A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts.
― Washington Irving
Moms spend a lot of time caring for their families, yet they are often the hardest members to find gifts for during the holiday season. It can be hard to show our true appreciation. Often moms are most pleased with handmade gifts, a clean house, or time for a nap; however, if you would like to purchase green gifts these ideas may help.
If Mom cares about the environment, these 25 green gifts are sure to please her. Many can be ordered at the last minute with two-day shipping. Just click on the picture of each item to find out more information.
The 25 green gifts featured above range in price from inexpensive to luxury. No matter what you spend, anything that comes from the heart Mom is sure to absolutely love.
“I tell my kids, ‘I am thinking about you every other minute of my day.’” — Michelle Obama
The most eco-friendly gifts are those that don’t rely on consumerism. We have featured above gifts from ethical companies that are trying to improve the planet and business. Some alternatives are listed below.
Here are 12 other green gifts for mothers that can’t be bought:
- Write Mom a poem
- Create a painting
- Clean the house
- Give her a massage
- Make a video slideshow expressing your love and appreciation
- Make a daily calendar of 365 reasons why Mom is special
- Make dinner
- Print pictures and put together a scrapbook
- Write Mom a song
- Take her on a special walk in nature
- Create a memory book of mom sayings
- Create a playlist of songs that remind you of Mom
Want more gift ideas? Check out 25 ideas for gifts that inspire creativity in children!
How is the Patagonia fleece jacket a green gift? It is made with polyester which is a plastic which gets into our water systems.
It is made from recycled content (not 100%), and the company does a lot for the environment. It also comes with an ironclad guarantee. You buy it for life or get a refund if it fails you. I agree natural fibers are best. Your point is valid! You can view the footprint chronicles here http://www.patagonia.com/product/womens-los-gatos-fleece-jacket/25211.html#footprint-chronicles
A great list of mom friendly gifts…Personally, I knit woolen pullovers for my mom and pregnant sister (may god bless her) since they live in a cold place. These make very good and thoughtful gifts for them.