Do you know someone who needs to connect intimately with nature every day? Besides enjoying a healthy dose of the outdoors, what more could a nature lover need? While they are enjoying all of nature’s beauty, they need to stay safe. Here are DIY gifts to keep your nature lover safe on the trail: 1. [...]
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DIY Eco-Gifts For The Nature Lover on Your Holiday List
December 18th, 2010 · 1 Comment · crafts, DIY, Eco-Friendly, Family, Health, Holidays, Knitting, Nature
Tags:A-Z gift guide·camping·DIY·first-aid·gifts·hiking·holiday·Knitting·Nature
DIY Eco-Gifts For The Musician On Your Holiday List
December 16th, 2010 · 1 Comment · crafts, decor, DIY, Family, Music
“Music is your own experience, your thoughts, your wisdom. If you don’t live it, it won’t come out of your horn.” ~ Charlie Parker I have a sweet spot for musicians. Not just because my son is one, but also because I love listening to music. It has the ability to reach right into your [...]
Tags:A-Z gift guide·decorations·DIY·holiday·LED lights·Music·musicians·quote
DIY Eco-Gifts For The Long Lost Relative On Your Holiday List
December 16th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Art, decor, Design, DIY, Family, Holidays
Nothing evokes family like holiday gatherings. Why not gather your whole family together in a family tree? Creating a family tree can be a profound and thrilling journey into unknown territory. Once you get past the forest of names and information, the insightful findings make the effort personally rewarding. Plus, it’s a great gift for [...]
DIY Eco-Gifts For The Kids On Your List
December 15th, 2010 · No Comments · Art, crafts, DIY, Eco-Friendly, Family, Holidays, Kids
Kids learn by example from their parents (yes, I like to jump off swings too). The holidays are the time of year when everything is heightened, including the messages and traditions parents pass on to their children. In the holiday craze, sometimes the important messages of the season get tossed out the window, only to [...]
Tags:A-Z gift guide·children·cooking·DIY·Food·gifts·holiday·Kids
DIY Gifts For The Junk Collector On Your Holiday List
December 13th, 2010 · 2 Comments · crafts, DIY, Eco-Friendly, Green Home, Reduce/Recycle/Reuse, Sustainable Living
There are two types of junk collectors: 1. The collector who is constantly acquiring stuff, and the junk accumulates in every nook and cranny of their life. It forms the deadliest of all junk – clutter. 2. The collector who is constantly acquiring stuff and finding creative reuses for it. These folks are the ultimate [...]
Tags:A-Z gift guide·chalkboard paint·DIY·gifts·holiday·junk·Music·organization·recycle·reduce·reuse
DIY Eco-Gifts For The “i…” Fanatic On Your Holiday List
December 10th, 2010 · No Comments · Design, DIY, Reduce/Recycle/Reuse
Let’s face it, the iPod/iPhone/iPad has certainly changed the way we do…everything. What’s so great about all these iProducts? Apple dubbed iPhones as nothing less than magically revolutionary. “A revolutionary and magical product that is literally five years ahead of any other mobile phone. We are all born with the ultimate pointing device; our fingers [...]
DIY Eco-Gifts for The Handyperson On Your Holiday List
December 9th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Art, crafts, DIY, Family, Health, humor, Sustainable Living
I am starting this post with the definition of “handy.” Why? Because I posted over on Care2 about the semantics of gender words and “handy” was one of the hot words. Here’s the definition: Handy – Skillful in using one’s hands; manually adroit. For those of you who are scratching your head and totally ready [...]
Tags:A-Z gift guide·Care2·cartoon·gifts·green gifts·holiday·hot tub·lip balm. diy
DIY Gifts for The Environmentalist on Your Holiday List: Podcasts and Videos
December 3rd, 2010 · No Comments · DIY, Eco-Friendly, Education, Sustainable Living
Have you ever met an ex-environmentalist? I haven’t. Once you are one, you stay one. Since you found econesting, I’d venture to say that you probably are an environmentalist that knows a few treehuggers. Right? Savvy environmentalists would say that they want nothing this holiday season. But, gifts are sometimes about need, not want. What [...]
Tags:A-Z gift guide·environment·gifts·holiday·podcasts·videos
DIY Gift For The Driver On Your List: Repurposed Driving/Biking Gloves
December 3rd, 2010 · 1 Comment · crafts, DIY, Eco-Friendly, Family, Fashion, Reduce/Recycle/Reuse
We’d probably all like to green up our driving practices by using public transportation more, but for many of us (myself included) driving a car remains the mode of getting from point A to point B. Do you have someone on your holiday list who loves to drive? Or, maybe they’ve ditched their car for a [...]
Tags:A-Z gift guide·bikes·cars·DIY·driving·gifts·gloves·holiday·transportation
DIY Gift For The Bartender On Your List: Pomegranate Cocktail
December 2nd, 2010 · 3 Comments · DIY, Food
There’s something I really like about Jamie Oliver. Foremost, it’s probably because he’s a champion for healthy eating. I believe he is sincere in his quest to infuse a healthy dose of real food into the school lunchroom. I also like him because he is the Naked Chef. While I think he may be trying [...]
Tags:A-Z gift guide·DIY·drinks·gifts·holiday
