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Evite’s top gift picks: Hispanic & Latinx brands and authors

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Need a great gift for your foodie friend? Your stylish friend? Your friend that spends way too much time online reading beauty product reviews? Our editors at Evite compiled a list of Hispanic- and Latinx-owned or founded businesses (and authors) to support now and forever! Here are our favorite gift ideas for you to consider for your friends and family (they’re all available at Amazon to make gifting them even easier).

For foodies of all ages

Tappas: Nope, not a typo, but rather, a fantastically-innovative natural wood food container and display unlike any other. Our pick: Tappas All-Natural Wood Container

Fresh Bellies: Yummy preservative-free fruit and veggie snacks with a dash of unexpected (but delicious) seasoning to encourage even the pickiest palate to try something different. Our pick: Strawberry Feels Forever

Volcanica Coffee: Organically grown, fair-trade certified coffee sourced around the world? Yes, please! Our pick: Brazil Peaberry Coffee

Siete: Taco night will never be the same! Siete specializes in grain-free culinary delights, including wraps, churro strips and chips. Our pick: Lime Tortilla Chips

IMUSA: This reasonably priced cookware line was founded in Columbia in 1934 and continues to be a favorite choice for at-home chefs. Our pick: Mini Egg Casserole with Lid or 15-Inch Paella Pan

And of course, recipe books:

“Chicano Eats: Recipes from My Mexican-American Kitchen” by Esteban Castillo

“Guerrilla Tacos: Recipes from the Streets of L.A.” by Wesley Avila

“Mexican Ice Cream: Beloved Recipes and Stories” by Fany Gerson

“Nopalito: A Mexican Kitchen” by Gonzalo Guzmán with Stacy Adimando 

“Gran Cocina Latina” by Maricel E. Presilla

“Tequila Made Me Do It: 60 Tantalizing Tequila and Mezcal Cocktails” by Cecilia Rios Murrieta

For the style-obsessed

Hot Chocolate Designs: Made for taking a walk on the whimsical side, these retro shoes come in tons of original designs to suit every personality. We honestly can't pick a favorite, but Call Me and Bow Dacious are some of our top picks. 

Sifrimania: Layerable handmade jewelry featuring evil eyes, cultured pearls, colorful beads and more for the person who likes their looks to have a little extra meaning. Our pick: Figa Charm Mal de Ojo Bracelet

Pair of Thieves: Let's face it, when it comes to gifting, it's hard to go wrong with underwear, socks and loungewear for the guys. Pair of Thieves offers tons of comfy options. Our pick: Off-Duty Tapered Super Soft Lounge Pants

Eby: Obviously, ladies love comfortable undergarments too! Eby creates seamless bras and underwear designed to offer all-day comfort. Our pick: Seamless No-Underwire Bralette

Generación: Looking for something timeless, minimalist and made in the USA? Generación’s handcrafted leather and waxed canvas goods tick all these boxes. Our pick: Custom Front Pocket Slim Wallet

TAMI: Who doesn't love receiving flowers? This petal-perfect jewelry features natural flowers encased in resin. Our pick: Sterling Silver Natural Red Rose Flower Necklace

UNOde50: Modern, on-trend jewelry made in Spain (and made to delight). Our pick: Olas Bracelet

For the homebody

Lorena Canals: This Barcelona-based company is best known for its washable wool and cotton rugs (created by founder Lorena Canals to be the perfect kid-friendly rug), but its contemporary designs are perfect for any household. Our pick: Natural Cotton Tasseled Basket (We love the rugs, but this basket is too good to not get a special mention.)

For the self-care devotee

Three Sisters Apothecary: This Hispanic, women & family-owned small business offers artisan skincare in a variety of incredible scents. With bar soap, body butter and more in fragrances like Blood Orange & Cardamom, Plum & Nutmeg, Mission Fig & Honey and Mexican Lime & Cilantro, you know these handmade soaps are next-level. Our pick: Harvest Pumpkin & Cinnamon Bar Soap

La Parea Wellness: Beard care to under-breast care to aromatherapy mists, this brand has everyone covered with its natural and clean self-care products! Our pick: Ecuadorian Rose Spa Gift Box

HummingBee: With an un-bee-lievable selection of specialized bee products, HummingBee shows that there’s way more to these incredible pollinators than just honey. Our pick: Beeswax Unscented Lip Balm

Mountain Beast Man Tonic: Created for men by women, this handcrafted line of all-natural men’s grooming products is made from natural ingredients and packaged in reusable tins, glass bottles and cardboard. Our pick: Shaving Oil

Tata Harper: Handmade with love in Vermont, this beloved skincare brand is 100% free from GMOs, toxins, fillers, artificial colors and fragrances, and synthetic chemicals! Long story short, it’s fabulous. Our pick: Tata Harper Rejuvenating Serum

For the techie

TECH-LIFE: Perfect for the adventurous music-lover, this brand's durable, portable speakers are made to bring the tunes everywhere. Our pick: Portable Waterproof Small Bluetooth Speaker

For mamas + babies

Oli & Carol: Founded by two sisters in Barcelona (at the ages of 21 and 16!), Oli & Carol offers natural, handmade, sustainable teethers and toys in beyond-adorable designs. Think realistic fruits and veggies, animal bracelets and origami boats. Fun fact: their mother is Lorena Canals! Our pick: Arnold the Avocado Natural Rubber Teething Toy

The Honest Company: Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard of this eco-friendly baby and beauty brand founded by Jessica Alba. Diapers to clothing, it's got it all! Our pick: Honest Mama Bump Love Bundle

Bazzle Baby: If you’re looking for trendy baby dishware, bibs, blankets and teethers, check out this stylish (and smart) mom-owned brand! Our pick: Tie-Dye Forever Swaddle + Hat Set

For MUAH lovers

LUNA MAGIC: Founded by two Afro-Latina sisters, LUNA MAGIC offers high-quality palettes, faux mink lashes and more at equally gorgeous prices. Our pick: Diosa Faux Mink Wispy Lashes

Rizos Curls: Curls, coils or waves, this highly-rated haircare brand is here to celebrate and enhance them all! Our pick: Detangling Flexi Brush

Gabriel Cosmetics: Committed to sustainable, natural beauty, Gabriel Cosmetics offers tons of fantastic lipsticks and glosses along with other beauty staples. Our pick: Jojoba Seed Oil-Infused Vegan Lipstick

Honey Baby Naturals: Baby may be in their name, but this haircare brand is for the whole family! Their packaging is super sweet too. Our pick: Honey & Ginseng Energizing Hair Masque

Suavecito & Suavecita: The rockabilly scene has loved this brand for years, but even if victory rolls and pompadours aren’t part of your look, this brand has something for your tresses. Our pick: Suavecita Pomade

Beautyblender: Often imitated but never truly duplicated, this handy sponge continues to be an essential beauty tool for anyone who wears cream or liquid makeup products. Our pick: Back 2 Basics Blender & Cleanser Set

For the life of the party

Mike Alfaro’s Millennial Loteria and El Tarot Deck: Comedy writer Mike Alfaro took two classic pastimes, Loteria and tarot cards, and gave them an updated Latinx millennial twist. Our pick: Millennial Loteria

Badass Balloon Co.: As the name suggests, these balloons are a little sassier than your average bunch. Made in the U.S., this brand creates designs for all wedding types, NYE, bachelorette parties, sobriety parties, Friendsgiving and so much more (though probably not kids’ birthdays). Our pick: Adult Birthday Party Balloons

For 4-legged friends

Soapy Tails: Handmade dog grooming supplies that look as good as they'll make your pup feel. Our pick: Soapy Tails Dog 4.75 oz. Shampoo Bar

For budding bibliophiles

Lil’ Libros Series: These are a MUST for babies and toddlers! This bilingual board book series is just wonderful, with so many titles available to help kids learn two languages at once. Our pick: “Singing - Cantando De Colores: A Bilingual Book of Harmony” by Patty Rodriguez and Ariana Stein (illustrated by Citlali Reyes). Reading age: 3–6 years.

“First 100 Words: Bilingual Firsts” by Susie Jaramillo: Susie created Canticos, an Emmy-nominated Latinx-inspired bilingual nursery rhyme series, in 2016, and her Canticos books are the perfect way to keep the fun going. Reading age: 0–6 years.

“Queen of Tejano Music: Selena” by Silvia López: They’re never too young to learn about and love Selena! This engaging book tells the story of her and her family’s hard work and determination, while carefully ending the book in a way that gives younger readers the chance to celebrate Selena’s life and legacy. Illustrated by Paola Escobar. Reading age: 6–9 years.

“Bad Hair Does Not Exist! | ¡Pelo Malo No Existe!” by Sulma Arzu-Brown: Many Latinx and Black children are bullied over their hair, and the powerful “all hair is beautiful” message of this book is one that every child should hear. Illustrated by Isidra Sabio. Reading age: 3 years & up.

“Alma and How She Got Her Name” by Juana Martinez-Neal: Every name has meaning behind it, and Alma’s discovery of hers helps her learn more about her family and how she has her own story to tell. Reading age: 4–8 years.

“Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl’s Courage Changed Music” by Margarita Engle: Based upon a true story, this vibrant book tells the tale of a dreamer who made her dreams a reality by challenging gender inequality. Illustrated by Rafael López. Reading age: 4–7 years.

“Esperanza Rising” by Pam Muñoz Ryan: This award-winning story chronicles a heroic young girl’s journey from a life of privilege in Mexico to a Mexican farm labor camp in California. It’s easy to see why this is on so many must-read lists. Reading age: 8–14.

“Be Bold! Be Brave! 11 Latinas who made U.S. History” by Naibe Reynoso: This book is written for kids, but we bet you’ll enjoy reading it just as much as they will! Illustrated by Jone Leal. Reading age: 5–8 years.

“Separate Is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez and Her Family’s Fight for Desegregation” by Duncan Tonatiuh: Before Brown v. Board of Education ended segregation in all U.S. schools, the Mendez family helped to bring an end to segregation in schools in California. Another book people of all ages should read. Reading age: 6–10 years.

“Too Many Tamales” by Gary Soto: Perfect for the holiday season, this classic story about a family preparing tamales for Christmas is a joy to experience from start to finish. Illustrated by Ed Martinez. Reading age: 4–8 years.

“Where Are You From?” by Yamile Saied Méndez: This story deftly handles delicate subjects— self-acceptance and identity—with meaningful, lyrical language and art. Illustrated by Jaime Kim. Reading age: 4–8 years.

“Paletero Man” by Lucky Diaz: A neighborhood comes together to help the narrator gain his heart’s greatest desire—an ice pop from Paletero José! Illustrated by Micah Player. Reading age: 2–7 years.

“Niño Wrestles the World” by Yuyi Morales: Every kid has an abundance of imagination, but Niño’s is truly extraordinary, wrestling with everyone from La Llorona to his younger sisters. Reading age: 2–6 years.

“Islandborn” by Junot Díaz: Lola can’t remember the place of her birth, an island in the Caribbean. But with the help of her family, she realizes that it’s still a part of her even if she doesn't remember it. Illustrated by Leo Espinosa. Reading age: 2–8 years

“Milo Imagines the World” by Matt de la Peña: We can imagine what people’s lives are like all we want, but as Milo discovers, they don’t always match reality. Illustrated by Christian Robinson. Reading age: 3–8 years.

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