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Last Minute “Whole Foods Market” Gifts for your Eco-Friendly Friends

Last Minute Whole Foods Gift Guide for your Eco-Friendly friends via Old World New

Last minute gifts from Whole Foods?  Well, yes.  You’ve waited too long to order exotic oils and organic clothing online, so now you need a gift to fit the checklist of things that eco-conscious people tend to long for.  “Is it organic?”  “Do the people that make it earn fair wages?”  “Is it paraben-free?”  You don’t know!?  (but you should).  That’s neither here nor there right now, though.  Luckily, I went to Whole Foods on my lunch break to bring you this list.  I was the weird looking lady snapping pictures of every Christmas display and sniffing all of the soap, if you happened to see me.  Anywho, this is what you should get your sustainable-loving, ethical promoting, green buying friends for Christmas.  Like right now, go to the store and stock up!  Get yourself something nice while you’re there, too.

plants – for the plant lovers in your life

Christmas plants from Whole Foods Market

clothes – this is for everyone

Kids set by Burts Bees Baby

Children's Christmas clothes and stockings from Whole Foods Market via Old World New

Threads For Thought – Nikita Dress  

Threads for Thought Clothes at Whole Foods Market via Old World New

glass bottles – these are nifty for anyone, from baby to elder

Life Factory glass bottles – healthy to store liquid, and long-lasting!

Life Factory glass water bottles at Whole Foods Market via Old World New Life Factory Glass bottles price chart at Whole Foods Market via Old World New

soaps – for the bath time lover

Soap Girl

Soap Girl of Dallas, Texas soaps at Whole Foods Market via Old World NewAlmond Goats Milk soap by Soap Girl of Dallas TX at Whole Foods Market via Old World New

makeup – for the beauty fiend 

pacifica stella eye trio

Pacifica Stellar Eye Trio at Whole Foods Market via Old World New

winter accessories – ‘cuz baby it’s cold outside

the teddy beanie for kids

the Teddy beanie for babies by Krochet Kids at Whole Foods Market via Old World New

wristwarmers via Gypsy Lolo

wrist and ear warmers by Gypsy & Lolo at Whole Foods Market via Old World New

infinity scarf by Rising Tide

Infinity Scarf by Rising Tide at Whole Foods Market via Old World New

toys

pbs kids my little scoots – made in america, using recyclable packaging

PBS Kids toys at Whole Foods Market via Old World New

gift cards & eGift cards, etc. – for any- and everyone

gift wrap that gives twice, because a donation is made to charity whenever you purchase this

Gift wrap that gives twice at Whole Foods Market via Old World New


I’d like to thank Whole Foods for existing and making these last minute eco-friendly gifts possible.  This is NOT a sponsored post.   I’m just passionate about my sustainable things. *drops mic*

xoxo, dolls & dudes

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  • Lauren
    December 18, 2015

    Love your gift ideas! I give sets of Burt’s Bees for gifts all the time. They have something for everyone, and I don’t know anybody that dislikes Burt’s Bees.

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    • Addie
      Lauren
      December 18, 2015

      Right? Burt’s Bees is awesome. I didn’t know they made clothes before this, but i wouldn’t hesitate to buy them! =)

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Do you reuse gift wrap?

Here are some things that I’ve thrifted to reuse as gift wrap each holiday season:

⭐️ tablecloths
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⭐️ Scarves (like from @wrappr)
⭐️ Cloth bags (like the ones your sheet sets come in)
⭐️ Pillowcases
⭐️ Curtains (can be used as gift wrap or to cover larger gifts like bikes or toy kitchens)

As long as you can fold the fabric into a square before wrapping the gift, it works well when using the furoshiki style wrapping technique. 

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Do you reuse gift wrap? Here are some things that I’ve thrifted to reuse as gift wrap each holiday season: ⭐️ tablecloths ⭐️ napkins & handkerchiefs (matching napkins sewn together can be used for larger gifts) ⭐️ Scarves (like from @wrappr) ⭐️ Cloth bags (like the ones your sheet sets come in) ⭐️ Pillowcases ⭐️ Curtains (can be used as gift wrap or to cover larger gifts like bikes or toy kitchens) As long as you can fold the fabric into a square before wrapping the gift, it works well when using the furoshiki style wrapping technique. Comment WRAP for a few tips and tricks to wrap gifts in cloth fabric.
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