{"id":8596,"date":"2011-12-13T18:32:00","date_gmt":"2011-12-14T02:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/northstarmoving.com\/blog\/?p=8596"},"modified":"2014-08-02T22:51:20","modified_gmt":"2014-08-03T05:51:20","slug":"a-green-gift-guide-to-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northstarmoving.com\/blog\/2011\/a-green-gift-guide-to-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"A Green Gift Guide to the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Happy holidays, everyone! I’ve been procrastinating about getting gifts, but I’ve finally figured out what green gift to get for my family members.\u00a0 I thought I would share my green gift ideas with you all! Here’s a list of the green gift ideas I have for my mom, dad, grandparents, brother Zippy, best friends, and my pets.<\/p>\n

For Mom<\/h3>\n

I want to get my mom some nice jewelry, but diamonds are expensive. That’s why I love these sugar earrings<\/a>! They are handmade from crystallized sugar and are even organic! (Talk about a green gift!) I know she will love this green gift for date night with Dad.<\/p>\n

For Dad<\/h3>\n

Dad loves to cook, so this grow your own mushrooms kit<\/a> is the perfect green gift for him! The soil inside is 100% recycled coffee grounds, so it’s completely sustainable. Also, if you post a picture of your growing kit on their Facebook page, you get a free replacement bag or a free donation of a kit to an elementary school classroom! A green gift that keeps on giving!<\/p>\n

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Green Gift: Grow Your Own Mushrooms (Photo by mnem)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For the Grandparents<\/h3>\n

My grandparents love to entertain and have the whole family over for dinner. Grandma always has to remind people to use coasters, though! This green gift will help out: handmade coasters<\/a> made from recycled keys.<\/p>\n

For my Brother<\/h3>\n

My brother Zippy loves building things and upcycling. That’s why this make-your-own robot kit<\/a> is a perfect green gift for him! This green gift lets the robot maker use anything they can find (including old cardboard moving boxes!) to build their own robot. So cool!<\/p>\n

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Green Gift: A Smaller Version of This! (Photo by Richard Masoner)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For My Friends<\/h3>\n

I love shopping around on Etsy<\/a>, because almost everything is handmade and beautiful! The other day when I was looking for a good green gift, I found these hilarious sushi slippers<\/a>! Eating sushi might not always be sustainable. Wearing this green gift is a better idea!<\/p>\n

For the Pets<\/h3>\n

My cat loves a good nap, so this green gift is going to be her new favorite: recycled suitcase cat beds<\/a>. And these look amazing, so I’m happy to put one in my room.
\nMy dog also needs a green gift. He loves to go on long hikes with me, so this collapsible bowl<\/a> made from recycled polyester is great for him!<\/p>\n

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Green Gift: A Bed for Kitty (Photo by Ella Mullins)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you’re stumped on green gift ideas, it’s always a good to give donations or a green gift that gives to others. If you want to find out more, check out some green gift ideas that give<\/a>!<\/p>\n

What are your green gift ideas for this holiday season? I’d love to hear about them in the Comments section!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Happy holidays, everyone! I’ve been procrastinating about getting gifts, but I’ve finally figured out what green gift to get for my family members.\u00a0 I thought I would share my green gift ideas with you all! 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