How to Create Consumable Christmas Gifts

Celebrate the holiday season by giving green gifts to those you love. Giving green gifts will increase the quality and thoughtfulness of your gift. Some of the best green gifts are consumable. Consumable gifts are gifts that will be used up. They can be eaten, sent, read, worn, or enjoyed by the recipient. Examples of consumbable gifts are gift cards, tickets to shows/concerts/movies, plants, flower bulbs, books, food and drink. By following the steps listed below you will be on your way to a greener and more relaxed holiday season.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Make a list of everyone you need to buy for this holiday season. Do not forget teachers, postal worker, newspaper boy or other service people in your life.

2. List the hobbies, interests and personal qualities beside each person’s name. For example: Dad – Golf, Easy Listening Music, loves to read to the grandkids.

3. Create thoughtful green gift ideas for each person. For example: Dad- Gift card to his favorite golf course, tickets to concert or show, books he can read to the kids.

Tips & Warnings

• We recommend using biodegradable brown bags for holiday gift wrap. Use markers, paint, stamps, used ribbon and yarn to decorate the package.