Green gifts can cost a little more; but not if you make them yourself. I’m going to give you some ideas for homemade eco gifts that won’t cost too much to make and that people will actually adore. Some are from Tree Hugging Family’s past, and others are new.
If I see any more over the next couple of weeks, I’ll post those too.
Great little homemade green gifts for party hosts:
Pennyroyal, Cinnamon, & Lavender Air Freshener

Flower & Spice Table Toppers via Family Corner
 

Organic homemade beauty gifts:

With summer here, maybe you’re looking for something new to do. We’ve posted lots on fun kid activities, so I thought I’d round up a good bunch of stuff that you and more importantly, your kids, might enjoy. Don’t forget, if all else fails, there’s always a picnic at the park.

Nature based fun:  

Nature Experiment – Make Your Own Rain Bowl
Journey North: One of the best earth-based youth activities available
Make Your Own Solar Light!
Ditch your watch and use the sun to tell time

Messy & colorful fun:  

Make Your Own Natural, Colorful Dyes
Homemade Organic Paint Soap for Kids
Fun Beach or Sandbox …read more

All kids love stickers but they do come on those little glossy sheets most of the time; glossy sheets that are thrown away when your kids are done. There’s a homemade version that you and your littles can make that creates less waste.
You need:

1 package (1/4 oz) unflavored vegan gelatin (or normal gelatin if you’re ok with that)
1 tbsp cold water
3 tbsp boiling water
1/2 tsp white sugar
1/2 tsp extract — I like almond but you can use vanilla, orange, lemon, whatever you like

Creating the stickers:

Put cold water into a small bowl and sprinkle the gelatin in. It should sit about …read more