10 Offbeat Charity Gifts that Do the World Good

[Flaxbee]

If you're looking for gift ideas this season, and want to donate to charity in someone's name... check these out (from Treehugger.com)

http://www.treehugger.com/slideshows/culture/10-offbeat-charity-gifts-do-world-good/

This holiday season, put that Snuggie budget to better use and help a charity do something productive in the world: Wrap up dung for crops, a tree for a butterfly, the wellbeing of an octopus, a camel for milk, and more. These offbeat charity gifts contribute to environmental and social causes around the world.

Plus, your giftee will appreciate not having to make room for a new gewgaw, the recipients of the charity will appreciate the help, and the landfill will appreciate the dearth of packing, shipping and wrapping materials. Win, win, win!

[cbayer]

1. This is great! Thanks so much.

I stopped giving gifts years ago, but have made it a habit to give something to a worthy cause in the name of those I used to gift.

[Flaxbee]

2. you're welcome - some interesting new options

[Curmudgeoness]

3. I think I know some people who should get the poop.

Not only did I enjoy that list, I went on to look at the 2012 gift guides too. Great site for gift ideas.....even though I already have finished my shopping.

I wish people would give me this kind of gift....instead of more "gewgaws", whatever they are (but I am sure I have some). I am especially into Heifers International.

[Flaxbee]

4. I know... I'd love any of these things -- gifts to charity in my name.

I don't want more stuff, just because someone feels they need to give me something ...