Archive for December, 2010
7 All-Natural Stocking Stuffers

One of the best (albeit tricky) parts of Christmas shopping is finding fun and useful gifts to stuff those stockings with - that aren't just superfluous filler gifts that is. In addition to our Do-It-Yourself recipes for making your own bath salts and soaps, here are a few all-natural ideas for your family and friends.
Good Housekeeping Goes Vegan

Keeping a good house can also mean keeping a vegan house, at least according to the folks at Good Housekeeping Magazine who have announced the forthcoming release of a cookbook, Simple Vegan!: Delicious Meat-Free, Dairy-Free Recipes Every Family Will Love, due in stores in March 2011.
DIY Holiday Gift Idea #4: Sweet Scrub for a Sexy Body
In our series of handmade gifts that take price, time and effort into consideration - whilst not skimping on thoughtfulness - comes something so sublimely sweet you'll want to rub it all over your body. And by all means, please do! This brown sugar body scrub and polish creates a sumptuous take-the-spa-home experience... and can make the perfect gift for couples with instructions on how to lovingly give your partner a sexy scrub down... not that they'll need them.
Kids Prefer Less Sugary Breakfast Cereal, Study Finds
America’s Greenest Restaurant Is…

Environmentalism doesn't have to mean you're hunting down whaling boats in the Antarctic or living in trees or being Al Gore-esque (well... you know what we mean). Modernity provides us an unlimited amount of opportunities to explore the greatest — and greenest — human potential in accessible and creative ways.
Families That Dine Together, Stay Together

A new ten-year study from The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University shows that children who eat meals with their families frequently (five times per week or more) are half as likely to try marijuana or smoke cigarettes as their friends who rarely get to sit down and dine with the fam.
No Bones About It: 5 Steps to Make the Most of Your Leftover Turkey

Make no bones about it: The holidays inevitably result in a gigantic turkey carcass that you’re stuck staring at, wondering how to use up. In the past, it was Mom’s job to make the most of those leftovers, but times have changed, and it’s now up to you to step up to the (holiday) plate. Here’s the painless way to make the most of those leftover bones, including a few nifty uses you definitely haven’t thought of yet.
A Minimalist’s Guide to Holiday Gifting

You think tchotchke is a Russian novelist. You've never bought a souvenir, a bauble or a trinket. Clutter makes you hyperventilate. There's something to be said for the Zen-like state of living without encumbering things all around us. Even studies have shown that a de-cluttered living environment can be more conducive to creativity, focus and happiness. But being anti-thing can make the holidays a little rough and confusing.
Organic Gift Baskets for Pampered Pets

Still wondering what to get your furry friend or pet lover for the holidays? Look no further than the world’s first line of Organic Pet Gift Baskets from Organic Pet Boutique. The Organic Pet Gift Basket is stocked with their best selling, high-quality eco brands like Planet Dog, Simply Fido, Happytails, West Paw, and more.






