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Mother’s Day is soon approaching and so is the search for this year’s perfect gift. Will it be the obligatory greeting card and flowers or will you go with something more creative and offbeat? Either way, we hope you make it green. To help, we’ve narrowed down the list to a few eco-friendly suggestions in the categories of bath, beauty, fashion and chocolate. There’s even a cool and comical flower alternative for the steadfast flower-loving mom. These are all gifts that will please both your birth mother and your Earth mother. Read on…

Mother’s Day gifts often conjure up images of homemade macaroni necklaces and handprint flowers. These are the presents that, as kids, we created ourselves—sometimes with the help our dads or teachers—and then proudly presented to our moms on Mother’s Day morning. Of course, mom loved whatever we made because on Mother’s Day it is truly the thought that counts.

As the years go by, macaroni art no longer seems apropos. Fortunately, there are still many simple and elegant handmade gifts that mom will love receiving on Mother’s Day. They are great last minute gifts in case of a memory lapse. And since handcrafted gifts can be made from recycled and repurposed material, they are also good for Mother Earth. Here are EcoHearth's ideas for the best Mother's Day gifts this year: Read on...

Spring is here and that means Mother’s Day is right around the corner. Rather than hurriedly buying a bouquet of flowers the morning of, take a look at a few of our green gift ideas. Gift giving is a way to thank your mom for all she’s done for you. At the same time, you can thank Mother Nature by purchasing gifts that are sustainable, local or organic. Below we've put together a list of some of this year's most popular green Mother’s Day gifts. Read on...

You do your part. You buy green products, recycle religiously, conserve water, save for a hybrid car. You hope your kids will notice and become stewards of the Earth as well. This year, you can make Earth Day a life-changing experience for you and your children!

Let's face it: our kids are going to inherit a less-than-perfect world. Climate change, overpopulation, pollution, water and energy shortages, and loss of biodiversity are just some of the major problems awaiting the next generation. In order to prepare today’s youth to tackle these issues, we must educate, motivate and, of course, demonstrate. Here are some ideas how. Read on…

If nature came in a bottle, you can bet that every pediatrician would prescribe it. Time spent in nature can improve a child’s attention, boost creativity, reduce stress and provide a host of other benefits. It’s also good for parents. Exploring the natural world together can strengthen family bonds. And you don’t need to trek to the most remote wilderness to enjoy these positive effects—it’s as easy as going wild right at home. Here's how... Read on…