| It's time to start searching for just the right gift | | | | For everyday dining or entertaining, green |
| for the most important lady in your life. This year, | | | | kitchenware is sure to please mom's palate. |
| why not indulge your mother with an eco-friendly | | | | They're made from sustainable materials and are |
| gift. Here are a few to consider: | | | | produced with as little harm to the environment |
| Organic Clothing | | | | as possible. |
| You're spoilt for choice when it comes to selecting | | | | Elegant eco-friendly lines include Bambu, which |
| organic clothing for your mom this Mother's Day. | | | | produces kitchenware made from bamboo and |
| There are organic hats, blouses, dresses, pants, | | | | cork, and VerTerra, which sells dishware made |
| nightgowns, fitness apparel, bathing suits, and | | | | from fallen leaves and water. Viva Terra offers a |
| even shoes widely available on the market. | | | | line of dinnerware made from recycled glass, |
| Some of the materials used to produce these | | | | which lightens the load on landfills and reduces |
| clothes include organic cotton, alpaca, and wool, as | | | | both related air pollution and water pollution. |
| well as hemp, bamboo and organic soybean fiber. | | | | Vintage or Pre-owned Jewelry |
| Take a peak at your mother's clothing to make | | | | Diamonds...and pearls, and rubies, and emeralds, |
| sure you have her right size. | | | | are all a girl's best friend. Unfortunately, many of |
| Organic Bath and Body Essentials | | | | these precious gems are mined under harsh |
| What better way to pamper your mother on her | | | | working conditions and with little concern for the |
| special day than with a gift basket full of luxurious | | | | environment. |
| organic skin care products? You can find natural | | | | For guilt-free jewelry that's good for the |
| and organic bath products in blissful scents such | | | | environment as well, drop in at a few vintage or |
| as lavender, jasmine, grapefruit, or rose. | | | | second-hand stores to check out their jewelry. |
| To make your gift extra special, be sure mom | | | | Many carry a wide selection of rings, earrings, |
| gets a full range - organic soaps, scrubs, bath | | | | watches, necklaces and custom-made pieces. |
| bomb, shower gel, oils, lotions, butters, and body | | | | Local, Organic Potted Flowers |
| spray. Complete your basket with an organic | | | | Letting mom know you lover her with flowers is |
| loofah or sponge, and organic towels. | | | | a classic option. The trouble is many of the |
| Organic Candles | | | | flowers on the market are shipped in from other |
| Whether your mom is indulging in a spa-like bath | | | | countries or communities far away. This adds to |
| at home, entertaining, or just refreshing the air in | | | | air pollution, which is also a concern when flowers |
| her home, organic candles fit the bill. Traditional | | | | are grown with chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and |
| candles made from petroleum-based products | | | | insecticides. |
| emit toxic fumes into homes. However, | | | | Locally grown, organic potted flowers are a great |
| eco-friendly candles made from soy or beeswax | | | | eco-friendly alternative. Plus, potted flowers can |
| simply perfume the air and help set the mood. | | | | be transplanted outside where they can provide |
| Organic Chocolates | | | | nectar for birds and other small creatures. |
| If you want to cater to your mother's sweet | | | | Green Gift Certificates or Gift Cards |
| tooth, choose chocolates made from ingredients | | | | Can't decide what to buy? No problem. Give your |
| that are organically grown and harvested, and | | | | mother a gift certificate or gift card to her |
| processed in an environmentally friendly manner. | | | | favorite green or earth-friendly store. To make |
| You can often find them in stores that sell organic | | | | things easier, check to see if the store sells gift |
| fair trade goods. Also, some lines sweeten their | | | | certificates online. Also, try to choose green gift |
| chocolates with essences and spices instead of | | | | certificates or gift cards from longstanding |
| sugar, which your mom might prefer if she's | | | | retailers, and that don't have service fees or |
| watching her waistline. | | | | expiration dates. |
| Green Kitchenware | | | | |