Our DFTBA Staff Picks, Holiday Edition
Who better to recommend this season’s Good Store gift ideas than the fine folks at Good Store (and DFTBA) themselves? | By Aly Krajewski, Good Store Art Director
I would be lying if I said that even the mere thought of beginning my seasonal shopping this year hasn’t made me break out in hives. It’s not like this is a surprise that creeps up annually, and yet, I continue to overwhelm myself with decision when I sit down to write my gifting lists—curse you, naive Autumntime Aly, for not being more on top of it! (Autumntime Aly is laughing at me right now, I can feel it.)
Since we all obviously know the holidays are a time for giving, of course, it’s nice to find gifting options that are both quality presents and make us feel a little better about where our dollars are going. And at Good Store, we’re lucky to have the best of both worlds. Every item in our shop supports ethical sourcing, sustainable practices, and charitable giving, so you can feel twice as good about the gifts you share this season.
We asked a few members of our team to share their favorite Good Store holiday packs—the things they’re gifting, keeping, or (let’s be honest) hoarding for themselves. This might be more of an exercise for my own shopping list than anything, but I do hope this list gets your brain churning with excitement and ideas, too!
Here’s what the team at DFTBA is loving right now:
Aly (Me!): I have been carrying the Hearthbound Candle around my house, NOT to light it, just to pick it up and smell the wax. My husband has found this very troubling.
It’s got that perfect “ambiguously seasonal” smell: warm, woodsy, a little nostalgic. Even unlit, it makes the room feel like December, hence my strange monk-like ritual of enjoying the scent without a flame. Plus, it’s hand-poured with soy wax and essential oils, and knowing where the profits go (our mainstays, Partners In Health) makes it an even sweeter pick.
Chiree, Production Supervisor: I have always loved the Sapling Shampoo Bar because it feels like a little check-in with nature while I'm washing my hair.
This bar lathers beautifully, smells fresh and earthy, and cuts down on plastic waste. It also lasts way longer than a typical bottle of shampoo. If you’re shopping for someone who loves a low-waste lifestyle (or who’s perpetually running out of shampoo) this is the gift that keeps on giving.
Daley, Web & Marketing Manager: I make all my houseguests a cup of Sweet Briar Botanical tea, especially if they say they're "not a tea person." They always become a "tea person" after a few sips.
Sweet Briar is bright and balanced, with notes of lemon myrtle, raspberry leaf, and smooth honeybush. It’s the kind of tea that feels like a little burst of warmth on a brisk day. It’s great paired with our other Keats & Co. teas, or in a gift set with one of our glass mugs.
Helen, Web & Marketing Manager: I am slowly adding some fun and excitement to all of my friends and family’s sock drawers. I love the 6-pair mystery pack because I get a variety of designs and vibes that I can match up to each person’s personality! Plus, they are the comfiest, most long lasting socks I have ever owned. It’s the perfect twist on the classic Christmas gift that everyone will love.
Hank (Co-Owner + Unpaid Intern): Christmas is coming up. And maybe you want to get something for some people in your life. Like a Citrus & Clary Sage Bath Bomb. Why wouldn’t you? People deserve a bath!
The Trailblazer bath bomb combines fan-favorite citrus and sage scents from other Sun Basin Soap products with a luxe bathtime experience, leaving skin supple and smooth. Our bath bombs are available in three incredible holiday scents this season. And because he’s a great unpaid intern for Good Store, you learn more about all of Hank’s Good Store holiday faves here!
The holidays can be chaotic, but I do think gift-giving should feel good whenever possible. Thoughtful, sustainable, meaningful presents are my favorite kind to receive. The kind of gifts that makes someone pause, smile, and say, “This is so you.”
Good Store is proud to stock products that help people connect: with each other, with the planet, and with the act of generosity itself. So light the candle, brew the tea, wrap the gift, and know that every little bit of good adds up.
Want to make your holiday decisions even easier? Try our Holiday Gift Quiz to find the perfect present for everyone on your list—no guesswork required.
