The easiest way to accomplish the goal of Green gift giving is to give of yourself. There are plenty of charitable organizations in every community that need an extra pair of hands, an additional vehicle to transport people, etc. Instead of spending 6-8 hours driving around to the malls, finding parking spots, and searching for the perfect gift that same amount of time would truly make a difference in the lives of those in need, whose ranks are growing as the recession continues.
You could even drop a $20 in the Salvation Army kettle and make yours and the volunteer bell-ringer's day! Now that is what I call unconditional love.
Since most of you reading this blog are great cooks, consider giving the gift of food. In our house we have mixed up batches of hot cocoa, placed them in jars that once held peanut butter, decorated the jars with handmade labels, and given them to teachers, neighbors, and others. We are now baking and decorating cookies to handout, too.
If still feel the need to purchase something the TreeHugger website has some Green gifts that can be given to your favorite foodie, As stated on their website:
"Foodies are the easiest people to please on any holiday gift list. Who else would be happy with a block of cheese, a bag of local walnuts, or an envelope with a few seeds in it? Here's the key to giving the perfect present: green foodies like to feel connected to their food. If they know the farmer that grew it, if they can cook it for friends and family in their own kitchen, or if it came from their own backyard, they'll be content. And while imported foods from abroad were once de rigueur, today's emphasis on locally-grown food means the goodies that get the biggest smiles are the ones that also save you a bundle on shipping." Gift giving ideas for your favorite foodie can be found at:
If you have Green gift-giving ideas to share with those reading the blog please add to this post.
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