photo by Happy Mundane
Every year, the Christmas season starts a little earlier. This year, stores were filled with plastic evergreen trees and stacked boxes of greeting cards even before the Halloween costume aisle was cleared out.
The holidaze begins months in advance. Yet every year, regardless of how early you start your Christmas shopping, there is someone who remains on your list. This is the someone for whom you need to find a gift that is unusual; not just another trinket from a big-box store. aHa! Modern Living is here for the rescue with a selection of gifts for that tricky person on your list who already seems to have it all.
Gifts for the Un-green Thumb
We all have that friend who claims to kill every plant she lays hands on. Here is the perfect solution for the aspiring gardener or apprentice who is still learning the trade. The Matchstick Garden totally makes planting as easy as pie. All you have to do is tear off a little matchstick, which is already brimming with seeds, stick it in the ground, and give it a little sprinkle of water. That’s it! They come in both wildflower and herb varieties, and at the price of only $2.50 per packet, you can afford to give both!
Matchstick Garden
One of the most common reasons that houseplants are killed is over watering. The pretty and sleek Aqua Genie Watering Can aims to prevent over watering. It’s made of lightweight plastic so that it’s easy to lift and won’t rust. This is a super error-proof and user-friendly watering can.
Aqua Genie Watering Can
Gifts for the Novice Gardener
Your friend who is just starting to dabble in tilling and cultivating will love to receive some new tools to help her along the way. Chances are, she’s using some old rusted hand-me-downs. She’ll really be inspired to plant a fabulous garden when she receives the
Garden Tool Hand Set. This is everything she needs to dig, transplant, and weed.
For your friend who, like many, is going to be traveling this holiday season, take a peek at the Daub and Bauble Travel Lotions. They are totally portable and packable, and meet the current airline regulations for carry-ons. They even still come in the same gorgeous bottle designs and delicious scents as the full-sized original.
Now for your boss’ fabulous holiday party. We’ll bet she has never received a gift quite like the Frog Salt and Pepper Shakers. Aren’t they a fun conversation piece? As an added bonus, they’re made from water buffalo horn. So they’re not only beautiful, but they’re eco-friendly too. We’re sure you’ll be bringing the most creative gift of the night with these. Right now they’re on sale for just $16.80, so you can get your hands on this fun and funky present for less than 20 bucks!
Your neighbor the gardener could definitely use some new tools for her favorite hobby. Check out the Gardener’s Multi-Tool. This handy like gadget has it all! And at under 15 bucks, it’s a gift purchase that you can feel good about making as well.
Okay, now we’ve made it to the last person on your list: your earth loving friend. She will totally dig some gorgeous nature-inspired jewelry, like these absolutely beautiful Twig Earrings. They’re on sale for under $30, which is a steal considering that they’re made from fine sterling silver. Not only that, but they’ll totally reflect your friend’s organic style, and match just about any outfit that she wears.
Matchstick Gardens $2.50
Floral Clippers $5.00
