Bamboo bowls From Bambu

Sustainably harvested bamboo and comes in mouth-watering colors like yellow, berry, red, cayenne, blue corn, chocolate, kiwi green, green apple, naked and black. These bowls are fabulous for mom’s who love to cook, serve, and entertain.

EGGLING – $12

This little egg planter is just the thing! The egg-shaped pot is made of unglazed ceramic and you can choose from basil, cactus, red pepper, mint, lavender, or strawberry. Great for any mother.

Organic cooked meal

What a great way to celebrate your mom with a little home cooking. Local farmer’s markets are back in full swing. Pick up some local organic foods, and prepare a awesome meal for mom.

Green Clean

Why not offer your service for a day helping mom clean. Offer to clean non-toxic cleaning supplies. Look for biodegradable products, which are often washed down the sink after use, and cleaners without chemicals hazardous to the environment, such as phosphates. You can also give mom a gift certificate to a green cleaning service in your town.

Eco Spa Pampering

What mom doesn’t like to be pampered? Take your mom on a luxurious and relaxing day to the spa. Many cities now offer a plethora of organic and eco-friendley products and services to please everyone.

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Fun, Affordable, & Eco Friendly Toys from Terri Bennett on Vimeo.

Still looking for those perfect eco gifts? Here is a video to set you in the right direction.

Eco Friendly Pet Toys

Have yout bought anything yet for the pet in your life?  Squeaky dog toys made of 100% organic cotton and natural dyes from plants and minerals. Made with a low-eco impact, the pink caterpillar and green lizard are certified non-toxic, chemical-free, saliva resistant and have a reduced allergy level.

Find it at: Uncommon Goods

Pea's In A Pod Baby Clothes

Cute embroidered cap, bib, booties and bodysuit inside gift box. Soft 100% organic cotton.

Find it at: Babies R Us

Sustainable Soy Candles

Made entirely of natural materials, our Soy Candles offer an environmentally responsible take on ambient candlelight. Each of our votives is hand poured from a blend of highly renewable soybean, vegetable and beeswax oils in a recycled-glass cup.

Find it at: Pottery Barn

Electricity Usage Monitoring Devices

his revolutionary power strip prevents that waste. Plug your main device (computer, TV, etc.) into the primary outlet and its peripherals (printer/scanner or VCR/cable box, etc.) into the others. High-tech sensors know when you shut down the main device, and they cut off everything else.

Find it at: Terrapass

• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 1 1/2 cups lentils
• 3/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 2 orange, red, or yellow (or a mix) bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch dices
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan of boiling salted water, cook lentils until crisp-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water to stop further cooking, and drain again.
2. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, mustard, and tarragon. Add drained lentils, bell peppers, and scallions; season well with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Asparagus and Crab Salad

• 1/2 pound cooked lump crab meat ( if you can’t tolerate crab substitute it for fish)
• 1/2 tablespoon rice wine
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 Thai chile, finely minced
• 1 green onion, minced
• 1 pound thin asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths
• 1/4 cup honey-roasted chopped nuts of your choice

Directions

1. Combine crabmeat, rice wine, soy sauce, lemon juice, chili, and green onion.
2. Blanch asparagus in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until bright green, about 1 minute. Drain and rinse with cold water until chilled.
3. Toss asparagus and crab meat mixture in a salad bowl. Top with nuts and serve.

These are two recipes are amazingly good and healthy. We have tried them in our house and have had much success!

1. Find local farmers and co-ops. More and more local and organic farmers are cropping up all over. Many sell organic eggs, milk, meats and vegetables.Go to LocalHarvest.org to find one in your area.

2. Learn to reuse. I have heard of many creative ideas on how people reuse. For the most part more people are reusing such things as metal water bottles, grocery bags, and even old clothes.

3. Eat sustainable fish. Sustainable fish are often more healthy for you and the environment. Check out Blue Ocean Institute.

4. Cut down on paper use. This could mean opting for paperless bills or phone books.

5. Fill up the fridge. Not only will this let you stock on, but it saves energy when its fuller.

6. Plant a small garden. Most homes don’t have much room for a garden, but you can grow many vegetables and herbs on your patio in planters.

7. De-clutter your mailbox. Get rid of junk mail. Go to OptOutPreScreen.com for more info.

Egg Carton Bats

Materials:
Egg carton • Black Paint • Googly Eyes • Yarn (any color) • String • Scissors • Glue • Paint Brush

Directions:

1. Separate three cups from an egg carton using scissors.
2. Cut out part of the bottoms of each end cup to look like bat wings.
3. Paint all three cups black including the underside and let dry.
4. Glue two googly eyes and yarn for a mouth on the middle cup.
5. Thread a string through the top of the middle cup to hang.

Toilet Tissue Roll Bat

Materials:
Empty Toilet Tissue Roll • Black Paint • Black and White Construction Paper • Scissors • Glue • Black and Red Marker

Directions:
1. Paint toilet tissue roll black and let dry.
2. Trace two bat wings and two triangle shaped ears on the black paper and cut out.
3. Cut two small triangle shaped fangs, a small circle for a nose and two circles for the eyes from the white paper.
4. Glue on construction paper pieces to the toilet tissue roll.

Why not make some cookies from scratch. Simple sugar cookies are great Halloween treat for parties or family fun.

Why not make some cookies from scratch. Simple sugar cookies are great Halloween treat for parties or family fun.

Simple Recipe Ingredients:

1 cup(s) (2 sticks) butter (no substitutions), softened
1/2 cup(s) sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon(s) vanilla extract
3 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
Ornamental Frosting (optional)

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Mix all ingredients in large mixing bowl.
3. Use spoon to place cookie dough on greased pan, spacing them 3 to 4 inches apart.
4. Bake for 10-13 minutes.

Source: Kiwi Magazine

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