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<\/a>Tickets, season passes, memberships, gift certificates and other experiences provide memories they\u2019ll cherish. If you\u2019re not sure what they\u2019d like, check their social media for clues about their interests and aspirations (or just ask).<\/p>\n- \n
- Fremont Peak Observatory Association<\/li>\n
- Monterey Bay Aquarium<\/li>\n
- Yosemite Annual Pass<\/li>\n
- County Parks Annual Day Use Pass<\/li>\n
- California State Park Annual Day Use Pass<\/li>\n
- Monterey Museum of Art<\/li>\n
- National Steinbeck Center<\/li>\n
- Elkhorn Slough Gift Membership<\/li>\n
- Monterey County Agricultural & Rural Life Museum<\/li>\n
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk<\/li>\n
- Santa Cruz Warriors<\/li>\n
- Monterey Bay FC<\/li>\n
- Music Concerts<\/li>\n
- Sporting Events<\/li>\n
- Symphony<\/li>\n
- Opera<\/li>\n
- Theater<\/li>\n
- Observatory\/Planetarium<\/li>\n
- Ski\/Snowboarding Pass<\/li>\n
- Whale Watching<\/li>\n
- Kayaking Tour of the Bay<\/li>\n
- Cinema \/ Theater<\/li>\n
- Art Gallery\/Museum<\/li>\n
- Natural History or Cultural Museum<\/li>\n
- Cultural Festival<\/li>\n
- Gym\/Fitness Center\/Health Club<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Give the Gift of Time and Energy<\/h3>\n
Spend a day\u202ftogether on an epic\u202fadventure, or provide a service to make their day!<\/p>\n
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- Picnic with a view<\/li>\n
- Biking excursion<\/li>\n
- Plan an outing at a beach, park, or museum<\/li>\n
- Take a hike or camping trip<\/li>\n
- Go bird watching<\/li>\n
- Volunteer together with a local community group<\/li>\n
- Try a new sport or activity for the first time\u202f\u2013 what\u2019s on their bucket list?<\/li>\n
- Share an evening watching the sunset<\/li>\n
- Offer a service gift (cleaning, cooking, babysitting, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Make them dinner, breakfast in bed, or bake something special<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Give the Gift of Time and Energy<\/h3>\n
Spend a day\u202ftogether on an epic\u202fadventure, or provide a service to make their day!<\/p>\n
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- Picnic with a view<\/li>\n
- Biking excursion<\/li>\n
- Plan an outing at a beach, park, or museum<\/li>\n
- Take a hike or camping trip<\/li>\n
- Go bird watching<\/li>\n
- Volunteer together with a local community group<\/li>\n
- Try a new sport or activity for the first time\u202f\u2013 what\u2019s on their bucket list?<\/li>\n
- Share an evening watching the sunset<\/li>\n
- Offer a service gift (cleaning, cooking, babysitting, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Make them dinner, breakfast in bed, or bake something special<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Give Gift Certificates!<\/h3>\n
Certificates reflecting a person\u2019s interests or everyday needs can be a perfect way to ensure your gift is as useful as it is gracious.<\/p>\n
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- For kids, start a savings account or give stocks or bonds. It\u2019s fun to watch money grow and it teaches children the value of financial conservation.<\/li>\n
- Local Coffee House<\/li>\n
- Gardening Store\/Nursery<\/li>\n
- Favorite Restaurant or Delivery App<\/li>\n
- Music\u202fStore\u202for\u202fOnline\u202fMedia<\/li>\n
- Earth-Friendly Products Store<\/li>\n
- Book Store\/ Used Book Store<\/li>\n
- Grocery\/Specialty Foods Store<\/li>\n
- Art Supplies<\/li>\n
- Ice Cream Shop<\/li>\n
- Sporting Goods\/Outdoor Store<\/li>\n
- Hardware Store<\/li>\n
- Car Servicing<\/li>\n
- Car Washes<\/li>\n
- Prepaid Gasoline Cards<\/li>\n
- Dancing Lessons<\/li>\n
- Martial Arts \/Self Defense Training<\/li>\n
- Tai Chi\/Yoga\/Meditation Classes<\/li>\n
- Scuba Diving\/Snorkeling Lessons<\/li>\n
- Gardening\/Landscaping Workshop<\/li>\n
- Vocational Training Workshop<\/li>\n
- Professional Workshop<\/li>\n
- Massage\/Hot Spring<\/li>\n
- Art Class (Painting, Photography, Ceramics,\u202fetc.)<\/li>\n
- Cooking Class<\/li>\n
- Music Lessons (Instrument\/Singing)<\/li>\n
- Writing\/Poetry Course<\/li>\n
- Computer Training<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Always look for products that are made from Post-Consumer Recycled Content or that can be reused, recycled or repaired for long-term sustainability.<\/li>\n
- Consider products that address other environmental or social sustainability, such as Fair Trade practices, organic farming, or donating proceeds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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For the things that you just can\u2019t resist, Buy Recycled!<\/h3>\n
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- Always look for products that are made from Post-Consumer Recycled Content or that can be reused, recycled or repaired for long-term sustainability.<\/li>\n
- Consider products that address other environmental or social sustainability, such as Fair Trade practices, organic farming, or donating proceeds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Give New-To-You Gifts<\/h3>\n
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- Shop at Thrift Stores, Antique Shops, Flea Markets, Used Book Stores and the like for unique gifts that save resources by promoting reuse.<\/li>\n
- Explore online marketplaces for gently used goods.<\/li>\n
- Make a dress-up kit for kids with old clothes and jewelry to encourage imagination.<\/li>\n
- Create an idea-box for young inventors with tools and gadgets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Donate<\/h3>\n
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- Donating to a charity in someone\u2019s name shows not only your care for someone, but also your recognition of the values they cherish in their own lives.<\/li>\n
- In\u202fthe spirit of giving, donate used items in good condition to local reuse organizations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Reuse to Prevent Waste<\/h3>\n
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- Give gifts that encourage others to use less stuff, like\u202freusable\u202fshopping bags and reusable cups.\u202fFor the coffee enthusiast, give a reusable thermal mug, and include a pound of their favorite beans, or a gift card to their local coffee house.<\/li>\n
- When you buy electronic toys and other portable items that require batteries, buy rechargeable batteries to go with them.<\/li>\n
- Give\u202fsomething you\u2019ve made yourself from reused items, like repurposing a unique item (like a teacup or\u202fseashell)\u202fas a container for succulents.\u202fBe thoughtful about their hobbies and interests.<\/li>\n
- Reuse packing cartons and shipping materials such as peanuts, wood shavings, shredded newspaper and bubble wrap.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Do Away with Wrapping Paper<\/h3>\n
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- Repurpose newspaper, magazines, posters or textiles (cloth napkin, towel, scarf, pillowcase) to wrap your gift.<\/li>\n
- For the even more adventurous, have your gift go naked! Hide unwrapped presents in the house and create a gift hunt using clues.<\/li>\n
- Think of gifts that don\u2019t have to be wrapped at all: tickets to concerts, museums, or sporting events, gift certificates, house plants, or gifts of time\u202ftogether.<\/li>\n
- When giving oversized gifts like bicycles, just tie a bow around them.<\/li>\n
- Kids\u2019 artwork is a perfect wrapping for presents to proud grandparents.<\/li>\n
- Use brown paper grocery bags to wrap small-to-medium size boxes that have to be mailed.<\/li>\n
- Make the wrap a part of the gift: Putting cookies\u202for baking ingredients\u202fin a\u202fmixing bowl,\u202fwrapping bubble bath in a towel,\u202for hiding jewelry in a new pair of gloves will keep\u202fyour gift under wraps and the wrapping\u202fout of the trash.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Recycle<\/h3>\n
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- Wrapping\u202fpaper (not foil, or cellophane type paper) and some packaging like cardboard and paperboard, can be recycled in your Curbside Recycling Bin.<\/li>\n
- Remove excess tape and bows (save bows for reuse).<\/li>\n
- Recycle those holiday cards, excess magazines, catalogues, paper and cardboard.<\/li>\n
- When you get or give new electronics, recycle your old electronic items properly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Save for Next Time<\/h3>\n
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- Set aside gift boxes, intact wrapping paper, gift tissue paper and bows. \u202fSave wrapping items and reuse them for future holidays, birthdays and parties.<\/li>\n
- Reuse shipping materials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Save for Next Time<\/h3>\n
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- Set aside gift boxes, intact wrapping paper, gift tissue paper and bows. \u202fSave wrapping items and reuse them for future holidays, birthdays and parties.<\/li>\n
- Reuse shipping materials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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For the things that you just can\u2019t resist, Buy Recycled!<\/h3>\n
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