SustainLane -- Mom's the Word

May 2009
Edition 103

Greetings!

Mother's Day is just around the corner. Instead of recycling a tired Hallmark clich�, show Mom just how much you care by taking the time to green her gift. In doing so, you'll also extend your appreciation to another deserving mama: Mother Earth.

In this issue:

A Guide to Green Mother's Day Gifting
Your Reviews: SustainLaners Gift Green
Mother Love from SustainLane's Premier Partners
5 Great Mother's Day Gift Ideas

A Guide to Green Mother's Day Gifting

Remember when gifting a macaroni necklace was all it took to put an ear-to-ear grin on your mom's face? It goes to show that it's really the thought -- and not how much you spend -- that matters. Check out SustainLane's Mother's Day Gift Guide and discount coupons, chock-full of ideas sure to replicate that smile.

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Your Reviews: SustainLaners Gift Green

Nancy M. considers herself a "discerning shopper," and says that every item she's purchased from Element EcoWear is "terrific in terms of quality and styling..." read more.

Stephanie P. says Etsy Inc. "is where you can find unique, hip, cute, crafty handmade items for sale and in turn support local and no-so-local artists..." read more.

When Todd L. came across Eco-Expressions' greeting cards, he was "stoked to find a card company that is making strides to change the world for the better...Carbon offsets for shipping, donation programs for Breast Cancer research...That's cool..." read more.

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Mother Love from our Premier Partners

A Mother's Love in the Modern World
Some say that "the modern world has encouraged a distancing of the mother and the child." Read how modernity is affecting the crucial role of moms.

How to Make Perfume That's Heaven-Scent
An all-natural, custom scent is easy to make, needs just a few ingredients, and makes a great gift for mom (or yourself!).

Say What?
Monkey mothers use baby talk, too. Mongabay explains "motherese."

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5 Great Mother's Day Gift Ideas

When it comes to giving gifts, Jordana G. abides by one rule: never to create excess junk in the recipient's life. She's got a list of zero-waste gifts any mother will love.

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What green gifts will you give this Mother's Day? Share your ideas on SustianLane.com now.

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