LBGTQ Year Round Pride Inspired Gifts!

What do you get for your LBGTQ loved one that can show your support and respect for them in a world that needs to catch up? It doesn't need to be big but it will mean the world to them -and you too! Here's just a few things that have a pride theme to help convey that message. And it ain't all about rainbows. The very best gift is to use their pronouns, hug them, love, support accept and encourage them in being who they are! 

Many of the items below are made by people and companies that honor and support LGBTQ resources to boot. I was able to add in italics what some of those are from the recommendations below. 

How to Be You by Jeffrey Marsh, the best selling self esteem guide, comes with my highest recommendation: The author is remarkable in their ability to create a safe space for their zillions of followers on social media. Their warmth and compassion comes out of the screen right into the places that hurt in you - even if you didn't realize they were there!  Partially written to themselves as a 10-year old who had no support or resources like there are now, this book has wisdom, encouragement and plenty of positive, thought provoking content of benefit to any age or gender.  

A great gift parents raising a nonbinary/LBGTQ kid, for any adult, and anyone who wants a deeper understanding.  Buy it HERE! Jeffrey's second book, Take Your Own Advice, is due in early January and can be pre-ordered through Penguin Books.

Jeffrey Marsh is a nonbinary LBGTQ activist and speaker, author and actor, who has coached and supported thousands.

Love this eye catcher!  The Pride Edition Apple watch Solo Loop band is stretchable (read: comfortable), braided from recycled yard using the colors of various pride flags. Works with most 40 or 44 mm Apple Watches and can be yours for $99 at Apple.com! Kinda pricey... then again, it is a meaningful one and could be juuuuust right for the iWatch wearer on your list. (you can also finance it for $8.50 per month for a year. I can't find further explanation but it says a matching animated pride woven face accompanies it. 

Apple is proud to support LGBTQ advocacy organizations working to bring about positive change, including Encircle, Equality North Carolina, Equality Texas, Gender Spectrum, GLSEN, the Human Rights Campaign, PFLAG National, National Center for Transgender Equality, SMYAL, and The Trevor Project in the U.S., and ILGA World internationally.

These are great - Pronoun Pins from the Human Rights Campaign. Displaying these small but clear pinks on a lapel or sweater can help people who do want to respect you but might not know what you go by.  Choose from 5 different combinations for $5 each.

Pronoun Pins from the Human Rights Campaign. Choose from 5 different combinations for $* each.

This super cozy mohair cardigan sweater is handmade, and can be found on Openmindstyle on Etsy for $115. While it's one size, you can ask for a custom order for different dimensions. Order soon, they make only so many... and if they need to make another custom, it's good to order early as you can.  

Celebrate a new couple with this thoughtful and supportive personalized cutting board. The below is made of walnut, which runs from $168-179, depending on if you order it with a heart (or just letters) and optionally include a bottle of mineral oil.  I really love their lazy Susan too. Right now they seem to be out of the dark walnut but you could give a ring to the makers,  Kim Strassner and Mike Pararas, and see what they can do! From Uncommon Goods 

Liven up their game night with these fun, happy Fredericks and Mae rainbow playing cards for $12.99! Great stocking stuffer, fab to use with your LBGTQ or non binary kid 

Protect your eyes in style if you’re attending any parades or outdoor festivities. This lightweight design is easy to wear, and one-third of profits goes to grassroots efforts such as Brave Tails, a leadership-centric summer camp for LGBTQ+ youth, year-round.  The Unity Fitzpatrick Rainbow Sunglasses by Toms, for $149. Be watching for their Black Friday Sale!

Spread love baby by wearing these groovy heart shades with the same lucite rainbow pattern at the ear wrap, also at Toms link, same price. 

This Lounge Scoop bralette is plain in front but carries the words Liberation For All around the side to the back, as this company honors Marsha P. Johnson's legacy of fighting for rights for all. "There is no pride for some of us without rights for all of us." #Truth  On sale for $25, in sizes from XS to 4XL, now at HarperWilde.  Or, choose a Fuck Your Laws Lounge Scoop for $50, or a baseball cap saying the same for $25.  100% of the proceeds of the sale of the laws items goes to the Women's Reproductive Rights Assistance Project. 

Who doesn't love fresh new comfy socks? This set of 3 in a box saves lives, as a portion of the $35 cost goes to suicide prevention services for the LGBTQ community. They also offer hoodies and sweatshirts that also contribute to that essential cause. Check them all out at Conscious Step 

Totally different maker but these socks caught my eye.  80% cotton you get two pairs for $15. On Amazon.  You can also get They Them Their socks as well.

Gay Pride Apparel delivers something for everyone (in discreet packaging) - whether one of their dozen LBGTQ identities, or ally, adult or child. There's a fun section that's holiday themed (Dyke the Halls, Ho Ho Homo, and Don We Now our Gay apparel), tees, mugs, throws, aprons etc. My heart went to the I love my 2 Dads & 2 Mom's items. But also the ALLY merch. TIP: Everything is 20% off with CODE BF22 through this weekend. 

Let the glow of Pride illuminate your dark days and keep the light inside you burning bright! This rechargeable cordless bulb produces no heat so it can be carried or even put on its side on a table. Lasts up to 5 hours per charge.  Measures 2.56" x 2.56" x 4.72” Find it at Uncommon Goods for $40.

Send this Etsy store your shoes or heels and they will rainbow dye them for you for $59! Gorgeous color saturation. The work looks like it's quality and that's evidenced by many happy reviews. Check out BeEverythingTieDye's store for details! 

I love this tee shirt - it says it all. We're all human... It's time the message for all to be treated fairly soak in!  I chose black to best display the logo, but it comes in 10  colors with sizes in just about every size, including for kids! Solid colors are 100% cotton, heather have some poly. Get this on Amazon,  for $13. 

Temp tattoos can be fun - and you've got messages to project, LOUD AND PROUD!Here's a fun 6 pack for $14 from FashionTats on ETSY (seen below) or check out these 3 sheets of temp tats that reviewers say last even in the heat for only $3.45 from SeasonSticker on Etsy. 

Marching and activism takes energy. It's always good to have a Kind Bar with you. Kind has created a Chocolate Peanut Butter PRIDE bar! You can get a box of a dozen for $17.50. TIP: Subscribe for 10% less plus 50% off on every 4th order. Makes a great party favor or stocking stuffer too. 

Kind supports the Ali Forney Center. 

Looking for more gift ideas, for all ages and ALL the people on your list (the Boss.. the Hard to Buy For... the Tween)? Click the three horizontal lines at the top right of this page, then click labels for the category you want to see all past posts. And don't forget to visit the TOP GIFTS OF THE YEAR, which features what I thought were the best picks each year!