This years "green Christmas" ideas are much the same as last years, but worth a reminder since we only have one planet to live on so anything we can do to help it is a great gift ( Merry Christmas Earth ? !)

• Wrap gifts in cloth bags, tins or gift boxes that can be reused in years to come.
• Give gifts that don't need wrapping such as gift certificates or concert tickets.
• For the person that has everything, give a charitable donation in their name instead of a gift.
  
• Save & use this years Christmas cards for next years gift tags.
• Use your talents to sew, build or craft home- made gifts ! Don't underestimate the power of home made cookies !
  
• Give a gift of your time, dog walking, babysitting, shoveling someones driveway ???

Don't forget the basics either...

• Replace burnt out strings of lights with LED's
• Recycle bows, wrap & ribbons that survive Christmas morning in good shape
• Wear a sweater & turn that thermostat down ( maybe someone will knit you some slippers for Christmas !)
• Check the weather stripping on your doors & windows to keep out the cold & save energy.
  

Most of all remember...

• Spend time with your loved ones, not just in front of the TV or computer !
• Play, sing, laugh, love and remember the reason for the season !
  
• Check your smoke detector batteries. If you don't have a smoke detector, ask Santa for one this year.
• Don't drink & drive
  
• Be charitable, be a good citizen of the Earth, have a wonder filled holiday & be safe !