Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Have a Slow Holiday
Let's face it: With all that rushing, consuming, and bargain-hunting, the holidays can be darn stressful. So this year, following the best of the methodology pioneered by the revolutionary Slow Food Movement, TreeHugger is taking them back. We're putting the brakes on stress and over consumption and making a return to those idyllic holidays of old with our Slow Gift Guide, consisting of 12 categories and over 100 gifts.
True luxury is taking the time to enjoy, the time to savor the moment.
Each of these gifts--selected for thoughtfulness, longevity, and
quality over quantity--have this goal in mind. Maybe it is as simple
as a fresh, home-cooked meal whipped up with a pressure cooker, or the
leisurely hours spent playing with a child with free downloaded paper
gnomes. From delicate bracelets and sturdy fishing gear made of
recycled material to donations to our favorite non-profits to bamboo
keyboards, solar iPhone skins, and eco-friendly dollhouses, let's take
back the holidays together. And hey, till then, take it slow.
-Mairi Beautyman
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Looking for more seasonal info? Our Holiday Guides are full of do-it-yourself projects, terrific recipes, and eco-friendly tips to help you celebrate smartly. Visit Planet Green's Green Holidays, Green Christmas, and Green Hanukkah, for yet more recipes, how-to ideas, and crafts. Enjoy the season!
Didn't find what you're looking for here? Give our 2008 and 2007 Holiday Gift Guides (below) a shot. It's chock full of even more green gifts!
Holiday Gift Guide 2008: Give Green to Save Green
Is it just us, or does everyone still experience a giddy, childish thrill brought on by the thought of holiday gift-giving? Sure, the economy sucks, shopping's a bitch, the average American's trash output goes up 25 percent between Thanksgiving and New Year's, but still we refuse to go into green Grinch-mode. Our holiday gift guide this year is a blueprint for the best affordable, low-impact, and wonderful prezzies for everyone on your list. From energy-saving gadgets for the green geek to toys for the little ones, we have more than 100 green gift ideas in 12 categories (navigate using the red buttons below) that will help you consume wisely and still bring lots of holiday cheer.
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Welcome to TreeHugger's 2007 Gift Guide!
We've made this guide the most comprehensive yet, with 180+ gift ideas in three shades of green, making it a perfect reference while shopping for everyone on your gift list. In addition, we've added a list of organizations to support and useful tips for making your holidays more efficient.
For more great ideas, don’t forget to visit our past guides from 2006 and 2005.
