It’s little wonder why Mother’s Day is one of the most celebrated holidays of the year, as it’s a day we reserve to honor our mothers – our moms, our best friends.

Indeed, for all that she has done (and continues to do) for us, we in turn, try and make this day for her special.

One way is with the perfect gift.

Going Green for Mom
This year, consider “going green” with yours. An eco-friendly gift that enriches the environment rather than pollutes it, seems to capture the very essence of what mothers provide us: A protected world.

As you’ll see, going green doesn’t mean going off the beaten path necessarily. You can still give the Mother’s Day standards, only with an eco-conscious touch.

1. Local/organic flowers: Flowers are a Mother’s Day tradition and if you wish to continue it, nothing stands in your way if you wish to go green. Simply buy local to reduce the arrangement’s carbon footprint. Purchase organic bouquets when possible.

2. Herb garden: An offshoot of flowers is to help Mom get started with an herb garden. Grown in containers and set on the windowsill, an herb garden is both beautiful and practical.

3. Soy candles: Candles are warm, fresh, and inviting. However, most candles are petroleum-based, which means that their production is bad for the environment as well as their burning. As an alternative, go with soy candles with non-lead wicks.

4. Aromatherapy essential oils: For relaxation, essential oils can be just the remedy. They can be put in a warmer or dropped in a soy candle.

5. Organic spa products: Look for luxury spa products like Aveda’s Green Science, which are made to beautify, protect, and pamper – naturally.

6. Organic cotton fashion: Did you know that cotton is one of the worst crops for the environment? It’s true, due to its heavy use of insecticides. Thus, supporting products made from “organic cotton” (such as sweaters or robes) will help the efforts of organic farmers determined to grow crops the natural way.

7. Reusable totes: Bags are a popular Mother’s Day gift as well. However, to stay “green,” why not give a roomy reusable tote instead?

8. Organic desserts: Cookies, cakes, and chocolate are all available in organic versions. When shopping for organic goods, also look for the “Fair Trade” label to know the ingredients were grown in a socially responsible way.

9. A picnic: Speaking of food, instead of going to brunch, why not take Mom to a picnic in the park instead? For fun, rent segways or bikes and see the area from a different perspective.

10. A day with you: Finally, one of the best gifts you can give is your time. In a day and age where we spend a good deal of our time on computers and cell phones, it may be the ultimate gesture for you to turn all of those devices off and instead, turn all your attention to Mom.

The Perfect Gift
As said, Mother’s Day is a perfect day to go green. In honor of Mom, you’re striving to do something positive. She of course is your inspiration. As Abraham Lincoln once said, “All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel Mother.”

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