Mother's Day from Mother Earth
Gifts to give Mom that won't Hurt the Earth
Mother's Day is an important time to value the woman who gave us life. At the same time, we can give gifts that also honour the Earth.
Instead of dashing out at the last minute this Mother's Day to buy a plastic wrapped box of fattening chocolates, toxic perfume, or a pesticide-riddled bouquet from the local grocery store, plan ahead for the ecologically conscious mother. Get her a gift that will create beautiful memories and, at the same time, show your respect for the most generous and fragile mother of all, the Earth.
Gifts that keep Giving
Sometimes the best gifts don't come wrapped up. For a donation of 25$, for instance, you can adopt a tree for Mom and dedicate it to her with a service called Blue Planet registrar. They will plant the tree in an arid part of the world and Mom will receive a certificate letting her know where it's now growing. They also offer the option of providing meals or sanitation for needy people in the Third World. Other websites give you the chance to adopt an endangered species or an acre of rainforest and protect them from destruction.
Traditional Gifts gone Green
Flowers are the traditional gift on Mother's Day, but hothouse blooms are often grown in poisonous ways. To get Mom a bouquet that's not only beautiful but environmentally sound try Organic Flowers. These colourful flowers are grown without pesticides or fungicides. If you want to purchase your favorite lady some perfume, then look for Aura Cacia Flower scents from Pristine Planet. They're made of all natural ingredients and are cruelty-free. Plus they smell terrific! They also sell hemp clothing, biodegradable cleaning products and baby/pet products that make the Earth happy. Chocolates are also popular, so don't skimp on cheap ones. Dark, rich chocolates, drawn from fair trade zones and organic ingredients, vegan and gluten-free, can be purchased instead. Her tastebuds and her conscience will thank you!
Gifts to make her feel Great
Pampering Mom is always a good choice for Mother's Day. You can help Mom relax and look wonderful without causing harm to the planet. Get her a gift certificate for an eco-friendly spa such as Aveda. They have retreats all over the world or, if your budget is simpler, choose the Home Spa Kit that features such environmentally-friendly products as a soy wax candle and moisturizing cream without harmful chemicals or perfumes. Online stores like The Groovy Mind sell spa packages that include goat's milk soap and organic lotion. They also offer jewelry, clothing and other funky gifts to make Mom look a million and feel terrific about saving the Earth.
