Holiday: Simple Green Gifts

This year, my husband and I decided we wanted to give something useful or edible for xmas. We figured nobody we know really needs anything and whenever we ask what they want, they have to really think about what they should tell us to get them. This seems just plain wasteful. Hopefully that didn't sound too Scrooge-like! But we still want to give something nice and useful. Here are some simple green gifts I found while gift searching. Most can be ordered or found locally in B.C. and are budget friendly too.


This cute everyday bag is the Lilikoi Laurel Handbag and is only $45. Lilikoi pieces are all made in B.C. and the fabrics used are all high quality and sustainable. Perfect for that fashionista sister or girlfriend!


Flowering teas from Numi Tea make a unique and pretty gift! You can get Numi teas at Whole Foods, Granville Island Produce, Langley Farm Markets and Apple Farm Markets.


Klean Kanteen now makes insulated bottles for those coffee lovers in your life. There are three different sizes and the prices range from $22-$32. You can find Klean Kanteen products at London Drugs or House of Knives locations around Vancouver.


For that jeans and t-shirt guy, you can get this comfy organic cotton hat from Boo Clothing for only $18. Boo Clothing is a great new clothing company based out of North Vancouver, B.C. All their clothes are comfy basics that are made from bamboo, soy and organic cotton.


There are a lot of candle lovers out there. These Spice Bliss candles from Mystic Masala are made from pure soy wax and 100% cotton wicks. You can get them from Hippy Grandma or directly from Mystic Masala (both B.C. based companies).


For anyone you know who loves yoga, these Super Grippy Yoga Gloves will help with their downward dogs! They are made from Gaiam. Gaiam products are available at Chapters Bookstores.


Babycakes Bakery in New York makes healthy baked goods that are vegan, mostly gluten-free and mostly sugar-free. Their recipe book makes great gift for that health buff.

Image credits:
Lilikoi Laurel Handbag: Lilikoi Clothing
Numi Flowering Tea: Numi Tea
Kleen Kanteen Insulated Bottle: Klean Kanteen
Boo Organic Cotton Hat: Boo Clothing
Spice Bliss Candle: The Mystic Masala
Super Grippy Yoga Gloves: Gaiam
Babycakes: Babycakes Vegan Bakery