Top 5 Vegan Christmas Gifts

Let’s face it – holiday shopping can quickly go from festive to frustrating if you’re not sure what to get the people on your list. We’re down to the wire and you really need some great vegan gifts. Well, you’re in luck – below are 5 great vegan Christmas gifts that your friends and family will really cherish!

1. Sterling Silver Vegan Heart Pendant

Help your friend or family member proudly show off their care and concern with this silver [...]

Become a Kid at the Natural Candy Store

Getting lost in the sugary enchantment of the first 100% natural candy store is quite easy with an assortment of hard candy, chocolate, and other treats that tickle your sweet tooth with organic, fair-trade, vegan, and natural ingredients. Explore the Natural Candy Store and you’ll find all-natural breath mints made from organic crystallized cane juice, organic Vermont maple syrup, and chai tea. The candy store also offers a fascinating collection of international delights. Click further to see vegan marshmallows, [...]

Become an Organic, Eco-Friendly Bartender

With annual office parties, Christmas get-togethers and birthday bashes, the holidays and any other special occasion often call for a festive cocktail or celebratory toast. Answering the call of changing times, the market is seeing an increase in the availability of organic and eco-friendly liquor options. From using recycled materials to sustainable energy, more liquor companies are also embracing environmentally friendly practices. Today, you can easily tweak the way you party and unwind to fit your eco-friendly lifestyle. Become an [...]

8 Sustainable, Earth-Friendly Holiday Ideas

With Thanksgiving celebrations in the making and Christmas feasts just around the corner, we’d like to spread the word on just how easy it is to combine sustainable, earth-friendliness with holiday cheer. From organic turkeys to green utensils, why don’t you consider incorporating a greener outlook regarding this year’s festivities.

1) Organic Cooking Ingredients

Whether you’re baking a pie with Farmer’s Market Organic pumpkin filling or using Wholly Wholesome’s Organic Whole Wheat pie shells, organic cooking ingredients provide an array of [...]

Mountain Rose Herbs (and Teas, and More)

It’s too bad that Mountain Rose Herbs is a mail order company, because walking into this modern apothecary would surely be a magical experience. Luckily, though, you can bring a bit of this experience home with a variety of wonderful, high-quality products to stimulate the senses and soothe the spirit.

At this time of year especially, Mountain Rose Herbs’ luxurious tea selection is sure to be a hit. Choose from a variety of fair-trade, organic black, green, red and herbal teas. [...]

Marley Coffee Wants You to Stir It Up

Three Little Birds told me, ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy, The Sun is Shining and Everything’s Gonna Be Alright. While Jammin to whatever beat you follow, Marley Coffee wants you to Get Up, Stand Up and Stir It Up with a variety of organic, eco-conscious, people-conscious coffee.

The unforgettable reggae musician Bob Marley is known for touching the world with his words and creativity, but what many people are unaware of – he also harbored a keen interest in farming. Today, one [...]

Lipton Tea Creates Sustainability Goals

Few things are better than a bit of tea – whether it’s hot with honey or poured over ice in a glass. Realizing that sustainability when sourcing tea is important, Lipton has created a goal to have all yellow label tea bags sourced from ‘Rainforest Alliance Certified‘ tea estates by 2015.

They’ve made a promise to look at the social, economical and environmental aspects of sourcing tea so that they can ensure maximum sustainability!

Environmental Impact
Sustainable agriculture is one of the things [...]

The Wonderful World of Cheese

There are few things I find more enjoyable than cheese. Be it melted or cold, by itself or incorporated into a dish, I consider cheese to be the utmost in culinary delight. When it comes to which variety or brand of cheese to eat, however, the choices can be complex. Cheese can come from cows, goats, buffalo, or sheep. Some varieties of cheese are more or less energy intensive, and some farms even make organic cheese. [...]

Pantry Dangers: Are Canned Foods Silent Killers?

Canned foods are a modern day convenience that many busy households would be lost without. Even our favorite organic options are available in simple packaging, ready to heat up and serve. Canned convenience ensures a healthy, well-balanced meal on rushed weeknights and can cut recipe times in half – but recent reports have discovered that our favorite shortcuts in the kitchen may be causing more harm than they’re worth.

BPA in Cans

The dangers of BPA (Bisphenol A) are already [...]

Salt of the Earth

HimalaSalt, a pink, naturally mineral-rich salt sustainably sourced in the Himalayas really is the salt of the earth, or more literally, the salt of the ancient, pre-historic sea. This salt, which has been hidden in the remote mountains of Asia for thousands of years, contains all the healthy trace elements naturally present in sea salt, but none of the pollutants found in modern oceans. In addition, it’s ethically processed, avoiding the child labor practices and dynamite explosions sometimes used by [...]