‘Tis the season to give back to our communities and reflect on what each of us can do to help support the economic security and wellbeing of our neighbors who are right next door and across the country.

 

One major dilemma facing working families is a lack of paid sick days. Four in ten private-sector workers and 80% of low-wage workers cannot earn a single paid sick day.

 

Paid sick days are a matter of economic security and no mother should have to choose between her job or paycheck and taking care of a sick child. This holiday season, let’s renew our commitment to making earned sick days a right that every worker has access to.

 

And make your holiday shopping REALLY count! By supporting businesses that support paid sick days, you’re giving the gift of family economic security back to your community and using your consumer power to recognize business leaders who champion the issues we care about, like paid sick days and paid family and medical leave.

 

Without further adieu, let the socially conscious online shopping at businesses that support paid sick days begin!

 

 

2. Custom Coffee Blend from Dean’s Beans

A fabulous and thoughtful gift for the coffee lovers in your life! Personalize a bag of coffee’s “flavor profile” and even give it a custom name:

 

3. Books Galore from Politics and Prose

Everyone loves a good book. Check out Politics and Prose’s knockout selection to find the right book for your loved one. They also have DVDs, CDs and unique gift items to choose from! This DC staple is the First Family’s favorite place to shop on Small Business Saturday.

 

4. Fun Cupcake Mixes and Accessories from Cupcake Royale

Yum! These kid-friendly “cupcaking kits” and humorous apparel and accessories for the whole family are my personal favorite.

5. Tea, Tea, and More Tea from Perennial Tea Room

This Seattle-based tea house has everything a tea lover could ever dream of -- from loose teas to teapots and more tea-related accessories than you could dream up!

6. Tech Gadgets from Give Something Back Office Supplies

Have someone on your holiday gift list that’s hard to shop for? We know you’ll be able to find something for them among Give Something Back Office Supplies’ selection of the latest tech gadgets and accessories. The best part about shopping here, apart from their support for paid sick days, is that 70% of their after-tax profits are donated to people, pets, and the environment. And customers get to vote for where funds are donated! Be sure to check out their camera and tech accessories selection.