Organic Natural Gift Shops

Why Go Natural?

Many people limit their consumption of organic products to the foods they eat, and maybe also some beauty products, shampoos or other personal care items that are easy to find at their local natural foods store.

But, there is much more to the world of organics that can be found in your local Whole Foods or co-op. From furniture to bedding and clothing, just about anything you can buy has a more natural counterpart. You can get all of these items at organic natural gift shops.

Organic Natural Gift Shops Online

Though there are more brick-and-mortar companies catering to the wants and needs of the organic shopper, it is still easiest to find organic and natural gifts online. There are many different options depending on your needs. Here are a few companies to get you started on your search for the perfect gift:

• Organic Gift Shop has gifts for mom and baby.
• Health Gift Shop offers pre-made gift baskets with many different themes, as well as the ability to build your own baskets.
• Greenfeet offers lots of everyday items, but also has plenty of gift ideas, eco-gadgets and more.
• Wonders of the World may not be strictly organic, but it provides gifts from around the world, including pottery, jewelry, clothing, picture frames and more.
• Not all of the products sold by Isabella are organic, but it's still worth a look for those that are.
• Viva Terra offers home and garden gifts, healthy bedding and earth-friendly jewelry.
• Hip and Zen has a wonderful coded system that tells you which products are organic, handmade, recycled, fairly traded and natural, so you can buy things that are made in a way that best suits your priorities.
• Uncommon Goods is another shop that is not exclusively organic, but does offer a lot of thoughtful natural gifts.
• Cherry Moon Farms has organic fruit baskets.
• For more foodie gifts, check out Equal Exchange, the oldest for-profit fair trade company in America. They offer organic coffee, tea, cocoa, chocolate bars and other yummy products.

About Organic Shopping Online

Some people worry about the environmental impact of shopping online because of the packaging that must be used and the fuel that is used to get the product to your door.

If you can't find what you need locally, buying online is a fine option from an environmental standpoint because your packages are traveling with other people's packages. This makes the environmental impact of your purchase a little smaller compared to if you drove to the store yourself. In addition, cardboard boxes and packing materials can be reused and, in some cases, recycled as well. You might look for a company that is based close to where you live, but that does not always mean their distribution center is near you.

If you want your gift to have less environmental impact, have it shipped directly to the person you are giving it to if possible.

For the ultimate natural and organic gift that isn't hard on the environment, however, find a shop that offers electronic or paper gift certificates rather than those non-recyclable plastic ones. Your friend or family member can choose the perfect organic natural gift while you still get to be generous. It's the best of both worlds.