The Green Parent

  

Flowers make a great waste-free gift for Mom.

Honor your Mother and Mother Earth with these great waste-free gifts.

 

Gift Cards

: Give mom the gift of giving with a GlobalGiving Gift Card that she can use to support a project of her choosing (such as providing baby supplies to new moms in the Bronx; supporting the use of solar energy in Kenya; or providing medical relief to earthquake victims in Peru).

Ecards: Skip the paper, save a tree, and send mom your love with a free ecard from 123 Greetings.

Treat from the Kitchen

: What mom wouldn’t love to be the recipient of a yummy treat from the kitchen.  Make her an indulgent chocolate cake, some hearty bran muffins, a fancy dinner, or invite her over for a cup of tea and cookie.

Work for hire: Give your mom the gift of your time by offering to weed the garden, clean the kitchen, or do the laundry for a day.

Flowers

: Flowers are great way to show your mom how much she brightens your day.  Bouquets are nice, especially if you can compost them after they’ve wilted.  Even better…try planting a few of your mom’s favorite flowers  in the garden for a gift that lasts all year round.