) aren't just delicious: for every tin sold, a portion of the proceeds will go towards providing meals to New Yorkers affected by Hurricane Sandy. ($22)
+ One Love
Photo: (iTunes)
Got Bob Marley on your mind after that incredible Grammy tribute? These House of Marley headphones are the perfect gift for the music lover in your life; they also give back to the Marley family charitable organization, 1LOVE. ($199.95)
+ Give (RED)
Photo: (Mophie)
Keep your loved ones' iPhone or iPod charged on this Mophie for (RED) juice pack boost while also helping fight against AIDS. ($49.95)
+ Can't Buy Me Love
Photo: (Not For Sale)
This AllSaints shirt looks cool and helps Not For Sale fight human trafficking and forced labor. ($45)
