Last year I had a great time putting together a Slow Wine Gifts Under $40. But, this holiday season I’m shaking it up a bit. I’m still keeping things slow this year, but this year I’ve expanded to include a variety of handcrafted “slow” drink gifts – and still all under 40 clams.
Here are some ideas for gifts that your beverage lover would be happy to see under their tree this year.
Hooch Bottle Bag
Hero Bags is a San Francisco company that works with certified US fair labor stitchers and uses only materials either grown, manufactured and or processed in the USA. Each Hooch bag comes with a large ‘Lucky You’ gift card that’s attached with a ribbon. Usually $14.95, now $11.95.
Recycled Rara Coasters
Protect your table or counter top with these eco-friendly festive coasters. Both stylish and socially aware, this set of four is made with 100% recycled materials collected and re-purposed in Haiti. In the spirit of traditional Haitian rara bands — who create instruments from coffee cans and other discarded items to play in street festivals — these coasters are handmade by artisans in Haiti out of recycled materials as part of the RARA project that helps underprivileged Haitian women generate income to provide for their families, and trains them in skills such as sewing and weaving, all while promoting environmental responsibility. Find these awesome coasters at the The Hunger Site store, where every time you shop you give extra cups of food for people in need — at no extra cost to you. Buying these coasters funds 25 cups of food. $12.95.
Growler T-shirt: Drink Locally
Nothing better than supporting your local brewery by picking up a growler of good beer. The two-color screen print on a Tultex green heather t-shirt (65% poly, 35% cotton) is ultra soft and will purportedly not shrink much. $20.00.
