Mother’s Day is only a few days away, and if you haven’t bought your mom a gift you still have time to send something unique and eco-friendly.
There are many websites that offer green alternatives to the traditional gifts that people buy on this holiday. The usual flowers and chocolates can be replaced with organic gifts that are made of healthy and natural products.
Try These Green Gift Ideas
Here’s a list of green alternatives for the usual Mother’s Day gift:
Peaches and Cream Rose Bouquet from OrganicBouquet.com
These roses are all grown without harmful pesticides and under environmentally-superior working conditions.
Espress Yo’Self Coffee Gift Pack from thegroovymind.com
This coffee pack has three different flavors of organic coffee and comes gift-wrapped with organic cookies and a card.
Aromatherapy Growing Kit from RedEnvelope.com
This kit comes with seeds for growing chamomile, lavender and lemon balm, as well as organic soil and pots.
Rainforest Spa Gift Bags from EcoExpress.com
These gift sets come in bamboo print bags and feature organic soaps, oils, washcloths and candles.
Recycled Paper Jewelry Box from Novica.com
This beautifully decorated jewelry box made from recycled paper was created by Brazilian artist Luiz Freire.
Small Recycle Square on Snake Necklace from SmartGlassJewelry.com
These necklaces are handmade by artist Kathleen Plate and are made of sterling silver and recycled glass and bottles. Some of the proceeds go to Kathleen’s favorite non-profit organizations.
Organic White Chocolate Bath Fizzie from LifeByChocolates.com
Mom can add some fizz to her bath by dropping in these organic cocoa butter balls.
Mother’s Fruit and Treats Tray from Gotfuit.com
This try comes with a variety of organic fruit, mints, chocolate and cookies.
Texture Pillar Beeswax Candles from CandleBeeFarm.com
These candles are made from 100% beeswax, which last five times longer than other waxes.
Finally, you can give the best gift of all in your mother’s name when you buy a Breastfeeding Kit from MercyCorps.com. The proceeds of these kits will cover the cost of training a breastfeeding counselor in Jakarta, Indonesia, which will help reduce the infant mortality rate and malnutrition of children in this poor nation.
These are just a few ways to show your mom that you appreciate both her and the environment. You can put a smile on her face and reduce your carbon footprint at the same time.
