Gifting: Last Minute Mail Order Gifts for the Eco Minded.

Every year, around 11am on Christmas Eve, I vow to myself that I will be more organised next year. I’ll budget and put more effort into finding the right gifts for everyone. But it never quite works out that way. I do have a desire to let my friends know I’m thinking of them but it’s not my natural love language to gift.

That said, when I do gift I want to make sure that I’ve shown the person I see them by selecting something right and not contributing to the material item related guilt a lot of us have about the excess items in our home. It can be difficult to find an eco conscious gift for people we love that are so minded but over the years I’ve collect a list of things I would love to receive so I’m sharing them here with you! I’ve checked all of the last order times and you still have a chance to order now before the cut off.

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Craftiosity.

Know someone who likes to make or use their hands? Or someone who could do with a bit of time out? Consider a box or subscription from Craftiosity. With a subscription the recipient of your gift will get a new box every month that contains a new thing to make. You can choose from a 1 month, 3 month, 6 month or 12 month subscription. From Fimo decorated mirrors to macrame plant hangers there’s a little slice of fun in every box. Such a lovely gift and there is an option for children too. They’ve still got some Christmas offers running too - check the bar at the top of the website.

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A Positive News Subscription.

Know someone who is anxious about the planet and want to help their mental health a little? Consider a Positive News subscription. For £36 for the year your loved one will receive a magazine every quarter and each magazine is full of positive stories and news to show them there is also a lot of good going on in the world. Your person will receive a gift voucher and they can choose either the carbon nuietral print magazine or a digital subscription. It’s such a lovely gift.

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A Halen Mon Gift Box.

This really isn the gift you can buy for anyone. Who can’t make use of some good quality salts, seasoning and condiments? Halen Mon is a Welsh salt company and have an array of excellent offerings that anyone would be pleased to have in their kitchen. Halen Mon have a selection of pre selected hampers or you can put together your own box or even gift a salt subscription. Their skincare is also absolutely wonderful - I SWEAR by their sailors balm for me and the dog and use it on any rash or skin complaint. If you are stuck with what to choose I recommend definitely including a jar of Popeth - it’s the everything seasoning.

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Gifts From Cedar & Myrrh for your Woo Woo Friend.

Got a friend who’s a bit witchy or woo woo and don’t know what to buy them? I got your back. Cedar and Myrrh are a gorgeous brand that source their items in an ethical way and there will be something for everyone. I love their Palo Santo and they have some lovely ritual sets. 2025 hasn’t been kind to a lot of us so what better to gift someone than a moment of pause and grounding? Stocked in the UK by Herveda there is time to get your orders ion before Christmas.

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Boho gifts from Aarven.

I first came across Aarven when in Margate and visiting their Artisans and Adventurers store - I was really taken with their boho jewellery and fair-trade homewares and textiles. I then came across them a second time when I bought some of their incense in a shop in Herefordshire and now I’m hooked. There is something for everyone on this lovely website and everything is ethical and artisanal. And to my point about incense, I’m not usually an incense fan but absolutely love their range, it’s so comforting and a delight to burn.

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A Hamper From the Suffolk Coast.

What could be more lovely than a box full of delectable goodies from the coast? The gorgeous town of Orford is the home of Pinney’s - a high quality smoker and oyster beds. It’s also the home of Pump St Bakery so you can find their incredible chocolate in the hampers. Gift your person a real treat with a box of the coast and you can choose a hamper to suit.

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Sustainable gifts from The National Trust.

Everyone loves a National Trust shop and there’s a good range of gift ideas on their online shop. Whether it’s a lovely garden item or some wool gloves, it will be a gift anyone would be grateful to receive. Or you can gift a National Trust subscription which would be such a thoughtful thing to receive - especially for parents as the National Trust lay on so many things for kids.

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A subscription to The Simple Things magazine.

I haven’t met a single person who doesn’t flick through The Simple Things and get immersed in it. Arriving monthly, the magazine is full of ideas how to celebrate a simple life and build community while holding traditions dear. It’s such a lovely magazine and it would be a joy to receive a subscription to it.

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