Gift Guides

While many gift guides come out before Thanksgiving, we like to digest our Turkey and Tofurkey before we think of holiday giving.  So now that the meal is done,  we want to help you find the right gift for the special people in your life.

We’ve put together a green gift guide  for all sorts of folks from the cocktail lover and  eco-fashionista to the dog lover and eco-geek , and even the friend that has it all –  you’ll certainly find something that will make people, your wallet and the planet smile.

Nicobella vegan organic dark chocolate truffles take the concept of the decadent truffle to a new level.  By replacing cream with oat milk and processed sugar with agave nectar, then infusing high antioxidant ingredients such as blueberries, green tea, and pumpkin into each truffle, there is finally a decadent indulgence with all of the flavor without the guilt.

A healthy addiction…naturally

Please visit www.nicobellaorganics.com.

YDT Deal: When you purchase 2 or more 6-piece assortment boxes receive 20% off of your order through December 18th. Discount code YDT.

These delicious truffle retail for $15.00 per assortment box.

Isn’t it fun to give a gift you know they’ll enjoy?  Give The Tote Buddy this holiday season.  It’s The World’s First Reusable Bag Organizer! It neatly organizes reusable bags, keeping them nearby and handy for every shopping trip.  It’s the perfect shopping companion and the perfect gift for everyone on your list (even you!).

Plus, you’ll be helping the planet with every purchase by not taking extra bags.  Now, who’s your buddy?  Available online at www.TheToteBuddy.com.

Prices vary from $9.99 to $12.99.

Proving that recycling can be beautiful, you too can look beautiful this holiday season and show everyone how important the earth is to you by wearing (and giving) a piece of environmentally-conscious jewelry by Ann-Made. Each bracelet, pendant and pair of earrings is handcrafted using cleaned and polished post-consumer can tabs and beautiful beads and gemstones. They are exceptionally lightweight and amazingly comfortable. When you wear our jewelry, you’ll have everyone saying, “Wow! Where did you get that?”  See the full collection and find something special at www.annmadeart.com.

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Great for Djays, students, facebookers, chefs and designers alike!

This super stable, heat diffusing lap table is ideal for anyone that works on a laptop computer.  Create an ergonomic workspace and significantly increase the range of motion on your machine.  Bring yours into our store in Santa Monica and enjoy our free wireless networking by typing in password shoplocal…

Made from sustainable materials including bamboo, wheat board, hemp, organic cotton, buckwheat hulls.  Color options include charcoal grey, pearl white and eclipse black.  Purchase online at www.naturalhighlifestylestore.com or in Santa Monica at Natural High Lifestyle, 2400 Main St.  Santa Monica Ca 90405. Tables prices vary  $88-148.

At Divinexpression, you will discover a delightful array of products and services created to inspire a deeper connection with yourself and Spirit.  Our vision is to co-create a world where people experience harmony, joy, love, laughter, growth and transformation from the inside out. We do this by design products that support people in fulfilling their positive intentions and dreams with grace and ease.

Products include:  Affirmation Cards, Sacred Organic Incense and Handmade Paper Journal!

YDT Deal: Enjoy the journey of exploring our site and products and get a 10% discount by using the YDT10 code at divinexpression.myshopify.com

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Give a Green Home Makeover From Your Local Green Irene Eco-Consultant.   Give a unique and lasting gift with a $99 Green Home Makeover gift certificate. This includes a Green Home Makeover consultation, membership to our online green database, and a detailed report to implement green solutions. The recipient will also receive a free Green Irene eco-tote or stainless steel water bottle as a bonus ($15 value) with their gift certificate.

Visit www.GreenIrene.com for more information or contact us at sales@greenirene.com or (888) 212-4733 to purchase today.

There are times when an E card simply doesn’t do it and a true hand written card is the only way to go.  Copper Willow is the perfect choice for that occasion.  Using sustainable materials such as tree free paper made from discarded cotton, FSC, Green Seal and Post Consumer Recycled Paper, Low VOC soy inks and antique printing machines and calligraphy, this boutique paper studio based in Culver City can make your holiday cards beautiful, personal and considerate of the environment.  Book an appointment with them at their studio at www.copperwillow.com or visit them all month long at Livingreen in Culver City at 10000 Culver Blvd.   Culver City, CA 90232  (310) 838-8442. Prices vary per card packages.

Need a thoughtful holiday gift for someone that has you stumped? Here’s a truly unique idea: Laundry Tree Soap Nuts!  Soap nuts are the fruit of a tree (Sapindus Mukorossi), found mostly in the Himalayas. They clean JUST as well as traditional detergents and are:

• 100% natural

• Organically grown

• Free of harsh chemicals (gentle on clothes AND skin)

• Totally biodegradable & Naturally low-sudsing

The Laundry Tree Starter Kit comes beautifully wrapped in environmentally-friendly packaging for only $14.99.

YDT Deal: Save 10% off your own kit online with discount code YOURDAILYTHREAD at www.laundrytree.com.

Every dog loves a bone, and you’ll love it even more since it’s eco-friendly!  The fabric of these Eco Bones are made up of 85% re-engineered recycled IntelliLoft fibers surrounding a squeaker.  It’s sure to keep your dog entertained for hours.  They are available in two sizes: 7″ and 10″ for larger dogs.  Both are available and ready to be delivered at http://www.healthyspotonline.com

If you’re in the Santa Monica area visit Healthy Spot at 1110 Wilshire Blvd.  Santa Monica CA 9040.

Bones range from $9 to $12.50.

This holiday season, give the gift of health with Acupuncture sessions from JulieFesta , L.Ac. Dating back thousands of years, acupuncture can treat anything from stress and insomnia to weight issues and low energy. So rather than gifting an item your loved ones will out grow, gift them a session (or two or three) with Julie Festa that will surely balance their over all well being just in time for the new year. Visit www.juliefesta.com for more information.

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Jade is everything you want in a yoga mat – cool colors, incredible grip, great comfort and eco-friendly.  Jade mats are made sustainable with natural rubber is tapped from rubber trees, a renewable resource and unlike other mats contains no PVC, EVA or other synthetic rubber and are made in the United States in compliance with all US environmental, labor and consumer protection laws.

Jade plants a tree for every mat sold and has a recycle mat program.  Get your mat and your eco-friendly yoga on at www.jadeyoga.com.

Mat prices vary by size and thickness.

It is estimated that 2 to 3 billion tires are currently stockpiled in the US.  Greenbees is making good use of such rubble.  Greenbees Eco-Friendly Shoes represents the finest in form, fashion and function.  From the hand crafted, formaldehyde free dyed leather to the recycled tire sole; it is easy to do something good while looking great.  And now, through our partnership with Trees for the Future, a tree will be planted when a purchase through Greenbees is made.  Shop for a pair of gorgeous boots and shoes at www.shopgreenbees.com.

YDT Alert: If you’re a New Subscriber or Invite Friends to YDT in the month of December you’ll be entered to win your own pair of Green Bees Emma Boots.

Boot and shoe prices vary by style.

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With NOVOTHINK’s hybrid solar charger case, you can now power up your iPhone literally anywhere under the sun. The solar panel technology enables you to be part of the solar energy solution.  You’ll also get free shipping when you preorder this item now.  Get the Surge at http://www.gogreensolar.com/products/surge

Features

• Power up while walking, running, hiking, or biking
• Full access to touch screen
• USB connection allows you to charge or sync with iTunes without ever having to take your iPhone out of the case
• State-of-the-art solar panel technology allows your iPhone 3G and 3G S to power up with the power of the sun
• LED status light indicators
• Clean, green energy source

Available for $69.95

The holidays are certainly known for libations but what if you could make them a little healthier and greener?  Paul Abercrombie’s book Organic, Shaken Stirred does just that and is the perfect addition to any home bar or a great gift for a mixologist in training.

The book features organic liquors and 100s of unique recipes to try.  Why not drink organic and drink to your health?

Learn  more at www.organicshakenandstirred.com

Available for $13.57 at amazon.com

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