Let's give consideration to ways to be eco-friendly for the holiday this season. Everyone is atempting to get on the band wagon of going green. Not only is it very good for the economy but it is also perfect for the pocket book. In these years of economic downturn and this eco mind set let's take a look at various ways to be friendly and save money. Buy a live tree or possibly a artificial Christmas tree. Live trees can be planted and appreciated for years. If you don't have a yard for planting one then get an artificial one you can use each year. If you put up Christmas lights purchase led lights if you can afford it. If not, then be sure to have your lights on a timer and only run them from sunset until you go to bed. No need lighting up the darkness when no one is out to get pleasure from them. Wrap your gifts it recycled paper and decorate gifts with previously used ribbon and sparkles. You can also do what we have done for years, and wrap your presents in handmade fabric bags that can used year after year. The disadvantage of these bags is that they are easy to open so someone might possibly peek if they truly wanted to. Choose greeting card printed on recycled paper. You could very well even not bother with the post office this year and send e-card in its place. Avoid the shopping at malls this year. Spending hours trying hard to find the perfect gift wastes tremendous amounts of time and money. You can go shopping online and still buy from local companies as well. Think about products that you trust they will use, need and enjoy. Everyone enjoys yummy food and everyone needs to eat so think about giving a Colorado food gift. Now take this just a bit further and take a look at a gourmet food gift that comes in an Earth-friendly recycled reusable shopping bag. 
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Earth Friendly gift Giving
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