Dec 07 2007
Posted by Jen as Announcements, Lifestyle Features, Lifestyle and Leisure
All over the world, people are getting ready to celebrate Christmas. For most, one of the most anticipated highlights is the gift giving part. It isn’t only the children who are excited to receive gifts from their loved ones. I, however, sit on the other side of the fence. What excites me most about the month is the fact that I get to go Christmas shopping! Just to put a little twist to this whole gift giving business and to help propagate a cause, here are a few eco-friendly suggestions!
1. If you’re the type of person who loves giving flowers, why not try and give an eco-bouquet? I know it sounds unromantic but you might be surprised! You can choose organically from roses to wreaths at organicbouquet.com Everything from the vase to the paper is 100% recycled!
2. Footwear also comes in green these days. For someone who is a shoe fanatic, having an eco-friendly pair will surely top the collection. These shoes are especially designed to minimize environmental damage. While there are plenty of eco-friendly pairs to go around (some of them are vegan-friendly), you can check some of them out here.
3. Another great idea is to plant a tree in honor of someone’s name. According to a number of different blogs out there, companies are switching to this mode of gift-giving for their clients. Not only does this help the environment, it also shows what values a company or organization holds. That’s a chance to earn few extra points right there!
There are a lot more gift goodies out there but it’s the green ones that truly make a difference. If you want your gift to be memorable, I suggest you start looking for more green ideas!
I’ve come across an interesting article from Yahoo.com’s Yahoo Green section. With the current escalating trend of the price of oil and gasoline (including their bi-products), the cost of owning a hybrid car is slowly making sense. People before think that gas cars are cheaper than hybrid (gas/electric) cars, and that hybrid will not pay [...]
This post is a continuation of my Cliff’s Notes for Who Moved My Cheese, the book by Spencer Johnson, M.D. (also the Author of The One Minute Manager). Hope you enjoy my annotations of the rest of the principles!
Principle # 5:
Move With the Cheese.
(Change.)
As you spot and adapt to change, you should not only prepare [...]
This is wise living.
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A cousin recently introduced me to www.surfthechannel.com , and I am loving watching The Office season 4 through it. I just love that show, hilarious! I’ve been watching it on TV but it’s on season 3 replay. I really like to know how Ryan the temp is having his revenge on Michael. Don’t get me [...]
Hoi An is like setting foot inside one of those old Chinese movies. The elements are all there. From the low-tiled roofs to the narrow streets, Hoi An is a picture perfect replica of what ancient Vietnam used to be. The small city is located in the South Central Coast of Vietnam. In the 16th [...]
While summer can be the fun-filled time of the year IT CAN also be a huge debt trap. Every year, Americans splurge on summer expenses like trips, hotels, summer clothing, gears, and gadgets. Oh and all those have-nots that people just “need” to make summer extra perfect.
Every mall will hand out “special deals” to hook [...]
While summer can be the fun-filled time of the year IT CAN also be a huge debt trap. Every year, Americans splurge on summer expenses like trips, hotels, summer clothing, gears, and gadgets. Oh and all those have-nots that people just “need” to make summer extra perfect.
Every mall will hand out “special deals” to hook [...]

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