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MOTHER'S DAY GREEN GIFT GUIDE
This Mother's Day, going green is as easy as 1-2-3!
Check out smitten's complete list of green gift ideas and styling tips in the May 2008 edition of Guilty Pleasures!
GREEN TRAVEL
 Synonymous with the term "ecotourism," Costa Rica has
something for everyone. From hiking in lush rainforests and relaxing on
pristine beaches, to snorkelling through tropical reefs and surfing some of the
best waves in Central America,
Costa Rica is a
natural wonderland and one of the hottest destinations for active travelers and
nature enthusiasts.
For the ultimate adventure, contact Butterfield & Robinson to create your own
Bespoke (private and personalized) trip of a lifetime.
SWEET SURPRISES
Offer mom a delicate balance of savoury and sweet
pleasures for her special day. Suppliers to consider this Mother's Day include:
FLORAL FUN
 ECO
FLORA is a Toronto-based online florist offering exclusively ecologically grown
flowers with a contemporary design style.
Using certified organic, wild crafted
and fair trade flowers, arrangements wrapped in reusable paper and compostable
cellophane.
A GIRLS BEST FRIEND
 A diamond is considered conflict-free if its profit is not used to fund war AND if it is mined and
produced under ethical conditions.
For jewelry with a
conscience, check out San Francisco-based Brilliant Earth, a company
committed to providing only the highest quality of products without sacrificing
environmental and social responsibility.
DAY SPA DELIGHTS
Check out these
eco-friendly spas that feature products with organic, all-natural ingredients:
 Pure + Simple day spa offers a
number of organic and chemical-free products lines including, Naturopathica,
John Masters and their own Pure + Simple skin-care line.
Verity's SweetGrass
Spa carries the New Zealand product line Trilogy, which contains natural extracts
with a high concentration of nutrients such as essential fatty acids,
anti-oxidants and vitamins to create and nurture skin cells.
Or visit any one of AVEDA's destination
spas. Exclusive carriers of AVEDA products (which contain pure plant and flower
ingredients), each location has been created to provide complete relaxation for
the mind and body.
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