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Are you ready for another great Under $25 Holiday Gift find? This one will certainly make your feet happy...

Let me introduce you to Cicada* (SRP: $14), "a whimsical, organic cotton sock and lifestyle brand" that is donating $1 to social causes with each purchase. Who knew socks and giving back could be so cool?

If you're looking to make a statement with your tootsies, or simply want to support a small business that "has partnered with nonprofits that take action and issues people care about" (including COVID-19 relief, global warming and pollution, among others), Cicada has your back, er, feet.

Current causes the Company supports include: Factory Farming, COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for WHO, Bhejane Trust and WeForest Organization, to name a few. Sock prices range from $14 per pair to $39 for a collection.

Each comes quaintly packaged in its own gift box - making it perfect for slipping in a stocking or under the Christmas tree. It's hard to pick a favorite, but I'm loving their Gone Fishing and Air Pollution styles for men. Both shown above. For women, the Pigsty and Cowshed designs are dreamy.

So, if you're looking beyond ho-hum socks and want to support a company doing good things, add Cicada to your holiday gift list!

Jeanine

* Note: I received a review sample from Cicada. However, all opinions, text, images (except those provided by Cicada), etc. are honest and my own. This blog does not contain any content that might present a conflict of interest. Affiliate links and/or monetary compensation will always be disclosed.

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Now that I've got your attention!

This is the first in a series of Under $25 Holiday Gift posts that I have planned for the coming weeks. So sit back, relax and get ready for some fun - and affordable! - holiday shopping.

First up is Unprecedented Thyme*. If you have a foodie on your gift list, this is definitely the gift (or stocking stuffer!) that keeps on giving. (I mean, how cool is the "Beam me up, Scotty"-themed packaging?)

Brought to you by the team from Fleishigs magazine, Unprecedented Thyme (SRP: $9.99) is a new, certified kosher spice blend that features an "earthy, complex, dynamic blend of the highest quality herbs and spices, including thyme, sumac, coriander, turmeric, Himalayan sea salt, cayenne pepper and cinnamon." Yum. Seriously, this stuff smells a.ma.zing!

It's perfect for sprinkling into stews, marinades, on roast chicken and steak. But wait, there's more! Ten percent of Unprecedented Thyme sales proceeds will be donated to providing CoVid-19 Emergency Food Relief (via Masbia Soup Kitchen Network) packages to those in need. Who doesn't love a company that gives back - especially in these unprecedented times?!

If you're interested in finding out more about Fleishigs magazine, click the link above.

And trust me when I say, you're going to want to get an extra bottle of Unprecedented Thyme for yourself!

Jeanine

* Note: I received a review sample from Unprecedented Thyme. However, all opinions, text, images (except those provided by Unprecedented Thyme), etc. are honest and my own. This blog does not contain any content that might present a conflict of interest. Affiliate links and/or monetary compensation will always be disclosed.

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I voted! Did you?

Jeanine

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Break out your Scrabble tiles and Glue Dots for this easy DIY. I used an old, wood bookend for mine. It's a little time consuming, but it's a cute Christmas project you could do by yourself or with little ones. I laid out my pieces first and then individually "glued" them to each spot. I finished up with brown buttons for the "stem."

And if you're wondering, here are the lyrics to O Christmas Tree: