Entries tagged Gifts

Five easy ways to save some green this holiday season

By Jeff Yeager Posted Fri Nov 6, 2009 7:34am PST for daily_green_cheapskate 0 Comments

Don't worry, you don't have to be a Scrooge! Read full post »
Related topics: Holidays, Gifts, Tips, Saving Money
Top 10 green gifts for Dad

By Trystan L. Bass Posted Wed Jun 3, 2009 10:19am PDT for greenpicks 3 Comments

Reduce, reuse, and recycle by giving Dad cool gifts like a bench made from snowboards, vintage transit token cuff links, or a power monitor to track home energy. Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, Holidays, Gifts
What mom really wants for Mother’s Day

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Thu Apr 30, 2009 2:43pm PDT for the_conscious_consumer 79 Comments

The gifts that many moms will truly appreciate are light on the budget and the planet (and heavy on gratitude). Read full post »
Related topics: Holidays, Gifts, Kids, Tips, Saving Money
Celebrating an eco-friendly and organic Easter

By Huddler's Green Home Community Posted Tue Apr 7, 2009 3:44pm PDT for huddlergreenhome 0 Comments

Fill Easter basked with organic chocolates and naturally dyed eggs and plan a holiday feast that's light on the planet. Read full post »
Related topics: Food and Drink, Shopping, Holidays, Gifts, Crafts
Give her unique jewelry for Valentine’s Day

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Wed Feb 4, 2009 11:03am PST for the_conscious_consumer 2 Comments

Go local, recycled, or vintage to give a gift unlike anyone else's. Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, Fashion, Holidays, Romance, Gifts, Crafts, Recycling, Tips
Be my crafty Valentine

By Trystan L. Bass Posted Tue Feb 3, 2009 3:25pm PST for greenpicks 4 Comments

Show you care for your sweetie and the planet by custom-making a clever, romantic gift from recycled materials. Read full post »
Related topics: Holidays, Romance, How-To, Gifts, Crafts, Tips
Celebrate Valentine's Day without stuff

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Feb 3, 2009 12:26pm PST for the_conscious_consumer 6 Comments

With a little creativity and planning, you don't have to spend a bundle to enjoy a romantic evening with your loved one. Read full post »
Related topics: Finances, Holidays, Romance, How-To, Gifts, Tips
Gee, thanks: On gift cards

By Umbra Fisk, Grist.org Posted Wed Jan 21, 2009 12:02pm PST for grist_ask_umbra 1 Comments

If you receive a gift card to a store you find morally questionable, you do have options. Get the most out of that card without sacrificing your principles. Read full post »
Related topics: Shopping, Holidays, Business, Gifts, Tips, Activism
Consider green charities for end-of-year donations

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Dec 30, 2008 2:04pm PST for the_conscious_consumer 1 Comments

You still have time to make some year-end charitable deductions. Donate to a worthy environmental organization and do the planet (and your bottom line) some good. Read full post »
Related topics: Holidays, Gifts, Charity, Tips, Activism
Five food gifts you can whip up quickly

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Fri Dec 19, 2008 5:48pm PST for the_conscious_consumer 0 Comments

If you'd rather spend an afternoon in your kitchen than at a crowded mall, consider making treats for friends and family rather than buying presents. Homemade gifts are typically less expensive and more personal than what you find on store shelv Read full post »
Related topics: Food and Drink, Holidays, How-To, Gifts, Organic, Locavore