Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to give gifts to the earth as well as your friends and family this Christmas (or other gift-giving holiday in December). Impact Ratings: Level of Commitment: Baby Steps Since my son was a baby, I’ve started our Christmas lists with "More wood, less plastic. Fewer batteries and [...]
Entries Tagged as 'gifts'
Monday Mission: Give Eco-Friendly Gifts
November 21st, 2011 · 25 Comments · Monday Missions, What to Buy
Whole Foods for the Holidays: Homemade Irish Cream
December 7th, 2010 · 26 Comments · Recipes, Upgraded Nutrition
Even though this has to be the third time this fall I’ve talked about liquor here at KS, please don’t think I’m hitting the bottle all the time after this post! (I only had a shot or two to tsate test befroe stiting down to rwite, I swear…just kidding.) Our hostess today, Michele at Frugal [...]
Tags: beverages·drinks·gifts·holidays·real food·reverse engineering·sweetened condensed milk·Whole Foods for the Holidays
Advent Daily Dose: Busy Prayer, Part 2 – The Gifts
December 1st, 2010 · 4 Comments · Mary and Martha Moments
Yesterday I explained my philosophy of busy prayer, of integrating prayer into your busyness rather than letting your to-do list rule you. I gave tips for praying while baking and shopping. Today it’s gift time. Here’s how to pray while you: Make homemade gifts, cards Settle in to appreciate the simplicity and ability to pray [...]
Tags: Advent·Advent Daily Dose·gifts·homemade·prayer·sacrifice
Advent Daily Dose: Busy Prayer
November 30th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Mary and Martha Moments
Are you feeling busy yet? I know my lists start to pile up about now: Christmas cards, family photos, cookie baking, gift buying, meal planning, party attending, gift wrapping…what am I missing? I’m always missing something! That’s why my lists pile up! As much as I’m working on quiet prayer, I’m also a huge advocate [...]
Top 10 Green Gifts this Season
November 12th, 2010 · 7 Comments · Green Living, What to Buy
For the next few Fridays, I’ll be sharing KS approved gift guides for your shopping enjoyment. I use that term very, very lightly, as I rather hate shopping. This week I share my top 10 Green Gifts, some of which may help you and your friends and family tackle the Monday Mission of greening up [...]
Tags: environment·gift guides·gifts·green cleaners·natural body products
3 Favorite Holiday Food Gifts
November 3rd, 2010 · 17 Comments · Do It Yourself
Ever do the rock candy thing? Since 7th grade Home Economics class (do you love that I actually had the opportunity to take a real Home Ec class before the academic political rigor set in?), I’ve made rock candy every year and shared it for Christmas gifts. The fact that corn syrup is the main [...]
Tags: gifts·holidays·homemade gifts
WFMW: Frugal, Eco-Friendly Wedding Gift
May 25th, 2010 · 14 Comments · Cleaning
I’m a big fan of creative, unique gifts. I’m not a gift giver naturally, but when it has to happen, I like to make them fun to open. I’ve given themed bathtime, playdough, and books on CD gifts to kids and homemade salad dressings to adults. For a wedding, I like to think of practical [...]
Tags: Frugality·gifts·green cleaners
