Your guide to meaningful Christmas gift ideas, sustainable shopping, and thoughtful gifts for her, for employees, and for everyone on your list.
Holiday Gift Giving 2025
The holiday season is officially here, which means Christmas gift ideas, wishlists, and the usual shopping rush are creeping in.
But this year, I want to offer a different approach—a calmer, more intentional one.
Instead of racing through malls or hastily filling online carts, what if we slowed down and chose gifts that feel good for us, for the planet, and for the people we love?
The best gifts aren’t the most expensive or the most plentiful—they’re the most meaningful.
Here’s how to shop sustainably this holiday season, while supporting incredible women along the way.
Tip 1: Buy Less, But Buy Better
Always choose Quality over quantity —
One beautifully made gift beats ten flimsy ones that end up forgotten by February. Most of us don’t need more things—we need better things.
Thoughtful, high-quality pieces last longer, age beautifully, and become part of someone’s everyday routine instead of ending up in a landfill.
At Womads, that’s our entire philosophy. Our leather accessories—from peep-toe sandals to classic Oxfords to our crossbody bags—are intentionally crafted to get better with wear. Genuine leather evolves over time and is surprisingly easy to care for.
If you’re unsure where to start, here are a few lasting gift ideas:
Timeless, Wear-Everywhere Gifts
Timeless Pieces That Truly Last
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High-quality shoes: Our peep toes were our first design and still hold a special place in my heart. Small-batch runs mean your gift is genuinely one of a kind. The Luxe Spotted print is a perfect example—no two pairs are alike.
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Classic staples: Practical pieces people reach for every day. For example, SAMA Knits—Indigenous women-led, fair-trade knitwear crafted using traditional hand-loom techniques.
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An everyday bag: Our signature crossbody is designed to feel light, flexible, and effortlessly stylish. The interchangeable strap makes it easy to personalize and pair with any outfit.
Buying better isn’t just sustainable—it makes the gift itself more meaningful.
Tip 2: Choose Brands with Transparent, Ethical Practices
Know where your money is going.
Sustainability has become one of the trendiest marketing words around—but not every brand backs it up. When choosing gifts, look for brands that openly share:
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How their products are made
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Where materials come from
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Their production process
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Their values and impact
At Womads, ethical production guides everything we do, including:
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Responsibly sourced leather
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Low-waste packaging
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Long-lasting designs that reduce replacement shopping
Adding these details to the gift card adds meaning and shows thoughtfulness.
Brands known for transparency include:
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Patagonia
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Everlane
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Local artisans in your community
And if you want to explore more about Womads’ sustainability practices, you can find them on our website.
Tip 3: Support Small & Minority-Owned Businesses
Choose heart. Choose someone’s dream.
There’s something incredibly special about shopping small during the holidays.
When you buy from a small or minority-owned business, you’re supporting someone’s dream, passion, and livelihood. You’re choosing care over convenience—and often receiving better quality and service in return.
As a woman running Womads, I feel every order personally. Every customer matters. Every purchase keeps this dream alive.
If you’re looking to shop small this season, explore:
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Local Christmas markets
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Community vendors
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Independent makers (Etsy is great for discovering them)
And if you'd like to know more about me—hi, I’m Lisa—you can visit the About Womads page.
Tip 4: Gifts That Last & Bundles That Work Together
Timeless over trendy. Always.
Trends come and go quickly, but timeless gifts stay loved for years. This season, choose pieces that feel classic and personal.
Some lasting gift ideas:
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Classic shoes (Oxfords, loafers) paired with a matching bag
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High-quality everyday jewelry
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Elevated basics
Bundles also make gifting easier and is a nice personal touch
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They offer more value
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They feel thoughtful and complete
At Womads, I created bundles so accessories could be styled together effortlessly—like matching peep toes and a coordinating crossbody.
Tip 5: Mind Your Packaging & Shipping Impact
The journey matters too.
You can buy the most sustainable product in the world…
but if it’s wrapped in five layers of plastic and shipped across the globe three times, the footprint adds up fast.
At Womads, we minimize waste in every part of our packaging—from recyclable materials to low-impact shipping practices. When it comes to shipping we offer Green shipping Protection which protects your package from loss or damage while funding certified carbon offset projects, you can read more about it here.
Things to look for when shopping sustainably:
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Recyclable or reusable packaging
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Minimal plastics
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Brands that offset shipping emissions
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Local shipping options
Even small choices make a real difference.
This holiday season, shop with intention.
Whether you’re finding gifts for her, for employees, for stocking stuffers, or simply looking for meaningful gifts that support real people—conscious shopping makes every purchase count.
It leaves a footprint in more places than one: on the planet, in your community, and in the lives of women-led businesses.
This is what holiday gifting should feel like.