Stocking Stuffers for the Eco-Friendly

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Christmas stockings at my house are a big deal but aren’t precisely eco-friendly. that year, I’ve been trying to think of alternatives.

Some of my choices are what might be considered very good like fair trade chocolates and coffee. Striking a balance amoung the more expensive items of high quality or that are organic and the expected notion of a full stocking have been tricky though.

In the past stocking have moderate amounts of candy, usually lip balms, small books, gift cards for things like fast food or Starbucks, holiday socks and various little gifts. that year, I went for two objectives. Organic and green items whenever possible (and affordable) and items that are very useful but still fun.

For example (I have a wide range considering my family has a big sleepover on Christmas Eve and we all contribute to stockings for the group) for my 6-year-old nephew I got some kid friendly soaps and shampoos, a new toothbrush and some kid toothpaste. I plus got a small travel toiletry bag for when he goes on overnights to friends, Grandma’s, my house, etc.

For that bag I plus got a collapsible camping cup and a small package of band-aids. Crayons, a little candy and a book will round out my contribution there.

For my Grandpa, I got some books, some sugar-free candies and snack sized packages of cashews. Grandma gets word puzzle books, fresh pencils and a pretty washcloth.

Some of the items are organic or made from recycled materials or have other green properties. Some of them are just regular items from a big box store. I think, that year, for me at least, it’s all about striking a balance, not going overboard and finding things society will actually use. It’s rather challenging when you are looking at stockings for eight citizens!

What are your best green stocking stuffer finds so far? Or perhaps I’m too far ahead in my Christmas shopping!

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[Source] Christina Clark