It's that time of year again! Let's be honest...most of us are probably finding our gifts on Amazon because it's uber convenient, especially if you have a Prime account. You don't need to drive anywhere. You can search for exactly what you're looking for and tada! It's almost always affordable, too.

But, if you're looking to really spice up your holiday shopping...if you're looking to impress your family and friends...check out our carefully curated list of original products from recently funded startups! Being an early adopter can be fun and exciting!

Enjoy! 💙

The Quick List

• 🏡 For the Home
• 🌍 For the Earth-Conscious
• 🏔 For the Outdoorsy Crew
• 🥃 For the Vices
• 🛩 For the Traveler
• 🌱 For the Health-Conscious
• 🐶 For Pets
• 💄 For the Fashionable

---~~ Let's dive in! ~~---

For the Home

Smart and Efficient Door Mats by Porte+Hall

Shop for the nicest door mats and rugs you've ever seen! Quality, long-lasting, and durable door mats are especially great for those who live in wet and cold climates. This company is re-defining what these mats can be. Think of all the pesky issues typical mats and rugs do...they move, they shed, they wither away, they fade! Porte+Hall products solve all these problems.

Indoor Garden Starter by Ingarden

A gift that keeps on giving! Indoor plants are great, but this one feeds you! Grow microgreens on your kitchen counter. Enjoy within 7 days! And add these superfoods to your favorite meals for better nutrition AND beautiful plating: avocado toast, pasta, sandwiches, etc. This product is designed to be subscription based. They send you refill pads to install weekly. Each pad is about $2.50 and gives you a bundle of microgreens. They offer a variety of superfoods to choose from with details on health benefits of each one. Great gift for a busy college student!

For the Earth-Conscious

Cultured Oil by Zero Acre

Saving the planet by choosing better cooking oil? Zero Acre offers a cooking oil that is healthier for our bodies, versatile for cooking, AND better for our planet! No need for us to convince you, check out their homepage. Cultured Oil is a no-brainer! Another reason you should support Zero Acre: they publish white papers on their site for you Data Science fans out there! Bravo, Zero Acre! 👏🏼 Though, the cost is not comparable with other oils just yet. So, this would probably be a splurge gift.

Aerium 3.0 by AlgenAir

Indoor plants are a great gift -- it elevates a room AND cleans indoor air pollution. Instead of gifting 1 houseplant, why not 25?! Aerium 3.0 has the photosynthetic power of 25 house plants. Marine biologists co-founders created Aerium 3.0, which uses algae to clean the air AND provide fertilizer for all your other plants. Like Ingarden's indoor garden starter, Aerium is subscription based but with a cycle of 1-2 months. Fun fact: if you visit the Pittsburgh International Airport, there is a giant aerium you can marvel at.

For the Outdoorsy Crew

Mountain Gear by Hyperlite

If your gift recipient is an outdoor adventurer, consider Hyperlite's products. They've thought of everything from quick and light day hikes to big and demanding expeditions. The products are everything a traveler cares about: lightweight, durable, and weatherproof.

Eco-friendly and stylish helmets by thousand

This company calls themselves thousand as a goal to help save thousands of lives with their products. A lot of people, especially kids and teens, don't like wearing helmets for silly reasons. thousand products won't be embarrassing to wear: they are very stylish AND safe! They also sell cute biking accessories like bike lights, gloves, bells, locks, etc. Sweet Bonus --> They replace your helmet for FREE after an accident!

For the Vices

Spirits by Celebrities?!

Celebrities founding alcohol businesses is on the rise! What an interesting gift! Maybe White Elephant worthy? The below listed companies were spotted on FundedReport's radar this year:

• Breaking Bad co-stars Aaron Paul ("Jesse Pinkman") and Bryan Cranston ("Walter White") made a Mezcal
• Bruno Mars made Selva Ray Rums
• Vampire Diaries co-stars Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley made Brother's Bond Bourbon
• Christina Aguilera is the Chief Culture Officer at Fun Wine

For the Traveler

Sophisticated Luggage by Samsara

Samsara's sexy luggages have built-in Apple AirTag Technology along with many other great features like 360 rotation wheels, telescopic handles, combination locks, optional packing bags, and aluminum framing. They fill in the gaps where typical luggage and bags fall short.

For the Health-Conscious

Delicious Healthy Cereal by Seven Sundays

Seven Sundays offers many delicious healthy cereal options that are gluten free, plant-based, and or keto friendly. This company has a wholesome start...muesli on a honeymoon, stint in the summer Minneapolis farmers market, and now ten years strong producing healthy breakfasts! Seven Sundays has been made more accessible to its consumers: you can find their products at your local grocery market OR on Thrive Market, Amazon, hive, Hungryroot, and Imperfect Foods. They even have a gift box option, if you prefer to order on their website.

2-minute gluten-free pasta by It's Skinny Pasta

This company has taken the guilt out of everyone's guilt pleasure with the miracle superfood konjac! Low calorie plus fits in with all those special diet trends: carb and gluten free, vegan, keto, and paleo! Like Seven Sundays, it's also pretty accessible and even on Amazon (because what isn't, really?)! Its makeup, konjac, is a root vegetable found in Southeast Asia. It absorbs the taste of whatever you cook with it. They claim it's delicious. See for yourself!

Tasty and Functional Beverages by Wet Hydration

Holiday festivities typically come with lots of libation consumption AND sickness swapping. Armor your friend with the ultimate beverages. Antioxidants, electrolytes, anti-inflammatories...Hydrate your body and boost your immunity.

For Pets

Calming CBD Chews by kradle

Your pets are family, too. Don't forget to give your BF some functional treats! Because even pets need some R&R.

For the Fashionable

Ties by Ties

Ties does not just sell spunky ties. Couple your ties with sushi socks and unique and lightning bolt tie bars. Match your outfit with a crimson red pocket square or a seersucker bowtie. Need some stocking stuffer ideas? Grab some crown jewel cufflinks, a 100% premium leather belt, or a flower lapel pin that never dies. Or gift a Guapbox! It's an only accessory subscription based on your style profile, unique and up to 70%.

Makeup by the Lip Bar

Makeup kits make great stocking stuffers! Too many options? Grab a bundle. This company was founded by women of color with the goal of providing high quality, nontoxic, cruelty-free makeup for a variety of complexions. They proudly embrace their self-made journey, claiming to be a Shark Tank reject and Wall Street expat. Like their vibe, support the tribe!