I'll Have a "Green" Christmas.....

Here's my theme this christmas: Eco-Friendly gifts and wrapping. I figure I can get more enjoyable gifts for people, while at the same time reducing packaging and waste.

Santa came early for Adam. Here are his green-wrapped gifts (brown paper bag packing with fabric ribbon and last year's christmas card snippets for decoration).

I have been browsing various blogs that give tips on how to reduce waste this holiday season. I realized how much "stuff" is given or received over the holidays and how even more "junk" is thrown away as a bi-product of giving (wrapping paper, product packaging).

Here are some ideas I've discovered to keep in mind when considering "green" shopping:

-go for things that you know people would like, that way they won't be wasted. If you're not sure, gift certificates are great!

-handmade gifts or gifts made from recycled materials

-clothes or items made with eco friendly fabrics

-edible gifts

-tickets to an event or other activity

-other gifts to promote green living and waste reduction (steel water bottles, reusable shopping bags, cloth napkins....)

-donations to a charitable organization in someone's name

I hope I don't sound preachy. Its just that living out in the Northwest has opened my eyes to being good to our environment. I just hope to spread the awareness!

***MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, AND TO ALL A GOODNIGHT***