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What Are the Best Eco-Friendly Gifts for Friends and Family?

Apr 9th 2025

What Are the Best Eco-Friendly Gifts for Friends and Family?

As people become increasingly aware of the value of thoughtful consumption, eco-friendly gifts have emerged as a great way to demonstrate caring for the planet and loved ones. The average American creates 4.5 pounds of waste every day, with holiday gifting representing a significant percentage of this waste.  At Our Green House, we want t

How to Choose the Perfect Dog Gift Basket: A Pet Owner's Guide

Apr 7th 2025

How to Choose the Perfect Dog Gift Basket: A Pet Owner's Guide

As more and more of us consider our four-legged friends to be family members, the gift-giving phenomenon has extended to our pup pals in a more meaningful way. Recent statistics show that Americans spend over $100 billion on their pets each year, and a considerable portion of this expenditure is on gifts and treats.  At Our Green House, w

Sending Love from Afar

Sep 11th 2023

Sending Love from Afar

Crafting the Perfect College Care Package College life can be both exciting and challenging for students. It's a time of newfound independence, exploration, and personal growth. However, it can also be tough, with students facing academic pressures, along with homesickness. One way to show your love and support to a college student is by sending a

Creating a Happy Work Environment

Aug 24th 2023

Creating a Happy Work Environment

Creating a Happy Work Environment: Why It Matters and How to Do It A happy work environment is essential not only for the well-being of employees but also for the productivity and success of the business. When employees are happy, they are more engaged, motivated, and likely to stay with the company longer. Studies have also shown that happy e

About Our Green House - Gift Baskets

Aug 7th 2023

About Our Green House - Gift Baskets

Gifting has never been so easy... While finding the perfect gift for your loved ones can be daunting, gift baskets always come in handy as a thoughtful and versatile gift. At Our Green House, we take pride in creating beautiful and unique gift baskets that are bound to impress anyone! Here are a few reasons why our gift baskets make the perfect pr

Mama's Moment of Zen

Jul 28th 2023

Mama's Moment of Zen

Mama's Moment of Zen: The Ultimate Relaxation Guide for Pregnant Moms Pregnancy is an exciting and stressful time for many women. It's also a time when relaxation is crucial for both the health of the mother and the baby. Unwinding while pregnant can help reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep, and promote overall physical and mental well-being!

Why Kids Need from Stuffed Animals

Jul 27th 2023

Why Kids Need from Stuffed Animals

The benefits of getting your children stuffed toys Close your eyes and think back to some of your earliest memories. Did you have a stuffed animal stuck to you like glue that you insisted on taking everywhere you went? Why is this? Children's obsessions with stuffed animals go way deeper than floppy ears and cute tails. Even tiny babies enjoy grip

For the neutral color pallet loving parents

Jul 26th 2023

For the neutral color pallet loving parents

"Happy Beige" for Happy Babies! When it comes to picking out clothes, toys, and decor for babies, many parents might be tempted to choose bright and bold colors. However, studies have shown that neutral colors are actually better for a baby's development and overall well-being! Neutral colors, such as beige, gray, white, and even earth tones can b

Summer Fun Toys

Jul 25th 2023

Summer Fun Toys

Never Hear "I'm Bored" Again We all know how much our kids love their electronics, but did you know there are ways to make them love playing outdoors even more?! All it takes is some simple and fun natural toys to keep them engaged! It's hard to compete with the fast paced and overstimulating iPad apps, but bubbles and jump rope is exactly what t

The Benefits Of Babywearing

Jul 17th 2023

The Benefits Of Babywearing

Babywearing is nothing new, in fact, it has been around for centuries in most cultures. Since the “baby-boom” age here in the west, it has become more of a "study" versus something natural. Meaning, researchers began to study infant crying and wanting to learn why they cry and how to soothe them. However, despite the research - one

Beautiful Baby Gift Basket - 8/12/2022

Jul 17th 2023

Beautiful Baby Gift Basket - 8/12/2022

This week our featured custom gift basket is this beautiful baby gift basket! It's loaded with modern organic baby gifts This gift basket for the new baby girl included: Organic Bear Rattle Organic Deer Toy Organic Baby Bib Wooden Peace Teether Organic Footie Super soft baby booties Knit baby cap Wooden baby toy Organic Pink Booties Organic B

Our Impact

Jul 17th 2023

Our Impact

Our Green House has always been dedicated to giving back to global causes through the talented artisans we support and the sustainable materials we source. With Just Cause gifts we took our commitment to a new level by directly giving back to charities. A portion of every gift basket purchased donates to one of these Just Causes. Thank you, t

Is Quick Mindfulness Possible? Yes!

Jul 17th 2023

Is Quick Mindfulness Possible? Yes!

For years I thought that mindfulness was too hard for me to put into regular practice. My understanding of the concept was that it took up lots of time and I was simply too busy to figure out the "right" way to practicing mindfulness. Not that I have perfectionist tendencies or anything like that ?. "Quick mindfulness" seemed like such an oxymoron

Gift Basket Spotlight of the Week

Jul 17th 2023

Gift Basket Spotlight of the Week

Perhaps you have seen the viral videos of Chasity's (also known as @through.the.lleaves) ginormous cat, or her two blind rescues, or maybe even her turtle, Fig who has his own garden and eats better than most of us! We recently got the pleasure of putting together two gift baskets for them! Here is what she selected for her fur (and scale) babies:

Get Well Gift Basket Of The Week

Jul 17th 2023

Get Well Gift Basket Of The Week

This Beautiful Get Well Basket included: Organic Relax Tea French House Soy Candle Organic Scrunchie Organic Tea Chocolate Self Care Journal Natural Honey with Dipper Pink Glass Mug Cashew Spicy Cashews Decorative Matches Rope Basket Donates back to help sick children's wishes come true