It’s one week closer to Christmas and I’ve got one more eco-friendly and affordable gift guide to share.  Shipping deadlines are quickly approaching so don’t get caught by surprise and settle for running to a big box store at the last minute!  Spend 15 minutes thinking through the people you still need gifts for and 15 minutes shopping and buying from handmade sellers on Etsy, Artfire, or elsewhere.  Aren’t you glad I just solved all of your gift buying problems!  :)  You can start your shopping now with these four fabulous gift options!

1. Slightly Twisted Wood – Mahogany pie/cake server

There is so much to love about these hand crafted wood utensils.  Made from sustainable mahogany wood, it is a practical, elegant, eco-friendly, fair trade, good for the planet, and all around great gift!  And to top it all off, profits from the sale of this utensil are reinvested to help the workshop in Cuahichillo, Nicaragua grow to provide more employment for Nicaraguans and to promote sustainable forestry and reforestation.

2. Eleanor and Milo – Dog Toss Toy

This one is for the four legged family members.  These dog toss toys are made from 100% reclaimed fabric and thread.  And then they are stuffed with…yep, more reclaimed fabric!  You won’t be chasing around little puffs of poly-fill stuffing when your dog plays with this toy!

3. Shanineal – Treasure Bowl

Everyone needs a “stuff” bowl.  You know the place where you throw your keys, spare change and other odds and ends.  Well this bowl collects “stuff” in eco-friendly style.  It’s hand knit from a wool/mohair blend yarn, then machine felted and available in a fun variety of colors.

4. Pretty N Preppy – Reusable Water Bottle

These water bottles are not only absolutely adorable but they keep landfills free of all those disposable plastic bottles.  Made of stainless steel with a screw on, spill proof lid and perfectly fitted for your car cup holder.