To roll out Greenfeet’s 2009 Gift Guide, I decided to start with a few personal picks. These are items I’ll be giving this year. Shhh…don’t tell my family and friends! Stay tuned for more gift giving ideas over the next several weeks!
Smooshed Ice Cream SetOur Smooshed Ice Cream Set ($18.95) is an official hit with young and old alike. This makes a fun family gift or for the enthusiastic chef(s) in the house. Easy to use, our kit allows you to create gourmet desserts on a budget and with personal tastes in mind. For an extra personal touch, include your favorite ice cream treat recipe tucked inside the box. The kit contains a marble slab and two anti-freeze stainless steel ice cream spades. |
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Organic Cotton Pixie DollOk, so now you’re going to see my girlie side. Our Organic Cotton Pixie doll ($24.95). Maia, as she is called, made all of us girls in the office squeal when she arrived (yeah, the guys just rolled their eyes). Hey, guys have matchbox – we have dolls. What makes Maia a fave of mine? She’s an adorable, quality cloth doll made from organically grown cotton at an affordable price Her facial features are stitched – not painted so they won’t rub off after a lot of lovin’. Designed for kids 3 and up, Maia also comes with information about her homeland, the Amazon Rainforest. It details the forest, the dangers she faces and what the child can do to help. It’s a very positive message. Oh, and she has a sister too! |
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Recycled Circuit Board 4″ x 6″ Photo FrameOur Recycled Circuit Board Photo Frame ($18.95) is perfect for the eco-geek or recycling enthusiast on your list. This unusual photo frame is made from a reclaimed circuit board and holds a 4” x 6” photo. It has a metal pin as a stand and is made right here in the USA. This is the kind of gift just about everybody can use – especially if you’ve already filled it with a photo of you and the recipient. Available in blue or green. |
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Waffle Weave Cotton TowelI LOVE THESE TOWELS! Yes, yes I do. Our Waffle Weave Bath Towels ($22.95) have become synonymous with an European hotel experience. These super absorbent cotton bath towels feel invigorating to the skin, are extremely durable and are available in a variety of colors. You can’t go wrong giving a set of these towels as a gift any time of year. If you have a traveler in your family, consider giving a few of the waffle weave hand towels. They are generously sized and are popular with the backpacker or traveler who packs lightly as they handle an all over drying after a shower or dip in the creek and dry quickly. I like them as I have to watch moisture in my bathroom to keep mold at bay. These cotton towels look great, perform beyond expectations and the manufacturer supports family farms and provides education to the villagers where the cotton is grown. They feel good in so many ways. We also offer a new version of the waffle weave – these are called Modern Waffle Weave. Colors are brighter, weave is a bit looser (geez- sounds like me) and they are a bit softer in texture. |
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Hand Cranked Generator “Dynamo Torch” Green Science KitPersonally, I love giving gifts to kids both fun and educational. Our line of green science kits include the Dynamo Torch ($9.95) which I plan on giving to my son and nephew. This cool green science kit uses hand motion to create electric power. What a fun way to make a kid feel as powerful as a super-hero! It has a metal coil that rotates between the poles of an electromagnet. This rotation causes a current to flow, creating electricity. This concept is known as electromagnetism. They’ll turn a toy motor into a generator that converts hand motion into enough electricity to power a light bulb. As a bonus, this kit includes instructions on how to make a neat emergency torch out of a recycled soda bottle. This is clean renewable energy at its best – no pollution, no batteries just good old fashioned people-power. A nice lesson in alternative energy resources and mechanics for your favorite mad-scientist. |
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Hand Painted Portuguese Olive DishOur hand-painted Portuguese Olive Dish is a gem in my opinion. The photo doesn’t describe how pretty it is. It’s creative design allows for olives on one side and the pits on another. Set in the center of a dinner table or scatter throughout the room for a cocktail party. Double duty this little beauty for dipping sauces, or place appetizers on one side and the toothpicks on the other. It’s made under Fair Trade conditions and is a wonderful gift for the entertainer, olive lover, or as a hostess gift coupled with a jar of gourmet olives. |
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Eco-Cup Reusable Coffee CupI love reusable coffee cups. Our Eco-Cup Reusable Coffee Cup ($9.95) and silicone lid is a fun alternative to disposable coffee cups. It includes a silicone cup cozy to protect your hands from a hot beverage. The whole thing looks exactly like a disposable coffee cup but instead its made from heat absorbing ceramic (helps keep the beverage warm) and the lid is great for people or students who can’t have cups on their desks without a lid. We also offer the Chico Cozy – a handmade cup sleeve with insulation properties designed to protect your hands from heat. It works on this cup as well as other to-go cups. I recommend keeping one stashed in the glove compartment for unexpected stops at the coffee house and for when you have forgotten your reusable mug. It’s ok, I do it too on occasion. Both of these make great gifts for co-workers, students, professionals and even the mom-on-the-go. |
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ChicoBag Messenger BagMy friends over at ChicoBag have done it again! The new ChicoBag Messenger Bag ($17.95) is one of the most innovative designs in compact reusable bags I’ve seen. So, let’s say you’re strolling down the street of a quaint town while on vacation. You wander into a shop and low and behold there is the exact doo-dad you’ve been looking for! Being the prepared eco-warrior, you whip out of your purse, pocket or backpack, the ChicoBag messenger bag. It’s snug in its own little bag until in one fell swoop, voila! It’s a full size messenger bag that holds about 40lbs. Its classic messenger bag design allows you to wear it across your shoulder minimizing stress on your back and shoulders. Available in several colors, I think this is one slick must-have for anyone on the move. |
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