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Waste-free gifts for Mom

Honor your Mother and Mother Earth with these great waste-free gifts.

Thu, May 07 2009 at 5:15 AM EST
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Psst ... Mother's Day is just around the corner. Honor your Mom this Sunday, May 10, with a gift that both she and the planet will love.  Here are some great waste-free gift ideas for Mom:
 
 
Gift cards: Give mom the gift of giving with a GlobalGiving Gift Card that she can use to support a project of her choosing (such as providing baby supplies to new moms in the Bronx; supporting the use of solar energy in Kenya; or providing medical relief to earthquake victims in Peru).
 
E-cards: Skip the paper, save a tree and send mom your love with a free e-card from 123 Greetings.
 
Edibles: What mom wouldn't love to be the recipient of a yummy treat from the kitchen. Make her an indulgent chocolate cake, some hearty bran muffins, a warm loaf of bread or fancy dinner. Or invite Mom over for a cup of tea and a cookie.
 
Work for hire: Give your mom the gift of your time by offering to weed the garden, fix her computer, clean the kitchen or do the laundry for a day.
 
Flowers: Flowers are great way to show your mom how much she brightens your day. Bouquets are nice, especially if you can compost them after they've wilted. Organic Bouquets has a lovely selection of eco-bouquets and gifts for Mom.  Even better ... try planting a few of your mom's favorite flowers in the garden for a gift that lasts all year round. 
 
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M 05/08/2009 11:55 AM

If you like ecards, here are some beautiful ecards for the Mother's Day.

http://www.squidoo.com/mother-day-ecards

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Mike Licht 05/07/2009 22:48 PM

Careful. Mother's Day can make you crazy.

See:

http://notionscapital.wordpress.com/2009/05/07/the-story-of-mothers-day/... here

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Cheryl Mahoney 05/07/2009 12:41 PM

GlobalGiving gift cards are a great idea. You can also find excellent gift packages on UniversalGiving.org. Give to someone in need in honor of your mother; you can choose a very targeted cause too.

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