Comments on: Give Eco – Give The Right Gift Which Just Might Be Plastic http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/10/02/give-eco-give-the-right-gift-which-just-might-be-plastic/ Green and Natural Parenting for Eco-Friendly Families Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:34:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Nicole J http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/10/02/give-eco-give-the-right-gift-which-just-might-be-plastic/#comment-5641 Nicole J Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:08:42 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=1758#comment-5641 The greenest gift may be no gift at all. I mean, do we really need to give a gift to every person who crosses our paths? For our family this year we are going to plan a family vacation with the grandparents, my brother, and our little family, instead of doing the usual crazy conspicuous consumption. Well, the grandparents will likely still give the boy presents, but at least this year I am steering them towards experiences (like a year membership to the zoo, music class, etc.). I am going to give only requested items and experiences. It's difficult to juggle the holiday fun and generosity, and being conscious of the impact of the gifts on the earth, other humans and my bank account. Local gift certificates are a great idea. The greenest gift may be no gift at all. I mean, do we really need to give a gift to every person who crosses our paths?

For our family this year we are going to plan a family vacation with the grandparents, my brother, and our little family, instead of doing the usual crazy conspicuous consumption. Well, the grandparents will likely still give the boy presents, but at least this year I am steering them towards experiences (like a year membership to the zoo, music class, etc.). I am going to give only requested items and experiences. It’s difficult to juggle the holiday fun and generosity, and being conscious of the impact of the gifts on the earth, other humans and my bank account.

Local gift certificates are a great idea.

]]> By: Skye http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/10/02/give-eco-give-the-right-gift-which-just-might-be-plastic/#comment-5640 Skye Fri, 03 Oct 2008 02:18:37 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=1758#comment-5640 I think the local business gift card idea is awesome. I know this is going to sound mean, but I get so many inappropriate gifts even from family members. Hello, I don't wear jewelry, burn candles, or take bubble baths. So I end up giving a ton of stuff to Goodwill or regifting, but it's still kind of a waste. So I salute your idea! I think the local business gift card idea is awesome. I know this is going to sound mean, but I get so many inappropriate gifts even from family members. Hello, I don’t wear jewelry, burn candles, or take bubble baths. So I end up giving a ton of stuff to Goodwill or regifting, but it’s still kind of a waste. So I salute your idea!

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