Each year I say – I should figure out a Christmas holiday tradition for my family that’s not only eco-friendly, but fun, and also something that everyone can swallow.

Facts:
I personally was raised with Christmas – trees, cookies, gifts, the whole darn deal. I liked it and as a kid thought it was mostly fun, but I never loved how hectic it was, and by the time I was in my early 20s I was sick of the whole planning perfect gifts mess.
By the time my son Cedar was born, his dad and I wanted to do something for the …read more

Our last poll was, “How will you green your holiday season,” in which 71 of you voted. Not bad. Many of you were trying to be nice and green this holiday season.

Here’s the break-down, with links if possible so that you can learn more about these topics…

3% of you planned to serve organic meals
10% of you bought fewer gifts
3% of you made recycled decor
3% of you skipped the X-mas tree
10% of you made homemade gifts
1% of you of all vote sent e-cards
3% of you are recycling your gift wrap
1% of you are using reusable …read more

B Hive Designs has all kinds of great clothing, but being a girly girl, I want these…
Sunflower – Espresso Cap Sleeve Baby Doll or Owl – Chocolate Cap Sleeve Baby Doll – I couldn’t decide…

Daffodil – Eco Hoodie

All are hand screened, made with organic cotton, and are totally cute. Plenty of colors too – I just like these shades. These would make a great eco gift for a teen girl, or someone older (like me!) B Hive Designs carries men, women, and kids clothing, jewelry, and the cutest cards.
$36 – $52 – Organic women’s clothing
+ B Hive Designs
November current events at …read more

Zoom to the Moon is a great eco-friendly, inexpensive holiday gift for the littles. The set comes with everything you see above and each space happy figure is made of sustainable rubber wood.
$27.00 Zoom to the Moon
+ Modern Tots
November current events at Tree Hugging Family – themes, reviews, news, and more…

I’ve got a new green holiday poll up. Check it out in the sidebar to your right – about halfway down the page.
I offered some basic choices for greening your holiday season, but of course I never think of everything. This is where you come in; leave an idea of your own, if you have one, so that everyone stopping by can learn even more ways to green their holiday.
I’m planning on leaving this poll up throughout November and December, so by New Year’s we should have oodles of great green holiday ideas.
Go ahead and vote! 
November current events at …read more

Today we’re featuring a very cool (and unique) blog; All Holiday Cafe. If you haven’t been by this blog – you really need to visit. Blogger Sandy is over there serving up holidays on a daily basis. She covers all the basics, Halloween, Christmas, and so on, but also lets you know when it’s time for some obscure holidays like, Qing Ming, Valkyries Day, and more.
In honor of Earth Day Sandy has put together a very cool post about how to wrap up all those holiday gifts, without putting quite as large a toll on our planet. A must read …read more

Yesterday I offered up some last minute green gift ideas available online. Today for the major procrastinators I’ll tell you how to create a great green gift when even online ideas won’t cut it. We’re talking about gifts that you can buy the day before folks. Yikes. I really hope that’s not me but it’s looking more and more realistic.
Here’s where to go for supplies:
Local natural food stores: Personally I’m a fan of Wild Oats and local co-ops but seeing as how Whole Foods bought out Wild Oats recently and also noting that not everyone has a co-op …read more

I’m thinking this is the last week for offering any green holiday gift suggestions. For the most part if you haven’t finsihed holiday shopping soon then you’re really behind schedule. Maybe more than a gift guide can help. Still lets take a look at a few more items this week and then perhaps a round up next weekend.
Eco Express has many quick earth-friendly gift ideas. Like…
Organic Gingerbread Men or Organic Iced Holiday Cookies

3 Herb Organic Wreath — unless you live in Oregon or Canada. For some reason they won’t ship this there.

Lastly, there’s this really cool gecko puzzle …read more