Yes, you can shop green while on a budget. If you shop Etsy while you’re at it, you support artisans and small businesses that focus on crafting handmade items. Here are ten unique gift ideas for the people on your list, and all are under $25!
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Sea Shell Hanging Air Plant, $4.99
Delight the plant lover in your life with these super cool tillandsias, or air plants. They hang encased in sea urchin shells and require only bright light and occasional water misting. Plants come assembled and gift wrapped and would add an exotic, conversation piece to any room.
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Aromatherapy Diffuser Necklace, $20.00
Fill these handmade necklaces with your favorite essential oil. They’re made from allergy, lead and nickel-free stainless steel accented in your choice of nine colors with the words “only love” etched into the side. A few drops of oil releases its aroma for you all day long. Pretty to look at, yet also calming for road rage, work stress or other daily worries.
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Personalized Love Poem, $18.00
Tell your family and friends how you feel with this fully customized 8×10” love poem. Your special memories and words are included and printed on your choice of watercolor background. No shipping required; receive a digital file for easy, local printing. Choose from poetic options for moms, dads, siblings, spouses, friends and children.
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Bamboo iPhone Case, $19.54
Made from renewable bamboo, this sleek and beautiful iPhone case is hand engraved with vegetable-based inks. Choose between several designs that will appeal to both men and women.
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Felted Pea Pod Ornaments, $19.00
Versatile as a Christmas tree ornament, wedding favor or nursery decoration, these Waldorf-inspired pieces consist of pure felted wool nestled in natural seed pods. (Considering my logo, is it any wonder I was drawn to them?) Three, three-inch tall pods are included adorned with satin green ribbon for hanging.
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Organic Nursing Necklace and Teether, $12.00
A gift for both Mom and Baby, this necklace is made of hardwood beech and 100% cotton thread. Beech calms the nervous system and provides energy — what every new mother needs! The necklace is both a developmental tool and teether for babies while they’re nursing or being carried.
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Kids’ Animal Tail, $15.27
Turn your kid into a fox, wolf or cat with these whimsical dress-up tails. Made of felt, they are stuffed with repurposed plastic bags. Kids can put the elastic belt on themselves. The shop offers options to expand the outfit by purchasing an animal mask to go with the tail.
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Patchwork Wrist Warmers, $15.47
Stay warm and fashionable this winter with cozy, fingerless wrist warmers made from scrap fabrics. Available in several color combinations.
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Cosmetics Bag, $21.95
This rust and gold brocade cosmetics bag is lined with purple fabric and has five compartments for makeup or other items. The fabric was donated from a furniture manufacturer. The ShareHugs logo refers to the company, which donates its profits from this bag to purchasing blankets, pillows and laundry bags for kids going into foster care. How awesome is that?
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Dog Poop Bag Holder, $16.00
I know, I know! You’re supposed to be bringing your reusable bags into the store. But hey, we’re human. We forget. And plastic bags still accumulate in the house. Stuff them inside this cute canvas and nylon bag to take with you while walking the dog. Can attach to leash for hands-free carrying.
