Winter warmers: treat everyone on your gift list to something that'll make 'em feel cozy, inside and out

Wrap It Up

This elegant wool scarf was handcrafted in India's Delhi region by local artisans who are ensured fair wages and labor practices. Like all World of Good products, 10 percent of profits go toward social and economic development in artisan communities. Annapurna scarf, $30; worldofgood.com

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Knit Wit

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Who says winter boots have to look utilitarian? Made of faux suede with crochet detailing, Earth's Juniper boots are comfy, cute, and vegan. They also feature Earth's "negative heel," designed to align your posture naturally by positioning the heels slightly lower than the toes. $149; earth.us

Vintage Style

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Fashioned from recycled wool, baabaaZuzu mittens are lined with polar fleece and adorned with vintage buttons. The result: Every pair is 100 percent recycled, 100 percent adorable, and one of a kind. One size fits most. $46; baabaazuzu.com

TNT Time

The Art of Tea's clever TNT sticks contain disks of compressed lea that bloom when they hit the water. Choose from six varieties, blended to induce happiness, sleep, relaxation, and health for men or women. Art of Tea products are always organic and fair trade. $20/20 disks; artoflea.com

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"Some Like It Hot

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A cheery thermos full of soup, coffee, or cocoa takes the edge off a chilly day. It also offers a planet-friendly alternative to disposable cups. Throw in a tin of Equal Exchange's organic, fair-trade cocoa mix, and you'll be supporting cocoa farmers in the Dominican Republic, sugar farmers in Paraguay, and U.S. dairy cooperatives. Thermoses, $40 each; thesarutgroup.com; Equal Exchange Organic Hot Cocoa, $6.50/12 oz.; equalexchange.com

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Cuddle Up

Gaiam's cozy fireside throw is pure luxury: Densely woven with organic cotton, it's free of the pesticides, chlorine, and dyes often used in conventional cotton goods. Available in eight colors, $94; gaiam.com

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Wick'd Cool

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Environmentally friendly soy candles from Wick'd Bean burn longer, cooler, and cleaner than paraffin wax candles. They also contain cotton and paper wicks to keep smoke to a minimum. One gift "crate" includes three hand-poured candles in a range of tasty scents. $42.50/3 7- or 8-oz. candles; wickdbean.com

The Cat's Meow

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Honeycat's Warm Milk Martini turns any bath into a Cleapatracaliber beauty session, thanks to skin-smoothing ingredients like buttermilk, goat's milk, and coconut milk powders. For a sweet treat, pair it with Sweet Potato Pie Bubble Stuff. One more reason to relax: No product in the Honeycat line is ever tested on animals. Warm Milk Martini, $20/32 oz.; Sweet Potato Pie Bubble Stuff, $8/8 oz.; honeycatcosmetics.com

Spa Chic

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Under the Canopy's one-size-fits-all kimono makes a luxurious gift for him or her. We like that it's made with organic cotton and low-impact dyes, but we love the classic styling and sewn-on belt-no more early-morning belt wrangling. $48; underthecanopy.com

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