Top eco-tips for Mother’s Day
1. Don’t assume you know what mom wants to do or as a gift. She may prefer a picnic over brunch in a fancy restaurant.
2. When buying gifts, think locally made.
3. Avoid using wrapping paper. Substitute fabric wraps you make yourself from scarves or other fabric you have on hand, or purchase from a mom-owned company like Bobowrap. These can be used over and over again.
4. Give the gift of yourself. Whatever you can do for mom most certainly will be appreciated whether it’s washing her car, cleaning her gutters, or sorting and organizing old photos. Find something you can do that costs nothing but your time. Repeat once a month for a year!
Top eco-picks for Mother’s Day
1. Many moms appreciate receiving gifts that give. Give her a gift card from www.tisbest.com and she can donate to any of more than 300 non-profits.
2. Organic flowers are best for mom and the planet. Order from a local farm or online from www.OrganicBouquet.com
3. If you don’t have a store nearby that offers sustainable gifts, try any of these:
- www.Gaiam.com
- www.BestEcoStuff.com
- www.EcoArtware.com
- www.Ecomeme.com
- www.Greenfeet.com
- www.TheGreenGiftBox.com
About the authors:
Lynn Colwell and Corey Colwell-Lipson are mother and daughter and co-authors of Celebrate Green! Creating Eco-Savvy Holidays, Celebrations and Traditions for the Whole Family, available at www.CelebrateGreen.net
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