Eco gifts for the holidays

Gift shopping is not everyone's favorite thing especially when budgets are tight and recipients are, well, special. Buying a gift that someone will actually use is usually the goal-an elusive one at that. Knowing the materials and craft behind your purchase gives meaning to your gift. Buying from a local independent business means your money stays in the community. Buying locally made goods can double your community spirit. Local can mean your neighborhood or surrounding geographic area. This holiday season think about your purchases not as just gifts for friends or relatives, but also as gifts to your community.