Don’t you love it when someone else does the work for you?
Good news, I have found some great gifts for women!
Below are my number one gifts for any season that are powerful, personal, and gorgeous (many affordable!) – while also doing good in the world.
I believe that one of the best ways we can make a difference in the world is how we choose to spend (and invest) our money!
First, there’s a quick and dirty list of the companies so you can browse gifts yourself if that’s your preference. Then, I go into more curated suggestions below. ✨ Enjoy!✨
🎁 Karna’s Feminist Gift Guide
All companies are women-owned and friends of mine!
Gorgeous, sustainable Jewelry and Accessories* - Threads Worldwide
Life-changing Book on how to heal the Mother Wound - Discovering the Inner Mother by Bethany Webster
The world's most beautiful, durable & absorbent Bed Mat (for sex or periods alike) - Venus Matters, get 10% off with gift code LiveNow10
Lovely and feminist art prints, drinkware, and totes -by Kimothy Joy (Shop closes December 12th and reopens in 2022.)
Custom tea/herbal blends and Malas - Soulshine Wellness Collective by Sierra Zuppan
Luxurious, magical, and handmade jewelry - Moonspun Jewelry by Katherine Sanz
Epic personal healing book - Journey of the Empowered Heart: A pathway through suffering and into compassion, confidence & healing by Katie Gray
✨ Gorgeous, sustainable Jewelry and Accessories - Threads Worldwide
I met co-owner Kara Valentine back in 2014 when we were working together at Emerging Women. I quickly learned about the life-changing opportunities she and her team are creating here in the US and all over the world.
I started wearing Threads jewelry back then and still am! I love knowing that I am helping empower women to create sustaianble income while I get to look super cute. Win-win, baby!
My current favs:
✨ Life-changing Book on how to heal the Mother Wound - Discovering the Inner Mother by Bethany Webster
Why do women hold back professionally and personally? What fuels the uncertainty and lack of confidence so many women often feel?
Bethany Webster calls it the Mother Wound.
“Healing the Mother Wound is about dismantling the patriarchy within ourselves; the patterns and beliefs that we’ve inherited from our families of origin and our culture so that we can become fierce, free, and fulfilled like never before.”
- Bethany Webster
I don’t know about you, but I feel this is THE MOST IMPORTANT TIME TO DETOX FROM PATRIARCHY’S INFLUENCE ON US!
I’ve had the good fortune to work with Bethany for two years and have have learned so much from her. I think any woman alive right now would benefit from understanding how the mother wound has impacted her life. This person agrees!👇
✨ The world's most beautiful, durable & absorbent Bed Mat (for sex or periods alike) - Venus Matters, get 10% off with gift code LiveNow10
Jules, founder of Venus Matters and I met some 6 years ago and it was love at first conversation about life, death, and sex.
She was in the beginning stages of her absorbent mat creations and gifted me a Rose Magic Venus Mat Throw. Since then it’s been used for naked baby time, periods, nursing, sex, picnics, and tea parties (in no particular order 😂).
I HIGHLY recommend all women purchasing a Venus Mat so that you can make your bed into an altar to celebrate your magnificent body. Little Z is even a model on the website.👇
✨ Feminist and gorgeous art prints, drinkware, and totes - by Kimothy Joy (Shop closes December 12th and reopens in 2022.)
Kimothy’s work speaks best for itself… I met Kimothy 4 years ago and we instantly bonded over being creative with life and not accepting the status quo.
Her art oozes of joy, ease, and badassery. And all her gifts are under $50!
✨ Custom tea/herbal blends and Malas - Soulshine Wellness Collective by Sierra Zuppan
My mama friend Sierra literally saved my life when I met her after I just had Phoenix and didn’t know how to balance it all. Our kids are the same age and we learned how to navigate the craziness together!
Earlier this year, I ordered a custom mala and it brings me SO much joy and reminds me of my power.
Her custom tea blends are a beautiful way to bring health and ceremony into your daily life. Be sure to check out the Adaptogen Chai for a much needed immune boost this season!
✨ Luxurious, magical, and handmade jewelry - Moonspun Jewelry by Katherine Sanz
Katherine and I met in birth class where we bumped bellies trying to go sideways through a doorway! There is not one person who can meet Katherine and not notice the palpable light and magic that pours out of her being.
She is an INCREDIBLY talented goldsmith that works closely in harmony with nature’s magic. I have a pair of Eclipse Opal Earrings and a Gold Bangle and they are my go-to jewelry that pair well with anything.
She also creates custom wedding bands and other incredible jewelry. Visit her website and feast your soul and eyes!
Epic healing book, Journey of the Empowered Heart - A pathway through suffering and into compassion, confidence & healing by Katie Gray
Katie is another INCREDIBLE human I met at Emerging Women. In a sea of hyped up self-help books it’s RARE to encounter such a raw, real, and comprehensive guide to truly healing your heart and soul.
From Katie:
“On the Journey of the Empowered Heart, we'll take a clear, safe path inward to understand why you're struggling. Then, through easy and approachable steps, we'll depart the realms of suffering and work towards healing the pain.
By awakening your inner strength and being more loving and compassionate with yourself, you’ll go from feeling lost and insecure to being united with your true self––present, confident, and empowered in your heart.”
There you have it! I hope you enjoyed browsing these gift ideas.
When you shop any of these beautiful items, love and goodness will ripple out into the world.
Winter blessings,
Karna
BONUS!
🎁 Crowd-Sourced Gift Ideas
Akashic Mandala Self-Discovery Art - by Wendy Sheridan
Softly and naturally scented Candles - Old Pine Canel Co. Get an exclusive discount at checkout with the gift code PERMISSIONPOD
🎁 Personal Makeup Favorites
Sustainable, inclusive, and Cruelty-Free - EM Makeup
Fav concealer - F*ck I’m flawless Il Makiage
* I am a “socialpreneur” with Threads which means I earn money and jewelry points when you shop with my link.