 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  |
Green-n-Groovy is proud to be advertising in the Times Leader http://www.timesleader.com |
Green-n-Groovy
485 Bennett Street , Luzerne, PA 18709 Phone: 570) 287-2877
Mothers are pretty special people; toiling away for our benefit for many, many years; well past our childhood and teenage trials.
Mother Nature has been personified as a female for thousands of years, representing the giving of life, sustenance and
nurturing - and it's quite fitting.
Local flowers
Cut flowers are usually a winner with moms; but so many flowers are imported from other states and sometimes internationally.
This requires extra resources in terms of fuel for transportation, refrigeration and at times other treatments to keep them looking
fresh. If you decide on flowers as a Mothers Day gift; try to buy ones that are grown locally.
Better still, perhaps potted flowers, herbs or decorative plants that can be planted in the garden - that way she'll have a gift that
won't wither and die within a short time.
Jewelry
Gifts that sparkle are definitely popular with moms; but the jewelry industry has wreaked havoc on the environment. For
example, it takes up to 5 tons of water and 20 tons of mine waste to create a simple gold ring! Consider buying something
pre-loved, from a socially responsible jeweler or items made from glass, shells or recycled materials. It may sound a little tacky,
but there's some truly beautiful pieces available! We have some beautiful selections at Green-n-Groovy.
Organic Perfume
Many perfumes are made up of toxic chemical cocktails, components of which are not only hazardous to the environment, but to
human health. Some of the common chemicals used are carcinogenic! I wasn't able to locate a lot of information on
earth-friendly perfumes, but it appears you should look for perfumes labeled as being organic and carrying the appropriate
certification.
Organic Cosmetics
Look for organic products such as olive oil based skin products.
Candles
Another Mother's Day favorite but buy only earth friendly and healthy choices, soy candles or candles made of beeswax are the
way to go and for scented candles, look for soy or beeswax ones that incorporate essential oils.
Sponsorships and memberships
Mothers being the caring folk they are generally derive great pleasure from helping others. Perhaps a donation in her name for
a tree planting or a conservation project might bring her joy? Maybe a membership to an online organic cooking club? A trip to
a health spa? The possibilities are endless.
Fair trade clothing and accessories
Look for items made from organic cotton and produced in fair trade conditions. "Fair trade" is a term applied to products that
meet certain conditions relating to labour (non-sweatshop), environmental standards and social policy. Another great idea is a
new handbag, green-n-groovy sells fair trade and handmade bags.
Kitchenware and appliances
If you're game enough to buy your Mother a gift that has anything remotely to do with domestic chores, good luck to you and
tread carefully :). When purchasing electrical equipment, try to find items that consume as little power as possible and have
recyclable components. Steer clear of cookware and other appliances with non-stick surfaces made from Teflon.
Green gift certificates
Sometimes its hard to decide on a gift for your Mother, especially a "green" one; so why not let your mom decide for yourself?
Many green online stores now offer gift certificates and by giving a voucher to a store that specializes in environmentally friendly
products, you might open up a whole new world for your mom!
When you give your gift, explain the big picture and thoughts behind it - you'll be sure to especially impress your mom this
Mothers Day with the thought and effort you've put into your selection!