Earth Friendly Gifts
I'd love to see some imaginative ideas for gifts that help lead to sustainable living.
In my yard, I grow many plants that multiply like crazy, thus giving me multiple opportunities for giving. Some plants I've shared on freecycle this month are: lilies of the valley, feverfew, ladybells, zebra grass, spearmint, peppermint, chives, daylilies, lambs' ears, and wild geraniums.
Sometimes, instead of freecycling, I leave attractively packaged plant babies in public places for people to find and take home. I've also been known to invite strangers to share my bounty by chalking a "Free Plants! Just Ask--I'll Share" message on the sidewalk with an arrow pointing to the house.
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Permalink Reply by Mary Johnson on -
Those are all great, Kris. Love the idea for recycling things for art classes. I live across the street from my old elementary school (they're in process of building a new one as I write), so I'll definitely contact them about supplies. Thanks!
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Permalink Reply by Sharon D-29 Gifts Ambassador on -
The schools always take tons of my stuff-the larger cans from coffee, oatmeal, huge plain yogurt and cottage cheese containers! The I ask them for their old crayons for the turtle recsue program!
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Permalink Reply by Mary Johnson on
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Great ideas, Sharon. I'll start sending all the containers their way. I'll also ask for the used crayon pieces to recycle into various shapes - my nieces and nephews will love them.
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Permalink Reply by Michele wwt on -
Love your ideas! I especially like the craft ideas...being a teacher I know how valuable all of those things can be. Thank you so much for sharing! :)
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I just got a rain barrel and I'm so excited! I plan to use the collections to water my plants and fill the birdbath. :)
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