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zero-waste gifts for those far away

12/12/2015

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i love the idea of experience gifts as the ultimate zero-waste gifts.  spending time with loved ones is often the best treat, but some of our loved ones are far away... so while i'd love to get the chance to take them out to lunch, it just can't happen.  we might like to send a little something to let them know we care, but i'd still like to keep the waste minimal.  i thought i'd share some gift ideas this week…and since mail needs to be sent soon, let's start with a few ideas for zero-waste gifts especially good for those far away (some are good for those close to home as well):

~a set of cards or postcards + stamps and a promise to write them a piece of snail mail every month (these can be recycled, made into gift tags, or used as decoration, but will most likely be kept + cherished)  :)
~a gift card (the plastic ones create more waste, so perhaps real money in a little handmade envelope marked with the intended/suggested use could work instead?  or refill one you've received and used up.  i have one in my purse waiting to be refilled and regifted.)

~a themed gift like: 
-- "a cozy evening at home kit", including a couple pairs of socks, favorite bulk tea + homemade carmel corn in reused containers, and a crossword puzzle book or favorite magazine or a book from your shelf that they would enjoy
--"a box of cozy", including a handmade hat or store bought gloves, homemade hot cocoa in a reused container, and a beeswax candle
--"a crafty afternoon", including supplies to explore a new craft like knitting (ball of yarn + bamboo needles + free pattern link to get them started) or origami (papers + books recommendations to check out at the library + a couple paper cranes) or adult coloring (book + markers)


​love,
jane
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Jen
12/18/2015 02:16:38 pm

Love these ideas! They're great for so many reasons.

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jane link
12/19/2015 09:20:45 am

I'm so glad you liked them! :) It's so fun to have you here! :)

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