Comments on: Green Christmas http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/11/10/green-christmas/ Green and Natural Parenting Wed, 23 May 2012 20:16:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Lauren http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/11/10/green-christmas/#comment-8682 Lauren Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:22:42 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1567#comment-8682 If I promise to read it soon :) will you just tell me what the verdict of the real vs. fake tree argument is? I'm considering fake for the first time, and want to know the "green" consensus is!!! If I promise to read it soon :) will you just tell me what the verdict of the real vs. fake tree argument is? I’m considering fake for the first time, and want to know the “green” consensus is!!!

]]> By: Jennifer http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/11/10/green-christmas/#comment-8681 Jennifer Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:59:32 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1567#comment-8681 I have found that one of the best ways to have a green holiday season is to just spend time with family and friends, make some homemade goodies, and donate to a good cause that you truly believe in. For the last 4 years, my husband and I have been doing this and we feel so much better about the holidays. With all the crazy, consumerism, hustle & bustle, it's nice to take it slow at this time of year. Yes, we did have to explain to everyone the first couple of years why we weren't buying gifts, etc. But, now they know and know what to expect from us. It makes such a huge difference in how I view the holiday season now. Best wishes! I have found that one of the best ways to have a green holiday season is to just spend time with family and friends, make some homemade goodies, and donate to a good cause that you truly believe in. For the last 4 years, my husband and I have been doing this and we feel so much better about the holidays. With all the crazy, consumerism, hustle & bustle, it’s nice to take it slow at this time of year. Yes, we did have to explain to everyone the first couple of years why we weren’t buying gifts, etc. But, now they know and know what to expect from us. It makes such a huge difference in how I view the holiday season now.

Best wishes!

]]> By: Elisabeth http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/11/10/green-christmas/#comment-8680 Elisabeth Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:14:35 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1567#comment-8680 Sadly, I didn't get very far into the book (Amazon preview) before I find myself disagreeing with her on the causes of climate change. Ahhh, if only all these agendas weren't so transparent. Sadly, I didn’t get very far into the book (Amazon preview) before I find myself disagreeing with her on the causes of climate change. Ahhh, if only all these agendas weren’t so transparent.

]]> By: Miss Kris http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/11/10/green-christmas/#comment-8679 Miss Kris Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:45:41 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1567#comment-8679 I just checked the Seattle Public Library's catalog and they do not have it :( So disappointing. I just checked the Seattle Public Library’s catalog and they do not have it :( So disappointing.

]]> By: Mia http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/11/10/green-christmas/#comment-8678 Mia Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:45:37 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1567#comment-8678 Always remember, if your library doesn't have a book you want, and it has mass appeal, you can always ask them to buy it. The library I work at has a form right on their website to request a purchase. If it is a very niche item, or something out of their scope (like textbooks) they won't get it, but if they think there will be a lot of interest then they just might! Always remember, if your library doesn’t have a book you want, and it has mass appeal, you can always ask them to buy it. The library I work at has a form right on their website to request a purchase. If it is a very niche item, or something out of their scope (like textbooks) they won’t get it, but if they think there will be a lot of interest then they just might!

]]> By: Dirkey http://naturemoms.com/blog/2008/11/10/green-christmas/#comment-8677 Dirkey Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:46:07 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=1567#comment-8677 Great will have to see if the library has it ***crossing fingers*** :) One thing that my friends and I do that I love is that we do gifts that are homemade or from a thrift store thats cost is $5 or less. Its a great way to fight consumerism, recycle and learn new skills (this year I made soap). A nice green tradition. Great will have to see if the library has it ***crossing fingers*** :)
One thing that my friends and I do that I love is that we do gifts that are homemade or from a thrift store thats cost is $5 or less. Its a great way to fight consumerism, recycle and learn new skills (this year I made soap). A nice green tradition.

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