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Shop 10,000 Villages

Shop this fair-trade store on December 11th where 10 percent of proceeds go to Bridges to Prosperity, an organization that provides access to healthcare, education and markets by teaching communities how to build footbridges over impassable rivers. 457 Main St., Longmont,  2626 E. 3rd Ave., Denver, bridgestoprosperity.org

Terrariums

at Ironwood, $60+
For the nurturing type, these small ecospheres recycle moisture, and require only an occasional trim. Some staple plants: selaginella, fittonia and moss. 14 S Broadway, Denver, ironwoodcollection.com

Membership

to Colorado Chatuqua
They get perks at the organization’s facilities in Boulder throughout the year, and the money goes towards preserving the historic buildings and land. Chatauqua.com, 303.442.3282, 900 Baseline Rd., Boulder

Brewers Association

Membership

the Brewer’ Association, prices vary
Books from (or membership to) the Brewers’ Association. Based in Boulder, all proceeds help to support local CO craft brewers.
brewersassociation.org

Colorado Children’s

Hospital’s La Cache consignment shop
All proceeds from this store, (which sells everything from jewelry to linens), are given to families and staff of the hospital. Open 10am – 4pm, Mon-Sat, 400 Downing St., DenverHoodies

Pub Glasses

Left Hand Brewery $6 a piece
Buy a set of Left Hand’s unique pub glasses with their signature Left Hand design and a witty phrase painted on the sides. 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont, 303.772.0258,
lefthandbrewing.com

Chocolate Lovers’ Fling

$458
Give the gift of unlimited gourmet chocolate, craft beer, wine and champagne by recognizing SPAN’s service of 35 years to community, providing healing, hope and opportunity to survivors of domestic violence and their children in Boulder and Broomfield Counties.
Tickets for the event, which is from 6 – 11 pm on Feb. 8, are $125/per person, $1000/per table and can be purchased at bit.ly/1fpnhSC, 2015 10th St., Boulder, 720.287.3900

Butterflies

Prices vary
Membership includes free admission all year long and helps go towards protecting threatened tropical habitats around the world by providing conservation education. 6252 W. 10th Ave., Westminster, butterflies.org

History

Prices vary
Membership to Boulder History Museum—money helps preserve the history of the Boulder region. Different levels give different benefits. 1206 Euclid Ave., Boulder, boulderhistory.org

Thrift and Gift Shop

at Boulder Humane Society’s Thrift and Gift Shop
All proceeds support the Boulder Humane Society’s programs. Good for people who like thrifty gifts. 5320 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303.415.0685

Crow Jane Jewelry

at Etsy, $40+
Inspired by the dichotomy of nature and industry, Crow Jane Jewelry, made by Denver artist Jessica Thomas, offers asymmetrical and innovative takes on the typical necklace or earrings. Many shapes reflect ancient culture and use hardware pieces mixed with materials found in nature.
etsy.com/shop/crowjanejewelry

Wine Club

at Tenacity Wine Shop, $25 per month
Tenacity offers three different price levels for monthly bottles of wine suited to your needs. They come with tasting notes and discounts on wine. Sign up at the shop.
700 Tenacity Drive, #102, Longmont, 303.426.4114, tenacitywineshop.com

Winter Celebration Wreaths

at Aar River Gallery,  $35+
3707 W. 73rd Ave., Westminster, 303.426.4114

Vetyyer Perfume

at DSH Perfumes, $5
Peruse the selection of handmade artisan and botanical perfumes designed and created in North Boulder. A portion of the proceeds from sales of the Vetyver fragrance benefit the Lambi fund for Haiti. But we prefer the Coffee Absolute. It’s the best part of waking up the senses. 4593 N. Broadway, Studio D120, Boulder, 720.563.0344, dshperfumes.com

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