I noticed that for this year’s birthday, my family purchased a lot of green gifts. Nothing extravagant or expensive, like solar panels or organic crocheted hemp furniture, but definitely leaning on the green side.
From my parents, I received a very green gift of experiences…
Movie passes and a gift certificate to a local (and partially organic) spa.
Rather than giving me more stuff to cram into my already small house, I love that my folks gave me experiences instead. I haven’t had my haircut since before the baby was born, so that gift certificate will be gone soon. And Hubby and I are looking forward having an actual date night sans baby. Although we could always bring him…is it tacky to bring a baby to the movies? I know Sweet Home Alabama taught me never to bring one into a bar…
Mom and Dad also gave me a set of glass tupperware, which I plan on using to replace most of my plastic tupperware, since plastic is a big green no-no – plus, it leaches toxins, especially when heated in the microwave. However, rather than get rid of my perfectly good plastic tupperware, I plan on using them for more dry goods in the panty (nuts and cereals and such), where they won’t leach quite so much and I won’t be tempted to throw them in the microwave when feeling lazy.
From my mother-in-law, I got a host of cool green gifts, like a green makeup bag with organic goodies inside and a reusable lunch bag, all packed inside a reusable Home Goods bag, which will be oh so handy.
My mother-in-law and sister-in-law also got me these adorable white ceramic pieces, perfect for entertaining or decorating. I have an affinity for white ceramic dishes, as one would easily guess by my collection of white ceramic dishes, vases, candle holders, etc. I can totally see the long boat-like one with some Christmas tree balls and greens inside, and the compartment one with some chocolates and nuts for a party.
And of course, the remainder of my gifts from family were the greenest of all: cold hard cash. Which was spent by the weekend.
There you have it – a list of great green gifts that I personally enjoy, and ideas for gift giving of your own.
What great, green gifts! My personal favorite green gifts are either some Benjamins, or something (picture, furniture, etc.) that belonged to a much-loved family member.
Oh! And a belated happy birthday to you too!