The Seattle Times recently ran a piece about green holiday shopping. The piece noted that in a recent survey about one-fifth of US consumers say they plan on buying more green gifts this year. That’s not a change from last year when about as many said they’d be going green for the holidays. Further noted in the study, about 55% of Seattle respondents (wow – a lot) say they’ll pay more for greener gifts. That’s pretty encouraging because people everywhere seem to be looking for greener gifts and less toxic toys for the kids.The downside is that not all folks …read more

If you’re looking for an oh so stylish way to conceal holiday gifts this year check out The Hide Box by Modern-Twist. Not only is this a super alternative to disposable wrapping paper and bows but these little hide boxes are beautiful to boot.

Each of the Modern Twist hide boxes are based on a vintage Japanese design and bags create a perfect place to stash and hide little gifts like marbles, small toy cars, jewels, candy, and more. Each bag is made of handmade, woven cotton fabric in botanical or abstract prints and the clever design allows you to open …read more

Green Christmas: How to Have a Joyous, Eco-Friendly Holiday Season by Jennifer Basye Sander & Peter Sander is not only small in price (under$6.00), but small in size too, so it’ll fit nicely in a stocking.

Green Christmas covers most issues you’d expect, like why go green this Christmas to eco-family holiday time to green entertaining to green holiday vacations and more.
This book offers easy tips without green guilt trips, and best of all offered suggestions about how to deal with family members who still want a more commercial Christmas. The book offers fun kitchen activities, Christmas crafts, some holiday homeschooling …read more