The end of the year holidays can create as much anxiety as it brings joy.
Most of the stress comes from uber shopping.
I found a few sites and reflections that might help us temper our impulses.
Eartheasy offers How to have a Green Christmas.
New American Dream has a Conscious Consumer Gift Guide.
The overarching theme is spend less on gifts and more quality time with people you care about.
Do a little re-gifting (this might sound stingy to some).
Rather than many gadgets that will gather dust in a closet, pick one thing you really want, say a vacation.
Last, give some of the money you did not blow away to a charitable organization of your choice.
One of these good deeds is Menu for Hope 4 (December 10 to 21) involving bloggers the world over, including yours truly.
This online event will raise funds for the UN Food Programme.
Not Grinch Day, just better giving for Tuesday is Green Day #8.
Previously: Polluters with a Conscience: Business Travel and Conferences
since the holiday is fast approaching, this is a great read for those still confused about their prospective gifts for their loved ones.
thanks for these!