Mother Nature has always provided us with summer sun, springtime flowers and snow for those cherished days off in school. Over the last few decades, there has been a movement to return to loving nature for its true beauty which many of us have neglected. If you have a friend who is “green friendly” then you are very aware that getting them a month’s supply of gas not the present for them. Try one of these unique gift ideas so that your friend and Mother Nature will thank you dearly.
Donation in Their Name
Making a donation in someone else’s name is a wonderful gift for anyone. The key to this gift is to know your friend’s most important causes. Many environmentally friendly people are advocates of human and animal rights, global warming and natural conservation. Whatever the cause, there are hundreds of organizations that allow you to make donations in someone’s name. Consider donating a tree in your friend’s name through Hike for Katreena, a New Orleans based group. For only $25 the group will plant a tree, for $250 they will plant a grove and for $2000 they will plant a whole forest.
Massage stones and Holistic Oils
If your green friend is always running around trying to save the planet, give them the gift of relaxation. Massage stones and holistic oils are a soothing and natural way for them to unwind. Massage stones are either in their natural form or smoothed out by hand. They can be bought in marble or ballast sets along with heaters to warm the stones. They help to deeply penetrate sore muscles and soothe away aches. Essential oils are a nice addition for massages, after bath care, and skin moisturizing. Stores like The Body Shop will customize special mixtures of signature scents such as vanilla, cinnamon and lavender.
Organic Gourmet Dinner
Treat your foodie friend to a delicious gourmet meal at one of the many organic restaurants. Organichighways.com is a great site to aid you in finding an organic restaurant in your city. Many of the establishments offer organic free trade dishes with vegan and vegetarian options. Danku, located in New York City offers modern takes on traditional Dutch and Indonesian foods. They use all organic and natural foods, the containers and bags are compostable, the furniture is made from recycled materials and a portion of the proceeds is donated. An added bonus is that most of these restaurants are low priced and have delicious tasting food due to freshness and higher standards of quality control.
Give the gift that keeps giving. Your friends will be pleased with any of the gifts that you choose from this nature friendly list. The best part is that you are doing something good for the environment as well by purchasing any of these products. Whether the occasion is for Earth day or a birthday, your green friend will feel the earth getting better the minute they open there pleasant surprise.
So get out there are shop!
Author Resource:-
Sara Ryan regularly writes for http://www.tirmassagestone.com, the leading hot stone massage supplies provider. They provide hot stone massage sets and many other accessories for hot stone therapy.
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