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green gifts for the whole family girlawhirl's holiday 2007 gift guides
Dec 6, 2007
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Girlawhirl knows that keeping things green doesn't take away the fun or require any kind of a sacrifice. From an organic wrap to keep the winter chill out to fun solar kits for the kids, Girlawhirl's got great gift ideas for the whole family… • Parents will appreciate Girlawhirl slipping a little green education into her gift this season, especially since the kids will be having too much fun to notice they're actually learning something. But an education on solar power is exactly what they'll get when Girlawhirl gives them the Solar Physics Workshop. Kids can mix and match 320 parts to create 12 different models and try out 30 experiments that demonstrate how solar cells become solar power to get their motors moving.
Solar Physics Workshop $49 Gaiam.com
• Girlawhirl's ready to get engines revving the green way with this fun kit that has everything a kid – or enthusiastic adult – needs to build their very own solar powered car, wheels, instructions, axles, the works! And the best part: its not like technology will move past this toy, because the sun is always in style.
Klutz Solar Car Book $21.95 Gaiam.com
• As ‘green' as she and her friends are becoming, no one's started composting yet. It sounds like a great idea to prevent organic wastes from going to a landfill where it will take far longer for them to decompose than if they were allowed to do so in a more natural environment. But truth be told, in their city-sized apartments there's the worry of bugs and the worm factor as well. With the Naturemill Automatic Composter all it takes to get going is a plug. The energy efficient motor does the work of worms, and the sleek design prevents both odors from escaping and bugs from getting inside. It's even recommended by Josh Dorfman, The Lazy Environmentalist.
Naturemill Automatic Composter $449 vivavi.com
• Not all kitchens are as small as the one in Girlawhirl's apartment. Though, even if there's lots of space, it doesn't mean separate bins for newspapers, mixed papers, bottles and cans are all welcomed. This super sleek Ecopod keeps all the clutter of recycling under control. Bottles and cans get squished when the foot pedal is pressed, so up to 40 can be stored in one bin. There are two additional bins for other recyclables like paper bags or glass bottles.
Ecopod Stainless Steel $278 gaiam.com *There are also black and white versions available for $328 at vivavi.com
• This completely versatile wrap can go from a scarf to airplane chill chaser in a flash. And it's made from a soft blend of bamboo and cotton. This one's a great idea for her eco-conscious boss.
Louis Pashmina Style Wrap by Toggery Black, Red, Nocturne $44 earthgirlsboutique.com
• All Josie Maran Cosmetics are made with natural, organic, nontoxic and gentle ingredients whenever possible. Even the packaging is made of corn based biodegradable plastic, recycled and compostable materials and printed with soy ink. But this cosmetic line proves you don't have to give up luxury to go green. From concealer sticks to blush, eye shadow and plumping lip gloss, Girlawhirl can't wait to give the full range of Josie Maran Cosmetics to her makeup loving pals. If they weren't into eco-conscious makeup before, Girlawhirl's pretty sure Josie will change their minds.
Josie Maran Cosmetics $16-$42
• For her sister, or even her mother, this silky soft duo of a nightgown and matching robe in an eco-friendly blend of cotton and soy makes sweet dreams inevitable. Girlawhirl loves it so much she might even add it to her own wish list.
Cotton/Soy Blend S/M, L/XL Cream or Black gaiam.com Gown: $68: click here to purchase Robe $88: click here to purchase
• And even though she's given these before, there are a few guys on her list who could use a little solar re-charging in their lives. For them, it's Voltaic's Solar Powered Backpack or Messenger Bag to keep all kinds of electronics powered up.
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