Giving Gifts ~ Blabla Review and Giveaway

Giving Gifts is a lovely Canadian online shop that offers Fair Trade, eco-friendly, and fun gifts. Giving Gifts has an amazing motto - "buy the change you want to see in the world". I love the idea that our consumer choices can make the world a better place. Giving Gifts has really taken this to heart by carrying  items that enrich our lives and the lives of others. They carry only the best quality and most beautifully ethical gifts for babies, kids, adults, and even pets.

Giving Gifts takes the idea of giving to another level by making a donation to a specific charity for each item that you purchase. So you can honour those you love with a beautiful and unique gift, while at the same time giving back to the planet and our global community. I also really love that everything purchased from Giving Gifts comes with a beautiful card that outlines how your gift has made the world a better place. For example, The Blabla Doll came with a card telling me that my doll gives back to the fairly paid artisans who knit the doll and that Giving Gifts has made a donation to Carli's Kids because of my purchase. I love this sweet touch.

Giving Gifts sent us an adorable Peeko Blabla doll to review and it is simply wonderful. Its the perfect size for toddlers and its completely huggable. We love the creative quirky character and bright colors of the Peeko Doll. They are great for imaginative play and are so happy looking that they brighten up any room. With my daughter it was love at fist sight with her Blabla. Peeko is so soft and cuddly that it immediately made it into her crib with her favorite bedtime softies.
Blabla Dolls are hand knitted  by skilled artisans in Peru that are paid fair wages and treated with respect. I believe our doll was made with love and it really shows. Blabla dolls are knitted using 100% natural cotton and are really beautifully crafted. They are also very mom friendly because Blabla dolls are completely machine washable. Blabla's make a lovely gift, that would surely be cherished by anyone who received one.

Giving Gifts is owned an operated by Lisa - a super awesome Canadian mom. She has always been passionate about giving the perfect give to those she loves and has combined this with her desire to give back to create Giving Gifts. Besides carrying thoughtful and earth friendly gifts, Lisa also runs her business to be eco-friendly by using recycled materials in her promotions and shipping. Giving Gifts was even given the Climate Mama Seal of Approval! I feel great supporting Giving Gifts for so many reasons, and I completely recommend this amazing shop.

Shop: Giving Gifts has a lovely selection of Blabla Dolls, as well as so many other wonderful natural gift ideas. They also have some really cool eco-friendly back-to-school items. They offer free pick-up at two Vancouver area locations and free shipping on orders over $150.

The Giveaway: Lisa from Giving Gifts has generously offered to give one of my readers a Blabla doll of their own {winners choice excluding Basil and Clementine}.

To Enter: Please visit Giving Gifts and comment below telling me which Blabla doll you will pick if you win. (this first entry is mandatory and must be completed before addition entries will count)

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This Giveaway ends on September 20th at 9pm. Winner will be chosen using Random.org and will have 48 hours to respond to my e-mail before a new name is drawn. One entry (plus mentioned additional entries) per household. US and Canadian residents only.

The opinions expressed in the above review are my honest experiences, and thoughts. I did not receive any money for writing this review.