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10 Last Minute Green Gifts Mom Will Love

May 12, 2012

It’s Mother’s Day, or your mom’s birthday, or you did something and need to make up for it.  You need a last minute gift for mom, but you want to be green.  Maybe mom doesn’t want or need any more stuff, or you don’t believe in buying things …

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Go Solar For Mother’s Day

May 6, 2012

If you are still looking for something for that special mom in your life, consider Solar Panel Jewelry.  Orders placed by Tuesday will arrive in time for Mother’s Day.

Alicia reminded me that after Valentine’s Day, several people wished they h…

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The Green Way to Acquire ‘New’ Things

December 27, 2011

Image by asenat29 / Creative Commons Now that Christmas is over and many people have completed their inventory of the gifts and presents they received, it is time to discuss returns. If you are like most people you have probably … Continue readin…

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Leaping Bunny Serves Up a Cruelty Free Holiday Bonanza

December 20, 2011

In a recent poll by ORC International a full 60% of those who responded said they were more likely to buy a product that had not been tested on animals. In the past there was often no way of knowing which products involved animal testing and which ones did not, but Leaping Bunny has changed this over the last fifteen years. Administered by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics (CCIC), the Leaping Bunny Program provides clear guidelines and certification for cruelty-free products from hundreds of companies.

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United By Blue Uses the Power of Business & the Community to Remove Trash From Oceans

December 12, 2011

United By Blue (UBB) is an ocean-friendly brand of apparel that, for every product sold, removes one pound of trash from oceans and waterways around the world. Their business model is so innovative that it was named one of the finalists on The Wall Street Journal’s most innovative small business competition. The eco-friendly clothing company is gearing up for the holiday season with new products and great holiday deals.

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Green & Local Holiday Gift Guide

December 4, 2011

Guest Post by Cameron Bruns

The holidays may be just around the corner, but shopping doesn’t need to be burdensome or stressful. Skip the mall and choose to give locally produced goods or give  activities as gifts rather than material items. T…

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5 Green Gifts: Anamalz, NurturMe, Flying Cauldron, Munchkin, & Krimson Klover

November 27, 2011

1. Anamalz – Zoo Characters – Crocodile and Triceratops Anamalz have to be my favorite wooden toys!  Each animal has its own personality, and the design aesthetics are superb!  We were sent two toys from the zoo and prehistoric characters collection: Anamalz – Zoo Characters – Crocodile Triceratops Award winning designed in australia, anamalz are [...]

5 Green Gifts: Anamalz, NurturMe, Flying Cauldron, Munchkin, & Krimson Klover is a post from: Eco Child's Play

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Gifts for Thanksgiving: Necessity is the Mother of Reinvention

November 21, 2011

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and ideally it’s not just about food, floats and football, and it’s not just about shopping. It’s also about giving thanks. We’ve faced some great challenges in recent years, but as great as the challenges are some people are taking lost jobs or other setbacks as opportunities to take their life in a new direction, thankful for the opportunity to reinvent themselves.

Some are changing course to do work with a purpose that they believe in, or starting businesses that help the planet and the people who live here.

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The Real Spirit of the Season: 14 Charity Gift Sites

November 21, 2011

Does your boss really need another coffee mug, or your father another tie? What if you could, instead, give them a gift that changes another person’s life, or improves the environment? These 14 charitable giving websites allow you to symbolically ‘adopt’ an animal, foster a coral reef, provide school books for children in third world [...]

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Outdoor Kid Gifts: Princeton Tec Bot LED Head Lamp for Children

November 13, 2011

I take my kids hiking, camping, and backpacking at every opportunity.  Real gear is essential. Toys are toys.  One way I know I can trust outdoor gear designed for children is if it comes from I company I trust for adult gear.  The Princeton Tec Bot Headlamp fits the bill! Small, simple, and ready for [...]

Outdoor Kid Gifts: Princeton Tec Bot LED Head Lamp for Children is a post from: Eco Child's Play

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