With the giving season almost upon us, I have a small gift for you. Below is a list of a few of my favorite things. Some are simply gifts to the environment. Yes, like the heroine in my latest novel, The Bravest Among Us, I too have a passion for all things enviro-friendly. I hope one of these ideas sparks something in you to touch someone with a special gift this holiday season.
Candle Lighter $7.00
Electric, rechargeable, flameless. Replaces plastic butane lighters that inevitably end up in landfills.
Find it on Amazon here.
Berry Bowl $50 - $60
Great for washing fruits and veggies or for serving berries and pretty enough to leave within easy reach.
Find similar items on Etsy here.
French Butter Dish $20 - $50
French-inspired elegance. Holds a whole stick of butter. Keeps it fresh and at smooth-able room temperature.
Coincidentally, also espoused in the popular novel, One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
Find similar items on Etsy here.
Foxgloves Gardening Gloves $24
Perfect for the gardener in your life. Comfortable, breathable, and machine washable. I have a pair in my front yard basket and two in my backyard basket.
Find them on the manufacturer’s site here. (Also on Amazon here.)
Veggie Keepers $16.80 set of 5
I first found these at my local grocery store where they were sold individually. These reusable plastic containers keep your fruits and veggies fresh, and you never forget what’s inside. Yes, they’re plastic, but for the number of plastic baggies they’ll replace, they’re definitely worth the purchase.
Find the set of five on Amazon here.
Dry Laundry Detergent Sheets $15
Who needs all of those enormous plastic jugs of laundry detergent where the main ingredient is water? Certainly not our landfills or oceans.
Find it on Amazon here.
Dry Shampoo and Conditioner Gift Set $39
Great for the frequent traveler or avid camper, and healthy for both your hair and the environment.
Find it on Amazon here.
Bag Clips $5 for a bag of 16
The only ones you’ll ever buy. Made of vinyl-coated heavy gauge wire, they never break.
Find them on Amazon here.
AnyList App - FREE wherever you download apps.
The cool thing about this app is that you can share lists with others, so your whole family can post to the grocery list and whoever does the shopping has it all in one place. And it’s organized by categories. I also use it for travel lists (things to pack for certain types of repeat trips), flowers I plant each spring, perennials I’d like to add to my yard someday, gift ideas I think of for others, and myriad other uses. I use the free version, but an upgraded version allows you to add images and do other cool things.
What are some of your favorite things?
I would love to hear about a few. Please reply or comment on my site to share.
Have a blessed holiday, and don’t forget to touch someone!