Green Friday

Just a quick post of Sew Green links to make the busiest shopping day of the year a little less busy and wasteful.

Gift for Good- Alternative gift giving suggestions

Green Gift Giving for Kids - Great list of ideas

What's in your wallet - Think before you buy

Crafty Bastards- Great handmade shopping links

These aren't your mama's clogs- Eco Fashion links

Conscientious Consumption - Mindful consumerism

Toys without the tox- DIY toys

Rock PAPER Scissors- Make your own notebooks

The Art of Finding- sourcing materials for handmade collages- which make great gifts

Also, Healthy Child, Healthy World has a list of 192 eco-friendly kids toys on Amazon.

EDIT:

Also here are a few suggestions for non-shopping alternatives for the whole family on this shopping heavy weekend:

1. Museum [we are open!]
2. Zoo/ aquarium/ garden [all are nonprofits and need your support]
3. Volunteer [soup kitchen, animal shelter or visit a senior center]
4. Tour your city [what would tourists do?]
5. Beach, mountains, river, or any spot with a great view [pack some leftovers]
6. If weather permits- get outside and organize a sporting activity [Croquet!]
7. If weather doesn't permit, board games [or organize a scavenger hunt].

Please leave any other suggestions in the comments!

Cheers!