How Do You Give Children Great Green Gifts?
Do you have a lot of nieces and nephews or grandchildren on your gift giving list this holiday season? Children love getting gifts, but do they really need another doll or action figure? A green gift takes some thought, but not necessarily more money. Consider your reasons behind giving the gift and the impact on the recipient as well as the environment. Here are a few ideas for green gifts that will be treasured by children and their parents. Give an experience. Offer to take your young relative on an outing. It may be something they do not have a chance to do with their parents, like a camping trip, a trip to the beach, or skiing. Take pictures on the trip and make up a small album. The memories of the event will last longer than any physical gift. Give passes to a local museum or indoor play area. Many parents love taking their children to museums, but find a yearly pass to be a luxury. Older children may love a pass to a rock climbing gym or the local pool. A pass is a gift that ca
