Do you have a music lover on your gift list? The solar-powered party in a box Soulra XL boombox is a portable, solar-powered sound system – perfect for all you poolside sexy beasts. Check out the specs – it looks great. You can find it on amazon.com for $249.36.

The definition of a ‘sexy gadget’ is definitely in the eye of the beholder. How about a high-tech thermostat that will help save cash for that favorite someone in both hot summers and cold winters? The Honeywell FocusPRO 600 – pictured above ($55) has some nice features:

• 5-1-1 or 5-2 day programmable
• Wireless
• Built-in instructions
• It can help you save up to 33% on annual heating/cooling costs

(photo above) Make listening to your favorite tunes a greener, more sustainable experience with these Vers eco earbuds.

Designed for high performance – these PVC-free earbuds with microphones offer sound isolation, blocking 90% of ambient noise – and the solid wood acoustic chambers deliver richer sound than their plastic counterparts. They’re nicely handcrafted and sourced from sustainably sourced walnut, bamboo and natural cherry. available @ versaudio.com $49.99

Voltaic solar bags, backpacks and chargers make a great gift for students or travelers who need to keep all their vital electronics constantly charged. Given that most of us are tied to at least one electronic gadget, it’s almost essential to have an electrical outlet nearby at all times. But considering the hobbies and professions of some people, this isn’t always an option. The Voltaic series bags by Solar Power Generation gives us the means to recharge our essential electronics while on the go.

The Voltaic bags and backpacks have rows of small solar cells on their exterior, allowing you to recharge nearly any electronic device in your inventory without needing an outlet. Whether it’s a cell phone, PDA, MP3 player, or camera, Voltaic bags can recharge them all by plugging in a basic car charger. If a car charger is not handy, each bag comes complete with 11 standard adaptors to recharge just about any device.

Each bag features a Lithium Ion battery pack that will store any surplus power gained through the day, and they are obviously a great way to ease our reliance on basic electricity. You can find Voltaic’s full line of off-grid solar chargers @ amazon.com.

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Since our first trial of Vaska in ’09, I’ve been a fan of their laundry detergent (review here) – it’s one of the best green laundry detergents available. So when I was recently offered a free bottle of Spotoff spray for testing purposes, I said sure. This past weekend, armed with the advanced botanicals spot remover, I put it to the test on a white organic cotton hoodie that was covered with all sorts of stains, including red ink, tomato sauce and soy sauce. (I know, what a slob.) Poor hoodie – I thought it might be headed to the re-use bin but much to my amazement all the ugly stains were lifted in just 2 easy steps.

I sprayed the garment with Vaska Spotoff, let it sink-in for about 30 minutes, and then tossed it into the washing machine with a load of whites. I used my usual Vaska Herbatergent (liquid laundry detergent), which I buy on a regular basis. When I hung the hoodie to dry I almost hugged it. It was spotless. Freakin’ aweseome. Needless to say, you’ll never see another bottle of Shout on my shelf.

Spotoff is biodegradable – derived from natural ingredients, and formulated to treat spills and stains on clothing, rugs and upholstery. Safe on colors, whites, natural and synthetic textiles. The company tells me it’s potent enough to remove wine stains, which I’m sure will come in handy (perhaps after that New Year’s bash).

ingredients: botanical surfactants, natural blending agents, lavender extract, alcohol and filtered water. Contains no dyes, chlorine or fragrances.

Body- and planet-friendly, find Vaska at Duane Reade in NYC and online at amazon.com; (priced at about $10 per 22 oz & worth every penny).

full disclosure – I received one bottle of Spotoff for the purposes of this Tried and True Green Product Review – no strings attached.