Sometimes it is hard to find green gifts at a reasonable price especially if you want to spend $25 or less. With the economy still being sluggish this year, $25 seems to be the magical price threshold that most people want to spend on family that they do not see very often or good friends.

I have been spending quite a bit of time lately exploring eBay’s World of Good. It is a growing shopping mall for green gifts, and specialty items, and really fun to browse.

I recommend that you browse eBay’s World of Good to see what they have to offer and bookmark some items for your friends and relatives. It is always good to know that you are contributing to the health and well being of your friends and family.

Here is one of my personal favorites this week:

Alex and Ani St. Christopher Bracelet
I think that I might have to get one of these for myself.

For my friends, this is a great gift:

Natural Handmade Balm for Dry Skin

To go directly to the World of Good website, click here.

I just love these eco-friendly party favors from Beaucoup. They have such clever ideas. These tea favors are perfect for a baby or bridal shower.

Eco-Friendly Whole Leaf Tea Sachet Party Favors

Turn a simple cup of tea into a celebration to indulge all of the senses! These beautifully packaged tea sachets are the hottest gifts around. Present them as guest favors or serve them at your next event, for a truly unforgettable display. Whether you are planning a small tea party, a formal banquet or your own wedding, our tea sachets will add an elegant touch and are sure to be a conversation piece.

And you get to choose from the following flavors:

• Chamomile – A blend of Chamomile flowers, orange peel and vanilla with a delicate fruit finale. All Natural, contains no caffeine.
• Citrus Mint – A breathtaking blend that warms the spirits and enhances any meal. Naturally caffeine free, with a touch of lemon zest.
• Earl Grey – An unique blend of rich Indian tea, Italian pressed bergamot, and marigold petals bring a modern twist to this elegant classic, and contains low levels of caffeine.
• Flora – Ruby red herbal tea that blends crimson flowers with cinnamon sticks. This full-flavored tea has soft fruit notes, and contains no caffeine.
• Ginger – Lemon ginger herbal tea that blends fresh cut ginger roots with lemon infusions. All Natural, contains no caffeine.
• Jasmine – Natural scent of blooming jasmine flowes captured in this light and floral green tea. Grown and scented in gardens of south China. Low in caffeine.
• Oasis – Blend of green teas, spring flowers and lemon infusions. A very calming tea with subtle floral notes, and a citrus finale. All natural, contains low levels of caffeine.

For more information on these and other eco-friendly party favors, follow this link.

It amazes me every time I research baby items for gifts or just for fun how many innovations have been made in baby items since I had a baby. My youngest is only 12 years old, so that wasn’t that long ago. Today I was searching for interesting baby furniture and came across the Cariboo line of baby furniture.

Cariboo’s line of furniture is very simple, sleek and modern looking and entirely functional. I would have loved to have had something like this in my home when I had my babies. Not only that, but they are made from sustainable wood.

“Cariboo is a line of children’s furniture that showcases elegant design with practical features. Designed and made in New Zealand, the Cariboo line is constructed of sustainable Radiata wood. The coordinating bassinets and changing tables blend easily with the most stylish home decor. Each piece will be a striking addition to any nursery or master bedroom.”

Cariboo Classic Changing Table
The timeless beauty of the Cariboo Classic Changing Table adds a touch of class to any nursery. The Classic Changing Table also has long term use as a stand for toys or books when a changing table is no longer needed. The Classic Changing Table is environmentally friendly, made from sustainable New Zealand Radiata wood. Comes complete with a changing table pad and fitted toweling cover.

Specifications:

* Dimensions: 35″ H x 32″ D x 33″ L
* Weight Limit: 45 lbs
Cariboo Folding Bassinet

The Cariboo Folding Bassinet is perfect for parents with little room to spare. Stylish and functional at the same time, this bassinet folds flat for easy storage or travel.

The Folding Bassinet is environmentally friendly, made from sustainable New Zealand Radiata wood. The stain is lead free and all materials are non-toxic and PBDE free.

Available in Teak or Mahogany.

Specifications:

* Dimensions: 36″ H x 27.5″ D x 34″ L
* Weight Limit 22 lbs.

You can purchase these and many other eco-friendly baby items at BabyEarth.

Did you know that you can buy EDUN LIVE t-shirts on Zazzle? Not only that but you can design your own EDUN LIVE t-shirt on Zazzle. EDUN LIVE Basic Tees are made 100% in sub-Saharan Africa with a mission to drive sustainable employment on the continent.

Zazzle is a print on demand company that is partnering with artists and companies to provide custom products including t-shirts.

Respect Earth Exclusive Earth Day T-Shirt by edunLIVE
Browse other This T-Shirts

For more information on Zazzle, follow this link.

For more information on EDUN, follow this link.

From babyearth.com:
Babies grow up quickly and your beloved car seats, strollers, swings and highchairs end up as junk, collecting dust in the garage. Sadly, many of these items are thrown away, ending up in landfills. Well, not anymore. That’s why we’ve launched BabyEarth RENEW, a hassle-free baby gear recycling program.

The program is simple. If you’re done with your car seat, stroller or high chair, send it to us. We’ll make sure everything is properly disassembled and all usable parts are sent to accredited recycling centers. For example, fabrics will be shipped to developing countries, and metal, plastic and foam will be used for construction projects. In the spirit of renewing, if the item is in excellent condition it will be donated to and enjoyed by another family who needs it.

While you are on the site, you can also check out BabyEarth’s eco-friendly baby products like this organic mattress below:

Naturepedic Quilted Organic Cotton Deluxe Crib Mattress

I just came across a website that has some really nice gift sets that could be used for several different occasions. They are all eco-friendly and come ready to go packaged very nicely. These gift sets are perfect for housewarmings, baby showers, gifts for when you stay with someone for the holidays, or just as a gift for someone’s home. I really love them.

The company is Green Nest, and they specialize in what I would call Eco-Chic Green Feng Shui for home or office. They have mostly home decor items that are eco-friendly and designed to dilute the chemical, and harsh synthetics that bother people who are more sensitive. However, surrounding ourselves with healthy decor does not have to wait for when we are sick.

The Gift of Health

The Gift of Health – $ 89.99
A wonderful gift for anyone! Mom’s & dad’s, family, friends, housewarming or coworkers will love this gift packed with health. The beautiful basket is conveniently shrink wrapped and ready to give as a gift. The Gift of Health has a potential total value of over $170. Gift of health includes: A.) Learn to Create a Healthy Home! by Ron & Lisa Beres: $19.95 Value Audio CD Could Your Home Be Making You Sick? This is a question millions of Americans are starting to ask themselves in today’s toxic world. With so many diseases on the rise, it is not just our diets that we must be concerned with anymore. Our home should be a safe haven where our bodies rest and recuperate, but unfortunately, a myriad of toxins are abundant and most people are unaware of their existence. There IS something you can do about it. Join Ron and Lisa Beres as they take you through a journey of identifying and eliminating these dangerous toxins and learn to create a healthy home for you and your loved ones TODAY!

Gift Boxed Contemporary Tumblers

Gift Boxed Contemporary Tumblers – $ 15.25
Introducing our 100% natural hand-poured Gift Boxed Contemporary Tumblers filled to the brim with aromas of life! Our soy candles contain no petroleum by-products (unlike paraffin), lead, carcinogens. Our soy candles are completely non-toxic and environmentally-friendly. · 100% vegetable, made with Pure Soybean oil. · All NATURAL and biodegradable. · Manufactured meeting FDA and Kosher standards. · Contain NO petroleum, paraffin or beeswax products. · Contain NO pesticides and NO herbicides. · Contain NO toxic materials. · Contain NO Genetically Modified Material. · No Animal Testing.

Another thing that Green Nest specializes in is air and water purification and filtration systems.

Rhino EQ-300 Whole House Water Filtration

Rhino EQ-300 Whole House Water Filtration – $ 799.00
The EQ-300 effectively reduces chlorine, bad taste, and odor in all the municipally treated water or water deemed safe by local health authorities that enter your home. you can rest assured that your family is getting the highest quality drinking, bathing and cleaning water available today.

If you have allergies or react to the environment of your home, you may want to consider purifying your water and air, and looking for other things in your home environment that you are sensitive to. Green Nest has a lot of information on their website and live people to help you answer questions about allergens, and sensitivity.

HealthMate Plus Air Filtration System

HealthMate Plus Air Filtration System – $ 549.99
Healthmate™: Specialty air cleaner with 60 sq. ft. of medical HEPA, certified to remove 99.97% of airborne particles 0.3 microns and larger. Contains 15 pounds of granular carbon and zeolite for the adsorption of odors, gasses and chemicals. Stands 23” tall and 14.5” wide. Effectively cleans an area of 1500 sq. ft. (with normal ceiling heights). The HealthMate Plus includes FREE GROUND SHIPPING for order deliveries in the Continental United States!

For more information, contact Green Nest.

Jenn Savedge

I just came across this incredible book The Green Parent: A Kid-Friendly Guide to Environmentally-Friendly Living which is written by the author of The Green Teen: The Eco-Friendly Teen’s Guide to Saving the Planet , another awesome book for parents.

If you are a parent looking to raise green kids, incorporate green living into your daily routine at home, or trying to teach your teen to be a green teen, then check these books out. The author, Jenn Savedge, is a full-time mom, environmentalist, and author who researches and writes about the two topics that are closest to her heart: children and the environment. Jenn was born and raised in a small coal-mining town in northeastern Pennsylvania where environmental causes were often viewed with disdain. Yet, from a young age, Jenn fell in love with the natural world, often initiating projects in her community to clean up litter, protect wildlife, and reduce pollution. Read more about Jenn Savedge, here.

Jenn Savedge is also the author of The Everything Green Baby Book: From pregnancy to baby’s first year – an easy and affordable guide to help you care for your baby – and for the earth! (Everything Series).