Tag Archives: Father’s Day

If you’re a follower of my blog, you know I’m a fan of Uncommon Goods. The company is a charitable giving, B Corporation member that offers an array of handmade and eco-friendly gifts. This year, Uncommon Goods has a Father’s Day collection of unique gifts that will trump that necktie any day. Is Dad a Foodie? He’s another version of the Food Network’s Guy Fieri, waxing poetic over Asian style grilled salmon or making special requests of restaurant waiters. Take him to the store with you, and you’ll find your cart loaded with gourmet food items, top shelf liquor or strange vegetables he feels compelled to experiment with. Green his grilling tools with this set made from recycled hockey sticks. The artist’s company recycles 20,000 pieces of sports equipment each year into wine racks, chairs and more. I bought these whiskey stones for my husband last year, and he loves them. The … Continue reading →

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 →