1. For your mom:
Support your local community and economy by getting mom a pair of tickets to a local production.
2. For your hobbyist dad:
Sign dad up for an electronic subscription that matches his interests on Zinio.
3. For your skeptical grandmom:
Grandma might not buy into the need to become more sustainable but she probably won't mind if you slip her a gift that helps her go green such as motion sensor lights for her bathroom or reusable cloth shopping bags.
4. For your techie uncle:
Get your uncle something that will heighten his electronic buzz by purchasing him products that are Energy Star Certified.
5. For your cousin in the military:
If you can't send a gift directly to someone serving you can make a donation to USO or participate in a USO program such as Operation Care Package.
6. For your hipster brother:
Support the local economy by shopping at a local thrift store to find the most unique gift you can.
7. For your frappuccino loving sister:
Stock her up with fair-trade, locally sourced, or organic coffee grinds to feed the addiction.
8. For the newest addition to the family:
Dig out one of your own pre-loved toys or books and hand it down to the youngest who will appreciate it much more than you will at this point in life.
9. For your secret santa:
Re-gift! It's not unheard of to pass along a gift you had received that you may not have needed or wanted to someone else who may enjoy it more.
10. For yourself:
Unclutter your home by unsubscribing from mailing lists of companies that send out catalogs.
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