{"id":1846,"title":"The Smug Vegan Christmas Gift Guide","description":"Buying gifts for vegans can be tough if you're looking for something a bit more unusual or interesting than a tofu selection box. So, I've put together a list of some of the nicest animal-free and animal-friendly gifts that I could find. Most of these are from small independent businesses too.","content":"

\"\"Buying Christmas gifts for vegans can be tough if you're looking for something a bit more unusual or interesting than a tofu selection box*. So, I've put together a list of some of the nicest animal-free and animal-friendly gifts that I could find.<\/p>

Most of these items are from small independent businesses too, so by buying one of these items you're not only giving a great gift, but you're also supporting a small business owner and their family.<\/p>

If you read to the end, you'll also see I've included a couple of bonus homemade gift options too.<\/p>

Tam (the Smug Vegan)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

My top gifts this Christmas:<\/h2>

A Masato Beanie<\/h3>

\"\"<\/a>Photo courtesy of Masato London<\/em><\/p>

Masato London is an independent designer who sells (amongst other things) beanie hats made of acrylic yarn. The great thing about their beanies, is that for every one purchased, another is donated to a homeless person through their partnerships with homeless support organisations around the country.<\/p>

Click to see the Masato beanie range<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>

A Handmade Cork-Bound Book<\/h3>

\"\"<\/a>Photo courtesy of Crafted Books by Sue Day<\/em><\/p>

Cork makes a wonderful alternative to leather as a bookbinding, and these handmade cork-bound journals by Sue Day are just gorgeous.<\/p>

Look how tiny and adorable this one is! It's only \u00a35 and perfect for noting favourite vegan recipes, or as a journal. She also has larger ones, so take a look at her Etsy store to see the full range.<\/p>

Click for Sue's Etsy shop<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>

Sea Glass Jewellery<\/h3>

\"\"<\/a>Photo courtesy of Ness-Sea Glass Jewellery<\/em><\/p>

If you're buying jewellery it's hard to find a good ethical choice. Pearls are ripped from live oysters and much gem-stone mining has horrible labour practices. These unique sea-glass pieces from Ness-Sea Glass Jewellery are the perfect option.<\/p>

Each item of jewellery is unique as no two pieces of the sea-glass (which is gathered from the shores of Loch Ness) are the same. This necklace of green and white sea-glass caught my eye, and they also have earrings, pendants, and more. All items are very reasonably priced and they even have a choice of gift boxes.<\/p>

Visit the Ness-Sea Glass Jewellery shop<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>

Vegan Baked Treats Subscription Box<\/h3>

\"\"<\/a>Photo courtesy of Untainted Tastes.<\/em><\/p>

Keep the Christmas love going for longer with a subscription box of vegan baked treats from Untainted Tastes. Subscription boxes are normally quite pricey, but at \u00a345 for three months, this is much more affordable than some of the others I've seen. Each box contains six different baked treats, and the price includes post and packaging.<\/p>

Untainted Tastes also offer single-variety deliveries, but if you were buying for me, their selection box for three whole months is what I'd be after!<\/p>

Check out the Untainted Tastes subscription box<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>

Support an Animal Sanctuary<\/h3>

\"\"Photo courtesy of The Happy Pants Ranch.<\/em><\/p>

Smug Vegan donates 50% of profits to two of our local farm animal sanctuaries in Kent, The Happy Pants Ranch<\/a><\/u> and The Retreat<\/a><\/u>. You can give a gift to one of them in the name of your loved one. This is a great option for the vegan who has everything.<\/p>

There are many ways to help these wonderful organisations:<\/p>