Last Minute Gift

Posted on May 7, 2008 by Allie

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I needed to get a gift for a certain special lady in our lives (Grandma, stop reading this).  I had to run an errand on the Target side of town.  Inspired by Mickey’s recent shopping trip, I decided I’d search the aisles for something fun and eco-friendly.  Here’s what I found:

  • Chameleon-Collection Makeup Bag - Made from post-consumer recycled plastic.  I love the spring colors and the pretty tree silhouette.
  • Bamboo Garden Bath Mitt - Super soft and better than a wash cloth because bamboo is naturally antibacterial, hypoallergenic, absorbent and fast drying.  No more smelly wash cloths in the shower.
  • Dr. Bronners Lavender Pure Castile Soap - One of my favorite products.  Good for washing almost everything.  And a 2fl oz bottle will last a long time.
  • Trial/Travel Size Weleda Skin Food & Almond Moisture Cream - I haven’t tried any Weleda products yet, but their products are “free of synthetic preservatives, fragrances, colorants and raw materials derived from mineral oils,” and not tested on animals.
  • Burt’s Bees Lip Shimmer — A little bit of color, and a lot of moisture and shine.  The label says it’s 100% natural.

8 Comments +

  1. Guess who’s going to Target after work!

    May 7th, 2008 at 7:02 pm
    Comment by Noelle
  2. I don’t need to be prodded.

    May 7th, 2008 at 7:32 pm
    Comment by The Modern Gal
  3. Hahaha. You guys are funny!

    May 7th, 2008 at 8:25 pm
    Comment by Allie
  4. That picture looks like an advertisement for Target! Are you sure you don’t work there?

    May 7th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
    Comment by nancypearlwannabe
  5. Pretty sure. I mean, the fact that I only go there three or four times a year and don’t ever get a paycheck from them . . . that probably means I don’t, right?

    May 7th, 2008 at 11:45 pm
    Comment by Allie
  6. I love giving Burt’s Bees gift packs - there’s something for everyone in the reusable :) pouch!

    May 9th, 2008 at 12:33 pm
    Comment by Regular_Lady
  7. i love that dr. bronner’s soap and i was really surprised to see it at target on my last visit. go target!

    May 9th, 2008 at 7:19 pm
    Comment by kir
  8. [...] I got some green goodies for Grandma at Target a few weeks ago, I couldn’t resist getting myself a sample size of Weleda Skin [...]

    May 29th, 2008 at 10:16 am
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Bring Your Own Utensils

I carry a titanium backpacking spork around in my purse.  I know that sounds kind of weird, but it saves me from using disposable utensils when I eat out, and it’s so light, I never even notice that I’m carrying it.

Before the Industrail Revolution it was common for guests to be expected to bring their own utensils with them when invited to dine, because utensils were expensive, labor intensive items, and most people didn’t own extra sets.  Now, when it’s possible to buy a set of 1,000 plastic utensils for under $20, people don’t even think about bringing their own.

But think of the plastic waste that can be saved by slipping a fork from home in your purse on the way out the door.  You don’t need anything fancy.  Grab one from your kitchen drawer, or if you’re worried about loosing a piece of a set, pick up a few spare utensils the next time you hit a discount store, thrift shop, or yard sale.  It’s simple a simple way to cut down waste, and it’s always nicer to eat with real utensils anyway.

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