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Our friends at Sprig created these awesome Holiday eCards so you can send your Holiday wishes in true green style.
blogGreen Stocking Stuffers: From Small Green Companies
Whose eyes don't light up at the sight of a stuffed stocking on Christmas morning? So this year, why not power that delight with green, eco-friendly gifts that are sure to bring smiles of glee. There are many small green items from small eco-business that need our support this holiday season. I'll play Santa and suggest my Green stocking stuffer list for all ages:
Pharmacopia: Lavender Hand Cream (all natural and organic) with yummy shea butter. The 1.7 oz size fits perfectly in your purse, desk, backpack or car so you can re-apply throughout the day.
To-Go Ware: Organic Bamboo Utensil Set, a fork, knife, spoon and chop sticks wrapped in a holder that ties closed, travels easily, and is a genius way to avoid using plastic utensils when eating on the run.
Ecolips: Tis the season to protect your pucker...Ecolips provides a wide variety of certified organic lip balm. Try their new Pure & Simple line, a 99% organic lip balm that is completely edible in Grape, Coconut and Kiwi-Strawberry. Plus cool accessories such as an Eco Clip (a carabiner clip), an Eco Leash (a neoprene balm holder), an Eco Key Ring (a rubber overcap with key ring) and an Eco Lanyard (a lip balm necklace).
Pharmacopia: Lavender Hand Cream (all natural and organic) with yummy shea butter. The 1.7 oz size fits perfectly in your purse, desk, backpack or car so you can re-apply throughout the day.
To-Go Ware: Organic Bamboo Utensil Set, a fork, knife, spoon and chop sticks wrapped in a holder that ties closed, travels easily, and is a genius way to avoid using plastic utensils when eating on the run.
Ecolips: Tis the season to protect your pucker...Ecolips provides a wide variety of certified organic lip balm. Try their new Pure & Simple line, a 99% organic lip balm that is completely edible in Grape, Coconut and Kiwi-Strawberry. Plus cool accessories such as an Eco Clip (a carabiner clip), an Eco Leash (a neoprene balm holder), an Eco Key Ring (a rubber overcap with key ring) and an Eco Lanyard (a lip balm necklace).
ask mr. greenWaxing Philosphic on Green Holidays
Dear Mr. Green,
What are your suggestions for green gifts this holiday season? What is your favorite green gift you've given? And your favorite green gift you've received? Do you give gifts at all?
Happy Holidays!
Kayra
blogGreen Holiday Gifts for Babies, Kids and Teens: All from Small Eco-Businesses
As a savvy auntie, I feel especially qualified to cover this topic. Never a mom but nine times an aunt and even more times a FONM (friend of a New Mom), I've shopped for babies, kids and teens more often than I can remember. I know how hard it is to find just the right thing - not too scratchy, not too babyish, "in-the-know" and trendy but not trying too hard...So I've decided that this holiday season, the right thing is the green thing. Bringing kids up to be eco-friendly is a gift they will appreciate forever as you introduce them to the more natural, more sustainable things in life. Here are a few great green gifts to start them on a greener path (all from small eco-companies who need our green during this tough retail season).
Babies and Kids personal care kits:
California Baby: Green moms love these safe, non-toxic, personal care baby soaps, creams, lotions and bubble baths. Baby gift sets can be completely customized and come with a non-toxic bath toy and product samples.
Burt's Bees kits: Try the Baby Bee Getting Started Kit...all SLS and paraban-free creams and lotions made with soothing buttermilk and coconut oils.
blogWhat She Really Wants: Green Holiday Gifts for Gals from Small Green Businesses
Whether it is already on her wish list or not, what woman doesn't want a gift that keeps giving back to her family, her community, her planet and herself? This holiday season surprise her with eco-gifts she'll love and help support economically-challenged green small businesses. In "Buycotting the Holidays", I explained why these companies need our support to survive this tough holiday retail season...so here are some great green gifts for all the women in your life:
Luxurious eco-clothing, bath and bedding: DreamSacks is a one-stop, eco-shop for comfortable and natural fiber products made from silk, soy and sustainable bamboo. On their website, you'll find beautiful sheets, blankets, casual clothing, robes and towels. And for a limited time (Sunday November 23rd - Friday December 5th at midnight), DreamSacks is offering a special coupon just for visitors to this blog. Just enter NBCUGREEN at the website when prompted for the coupon code and get 15% off! Quality and value...a dream solution.
Organic Skin and Personal Care: There are so many great eco-friendly, organic skin care companies in business today...please support them so they will all be here tomorrow. A few of my favorites with special offers this season:
