Your Source for Buying Green Holiday Gifts Online

No longer just for tree huggers, going green has become mainstream. Being green is more than a trendy fad - it's a way of life. There is a huge online market of eco-friendly products now available making it easier than ever to stay green this holiday season. The concept of being "green" goes well beyond buying organic fruit and high efficiency light bulbs. It's about sustainability, recycling, reusing, reducing consumption, fair trade and being cruelty free. The very idea of gift giving may be ironic for greenies, but the following list contains the latest gift ideas that would be appreciated.

For Babies and Kids: Some fun ideas for the littlest ones on your list are onesies made from softer- than-silk organic bamboo, which can be found at Gigglefishgifts ( http://www.gigglefish.com). Organic bamboo is perfect for delicate skin because it's free of harsh chemicals and dyes and feels super nice. Gigglefish also has wonderful brightly colored puzzles any child would surely love.. They also carry adorable recycled customizable bracelets, as well as games and lead free toys. Stuffed animals are always loved by children and a great place to find artisan-made, one of a kind "re-purposed" cuties are from www.scrappynation.com.

For Teens: Hoodies and printed t-shirts made from 100% organically grown cotton are sure to please the eco-conscious teen. Other hot items for teens are clothing, accessories and back packs made from hemp or bamboo. Why does organic matter when it's clothing? Consider that it takes 18 teaspoons of chemicals to make the average cotton t-shirt, organic does make a difference. Some mainstream companies are also developing eco-friendly, organic clothes such as Levi's Eco Jeans line. A few of the many great sites available are for eco-friendly clothes are www.greenfinds.com and www.buybamboo.com.

For Her: The gift for women that never goes out of style: jewelry of course! Always a hit for the big girls on your list. A wonderful site for jewelry and accessories, made fairly, is www.fairindigo.com. One very pretty pair of geometrical silver/gold mix earrings caught my eye and would look fabulous on most women. Fairindgo also has clothing and accessories, as well. Green Karat (www.greenKarat.com) is another site that offers uniquely beautiful jewelry made from recycled gold and gemstones. It's a great place to recycle your own jewelry, as well.

Another fun gift for the woman in your life is a re-usable tote bag. They're great for shopping, and handy for running errands, packing lunch, and toting workout clothes. The b.happy line from www.reusablebags.com offers some hip, sophisticated bags in all sizes and strengths.

For Him: A great buy for the awesome man in your life is the X-ray Sherpa Radio and Flashlight Twin Packs available from www.greenandmore.com. They also carry a soft-sided brief case aptly named The Messenger Brief Messenger Bag. It's sleek and modern and made from inner tubes from the US.

For the Impossible to Buy for: Who doesn't have someone like this on his or her list? How can you make your gift memorable when a person has everything? Consider sending an organic bouquet of vibrant amaryllis from www.organicbouquet.com. In addition to flowers, this site also has a wonderful selection of organic, fair trade, gourmet food baskets, artisan chocolates and holiday wreaths.

If you want to get the impossible person something more socially conscious, you can buy a stove for a family in Darfur for under $30.00. The stoves burn wood very efficiently, allowing a person to stay within the confines of the camp for longer periods and avoid the violence outside of the camp. A great site for this type of giving is www.projectconcern.org. They have thousands of ways to give and make a difference in someone's honor.

For Book and Movie Lovers: Readers will appreciate The Green Book: The Everyday Guide to Saving the Planet One Step at a Time, by Elizabeth Rogers. Available at www.amazon.com. Buying books from Amazon is green in itself because they offer used books in addition to new ones which is an easy way to recycle and reuse.

For movie lovers, a subscription to Netflix is a wonderful idea. The process of sharing and shipping DVD's is a green concept and extremely easy to do. Giving a gift certificate to the movies is another perfect solution for that hard to buy for movie buff. They can be found at www.movietickets.com.

For Seniors Gift certificates are great ideas for seniors, especially those who may be living on a fixed income. In addition to the typical restaurant gift certificate, many other businesses offer cards for more unusual gifts such as for massages, groceries, snow removal, errand running or housecleaning.

In light of constantly rising heating costs, seniors may also appreciate a snuggly new robe or blanket. Luxurious feeling organic blankets and robes are available at www.ourgreenhouse.com.

Green doesn't stop at the gift. Look for recycled wrapping paper, old maps or maybe the old standby, the Sunday comics to finish your gift. Brown paper bags can be fun if some raffia or recycled ribbon is added.

Happy shopping and give yourself a hug knowing that you are making the world a better place and you are also conserving your sanity by not fighting the overcrowded malls!