Buy better

Our economic situation is bad news for many but I'm sure Mother Nature is rejoicing in it! With the economy slowing down so is the production of all the unneeded stuff that we rush to buy on sale just before Christmas. Let's take advantage of this time to turn the tides on the products we buy. When you are shopping this Christmas, choose to buy from companies that sell green, promote green and practice green. Let's show businesses that we support those who make a difference and see them succeed over those who don't. Wouldn't it be nice to see a Whole Foods open up where a big box store closed down?!
When choosing your holiday gifts, think a little before you buy.
Check out the websites to the right for ideas on businesses who care about the earth, from wooden toy makers to organic wine. May your holidays be green and bright!
Have a merry Christmas!!

JANUARY Challenge
* Make a green New Year's resolution and add it to our comments or send me an email!!
If you need some ideas, check out the previous challenges below.

Happy New Year!

Start Christmas Shopping!

I know, I know, you just put the pumpkins in the green bin and already you have to think about Christmas!! In order to avoid a last minute Christmas eve midnight madness sale and buying over packaged, plastic, lead covered toys just for the sake of buying a gift, start thinking about your purchases now and be mindful of your gift giving. Here are a few ideas to get you on your way...
*Make a list and don't buy twice.
* Choose a family member or friend you usually exchange with and suggest you be gift free this year.
* Make a donation in lieu of gifts.
* Pick names in the family, to reduce gift consumption.
* Craft shows are starting now, buy a locally made gift.
*Put together an organic food basket (without all that cellophane!)
*Spend some time with your family at the local food bank sorting cans.
*For those who need nothing, take your friends or family out for a special meal instead of buying a gift they're going to return.
*Buy fair trade, organic chocolate.
*Suggest to close family members that you buy second hand gifts.
*Buy less but better quality so gifts don't end up in the trash.
*Be creative with packaging to avoid waste. Reusable bags are sprouting up at every store these days.

Send me your green holiday ideas!!