Giving That Gives

You have just over a week until those Christmas presents are due. We’ve been compiling a list of gift ideas that is sure to inspire others, and today we want to add to that list with 73 gifts that give back in some way. Don’t believe us? Behold:

• Inhabitat lists 15 items that give to others in some way, from a solar powered flashlight to charitable wines. Browse their full gallery and see what you can nab for your special someone.
• Ecouterre found 14 items benefitting others that are also eco-friendly. Now you can help the planet and others at the same time!
• Speaking of green, this Mother Nature Network article has 13 ideas for giving presents that do no harm to our planet.
• Wise Bread lists 31 gifts that keep on giving. Many of these provide an experience that is sure to create memories that will last forever.

Go give these collections a read and by the time you’re done, we bet that your shopping list will be complete and you will have done a world of good.

Weigh in:

What would you add to these lists? Any ideas for gifts that help others or the planet that our readers should know about?

Read more Christmas is Not Your Birthday gift ideas here.