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12 gifts that give back: Makeup, watches, toys and more

Do you struggle to find ways to donate or give back? Lifestyle expert Jenn Falik visited TODAY Friday with great gift options for the holiday season — presents whose proceeds go to great causes.1. SpiritHoods SpiritHoods has collaborated with Maya Thompson and the Ronan Thompson Foundation to create the faux fur Spicy Monkey hood in honor of the nickname Maya gave her son, Ronan, who died at a

Do you struggle to find ways to donate or give back? Lifestyle expert Jenn Falik visited TODAY Friday with great gift options for the holiday season — presents whose proceeds go to great causes.

1. SpiritHoods 

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SpiritHoods has collaborated with Maya Thompson and the Ronan Thompson Foundation to create the faux fur Spicy Monkey hood in honor of the nickname Maya gave her son, Ronan, who died at age 3 from cancer. The hood sold out in 12 hours, but the company is making more just in time for the holidays. Profits go directly to the Ronan Thompson Foundation to help in their fight against childhood cancer. ($59 for child size, $79 for adult, spirithoods.com)

2. 1Face watches 

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For each watch purchased, a specific donation to a cause is made based on the color of the watch selected. For example, the red-and-white disaster watch donates food to three disaster victims, and the yellow watch finds a home for an animal in need. And with nine watches to choose from, there are plenty of options and causes to choose from. ($40, 1Face.com)

3. TOMS for Target

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TOMS and Target partnered on a limited-edition collection of home goods, apparel, accessories and shoes for women, men and children. Similar to TOMS One for One's giving model, for each item purchased, a meal, blanket or pair of shoes is donated, with the potential to provide more than 11 million people. ($32-$48)

4. Laura Mercier Bonne Mine Palette

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After working with countless celebrities, Laura Mercier discovered the end-all, be-all palette. With this universal palette, it's easy to customize your look. All profits go to the Laura Mercier Ovarian Cancer Fund to help fund research and education about ovarian cancer. ($48, lauramercier.com)

5. Kohl's Cares

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It's that time of year again! Kohl's has released its limited-edition collection of plush toys and beloved books. The net profits from sales are donated to nationwide charities that focus on causes for children such as immunization, injury prevention, nutrition programs and scholarships. ($5 each, kohls.com

6. RxArt Contemporary Art For Kids

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RxArt, a nonprofit that installs artwork in hospital facilities, partnered with 53 artists to create images for the RxArt Coloring Book. The 112 black-and-white pages are designed for coloring, but with a contemporary flair and some bonus features (pop-out masks, for example). (RxArt coloring book volume 4, $20, rxart.net)

7. PBS Kids and Whole Foods Market Toy Collections

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This line of earth-friendly toys for children gives 100 percent of the net proceeds from sales to PBS's mission of educating children. Whole Foods Market will donate 1 percent of its proceeds to support the Whole Kids Foundation, a nonprofit started by the company to improve nutrition and wellness. The toys are made of non-toxic materials and inks, and they are packaged from recycled materials harvested from local communities. ($6.49-$45.99, pbskids.org)

8. Bombas socks

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Bombas was born after the company discovered that “socks are the No. 1 most-requested clothing item at homeless shelters.” So for every pair of these fashion-forward and functional socks purchased, Bombas donates a pair of socks to a homeless shelter. ($9, bombas.com)

9. Nick Graham holiday tie sets

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This season, Nick Graham is making fashionable gifts easier to give than ever with tie kits for the design-conscious dresser. Nick Graham has partnered with Career Gear, a nonprofit organization that seeks to empower low-income men. For every Nick Graham tie set purchased from Dec. 1 to 25, the brand will donate one tie set to Career Gear to dress a man in need. ($99, nickgraham.com)

10. Yoobi

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If you're looking for some adorable, functional items to stuff the stockings, look no further. Yoobi is an awesome school supply brand that uses engaging designs and vibrant colors to spark creativity and make learning fun. For every item purchased, the company contributes a Yoobi classroom pack. (Under $10, Target and Yoobi.com)

11. Children's Art Project at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

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For more than 40 years, the Children's Art Project has brought the artwork of pediatric cancer patients to life by selling vibrant seasonal and everyday products. The items feature drawings and paintings that patients created during art classes in the hospital. Proceeds fund pediatric cancer programs at MD Anderson. ($4-$20, childrensart.org)

12. Goodshop app 

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Now you can donate and save money at the same time! Goodshop lists the best coupons and deals for more than 30,000 stores, and they donate a percentage of every purchase back to a charity of your choice. To date, the app has raised more than $11 million for charities, including the American Cancer Society, local dog shelters and high schools. (Free, goodsearch.com)