Category Archives: Green Gifts

Top 10 Green Kids Gifts Under $20

  By Donna DeForbes | December 20, 2013 - 5:00 am | ,
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Green Gifts for Kids Under $20 | Eco-Mothering.com

Still have some last-minute shopping to do for the kids? Here are 10 fun and eco-friendly gift ideas that won’t break the budget. Save More Money: Receive 10% off your total purchase from the Ultimate Green Store now though December 31, 2013. Use the coupon code GREENLIVING at checkout. (This discount only pertains to items #1, 6 and 9 below or anything else you buy from The Ultimate Green Store.)   Recycled Cuff Bracelet Starter Kit, $19.95 Organic Bird Rattles, $10 Green Toys Recycling Truck, 19.99 Clementine Natural Modeling Dough, $9.99 CitiBlocs Hot Colors Building Blocks, $15.99 (50 pieces) AON BOX portable speakers, $19.95 (current sale price)   Make Your Own Winter Fairy, $17.98 Melissa & Doug Dinosaur Stamp Set, $9.99 Wire + Bead Kit, $19.95 Toddler Snail Measuring Tape, $18.50   This post is featured on Simple Lives Thursday, Small Footprint Friday, Simply Natural Saturdays and Natural Family Friday.  

Top 10 Unique and Eco Friendly Holiday Gifts

  By Donna DeForbes | November 15, 2013 - 5:00 am |
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Unique and Eco-Friendly Holiday Gifts | Eco-Mothering.com

Stores and television commercials have been showcasing holiday specials for weeks. And while I every year think I’m going to have my shopping done early, here we are at mid-November and I’m not nearly there! When possible, I prefer to avoid crowds, traffic jams and big box stores and do my shopping online. With sites like Uncommon Goods (who I highlighted a few months ago for their charitable giving), it’s fun and easy to peruse a host of unique, eco-friendly gift ideas. They donate $1 from every purchase toward the charity of your choice. Below are some gifts from their Christmas Collection* that got me excited. *(Except for #10, which is from ThinkEco2, an eco-cool company who is giving Eco-Mothering readers a 10% coupon! Scroll down for details.) AquaFarm, $60 In this striking and symbiotic ecosystem, you get fish and a garden. Grow organic herbs, greens or decorative plants whose … Continue reading →

Follow the Celadon Road: A Company For Every Shade of Green

  By Donna DeForbes | November 7, 2013 - 5:00 am | ,
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Eco Products from Celadon Road

Originating from the glaze color of ancient Chinese ceramics, celadon is a beautiful, soothing shade of gray-green. Celadon Road is one company’s vision for the path to a greener life. The Massachusetts-based company was founded on Earth Day in 2008 by a mom who wanted to put people and the environment first. (Check out their green initiatives!) Celadon Road is dedicated to promoting an eco-friendly and socially conscious lifestyle through their products. And what are those products? Everything from family skin care and sustainable jewelry to organic pet supplies and household cleaners. Candles, soaps, lotions, sponges, baby toys, water bottles, dog beds, recycled glassware, reusable lunch containers and more! They offer their own line of products mixed with items from other companies (e.g.: Green Alligator™ bath supplies and Twist® Euro Sponge). But the bottom line is the same: The products must be high quality, natural, eco-friendly and, often, Fair Trade. I’ve … Continue reading →

Celebrate the Holidays… Naturally

  By Donna DeForbes | November 5, 2013 - 5:00 am | ,
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Are you wishing for more eco-conscious, low-stress holidays, healthy-eating holidays but don’t know where to start? Wouldn’t it be great to find all that information in one spot? Then check this out—quality eBooks (including mine) combined into one sweet deal! Natural Food and Drink Season’s Eatings by Elise Schwartz of Healing Cuisine by Elise A whole food cookbook to help you plan your Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday menus! Includes 62 dairy-free, sugar-free, gluten-free, grain-free recipes for appetizers, sides, main courses, desserts and drinks. (Regular price: $13.95) Natural Cocktails by Kendahl Millecam of Our Nourishing Roots Bring happy hour home, and shake up classic cocktails—without dyes, artificial colors or fake flavors! With over 165 recipes, this book will show you how to be a proficient mixologist who can infuse your own liquors, make your own bitters and build your own real food cocktails. (Regular price: $22.00) Natural Home and Body The … Continue reading →

Shop UNCOMMON GOODS and Help Raise Money for Charity

  By Donna DeForbes | September 10, 2013 - 5:30 am | , ,
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In my blog gift guides, I’ve often featured eco-friendly items from Uncommon Goods (such as their up-cycled sari scarf and this adorable recycled glass sheep night light). Uncommon Goods is an independently-owned company that features handmade products and designs created in harmony with the environment. For fourteen years, they’ve focused on sustainability, animal protection and supporting local artists (with the majority of their merchandise crafted in the USA). Their membership in B Corporation means the company meets a rigorous standard for sustainable businesses, including wage levels, environmental impact and giving back. Recently, the company reached out to me for help with increasing charitable contributions through their Better to Give program. For 12 years, Uncommon Goods has donated $1 from every purchase toward charities around the world. So far, they’ve given $700,000 to vital causes, and they’re aiming to increase their monthly average by 10% in September. The charities they support focus … Continue reading →

Top 5 Green School Supplies

  By Donna DeForbes | August 16, 2013 - 5:30 am | ,
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Eco-Friendly School Supplies | Eco-Mothering.com

It’s time for school shopping again, and you can make green choices by seeking products that are lighter on the planet. It’s so much easier now than it was a few years ago– just Google “eco school supplies” and you’ll find tons of sites. And the prices are reasonable. Here are five items from kids to teens that offer up eco qualities. ID Carrying Case, $12 For your teenager… this 3×4” colorful fabric ID carrying case is made from eight recycled plastic sachets, and the interior is lined with waterproof plastic. Each one includes a recycled glass key chain on the zipper and a handmade bead charm. The best part? Buying one of these supports A Ban Against Neglect (ABAN) — a non-profit in Ghana that empowers street girls while cleaning up the environment. Purchasing one of these cases provides an ABAN girl with one month of math and English … Continue reading →

Top 5 Green Gifts for Father’s Day

  By Donna DeForbes | June 7, 2013 - 5:30 am | ,
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Green Gifts for Dad | Eco-Mothering.com

Father’s Day is just around the corner. No matter what kind of dad you are shopping for, eco-friendly gift options abound. Below are just a few ideas: For the Techy Dad Nature meets technology in these handy portable solar chargers that can power Dad’s smartphone, GPS, e-reader and more. Thinksound offers wood high-definition ear buds that are manufactured sustainably. And EarthDrive™ has the world’s first fully recyclable USB drive. It’s waterproof, dust proof, shock proof with a portion of the company’s profits going to plant trees in America. For the Sporty Dad Whatever sport Dad loves, you can give him something green. Eco golf balls made from 100% biodegradable wood, fishing lures made from recycled bottle caps, or Fair Trade sports balls with a social conscience. Then there are these gorgeous snowboards from Arbor that use reclaimed wood, recycled glass, water-based sealants and bio-plastic. For the New Dad He can’t complain about … Continue reading →

Save The Rainforest with This Reusable Water Bottle

  By Donna DeForbes | May 14, 2013 - 5:30 am | , ,
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SIGG and Cuipo (a social enterprise named for an endangered, towering tree) have gotten together to promote rainforest conservation. They recently debuted three new children’s water bottle designs: Tiko the toucan, Peaches the pink dolphin and Cezar the Emperor Tamarin monkey. With each purchase you can save one square meter of Central American rainforest. The SIGG bottles are typically Swiss—designed to be stylish, clean and functional—and made from 100% recyclable aluminum. The liners are BPA- and phthalate-free and have no VOCs (volatile organic compounds). My daughter likes her pink dolphin and doesn’t complain about a metallic taste in her beverage. The cool part is activating your special code to save a section of rainforest. Sign in and redeem your code online with Cuipo. You’re automatically taken to a map that shows the section (latitude and longitude) of rainforest designated in your (or your child’s) name. This makes a pretty cool geography lesson, … Continue reading →