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Holiday Gift Guide: 10 Handmade Helpers For The Kitchen

Nothing says Holiday Gift Gift giving for Kitchen enthusiasts quite like handmade items. We all take great pride to produce the best our kitchen possibly can and it's always nice to be able to supp...

How To: Make Plantable Bows
San Francisco Chronicle

When we saw this, we knew we had to try it: "bows" made from succulents, that can be replanted in dirt or sand after the gift is opened. It's an adorable idea and has the potential to eliminate some ...

Green Gifts For A Not-So-Green Friend?
Good Question

Q: I was discussing this hypothetical question with a friend yesterday over coffee: Is it appropriate to buy greenish gifts for friends or family who are have un-green habits ... in an effort to nudg...

Gifts From Nature by Matthew Mead

We got a perfectly timed gift over the Thanksgiving – a book, Gifts from Nature. Author Matthew Mead provides simple and sophisticated ideas for household projects, gifts, food recipes, and holida...

Print Your Own Advent Calendar & More

There are some great online design resources for calendars, including ones where you can print your own calendars, planners and greeting cards. This Advent Calendar by mibostudio is only one of a fe...

Plantable Greeting Cards by Botanical Paper Works

When it comes to holiday greeting cards, there's a greener way. Botanical Paper Works, known for their "paper that blooms into wildflowers," has a great line of biodegradable and plantable (they con...

Gift Black List: What We Won't Give This Holiday Season
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We know it's not even Thanksgiving yet, but some of you may already be getting a jump on holiday shopping. So sorry to go all Bah! Humbug! on everyone, but we thought this was a very appropriate topic...