Greener gift registries

For those celebrating weddings, baby showers or other big occasions, traditional gifts aren’t the only option; alternative gift registries are popping up everywhere. Check out registries that emphasize homemade or non-material gifts over traditional store-bought items, www.alternativegiftregistry.org. Another cool possibility is a registry that enables donations to causes chosen by the person who sets up the registry—check out www.changingthepresent.org/weddings. In addition, some of our favorite eco-friendly stores offer their own gift registries. Have fun with the alternatives, and happy gifting!