A Blue Sky Guide ($15 for a limited time)
Do you have friends who like to shop locally? Give a Blue Sky Guide and they may take you along on a 2 for 1 dinner or show as thanks. We also have books in Seattle, Portland, and the East Bay of California. Now $15 at select stores and online during our holiday special.
Baggu Bags (1 bag $8, 3-5 $7.50, 6+ $6.50)
These little bags of ripstop nylon fold into a flat 5 inch pouch and hold the equivalent of three plastic bags. Plus, they come in a rainbow of colors and patterns. Buy several to tuck into purses, cars, panniers, and coat pockets. Available online only.
EcoJot Notebooks
Made from 100% recycled paper from 100% post-consumer waste, these notebooks and folders come in a range or colors and patterns for kids and adults alike. Available locally at Wet Paint.
I Am Not a Paper Cup Ceramic Cup ($20)
For your friend that just can't remember to bring a cup to the coffee shop, this whimsical gift is ceramic with a silicone top and is dishwasher safe. The recepient can carry it with pride and without creating waste. Available online
or buy it locally at Patina, where this very popular mug will be restocked and available beginning December 10th.
Tiffin Steel Lunch Box ($21.99)
Replace paper bags, plastic baggies, and disposable containers with a sturdy metal tiffin, the iconic lunch container of colonial India. Take it with you on lunch trips to avoid bringing back styrofoam containers and doggy bags. Available online and at select Whole Foods.
Organic Basil ($15.75)
Send a gift of Certified Organic basil seeds in a biodegradable pot to bring cheer to your recipients desk or kitchen. Basil grows well with lots of light and water. Available online.
Josh Jakus Recycled Felt Media Pocket ($19)
Oakland designer Josh Jakus uses industrial felt from factory floors to make purses, wine carriers, and this media pocket. Sized to fit iPhones and iPods, give one to the person who is always plugged in. (Note: the site warns this will not fit larger Blackberry and Palm devices.) Available online. Additional Josh Jakus products are available at the Walker Art Center store.
Lonely Planet Code Green Travel Book ($19.99)
This guide covers the usual questions, then adds the category of Responsible Travel Credentials for each location or service. Lists of exciting adventures will inspire (Top 10 Epic Bike Rides) and informational chapters (Wilderness Wanderings: How to Minimize your Impact on Fragile Places) are good for travelers of all experience levels. Available online, or ask at your local bookshop with a coupon.
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2008 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts Under $100