Chris asks…
Eco-friendly gifts for a grave site?
I like to leave my mom, who passed away last year, little gifts at her head stone. Since I leave things for Christmas, her birthday, and mothers day I realized how much stuff could accumulate. I have brought balloons in the past and flowers(commercial) but I don’t think these things are very eco–friendly. Not to mention greeting cards I leave as well. I live in the north so I can’t bring fresh flowers very often I don’t think commercial are the best or truly genuine. I also thought about planting something but I really like to bring something new at these different holidays. Any unique eco–friendly suggestions would be great!!!!
The Expert answers:
We also leave gifts at Dad’s grave site several times a year; most of which are free of cost and eco friendly.
I really enjoy making things of paper mache which is a very eco friendly container ~ from paper mache, you can create shamrocks, vases, hearts, and all sorts of things suitable for graveside decorations. One good rain, and the container begins to compost :).
I also dry flowers, such as yarrow, lavender, and baby’s breathe to use when fresh flowers aren’t available from my yard.
During Christmas, we make wreaths from yew boughs, pine cones, and cinnamon sticks. For Halloween, I make a wreath of dried grape vines decorated with miniature pumpkins.
Have you ever woven with grass? I use a variety of grass we call “Mormon grass” to weave small baskets and make reed dolls ~ not unlike cornhusk dolls.
Even cockleburrs can be stuck together to create a cute little basket that can be filled with sprigs of evergreens and berries.
If you don’t have a large yard with an assortment of plant life, you can certainly take a stroll through a public park and pick up twigs, acorns, dried leaves and other “found” items. Once you put your mind to it, you’ll discover that all sorts of wonderful things can be crafted from nature.
Sandy asks…
What are the best ‘eco-friendly’ gifts to buy loved ones?
I would like to buy something meaningful for my boyfriend and family for Christmas this year. What are some good ideas on what to give them that will be eco–friendly. That is to put the focus on being mindful of our environment (or animals!) Thanks!
FYI – although its a great idea, I would prefer not to go the homemade route 🙂
The Expert answers:
If you go here, they have many beautiful gift ideas:
http://www.organicstyle.com/
I personally wanted the Fluorite bracelets that Afghanistan woman make in order to make money to restore themselves, but they are out of the bracelets! Well, that’s a good sign..means they are selling and helping those women out! I hope you find something you like!
Paul asks…
Ideas for reasonably priced eco friendly gifts for a 5 yr old boy and a 5 month old girl?
I am trying to find some reasonably priced “green” or environmentally friendly gifts to get my kiddos for Christmas.
I have a 5 yr old son, and a 5 month old baby girl.
It would need to be online, and somewhere that ships to CANADA, for a decent $$ – nothing too pricey!
Thanks!
The Expert answers:
Sorry I don’t know
Nancy asks…
I need name ideas for my gift shop which sells eco friendly gIfts.. any suggestions?
I am looking for something which I can name my store as well as the website which is going to sell the same products
The Expert answers:
Green gifts
Tag line of ‘ gifts that don’t cost the earth’
Carol asks…
Are there any inexpensive Eco-Friendly Face Cloths or Spa Gifts?
Are there any inexpensive eco–friendly face cloths or spa gifts? My wife has become really environmentally conscious and she loves spa gift baskets. I want to get her one that’s eco–friendly for her birthday. The gifts I’ve found so far have been quite expensive any reasonably or lower priced ones?
The Expert answers:
Waffle Weave Face Cloths make great gifts. They’re made from organic material and come in packages for around $10. There is also a few really good spa gift packages that don’t cost too much available at specialty green living websites.
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