Cincinnati Family Magazine | February 2026

things we love

Things that Give Back Ah, February, the month of love. With our hearts aflutter and butterflies in our bellies, it is so fun to spoil those we adore on Valentine’s Day and beyond. Check out these awesome items to gift (or treat yo’ self!), which also give back!

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2 Ankle Sock Heart Gift Box It is pretty widely known that Bombas makes seriously superior socks. They also give back in a big way. For every purchase made, Bombas donates one essential clothing item to those in need. And this adorable gift box features four super cute pairs of heart ankle socks, meaning four items donated! The best socks around, with little hearts, and essential items donated? Our hearts are full! Available in S, M, L. $65 at bombas.com

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1 Smile Today XL Crossbody This happy bag is sure to spread smiles to anyone who sees it, which is part of the mission of Hoodies for Heroes. This brand designs apparel meant to not only brighten the wearers day, but also donates a portion of proceeds to fund suicide prevention and mental health programs. This pastel purple crossbody is perfect for Valentine’s Day—if it were a conversation heart, it would sweetly say “Smile”. $63.96 at hoodiesforheroes.shop

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Wooden Blocks These unique building blocks encourage exploration and discovery through open play. Described as “the perfect block”, the magnetized building blocks snap together with a variety of shapes like cubes, planks, angles and columns. Tegu provides employees livable wages and exceptional working conditions. With sustainability in mind, they plant trees to help restore forest coverage in Honduras. $75 at tegu.com

Skylar and Greyson the penguins are the perfect gift to give to your little loves this February! Hand knit with premium 100% cotton yarn, these lovies are durable, built to last, and are made utilizing fair trade practices in Peru. Cuddle + Kind also gives 10 meals to hungry children for every 20-inch doll sold. Stock up on adorable stuffies and know that you are helping feed kids. $98 each at cuddleandkind.com

This fan-favorite fidget ring is back, with a new Valentine’s Day look. Wearers can spin the beads to discretely stim, reducing anxiety and improving focus. Plus, it is a super cute addition to any ring stack! Look cute and feel good—Pura Vida brand is a Certified B Corp that has donated over $5 million to causes that support both people and the planet! $24 at puravidabracelets.com

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