Comments on: Great Green (anti)-Gift Guide

By: grechen

grechen — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:49:10 +0000

thanks “Q” i’m just trying to get people thinking…i can shop with the best of ‘em, but i try very hard to keep in mind why i’m buying as well as what i’m buying – and i DO NOT buy just because it’s the “holiday” season.

By: The Q

The Q — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 14:41:23 +0000

This post is such a breath of fresh air amidst all the bloated consumerism I’ve read on fashion and beauty blogs the past few weeks.

ADQ

By: Carla

Carla — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:47:45 +0000

I love the Kiva gift certificate idea. Thank you for posting that link! I agree with you on the whole unconscious shopping habit so many people have. The tragedy at Wal*Mart on Black Friday just shows how greedy and thoughtless people can get. For shopping, if I'm not support other "green" or eco friendly sites, I love to shop locally and keep it in the community. Carla’s last blog post..Should I Chuck It? | Home and Personal Care Products

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By: deana

deana — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:21:57 +0000

i couldn’t agree with you more (which probably sounds weird coming from someone who owns a retail business)! and yes, “shopping-related” deaths… that’s insane! this country’s consumerism is out of control. my m.o. for holiday gifts is usually a small, vintage piece for everyone – whether it adds to an existing collection, reminds me of something i’ve shared with the receiver, etc. and a donation to an organization the receiver holds near and dear. done & done.

thanks for this posting, gretchen… it’s definitely what we all need to hear!!!

By: grechen

grechen — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:48:51 +0000

You’re totally right – my view is rather extreme, I’ll admit, but I did want to try and provide an alternative view to “traditional” gift guides. If I’m anything, I’m a realist – I know we’re going to buy, I just want it to be more “thoughtful.” I love the idea of buying your daughter a bike – what a perfect gift!!

By: Jennae @ Green Your Decor

Jennae @ Green Your Decor — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:36:10 +0000

I can't disagree with you on this. I used to be one of those compulsive holiday shoppers. I would get so caught up in buying gifts for people that I would overspend, only to regret it in January. But that was the old me. This year, I am not doing much Christmas shopping -- I'll be buying my daughter a bike so she can be more active, and I may troll some thrift stores to see what treasures I can find, but that's it. I may make a gift for my husband and a few other family members. I do, however, understand that many people will be out there shopping to their heart's content. While I don't endorse overconsumerism for any reason, I do think its a good idea to present people with greener holiday giving options, whether its encouraging them to give of their time, repurpose something they already have, buy used or buy green. I love the idea of giving a Kiva gift certificate, and if I do decide to gift to anyone else this year, it will be practical gifts like reusable shopping bags and CFLs to encourage them to go green throughout the whole year. Jennae @ Green Your Decor’s last blog post..Dreaming of a Green Christmas Pt. 2: Lighting Up the Holidays