For today’s episode, I have assembled a green gift-giving panel where I chat with three wonderful women about the types of sustainable and eco-friendly gifts that they like to give and receive. Whether you are looking for something small to give to the host of a party, need something more substantial for your loved one, or want to come up with something interesting to give to children of all ages, the four of us cover it all! With a bit of creativity and planning, you can give a new dimension to your gift-giving this holiday season. Not only will the gifts we discuss be sustainable and environmentally friendly, but they will also save you a lot of money and keep you away from the overcrowded shops. From edible gifts such as preserves and cookies to home-made gift cards and heat packs, there is a gift idea for every style and taste, so tune in to hear all about it!  

Key Points From This Episode:

• An introduction to our guests Noelle Wood, Amanda Doerksen, and Jean Hunter. 
• The tendency for people to get caught up in consumerism when it comes to gift-giving. 
• Suggestions for small gifts you can bring along when you are invited to a party. 
• The wonder of home-made gifts: from heat packs and scrunchies to baked goods and cards. 
• Consider how you can also support local businesses by choosing to buy from them.
• How you can give green gifts even when you don’t have the time to make them yourself. 
• Subscriptions, memberships, experiences, and other examples of bigger eco-friendly gifts. 
• Buying a piece of secondhand furniture and refinishing it according to the receiver’s style. 
• Think about treating your partner with a mani, pedi, massage, or facial at home! 
• The four gift rule for kids: give something they want, need, can wear, and can read. 
• Ideas for hobby and sport-related paraphernalia to get for young boys and girls.  
• Our guests share the sustainable gifts that they have been most delighted by. 
• Innovative, sustainable gift wrapping and home decorating ideas.  
• Choosing gifts that reflect your values and are thoughtful to the receiver and the environment. 

Key Messages: 

1.  Consider hand-made gifts, even if you don’t have skills. The gift themselves are still meaningful. 
2.  Use gift-giving to support local organizations, charities, small businesses, and makers. 
3.  Think about using reclaimed, repurposed, and vintage gifts. 
4.  Surprise the receiver by giving an experience, a membership, a lesson, or time together. 
5.  Never buy wrapping paper again by reusing newspapers, cards, tea towels, fabric, and more.  
6.  The sustainable gifts that we give show others how to be sustainable. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Kristina Hunter Flourishing

Woodworks Productions on Instagram

Woodworks Productions on Facebook

Little Doerksen Co. on Instagram

Little Doerksen Co. on Facebook

Charleswood Art Group (Jean Hunter) 

World Wildlife Fund 

Earth + Hide 

The Unexpected Gift Box