Are you still looking for a gift you haven't already given mom for Mother's Day? Have you even started? Hello, Mother's Day is May 13th.
Why not think Green and Honor Mother this year with a gift that also honors Mother Earth!
Eversopopular.com recently asked Sharon King Hoge, Editor of Verdant, to tell us what eco-conscious shoppers are choosing among a range of stylish earth friendly presents. The editors of VERDANT Magazine conducted a survey and came up with this list of the year’s Top 10 Green Mother’s Day Gifts.
TOP 10 GREEN MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS
1. Jewelry
Single-Glass Illusion Necklace – Washed ashore and polished to translucence, found beach glass is fashioned with sterling silver into a delicate pendant
necklace. Relish. $22. http://www.relishinc.com
2. Scarf
Ruffled Cloud Silk Scarf – Wrapped or draped, this hand-weave silk is colored with natural sky-blue dyes for purity and environmental safety.
Viva terra. $89. http://www.vivaterra.com
3. Tea
Flowering Tea Gift Set -- Making tea is an art with these of handpicked, organically grown, green, white and black leaves. When steeped in water, the
hand-sewn rosettes slowly blossom into beautiful flowering shapes as they release their flavors. The kit’s glass teapot makes it easy to watch the petals
bloom. Organic Bouquet. $39.95. http://www.organicbouquet.com
4. Card
Grow-A-Note Flying Sunflower Card Pack -- Kids of any age can compose a special greeting or promise to perform a chore and design the message on a
card embedded with sunflower seeds. After reading the note, plant the card and the flowers will grow. Green Field Paper Company. 4 @ $14.95. http://www.greenfieldpaper.com
5. Food
Mother’s Day Cheese Collection -- Direct from the farm and made by women cheesemakers, this tasty collection includes Alison Hooper’s lemony “Bonne
Bouche” from Vermont, Sheila Flanagan’s buttery “Kunik” from Nettle Meadow in the UK and Mary Quicke’s spicy “Quicke’s Cheddar.” Artisanal Premium Cheese. $85. http://www.artisanalcheese.com
6. Fountain
Little Italy Solar Fountain Kit – Powered by sunshine, with a panel that can be tethered up to 15 feet away, this water fountain is a simple, soothing accent for a
patio or yard. Solar Home. $76.95. http://www.solarhome.org
Why not think Green and Honor Mother this year with a gift that also honors Mother Earth!
Eversopopular.com recently asked Sharon King Hoge, Editor of Verdant, to tell us what eco-conscious shoppers are choosing among a range of stylish earth friendly presents. The editors of VERDANT Magazine conducted a survey and came up with this list of the year’s Top 10 Green Mother’s Day Gifts.
TOP 10 GREEN MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS
1. Jewelry
Single-Glass Illusion Necklace – Washed ashore and polished to translucence, found beach glass is fashioned with sterling silver into a delicate pendant
necklace. Relish. $22. http://www.relishinc.com
2. Scarf
Ruffled Cloud Silk Scarf – Wrapped or draped, this hand-weave silk is colored with natural sky-blue dyes for purity and environmental safety.
Viva terra. $89. http://www.vivaterra.com
3. Tea
Flowering Tea Gift Set -- Making tea is an art with these of handpicked, organically grown, green, white and black leaves. When steeped in water, the
hand-sewn rosettes slowly blossom into beautiful flowering shapes as they release their flavors. The kit’s glass teapot makes it easy to watch the petals
bloom. Organic Bouquet. $39.95. http://www.organicbouquet.com
4. Card
Grow-A-Note Flying Sunflower Card Pack -- Kids of any age can compose a special greeting or promise to perform a chore and design the message on a
card embedded with sunflower seeds. After reading the note, plant the card and the flowers will grow. Green Field Paper Company. 4 @ $14.95. http://www.greenfieldpaper.com
5. Food
Mother’s Day Cheese Collection -- Direct from the farm and made by women cheesemakers, this tasty collection includes Alison Hooper’s lemony “Bonne
Bouche” from Vermont, Sheila Flanagan’s buttery “Kunik” from Nettle Meadow in the UK and Mary Quicke’s spicy “Quicke’s Cheddar.” Artisanal Premium Cheese. $85. http://www.artisanalcheese.com
6. Fountain
Little Italy Solar Fountain Kit – Powered by sunshine, with a panel that can be tethered up to 15 feet away, this water fountain is a simple, soothing accent for a
patio or yard. Solar Home. $76.95. http://www.solarhome.org
7. Beauty
Mother’s Day Gift Box -- Wisteria, olive fruit oil, and sunscreen moisturizer are among the natural elements of the lotions, shampoo, and cleanser in a collection
of skin care products. $47.00. Kiehl’s. http://www.kiehls.com
8. Book
“The Not So Big Life” -- Making more of less -- “making room for what really matters” -- is the point of Sarah Susanka’s new book which tells how shifting to a
simpler lifestyle results in a bigger life. Random House. $24.95. http://www.randomhouse.com
9. Garden tools
Indoor Garden Tote + Tools -- Bamboo handles on the mini rake, trowel and spade are a green aspect of this mini-tote designed for maintaining indoor plants.
RedEnvelope. $45. http://www.redenvelope.com
10. Electric car
Tango Electric Car – Plug it in overnight and mom can drive up to 80 miles in her jaunty splurge of a roll cage design commuter vehicle which combines the
speed and agility of a motorcycle with the security and comfort of a car.
Commuter Cars. $108,000. http://www.commutercars.com
BONUS EXTRA
“VERDANT” Magazine – One-year subscription to the nation’s newest “green” lifestyle magazine featuring eco friendly art, architecture, beauty, fashion, food,
travel, products, financial tips, and humor.
Cottages & Gardens Publications. $18.00. http://www.verdantmag.com
Mother’s Day Gift Box -- Wisteria, olive fruit oil, and sunscreen moisturizer are among the natural elements of the lotions, shampoo, and cleanser in a collection
of skin care products. $47.00. Kiehl’s. http://www.kiehls.com
8. Book
“The Not So Big Life” -- Making more of less -- “making room for what really matters” -- is the point of Sarah Susanka’s new book which tells how shifting to a
simpler lifestyle results in a bigger life. Random House. $24.95. http://www.randomhouse.com
9. Garden tools
Indoor Garden Tote + Tools -- Bamboo handles on the mini rake, trowel and spade are a green aspect of this mini-tote designed for maintaining indoor plants.
RedEnvelope. $45. http://www.redenvelope.com
10. Electric car
Tango Electric Car – Plug it in overnight and mom can drive up to 80 miles in her jaunty splurge of a roll cage design commuter vehicle which combines the
speed and agility of a motorcycle with the security and comfort of a car.
Commuter Cars. $108,000. http://www.commutercars.com
BONUS EXTRA
“VERDANT” Magazine – One-year subscription to the nation’s newest “green” lifestyle magazine featuring eco friendly art, architecture, beauty, fashion, food,
travel, products, financial tips, and humor.
Cottages & Gardens Publications. $18.00. http://www.verdantmag.com
