Perfect Holiday Gifts from AHAlife {Sustainable Sale Alert}

AHAlife is quickly becoming one of my favorite places to discover new brands and new designers that are creating thoughtful, long-lasting, handmade, and/or eco-friendly products. And with the holidays roaming around the corner, I feel like they will also become my go-to when it comes to giving (and getting!).

Bonus: for three more days, they are having a major holiday pre-sale of 20% off your total purchase using the following codes:

20BACK on $100 / 50BACK on $250  / 100BACK on $500 / 200BACK on $1,000

To get you started, here are a few of my favorite items to give and a few I daydream that I may get, all at a variety of price points, from $18 handmade slingshots for kiddos (or grown-up kiddos) to state of the art, American-made, electricity-free espresso-makers for the gourmand in your life at $199:

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Introducing: Lydali

I'm pleased to introduce you to my fairest new find, Lydali.

Lydali offers a cheery online collection of brightly-colored jewelry, home goods, bags and accessories made by artisans around the world who are operating under fair trade and fair labor standards.

For example, the bracelets on the bottom left are from one of my all-time favorites, Raven + Lily (remember them?). In addition to creating sustainable economic opportunities for marginalized women, Raven + Lily returns proceeds to their partner communities to fund education, healthcare, and micro-loans. By purchasing R+L products, consumers are part of breaking the cycle of poverty and transforming the lives of women and families.

Bonus: you can find a whole new collection of my favorite Lydali finds over on their blog! I encourage you to check it out and explore the rest of their lovely store.

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Wednesday Wants: Fair Interiors

• Bench made of recycled silk.
• Sitting Stones. South African textile designer Ronel Jordaan set up a women's workshop in Gauteng- Johannesburg-where her personally trained artisans transform interlocking fibers, made from 100% merino wool, into these freeform oversized "stone" floor cushions.
• Bed is made in the U.S. by an artisan woodworker on a platform base sourced from vintage reclaimed Douglas fir.

Welcome to the key elements of my imaginary vacation home on the coast of...wherever. As long as there's a coast, I'm happy.

This 4th of July BBQ was Made in the USA

Let's celebrate this 4th of July by buying good 'ole Made in the USA. Thanks to the magic of Etsy, you can grab all of these handmade and/or vintage goodies for your own BBQ or give one item as a hostess gift. Many of these sellers have rush orders available, so it's not too late. See where to buy after the jump.