The holiday season. For most it conjures up fond memories of warm family moments, childlike joy and…sheer panic. We’ve felt the sheer panic at trying to find the right gift for our special someone without breaking the bank and (for all of us eco-conscious folks out there) not hurting the planet. Holiday shoppers have no fear. We have a few options for you that are sure to please. Just make sure you order in time to avoid the holiday rush!
For the Chocolate Lover, try Dagoba Chocolates. Dagoba’s organic, full circle sustainability chocolates are a delight to the senses. Winner of the EPA’s Green Power Leadership Award, Food and Wines’ Tastemaker Award, and the San Francisco Chronicle’s Best Dark Chocolate Award, these chocolates are a true work of ‘Art of Chocolate Alchemy.’ We recommend the Hot Chocolate Trio gift box for cold nights by the fire and the Dagoba Organic Dark Chocolate Lavendar Bar for a decadent afternoon treat. (http://www.dagobachocolate.com)
For the Spa Guru, try Hugo’s Natural Botanical Apothecary skin care and spa products line. Hugo’s exquisitely scented line of products are soothing, moisturizing, all natural, organic and vegan approved. Hugo Saavedra, owner and creator of Hugo Naturals says, ‘Be good to your skin, be good to the earth.’ With these fantastic products, who wouldn’t? Our favorites: the Brown Sugar and Kumquat Body Scrub, Lemon Verbena and Bergamot Shower Gel, and Vanilla & Sweet Orange Effervescent Bath Salts. (http://www.hugonaturals.com)
For the Highly Fashionable, try a design from Linda Loudermilk’s Fall 2007 collection. Her incredibly creative, always lovely and amazingly fashion-forward garments include such fabrics as sasawashi, bamboo, sea cell and soya. With her Luxury-Eco designs and fabrics, Loudermilk is proving that Going Green is necessary, attainable and hyper-cool. Check http://www.lindaloudermilk.com for stores near you.
For the Philanthropist in your life, try giving a charitable gift that will make a big difference - the gift of livestock. Heifer International, an organization committed to ending world hunger by providing needy families with livestock, focuses on providing communities sustainable resources so they can become more self-sufficient. Their specific focus is livestock, which are an integral part of the family unit, providing food security and nutritional self-sufficiency. To learn more, please visit http://www.heiferinternational.com.
For the Outdoorsperson, try the InfoMate World Band Solar/Generator Portable Radio, a solar-powered, compact and lightweight radio. You can listen to AM/FM radio, short wave foreign radio, VHF bands, television audio and the National Weather Service. Check http://www.survivalunlimited.com to order online.
For the Beer Lover in your life, try Wolaver’s Organic Ales. Located in beautiful Middlebury,Vermont, Wolaver’s Organic Ales blend a love for great ale with a love for sustainable production. Brewed in small batches to ensure freshness and quality, Wolaver’s Organic Ales are made with no less than 98% certified organic ingredients. For a retailer near you, go to http://www.wolavers.com.
For the Kid(s) in your life, try Progressive Kid. An amazing website with a tremendous assortment of eco-friendly, progressive and organic products for children of all ages. For more information, try http://www.progressivekid.com.
For the Pet Lover, explore EarthDog and Purrfectplay, two companies committed to making sure Fido and Fluffy are organic too! Their pet products include natural organic beds, organic toys and treats and much more. For more information, go to http://www.earthdog.com and http://www.purrfectplay.com.
For a New Baby in the family, shop at Little Twig. These fun and trendy items are great for baby and the environment. We suggest the Bath Time Basics Bath Kit, the Bumblebee Travel Basics Kit and Scrubby Bug Mitts. To order, go to http://www.littletwig.com.
For that Special Someone in your life, try Jurlique’s Almond Carrier Oil for massage and relaxation. Pair this with a little quality time, and your special someone is sure to thank you. Go to http://www.jurlique.com for more details.
For a Fabulous Stocking Stuffer, try the Go! Towel. This poker-sized 100% bamboo fiber towel expands to 14” x 20” when water is added. This natural antibacterial/microbial, organically grown, unbleached, undyed and unscented towel promises to revolutionize the way you look at tissues, paper towels and paper products in general. Oh, and did we mention they are machine washable and completely biodegradable? For more information, go to http://www.luxebamboo.com.
