Being green is quickly becoming a way of life for many moms who are concerned about the amount of chemicals that their children are being exposed to every day. There are many great gift ideas for green moms that are affordable and clutter-free.

Green Cleaners

Green cleaners are commercially made or homemade products that make great gifts. Many companies like Seventh Generation, offer prepackaged gift baskets that make wonderful baby shower, wedding shower, or birthday gifts for a green mom. You can make your own green cleaning gift basket by purchasing some attractive spray bottles, some basic green cleaning ingredients (baking soda, distilled white vinegar, castile soap) antibacterial essential oils (lavender, thyme, and tea tree oil), and some recipes for basic cleaning solutions.

Organic Clothing

Organic clothing uses cotton that is grown without the use of pesticides that harm both our environment and our bodies. Many of the organic clothing companies have the added benefit of using fair trade labor, which would make any green mom happy. Organic clothing makes a wonderful gift idea for a green mom and with a little bit of searching online you can find many great organic clothing companies. Gift certificates make a great gift idea and allow a green mom to find something that fits her own unique style.

Essential Oils

Essential Oils are a great way to naturally freshen up a room or relax after a busy day. Place a few carefully selected essential oils and a few small spray bottles in a simply decorated basket for a great green gift idea. A few drops of lavender in water makes a great room freshener. A few drops of spearmint in water can wake you up when you need to focus. A few drops of lavender in grape seed oil makes a wonderful skin moisturizer without any added chemicals. Include a few basic recipes that can be made with your choose essential oils and you have a gift idea that any green mom will love.

Green moms will love sustainable, chemical-free gifts that simplify their lives and are kind to the environment. Pay attention to the unique need of the green mom in your life to come up with a great gift idea that she will love.