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Just a bit too late for us to use, I found out about the Alternative Gift Registry. We had created our baby registry manually so that we could add non-commercial items (like meals after the baby is born, or pledges to babysit), to let people know we were fine with good quality used items, and to allow purchased items to come from any store that carried them. The only problem was people had to inform us that they bought something so we could remove it from the list, either by emailing us or by anonymously filling out the "Contact Us" form. Now I come to find out that this whole process has been automated, so if you are in need of a registry like this, check out alternativegiftregistry.org.

From the site:

Do you want to plan an event that emphasizes time spent with loved ones and de-emphasizes store-bought gifts? Do you want to give a special gift to someone you love that focuses on the bond you share, rather than something that costs a bundle and may not be what they really want?

We all love giving and receiving gifts; it’s important to our culture and good for the spirit. When the gifts we buy don’t match our values, however, they can distract from, rather than deepen, the meaning behind an event, despite the best intentions of those involved. The cost to gift-givers—not to mention the environmental impacts—also adds up quickly.

Fortunately, for many brides, grooms, and parents-to-be, less truly is more. By encouraging non-material, second-hand, homemade, and environmentally friendly gifts, we seek to continue the proud tradition of gift-giving while helping celebrants focus on what matters most: a joyous commemoration with loved ones that honors the important moments in their lives.

Creating a registry and choosing a gift, of course, is highly personal. We have offered a number of green suggestions, but celebrants can fill in their own ideas and link to products outside this site to offer the widest and most meaningful gift selection possible.

(See also: sample registries for wedding and baby shower.)

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