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Our 2022 Holiday Gift Guide

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23 November 2022

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NVGBN’s 2022 Holiday Gift Guide

As a consumer, it can be difficult to “shop green” during the holiday season, and researching local, sustainable companies can be time-consuming and overwhelming. That’s why NVGBN has developed a curated list of products from our Certified Nevada Green Businesses that would make great holiday gifts, stocking stuffers, or seasonal treats.

 

Click here to learn more about Nevada Green Businesses and what it takes to earn our certification label.

Davidson’s Organics

Surprise your loved ones with delicious, organic, and fair-trade teas from an Innovator Green Business this holiday season! Prices range from $5 sampler chests to $30+ tea displays and loose leaf presentation boxes.

 

Browse different gift ideas online at Davidson’s Organics. Use the coupon codeNVGREEN25when submitting your order. This coupon will give you 25% off Davidson’s wholesale pricing for any tea items ordered.

 

(Code valid until 12/31/2022).

Strange Bikinis

Have a friend or family member who loves a good beach day up at the lake? Get them a gift card for a cute, high-quality, biodegradable swimsuit!

 

Strange Bikinis is woman-owned company in Reno that offers sustainable swimwear and many other items and accessories (e.g. candles, hats, towels, sandals etc.). Starting 11/15, you can get 50% off all 2022 swimwear, valid through the end of the year. Use the coupon code “Nevadagreenfor FREE shipping!

 

If you’d like to visit the shop in person, Strange Bikinis will be open for Small Business Saturday (November 26th) from 11am-5pm, but they are currently closed otherwise.

So Juicy

Make someone’s day with a So Juicy gift card!

 

So Juicy, a Green Dining Establishment and Certified Nevada Green Restaurant, is a healthy juice and salad bar located in Downtown Carson City. They offer all kinds of freshly-made, cold-pressed juices, smoothies, acai bowls, soups, salads, and more!

 

For any purchase of a $50 gift card, get a free $5.00 gift certificate!

 

Aroma Retail

This holiday season, scent your space and give the gift that everyone will love!

 

Aroma Retail offers Scent Machines, Luxury Fragrance Oils, Pure Therapeutic  Essential Oils, Reed Diffusers, Room Sprays, Linen Sprays, Wax Melts, and Limited Time Holiday Seasonal Candles. There are over 90+ Fragrances to choose from, and you can expect your items to come shipped in biodegradable, water soluble packaging peanuts!

 

Visit Aromaretail.com and use Coupon Code “GREENWITHNV” to save 10%  off their entire website. (Coupon valid until December 17, 2022.)

The Scent Machine Home covers up to 2,000 square-feet while using the same pure-grade and pet-safe oils that you smell at luxury resorts. So easy to set up, you’ll be scenting within minutes after opening. Pair with your  favorite aroma from Aroma Retail’s industry-leading Fragrance Library.

Explore the world and enjoy luxurious scents on the go! This is the only travel-sized Scenting Machine of its kind, because it uses mechanical diffusion just like the larger oil diffusers. The Scent Machine Travel is portable and rechargeable so you can take it from the bedroom to the office and back. Start enjoying your commute and get yours now! 

For a perfect gift, the Mix and Match Gift Set allows you to choose from a Candle, Room Spray, and Reed Diffuser in any of the 90+ fragrances. This Mix and Match Gift Set comes wrapped in a lovely green mesh gift bag, and a card is included for your personal message (place your message inside client notes at checkout).

The Pad (Henderson)

Have a climber in the family? Or someone who’s always wanted to join the climbing community, but doesn’t know where to start? Help support their interests with a gift card to a Green Certified climbing gym!

 

This season, The Pad Climbing (located in Henderson, Nevada) is offering 20% off gift cards. The offer is valid now and expires on 12/31/22. No promo code or coupon is required.

 

Gift cards can be purchased online or in-gym at the front desk. For full details and to buy online, click here.

VitalBeeBuds

Seeking a gift for someone with a green thumb? Look no further than your solar-powered Gardnerville nursery, VitalBeeBuds!

 

Purchase a gift card for native and hardy perennials that 1) attract the most pollinators to regenerated habitat and 2) increase harvest yields. Improve soil health by growing green living mulch. Start small or large by replacing mono-crop lawns or plantless xeriscape.

 

VitalBeeBuds also consults for a fair fee!

Professional Dog Mom (South Tahoe)

Do you plan to travel without your furry companion over the holidays? Or do you know someone with a rambunctious puppy in need of training? Consider Professional Dog Mom for your doggy daycare and boarding needs!

 

Professional Dog Mom sends all of your treat and pet food plastic packaging to TerraCycle to be 100% recycled! The materials are then molded back into pellets and sold to plastic bag manufacturing companies. What’s more, Professional Dog Mom donates $1 to the Nevada Humane Society for every pound of pet food plastic packaging shipped to TerraCycle!

 

For every pet food bag you recycle during the month of December, Professional Dog Mom is offering $1 off any of their training, boarding, or Nanny services for 2023! If you’d like to participate, you can drop off your bags at the Enrichment Center in Stateline. (The K9 Nannies even offer a pick-up service in Washoe County!) Click here to learn more.

The Nest Reno

Looking for something unique, locally-made, and/or upcycled? The Nest offers a wide range of gifts from Knick-Knacks, clothing, furniture, sustainable goods (soaps, body care products), locally made goods (MAP candles, Astral Weekend Stickers), and more!

 

On Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, get 10% off purchases of $100 or more, and 20% off purchases of $200 or more.

 

The Nest Reno is open Mon-Sat 11-6pm, and Sun 11-5pm!

Mr. Bubbles Laundromat

Laundry Services are a great gift for the busy mom, independent professional, college student, or anyone who simply hates the chore! Go Green with your laundry services by choosing Mr. Bubbles Laundromat.

 

This service includes the use of eco-friendly soap, vinegar, and dryer balls. They also make it simple! Drop your laundry off at one of their 3 Fluff & Fold locations (680 E. 2nd St Reno; 1516 US Highway 395 N Gardnerville; 65 W Main St Fernley) OR schedule a pickup online. Tell them any specific instructions and get clean laundry returned to you the same day.

 

Gift Certificates are available at any Fluff and Fold location (see above), open 7 days a week, 6am to 10pm.  They will also be providing a reusable nylon laundry bag for any customer that brings 20 pounds or more on specific days throughout December (12/3, 12/13, 12/22).

Arts for All Nevada

This winter, take the family out for a night of arts and crafts! Arts for All Nevada is hosting several holiday-inspired classes and creativity camps.

Winter Wreaths!

 

Saturday, December 10, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

 

Craft together a wonderful wreath, perfect for gift giving, door decorating, or wall hanging!  Participants will use a variety of supplies including felt, winter-themed thingamabobs, hot glue, and scissors.

 

Must be over 12, unless accompanied by an adult.

 

$25 per wreath, two participants per wreath. All Art Supplies included.

Thursday Painting Class: Christmas Cabin by Teresa Ascone

 

December 22nd, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

 

Starting with stencils to help boost your confidence, these adorable subjects encourage you to learn painting skills just in time to get into the spirit of the season. You will receive one-on-one creative guidance to paint your own 16″ x 20″ canvas masterpiece in a fun, social environment.  This class is perfect for all levels of artistic talent. All supplies included.

 

$35.00

Winter Break Creativity Camp

December 27- 30

Get your kids off the couch and into the studio with the 4-day, morning camp. Arts for All Nevada’s talented Teaching Artists will provide a morning of visual art & creative movement for kids, ages 6-10, with a snack break in between.

 

Camp takes place December 27 -30, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Monday – Friday. Drop off at 8:45 am.

 

$180.00

Shop Green!

Certified Green Businesses help protect the planet, conserve resources, and preserve the health and wellness of our community. Please share this catalog to support the organizations who go above and beyond to reduce their carbon footprint.

 

Find additional Nevada Green Businesses on our Green Business Directory at nv.greenbiztracker.org.

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