Let’s face it, nobody deserves a greater holiday gift than mom. Here, we’ve dug up some gifting options that are both environment- and wallet-friendly.

Won’t make it home in time? Send something sweet, like this organic California Bay Laurel bay leaf wreath from Organic Bouquet (pictured above), paired with fresh chili peppers and a bow. When she’s cooking, mom can tug off a leaf for seasoning, for up to one year after she receives it. A gift that keeps giving, no doubt. ($32)

During the winter months, there’s nothing more comforting than a hot mug of soup. Give mom something to warm her up with these Buddha bowls from eco-conscious retailer VivaTerra, perfect for cradling fireside. Choose from white, blue or green. ($28 each.)

Etsy seller Pacific Drift creates lovely driftwood frames like this one, made to house a 4” by 6” photo of you or your family. Slightly rugged – but perfectly pretty – it’s sure to add a bit of west coast charm wherever it sits. ($25)

Prep for spring with these pocket-sized garden sets, gifted in reclaimed tin, and complete with seeds, garden stakes, directions and harvesting tips. Choose whichever your mama most fancies – herbal tea garden, gourmet salad garden, or wine lovers garden, with herbs that complement food and wine pairings. ($15 each.)

The vibrancy of this tote suits any style – and is the ideal carry-all for weekend errands. Handcrafted with a zigzag appliqué, the bag is made by the Kala Raksha nonprofit organization in Gujarat and provides fair-trade pricing to female crafters and sold by Novica. ($40)

This is the first in a series of quick tips on How to Reduce and Reuse as you prepare for Christmas by Guest Contributor, Kate Conlan.

Have you noticed how expensive big gift bows are today? I’ve seen them range in price anywhere from fifteen to twenty-six dollars apiece! So when I uncovered my box of Christmas ribbon from last year and discovered a couple of big bows all crushed and rumpled, I was pretty disappointed. Rather than toss those non-biodegradable items, I found an easy way to revive them.

I happened to have some pump hair spray, I placed it on the fabric and it worked like magic; (I used Pantene Touchable Volume 1 Flexible Hold Pro V for fine hair). These two bows came back to life in a jiffy, they’re now good as new. Reduce your credit card bill, and impact on the landfill…reuse stuff you already have.

Stay in your yoga zone with Mantra organic sox from Maggie’s Organics. Today only, buy 2 pair of these knee-highs for $15; a set of 5 different mantras for $30. Size 9-11 fits women’s shoe sizes 5.5-9 & men’s 4-7. Made in the USA; 66.4% Certified Organic Cotton, 29.2% Nylon, 2.5% Spandex, 1.9% Polyester (for stretchability and comfort). “I Am Calm,” “Simplify,” “On Earth Peace,” “Be Present,” and “…Just Breathe… (I feel better already)

There can be great beauty in simplicity. This highly utilitarian wall-mounted pot rack designed by Brooklyn’s Produce Design is made from a tree-saving antique beam. It’s great for apartment dwellers who may have limited kitchen cabinet storage space.

Produce Design specializes in interior architectural design and custom furniture.