Eco-Friendly Stocking Stuffer Ideas That Will Actually Get Used

Eco-Friendly Stocking Stuffer Ideas That Will Actually Get Used

Eco-Friendly Stocking Stuffer Ideas here we come! Although reducing the amount of gift-giving we do is always a good thing in my eyes. (Especially when it’s just junk that gets thrown away a week later..) I must say, stockings are one of those things that make the holiday special and fun. Hanging the stocking over the fire (or your TV fireplace in my case) and opening up those tiny gifts from what seems like a bottomless sock. There’s nothing quite like it! Read more

Zero Waste Christmas with Etsy.andthebee

Zero Waste Christmas with Etsy.andthebee

Tis the season for single-use wrapping paper and a lot of waste. But it doesn’t have to be that way! You have a choice to spread your Christmas cheer without spreading Christmas trash. But how you wonder? Let me and the Etsy artists give you some ideas!

 

Everything from beautiful reusable wrapping paper ideas such as furoshiki, to linen napkins for your table setting. You will also want to take a look at the options below for a zero waste cleanup. Then, at the bottom, I have included some Zero Waste Starter Packs that would make wonderful gifts for friends and family.

So have yourself a merry and minimal waste Christmas!

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Tis the season for single-use wrapping paper and a lot of waste. But it doesn’t have to be that way! You have a choice to spread your Christmas cheer without spreading Christmas trash. But how you wonder? Let me and the Etsy artists give you some ideas!

 

Everything from beautiful reusable wrapping paper ideas such as furoshiki, to linen napkins for your table setting. You will also want to take a look at the options below for a zero waste cleanup. Then, at the bottom, I have included some Zero Waste Starter Packs that would make wonderful gifts for friends and family.

So have yourself a merry and minimal waste Christmas!

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Eco-Friendly Secret Santa Gift Ideas Under 25$

Eco-Friendly Secret Santa Gift Ideas :: Under 25$

Oh no! Secret Santa time again… That means shopping… That means consumerism and buying into the crazy Christmas related spending schemes. So are you looking for some eco-friendly gift ideas that won’t break your budget? A lot of people associate the words “eco-friendly,” “ethical,” “organic,” “sustainable,” etc. with the word “expensive!” But it definitely doesn’t have to be that way. With a little effort, you can find small business owners who are creating beautiful eco products without the high costs you may be used to. So I decided to take away some of your research time and help you get your Secret Santa holiday shopping over with while still supporting hand-makers and artisans.  Read more

10 ethical etsy shops eco-friendly xmas shopping

10 Ethical Etsy Shops for A Green Holiday

The holiday season, once again, and the dread of shopping is overwhelming you. Consumerism is taking a toll on our current society, and it’s hard to feel good about purchasing from large corporations nowadays. So why not support the little fish? Real people who are trying to make a difference in how we create and produce. It can be hard to find these artists in your city or town and may take a lot of searching to find an ethical gift for each person on your list in the same store. Well, there is one store that DOES have it all… Etsy! Read more