Holiday Hostess Gifts

This is the time of year for open houses and holiday parties, and with those events come the obligatory hostess gifts. This year, think outside the box of chocolates and get creative with tokens of appreciation that are appropriate and eco-friendly.

Five Green Hostess Gifts:

Wine: Wine is a customary selection as a hostess gift, and usually is appreciated (and consumed). This year, ask your wine purveyor for a good local or organic selection. Fetzer is a commonly found, inexpensive vintner that follows environmentally-friendly practices.

Water Bottle: Get your hostess off the (water) bottle by giving him/her a reusable stainless steel water bottle. Green Irene has a variety of sizes (from 10-33 ounces) in vibrant colors, and even offers bottles with sport tops and with water filters. This gift will set the tone for a great green New Year.

Houseplant: Houseplants brighten a dreary winter day while helping to clear the air (which often needs to be done after get-togethers with family!). Plants help freshen up the house by increasing the amount of available oxygen and filtering a variety of pollutants.  

Tote Bags: Give the gift that keeps on giving! Green Irene’s reusable eco-tote is a terrific green alternative to disposable plastic shopping bags! Your friend will think of you every time s/he uses one of these colorful bags! Composed entirely of durable and lightweight ripstop nylon, this tote will carry up to 30 pounds and hold the equivalent of three disposable shopping bags.

Time: The gift of time is often the most appreciated. Offer a gift certificate for leaf raking or snow shoveling for a neighbor. Offer free babysitting for a new mother. Match your talents with the other person’s needs and you’ll have the perfect gift.

Ellen Hall
Eco Consultant
Green Irene
Greening Our World One Home and Small Business at a Time
http://www.GreenIrene.com/CincyDaytonEllen
513-932-7304