With the holiday season upon us comes a time of stress, spending and waste. Why not try a new way of shopping at the ecogift festival at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Decemeber 12-14th. This festival supports “an uplifting experience and a solution to the difficult emotions, inconveniences and terrible waste associated with the holidays and holiday shopping”. Guest speakers include Arianna Huffington, Michael Brune, Seth Bauer and other inspiring eco-minded folks. So instead of drowning in a sea of wrapping paper this year hop on the lifeboat headed towards change.