Annual roundup of a few of our favorite Tried and Trues for the conscious consumer:
(above) Orgasmic Coco-Zen Truffles-To-Go and Chocolate Lips-To-Go (organic, vegan and Fair Trade Certified) NOTE: store will be closed 12/23/10-1/7/11) Order by Tuesday, 12/21/10.
(above) For truly sweet dreams, treat yourself to a new USDA certified organic natural latex mattress (and receive 2 free pillows & shipping) from Savvy Rest — the absolute best way to start the new year!
(above) For tiny tots who love to play with their food -Under the Nile’s Egyptian Organic Cotton Toy Fruit Set on sale at Ultimate Green Store; $22.95…free ground shipping on orders over $75 thru December 31, 2010.
(above L & C) Baby booty call – Holiday Collection 20% off right now. OR suit-up in stripes: red, green, black – take your pick @ sckoon.com
(above R) Organic hemp beanies for hip mini me’s, from Rock Star Organics on sale @ Ultimate Green Store; $19/boy and $29/girl.
(above) Neckties converted to spiffy bowties from The Cordial Churchman; order now for a dandy New Year’s Eve.
(above) NYC-based The Andean Collection offers artisans in South America’s rural Andes the opportunity to create sustainable jewelry and improve their lives. It’s gorgeous, guilt-free and feels great. Take a peek at some their best selling beauties.
Works like magic on dry skin: Weleda’s Pomegranate Regenerating Body Care Kit (travel size) and Olive Essence Spa Experience Organic Body Butter (full size) or Gold Facial Day Moisturizer (on sale now) from homespacollection.com.
Awesome compact stereo system from Geneva Sound: killer audio speakers, sleek and space-saving – the GenevaS Hi-Fi docking station for the iPod or Phone, connects to all other MP3 players as well; built-in speakers. In red, white or black. find it @ amazon.com
For the readers in your life:
- The Vertical Farm by Dr. Dickson Despommier
- Arctic Sanctuary by Jeff Jones and Laurie Howell
- Spit That Out by Paige Wolf
- 48 Things to Know About Sustainable Living by Victoria Klein
- Off the Grid by Nick Rosen
- Whole Earth Discipline by Stewart Brand
- Food Matters by Mark Bittman
- The Conscious Cook by Tal Ronnen
- In Late Winter We Ate Pears by Heekin and Barber
Stocking Stuffers:
- Brooklyn-based, Soapwalla Kitchen‘s all-natural deodorant cream; (it smells great and really does the trick).
- AMAZING automatic dishwashing detergent, laundry detergent pods and Room & Fabric Freshener (Vetiver) from GrabGreenHome.com. (Also available at Fresh Market shops.)
- MorroccoMethod (Raw and Vegan, Holistic and Organic) Sea Essence Shampoo and Creme Rinse.
- iTySE (made in the USA) reusable bags – love the 3-pacs.
- sponges and scrub brushes – stylish, renewable and biodegradable at fullcirclehome.com
- Whole Foods‘ new all-purpose Organic Castile Soap (peppermint) for body and home works like a charm.
- A gift card to Natural Resource Defense Council
May your holidays be warm and bright!
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