There is a silver lining to every breakup. Maybe you realize your true passion for a new hobby in your new spare time, or maybe you get to see more of your family, or maybe you get to get rid of that one gift from your ex that you never liked anyway (see what we did there!). We’re all about getting rid of the good and the bad and turning the profits into something great, whether it be that trip to France you’ve always dreamt about, or a low-key day at the spa. While treating yourself, especially after a breakup, is a good idea, sometimes taking care of others is a better way to take care of yourself. Check out our list below and replace that worst gift you’ve ever received with the best gift you’ll ever give!
- Send a girl to school
It’s overwhelming the amount of girls every year that cannot go to school because they can’t afford it or because it is just not their place to…but everyone deserves an education! There are a ton of websites dedicated to accepting donations going towards sending girls in poverty to school, so doing a quick google search should do the trick. One good one is Care Gifts, which offers a variety of small gifts, as well as full packages, for whatever budget you’re on. Your money will go towards school supplies, tuition and everyday essentials for a very grateful child!
- Toms
You’ve probably heard about this brand. Originally, Toms started out as the brand with the cute shoes that, when you purchased a pair, would match that pair and send them off to someone in need. Now that they have a large variety of merchandise; each different piece goes towards a different cause. Check out their eyewear- each pair you buy helps restore eyesight to somebody through sight-saving surgery or glasses. A bag purchase goes towards training birth attendants who will provide safe births to women in need. A purchase of coffee goes towards safe water, and all of this happens in over seventy countries around the world. This is something totally amazing that you can be apart of!
- Cocoa Butter
There is really no specific brand for this, but check out some that are fair-trade, and made by hard-working women in Ghana and other parts of Africa. These women are incredible and love what they do, so supporting them is super important! Plus, who doesn’t love cocoa butter? It’s great for your skin! Check out Handmade Naturals or Akoma Skin Care.
- Lush Charity Pot
Besides the fact that Lush makes the absolute best bath bombs, they are also very heavily involved in charity! When you buy their Charity Pot Lotion, 100% of the profits goes towards one of their 380 nonprofit organizations that they support, ranging anywhere from animal justice charities to charities that help stricken nations. Each year, they donate millions to these charities, thanks to this lotion- which, by the way, is absolutely delicious smelling. You can purchase a jar here.
Whatever you end up giving, you can feel good knowing that you helped someone truly in need…and that you turned your breakup into something positive. Now how many people can say that?
