Allsop Eco Friendly Solar String Lights

Are you going to decorate your yard for the holidays this year?  Check out these fabulous Aurora Solar Lights from Allsop.   Probably the most eco friendly lights I've ever seen, the beautiful globes are made from hand blown glass.  Not plastic!  Each one is unique and casts a magical glow.

The lights are attached to a clear wire and they give a generous space between the lights and the solar panel so you have many options as to how you want to configure them.  You just place the lights where you want them, stake down the solar panel (or secure it it in a tree or whatnot) so that the panel can get light, make sure they're turned ON and voila!  When the sun goes down, you have festive lights.

They come in different colors and they also come with copper hooks so you can really get that placement the way you want it.  They are so much prettier than the new plastid LED lights, don't you think? I think they are perfect for the holidays, and they'd also make a fabulous gift under the tree.  Find them HERE.

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Recycled Christmas Tree Ornaments

Need some ideas for decorating your Christmas tree?  Check out Crate and Barrel's options for recycled ornaments.  I love these little bicycles made from recycled paper.

 Or, if you like sparkle, these glittery stars are also made from recycled paper.  They come in two sizes and they're so cute, almost nostalgic.

And finally, made from recycled tin, there's a star, a heart, and a tree to choose from.  you can see the odd word peeking out and each one is unique.

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Organic Crown Maple Syrup for the Holidays

Remember the days when a bottle of liquor was an apt holiday gift?  Times have changed.  People are more interested than ever in being healthy and if you are reading this, chances are you're one of those people and you're friends probably are too.  That doesn't mean a little decadence is not in order from time to time.  What can you give for holiday gifts this year that will knock their socks off and still remain true to their healthy sensibilities?

Check out this elegant bottle of Organic Crown Maple Syrup.   It's handsome and dignified and would be a smashing holiday gift.  If you are staying with relatives over the holidays, this would make a lovely offering, perhaps along with preparing a nice organic blueberry pancake breakfast.   I think the bottle has a masculine presentation making it ideal for the men in your life from fathers to co- workers to sweethearts.  Think hostess gifts, teacher gifts, friends...I can't imagine anyone who wouldn't be thrilled to get this.

Crown Maple Syrup comes from sustainably farmed trees in the Hudson River Valley.  Crown Maple uses a unique reverse osmosis process to craft their syrup making it more pure than other syrups out there.  You can read more about their crafting process here.  When you think of what goes into producing a bottle of maple syrup, it's amazing it's a cheap as it is.  You can also find recipes and purchase this delicious artisan syrup HERE.

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Organic and Vegan: Equal Exchange Good Morning Basket

Going somewhere for Thanksgiving and need a nice gift?  Wish you were going somewhere and would like to send something along?  The Good Morning Basket from Equal Exchange makes a wonderful gift for friends and family who are far away, or for the hostess you are visiting throughout the holidays.

Included is a 10 oz. bag of organic French Roast Coffee, Organic Breakfast Blend Black Tea, and two large organic vegan Liz Lovely Snapdragon Ginger Cookies.   This is a fabulous gift for vegetarians and vegans, but fon't feel that this is geared for vegans only--anyone who appreciates quality organic food would love this.  The basket itself is made from kaia grass and comes from Dhaka Handicrafts, a non profit organization improving the lives of families in Bangladesh.  Everything is Organic, Fair Trade, and vegan, yaay!  Find it HERE. 

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Groovy Holidays Fabulous Eco Friendly Party Hats

Groovy Holidays has you covered for your next celebration.  Check out these ridiculously cute felt party hats. They come in hip, whimsical designs that would be perfect for a birthday or New Years.  I love that they are not yet another throw away party item, but rather something you can use over and over.

They are well made enough to last through many celebrations and would make a nice keepsake or party favor.  Some of the hats are in crown or pirate shapes which can go in the kids' costume box for daily play.   Find them HERE. 

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