The Holiday Green Gift Guide - a list by japana

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We are all feeling a bit of a crunch this year.... so why not make every gift we give count just a little bit more, and be a little more meaningful? How, you say? By giving "green" gifts that are good for the planet, healthy, safe, and maybe even help the recipient save some money! Check out these affordable, cool green gifts for that every special someone on your list this season!

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A Wild Soap Bar Handmade, Exotic Soap Sampler

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I swear, you will never want to use another soap after you try these! I have totally re-evaluated my assumptions as to what a soap should be. These are the most heavenly, aromatic, beautiful, and wildly unique soaps I have ever used. They do not dry your skin out AT ALL- instead, they leave you totally moisturized and your skin silky-smooth, not to mention smelling like a million bucks. And the scents.... oh my GOSH! Imagine these soaps (if only computers could deliver scents as well as images!): bluebonnet, mesquite, prickly pear, wildflower, horsemint, sunflower, cedarwood, and yucca root....

And they are even so gentle that they can be used on your face as well ( and I have fairly sensitive skin, but no problems with these soaps...).

My personal fave is wildflower, and my husband likes cedarwood, but we most enjoyed trying them all.

Updated Jan 30, 2008

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Five LED Dynamo-Powered Crank Hurricane Lantern

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Lately my husband and I are very into gadgets that do not require electricity or batteries to operate, so we've been checking out solar-powered and crank-powered items. I review another crank-powered lantern with lots of cool features in my Green Living list, but it is quite a bit more expensive. This lantern is simple, functional, and SUPER-BRIGHT, much brighter than you would expect from a wind-up. If all you need is light, and not all those other fancy features of the higher-end crank lanterns, than this is the one for you! It's great for emergencies (like power-outages, never have to worry about dead batteries again!), camping, to keep in the car for roadside emergencies, and travel. We love it!

This lantern has the following features:

Five super-bright LED lamps
Dynamo power is ideal for emergencies, camping, picnics
Sturdy ABS housing, shatter-resistant thermoplastic lens
Protective aluminum roll cage
Overall dimensions: 10-3/4" high x 7" diameter; Weight: 1.75 lbs.

Updated Jun 3, 2008

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The Organic Green Pea Pillow

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This is so cool! These pillow mold to your neck and head shape, keep your head cool, and are made of a renewable, organic material. So green and so comfortable!

Updated Mar 13, 2008

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Handmade Native American Indian Dream Catchers

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These beautiful dreamcatchers are handmade by a Menominee Indian who gathers his materials from the forest. Cool! Each one is unique, and comes with the Story of the Dreamcatcher, which explains how this beautiful piece of art will help you have good dreams.

Updated Nov 26, 2008

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"Make Tea Not War" Coffee Mug

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This is such a classy mug! It's actually square-shaped, and glazed black on the inside. It also holds 14 oz., so you can really fill up on your favorite brew. best of all, I love the statement it makes!

They also have a matching bumper sticker and T-shirt with the "Make Tea Not War" logo on it.

Updated Jan 8, 2008

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Natural Shaving Kit for Men

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This would make a great father's day gift for that special man. The soap is amazing... exotic, spicy, moisturizing, gentle, and totally natural and handmade. It comes with a classy wooden sopa holder, a natural bristle brush, and a burlap bag to make it the cutest set!

Updated Jun 3, 2008

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Handmade Necklace with Eco-Friendly Tagua Nut Pendant

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Looking for jewelry with a purpose? The new style statement is Tagua Nut, or "vegetabel ivory"- a wonderfully sustainable material that is not only gorgeous, but also helps preserve rainforests.

See, if villages in Central and South America can make money off of the naturally-growing tagua nut rainforest trees, then there is no reason to clear cut the rainforest.

But the thing is that tagua nut is an incredibly unique and beautiful material for making pendants. Look at the natural swirls in the photo. Every pendant is totally unique.

Additionally, these necklaces are artisan-made right here in the USA, with other handmade beads from around the world.

And for only $24.99, they make a very affordable fashion AND environmental statement (and a great gift, too)! I love telling strangers the story of the tagua nut when they comment on how beautiful and unusual my necklace is.

Updated Oct 16, 2008

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Sustainably-Harvested Maple and Walnut Paddle Cutting Board

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A beautiful and elegant design for years of use! Artisan-made in Michigan from sustainably-harvested wood- a truly green product for that eco-conscious chef in your life!

And at $31.99, it makes an affordable gift, too!

Updated Oct 15, 2008

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"Make Tea Not War" Organic Cotton T-Shirt

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This shirt truly speaks for itself! Make a statement and support organic agriculture with this 100% organic cotton t-shirt for women. Why wear just any shirt when you can say something important and meaningful? I bought one and sent it to a friend in England, who is of course a tea-lover!

Updated Dec 9, 2007

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Organic Cotton "Factory Farming Stinks" T-Shirt

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This shirt is so cool! Whether you are a vegetarian or just someone who is appalled by the conditions in factory farms, this shirt makes a very powerful, important, but still stylish statement!

Updated Jul 19, 2008

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