Ten Affordable Eco-Friendly Gifts for that Special Woman in Your Life-

+ Recycled Beer Bottle Tealight Candleholder, Roost, $28. This beautiful tealight candleholder is made with recycled beer bottles and is designed to withstand high wind speeds while keeping your world illuminated. Perfect for the Restoration Hardware-lover in your life!



+ Organic Celadon Knit Pajamas, Gaiam, $20. These soft and comfy pj’s are made with 100 percent organic cotton and low impact eco-dyes. They are designed to fit loose and are available in three beautiful colors that are sure to compliment any skin tone. A former customer raves, “I have used these same pj bottoms for years, and am now purchasing 5 more. They are soft, comfortable and fit very well. Not too tight or to loose. Would recommend highly.”



+ Artistry Eco-Friendly 11 inch Deep Chef Pan, Ecolution, $20. Artistry pans are made without PFOA (aka: perfluorooctanoic acid, used in teflon nonstick pans) which makes it a better, safer alternative for health and the environment. Hydrolon, an ecologically advanced water based nonstick coating, is used in Ecolution pans and has been performance tested and approved in the following areas: abrasion test, contact angle, release, value boil test, and thickness evaluation.




+ Vegan Concrete Jungle Bag, Element, $30. This fashion bag is Western-inspired with urban flair. Made with washed vegan leather, the bag boasts front pockets, a fold-lover top, and long shoulder straps.




+ One Dozen Rich Pink Roses, Organic Bouquet, $50. If you want to go old school this year, think of getting your mom or loved one some organic roses! You can rest assured knowing that these EcoBloom Certified roses are sustainably grown and shipped fresh from the farm.

+ Recycled Seatbelt Wallet, Re:Modern, $20. Made with old, recycled seatbelts from New Delhi by Conserve (a NGO dedicated to both environmental issues and women’s fair-trade), this unique wallet is sure to impress any self proclaimed eco-fashionista. Comes with either black or fuchsia stitching color options. Handcrafted with pride by resilient women earning fair wages to better their lives and families.



+ Chocolate Lover’s Gift Box, Spirit Beauty Lounge, $50. Why go for the predictable box of chocolates this year, when you can give her chocolate she can wear! This organic gift set is fair-trade certified, and features a flavored body scrub, body lotion and lip balm, plus a delicious Theo organic dark chocolate bar wrapped in an eco-friendly recycled box! Spirit Beauty’s natural skin and body care recipes are enriched with the mouth-watering fine chocolate, which is rich in natural skin softening glycerides that have a reputation for moisturizing the skin.



+ Vegan Mary-Jane Vegan Flat, Vegan Chic, $36. This vegan flat is made with polyurethane and is flexible, lightweight and comfortable. These 100 percent cruelty-free shoes feature a cushioned footbed, small ¼ inch heel for comfort, and are pliable and soft. Whether your mom is working the 8-5 grind or chasing her kids around the park, she’ll look great and feel comfortable!



+ Organics to Clear Skin Kit, Juice Beauty, $39. This 30 day, certified organic kit is great for any woman with sensitive, blemish prone skin. Free of harmful parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrances and dyes, petro chemicals, and phthalates. Kit includes a 4 oz cleansing gel, .25 oz green apple peel for sensitive skin, 1 oz blemish clearing serum, a 1 oz oil-free moisturizer, and an eco-bamboo headband.



+ Plant A Tree.. Or Two, Or Three!, Trees for the Future, Any Amount. If your mom is the kind of gal who would rather give than receive, think about donating to this nonprofit. The average cost per tree planted is under ten cents, and they also offer tree planting gift certificates.