Thursday, May 6, 2010

Green Gifts: Mother's Day - May 9

Green Gifts for Mother’s Day

Ideas from . . .

@ Inhabitat by Yuka Yoneda

Glass Bead Necklace
Bambu Bowls
Weleda Almond Facial Care
Eggling
Garden In A Bag
Plant A Tree @ American Forests.org

@ Nature Moms by Tiffany

1. Gift the Gift of Time
2. Donate to a worthy cause in their name - The
National Wildlife Organization
3. The Gift That Keeps on Giving – A family membership to the local zoo, museum, or . . .
4. A Mother's Helper
5. A Good Book - If the moms in your life like to read then you cant go wrong with a good book.
6. Do Pretty Without Doing Flowers - a vintage tablecloth, or . . .

7. A Gift That Makes Mom's Life Easier - a blender, a Kindle, an iPad, or . . .
8. Give Reusables – Green moms love resuable products


@ Treehugger by Blythe Copeland

Fair Trade Chocolates from Global Exchange
Think & Write & Grow Plantable Journal
Protect Our Earth Glasses
Eco Yoga Gear
Bluewick Pocket Candles
Bamboo Pashmina


@ Planet Green by Blythe Copeland

7 Perfect Mother's Day Gifts That Help Other Moms Around the World
Forget the flowers: Instead, treat your mom to gifts and accessories handmade by other moms around the world, choosing Fair Trade, artisan-made, and one-of-a-kind classics (like jewelry, bags, shoes, and even gourmet snacks) that help impoverished women and local entrepreneurs make their mark on the global economy. From intricate bags beaded by women in Africa to gulten-free crackers from a pair of moms in Colorado.

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