{"id":2430,"date":"2013-11-26T08:43:04","date_gmt":"2013-11-26T06:43:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/?p=2430"},"modified":"2013-11-26T08:43:04","modified_gmt":"2013-11-26T06:43:04","slug":"buy-less-give-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/buy-less-give-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Buy Less, Give More: Top Gifting Tips for a More Meaningful Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/temp.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/xmas-heart.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2439\" title=\"xmas-heart\" src=\"http:\/\/temp.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/xmas-heart.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"425\" height=\"282\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Make this festive season all about less stuff, more love! It\u2019s kinder to the planet and your wallet \u2013 and you\u2019ll be surprised how many wonderfully meaningful gifts you can give without spending a small fortune.<\/p>\n<h3>Gifts that Grow<\/h3>\n<p>For a gift that really does keep on giving, choose a pack of edible <a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Growing-Seeds-p-1-c-319.html\" target=\"_blank\">herb or vegetable seeds<\/a> \u2013 something your loved ones can grow and enjoy in the year to come. Clean up or paint an old flower pot and write out some top tips on how best to grow the seeds, or even a recipe to add them to once they\u2019re grown. Packaged all together it will make the perfect gardener\u2019s DIY kit.<\/p>\n<h3>Share a Secret<\/h3>\n<p>That family brownie recipe that\u2019s been a hit at every dinner party? The home face mask formula that makes your fresh complexion the envy of your friends? Your best-kept secrets are the perfect gifts to share this festive season. Write out your chosen recipe beautifully by hand, personalise and seal it in an envelope for your nearest and dearest \u2013 it costs you nothing but a little bit of trust! If you\u2019ve got some extra spending money, you can even include one of the more affordable ingredients in your gift \u2013 think <a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Good-Life-Organic-Sweet-Cocoa-p-735.html\" target=\"_blank\">cocoa<\/a>, cookie cutters or a jar of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Simply-Bee-Fynbos-Honey-p-4237.html\" target=\"_blank\">honey<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>DIY<\/h3>\n<p>Think of the natural gifts you\u2019ve been given, and use those talents to give back to your loved ones. Are you a skilled painter, baker or crafter? Then a special handmade gift is the affordable and meaningful alternative to buying something mass-produced from a gift shop. A personalised notebook, photo album or a basket of fresh-baked goodies will make a useful and memorable present.<\/p>\n<h3>Give your Time<\/h3>\n<p>More often than not, you\u2019ll find your loved ones value quality time over material things; time is a very precious gift that\u2019s often undervalued or overlooked. There are many ways you can give the gift of time. Offer an evening of babysitting for the busy new parents in your life, or put aside a day to enjoy an uninterrupted cup of tea and catch-up with that friend you haven\u2019t seen in too long.<\/p>\n<h3>Donate<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Sharing-p-1-c-67.html\" target=\"_blank\">Make a donation to a local charity<\/a> in your loved one\u2019s name \u2013 or ask them to do the same for you. This is a wonderfully selfless act that will help the planet and those in need, while helping you cut down on Christmas clutter and expense.<\/p>\n<h3>Start a New Tradition<\/h3>\n<p>More and more families are looking for affordable Christmas shopping alternatives; and this has seen the start of some really cool and thoughtful family traditions. Some will sponsor an endangered animal or impoverished child for a year, others will volunteer at a soup kitchen, others will organise a \u201cmake or bake\u201d event and exchange homemade goodies with their friends and neighbours. There are so many cool ideas out there, you\u2019re sure to find one your family will enjoy.<\/p>\n<h3>Go Fair Trade<\/h3>\n<p>If you are going to spend money on gifts this festive season, be sure to make more sustainable choices \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Coffee-Tea-p-1-c-179.html\" target=\"_blank\">fair traded coffee<\/a> or organic <a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Chocolate-p-1-c-370.html\" target=\"_blank\">chocolate<\/a> are both real treats that are people-friendly and planet-friendly.<\/p>\n<p>Share your ideas and inspiration for DIY gifts with Faithful to Nature \u2013 we\u2019d love to hear about the crafty creations and green gift alternatives you\u2019re spoiling your loved ones with this festive season!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Make this festive season all about less stuff, more love! 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