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Holiday are here……and some green ideas

Looking for that perfect gift every year is a daunting task.  I seem to go through the same routine year after year.  Sometime around mid-November I realize that there is a month to go before Christmas and I should probably start getting gift ideas from family and friends.  And this is the point where I take solace in the fact that I started early this year.  Then after completely forgetting about everything for 3 weeks I am left with about a week to become a scavenger and get great gifts for the people I love.  To make matters more difficult, this year is my first year that I would be conscious of the environment with my gift giving.  So what’s the plan this year….well I’m not completely sure but here are a couple of cool ideas:

• Bamboo: they make a variety of products from clothing (http://www.mymadmonkey.com/), kitchenware (http://www.goingbamboo.com/), children’s toys, IPod cases, furniture, scarves and even flat screen panels.
• Solar chargers for your electronic devices (http://store.greengadgets.ca/products/SOLDIUS-W.html) or power monitors to see who much energy is being used by appliances or other devices.
• Organic linens or sleepwear are always cozy idea.
• Edible gifts are great! Homemade jams and baking with fun labels.
• Memberships to outdoor activities or lessons for a musical instrument or wine tasting.
• Books and e-books

For other great ideas check out http://www.canadianliving.com/life/green_living/19_eco_friendly_gift_ideas.php and http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/12/green_gift_guid_1.php

This is usually the time of year we love to indulge ourselves and others but this doesn’t mean we should all take some steps at being a little considerate to our environment.

Mymadmonkey hopes you all have a safe, happy and green holidays!

- Jo e k

Tags: green gifts, holidays, Jo e k

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