Clean Living

Clean, Black Friday Shopping

It’s Black Friday, one of the busiest shopping days of the year. This year, Black Friday will certainly look different for many of us. I don’t know about you, but I am almost exclusively shopping online this year. I compiled some of my favorite recommendations for shopping this holiday season. This is a combination of my favorite brands who support safer ingredients, safer supply processes, are B corporations or giving back to the community. Some have some Black Friday Promos, but not all. Even if you’re just shopping for yourself this year, its worth checking these out!

First off, I always love checking out Etsy and supporting local makers. Some of them have deals up to 60% this Black Friday. 

Here are some of my recommendations for each of the popular shopping categories. 

HOME/KITCHEN

There are lots of great swaps you can make in your home to support safer products that can lower your exposure to chemicals. 

  • Cookware: One of my favorite swaps and think about gifting is stainless or cast iron. These are much safer and low-tox cookware materials. Williams Sonoma is having some great sales on Cookware this Black Friday 
  • King Arthur Flour: I love supporting this B Corporation. They have amazing mixes for your holiday season and perfect gifts for the cook on your list! Check them out here.
  • Dry Farm Wines: this is an amazing gift for any entertainers or wine lovers on your list. Dry Farm Wines offers wines made without added sugars or additives. They have high standards for organic and biodynamic wines as well. 
  • Boll and Branch Sheets: Ready to up your sheet game? I have been loving our organic sheets from Boll and Branch. They are an amazing gift and currently have 25% off for Black Friday. 
  • Avocado Mattresses: Ready to give your mattress an overhaul? Avocado mattresses are an amazing low -tox option and are doing some amazing things as a company, like being carbon neutral.
www.bollandbranch.com


PERSONAL CARE 

Personal care products are another great way to swap out to some safer products that have less harmful ingredients. 

  • One of my favorites company, Beautycounter currently has their best sale of the season including 15% off and free shipping over $50. Also, exclusive gift sets are also available for limited time. They have an amazing spa set for home! Shopping this B Corp helps their sustainability and advocacy efforts. (I do receive commission on this link).
  • Goop is another great company offering safer options. They now have some amazing Black Friday deals. My two favorite products are their GTox Scalp Scrub and Facial Microderm Exfoliator 
  • At home Nail Products. Since the pandemic we are all spending more time at home and less time at the salon (I think). I’ve been loving both the Dazzle Dry and Olive and June Nail Systems for home. They have safer ingredients and easy to use. Both have great Black Friday Promos.
  • Henry Rose is my go-to for safer fragrances. They are completely transparent with their ingredients. They have great sample sets which are perfect for gifting and also giving away free roller ball with purchase for Black Friday! 
  • Leaf Razor: This has been one of my favorite additions to my routine. Its a 3 blade safety razor which shaves like a regular 3 blade razor. It is reusable and a much more sustainable option. Amazing 20% off for Black Friday.

CLOTHES/ACCESSORIES 

  1. Shoes: If looking for more sustainable shoe options for yourself or someone else in your life. I recommend Allbirds, a certified B Corp and using incredibly sustainable practices for production. Rothys are also a popular option, made from recyclable materials. 
  2. Leather Goods: one of my other favorite B Corps is Parker Clay. Purchases support economic opportunity for women in Ethopia. They provide beautiful leather goods for so many people on your list. THey have a great Black Friday sale going on now. 
  3. Emylee Williams: Great for fun earrings. I’ve been loving these creative art for your ears. Many will sell out so don’t wait on these!
  4. Clothing: I love both B Corps, Patagonia and Athleta for gifts. Patagonia actually has some options for 2nd hand clothes now. Everlane is another great choice for sustainable clothes and sweaters.
  5. Bombas: One of my absolute favorite gifts for my family are Bombas! I love their socks but they also have a great mission of giving back socks to homeless individuals .
www.bombas.com

KIDS/BABIES 

  1. Lovevery is one of my favorite brands for kids. They build sustainable and safe goods with intention. They products are all meant to be developmentally appropriate. We love the play mat. They also have a subscription box option with would be a great gift for new parents. Check them out here.
  2. Sprout San Francisco has an amazing online shop that supports safer and sustainable companies when it comes to all sorts of products for kiddos. 
  3. Cuddle and Kind Dolls: These are one of my favorite things to gift for new babies and kiddos. They have an incredible mission to donate meals with every purchase. They have a great promo for Black Friday now! Check them out here.
  4. Clothing: In terms of clothes, we try and stick to organic cotton as much as possible. I love brands Primary, HannaAnderson and Kate Quinn Organics. They all have some amazing Black Friday Promos.
www.lovevery.com

OTHERS

  1. Can’t find anything above? Uncommon goods might have you covered then! Uncommon goods is a certified B Corp and also helps to support small makers. They have some unique gifts for the “tough to shop for” people on your list. 
www.uncommongoods.com

Hope you find this helpful!

Happy shopping 🙂