How many times have you been asked "What do you want to for Christmas?" As for me- countless. All year round, there are things I want, things I wish I had, things I wish I could afford. Now when I'm asked, I draw a blank. Well, if any of you are in the same boat, consider asking for something a little different this christmas- something that will bring more lasting affects than a sweater.
Imagine a cute little lemur, or a goat. A tiger. A mama gorilla and her baby. Imagine a lush rainforest, green and fresh, where raindrops rustle through trees and animal calls echo- the sound of waterfalls in the near distance.
Now imagine them gone.
What a boring world.
If you don't know what to ask for, or don't know what to give, donate to a cause that you or someone you know cares about. Whatever it is. It's more thoughtful than a sweater, jewelry, a CD, a new tie, or new video game. Think about it.
If you must give a material item- something you can wrap, look into recycled products and items made by sustainable materials. There's some cool stuff out there. It's a different idea, but also more impactful. It shows you put thought into your purchase, and made an effort to find a product better for them and for the world they live in. What a great gift!
Just think about it. Take a look around. You might really like what you can find.
Check out these sites:
http://betterpresent.org/
http://green.msn.com/Articles/article.aspx?aid=287
http://green.msn.com/Articles/article.aspx?aid=285
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