Yesterday on the morning news I caught a segment with the author of LoveThemMadly.com who shared 5 great gifts that give back - with each of these socially conscious gifts, when you buy one for yourself, another similar item (or cash) is donated to someone in need. It's a beautiful gesture for a holiday that's grown overly commercial, even if it seems gimmicky at first. In honor of Giving Tuesday, I thought I'd share these 5 companies that make it easy to extend a little holiday cheer to those in need.

Everyone knows about Oprah's Favorite Things, the entertainment mogul's gift guide that sends fans everywhere into a shopping frenzy. Inspired by O's famous list and The Glade® Limited Edition Winter Collection, I've put together my own "Favorite Things" list - and since we're Budget Babes (not Oprah, sadly!), each item is affordably priced under $15. Cheers!

Equipment's striped "Reese" shirt is $385 at my-wardrobe.com.

Equipment Classic Archive Strip Print Shirt

Get the look for less from Joe Fresh - their 100% silk striped shirt is just $34 at jcpenney.com.

Joe FreshTM Striped 100% Silk Shirt

Each week, I'm taking on a new holiday shopping challenge and heading to my local Marshalls store to share my finds! You can follow along here on the blog as well as on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. This week's challenge? Outgift the party! What's your favorite gift to bring to a Christmas party? The season is packed with parties, from your in-law's house to your office party to your best friend's holiday bash. So what do you bring that's not only a great gift but also affordable? Here are 10 gift ideas that will impress every hostess or host on your list - and I found them all for under $30!

(Don't forget! Share your finds on social media using hashtag #TheGifter to be entered to win a $500 TJX gift card, with one winner being selected each week!)

My latest guest post for the new Westfield Style blog is now live - sharing a few of my favorite Bordeaux finds for fall HERE!

Disclosure: Westfield Style is a lovely sponsor of TheBudgetBabe.com.