2012 is on its way and perhaps you’re looking to go a bit greener
and save some green too!
Don’t fill the landfills with disposable plastic straws.
Instead, drink in style with beautifully handcrafted and decorated
reusable glass straws by Strawsome!
These are great stocking stuffers for kids and adults alike!
Check out my video review below!

I have to start by saying how much I love this brand!
Amy Kathryn Handbags are beautiful, practical, affordable,
animal and eco-friendly – just all around awesome!
If a gal on your list is wanting a new purse or bag this holiday season,
look no further!
Get 1 or 10 today for day, evening, travel and just looking
stylish the eco and vegan way!
Check out my video review below!

What?? We’re here already?? It’s crazy to think that we’ve made another trip around the sun so quickly ; )
Despite the state of things be it the economy, the world or even perhaps our own
personal struggles, this is the time of year to connect with those we like and love so why not give them a fabulous healthy
and/or eco-friendly gift to show them just how much we appreciate having them in our lives!

So with no further a due, here our The Healthy Voyager’s holiday gift picks for 2011
(check out 2010 and 2009 guides as well for some extra tips)!

Charity
(To give instead of receive)

Farm Sanctuary – Animal rescue, education and advocacy
Toys for Tots - Bringing joy to children in need
Operation Homefront – Helping our military servicemen and women
Habitat for Humanity – Homes for those in need
Healthy Weight Commitment – Working to end childhood obesity

Him
(For the men on your list, both young & old)
Mustache Cufflinks – For the guy who likes a classy gag
IPlunge – For the guy with the smart phone who likes a toilet gag
North Wood’s Organic Shave Set  – Nothing smells better than a green organic dude
Street Sign Book Ends – Stop in the name of literacy
Wood Tie – Bet he doesn’t have one of these!

Her
(For the ladies be they young, moms or busy bees)

Amy Kathryn Handbags – Amazing designer vegan, eco handbags
Erica Weiner Jewelry – She’ll love her eco bling
Rich Hippie Perfume – Eco alchemy
Crocheted Headphones – Keep your tunes cute and warm
Upcycled business card cases – Cause sisters are doin for themselves

Unisex & Couples Gifts
(For anyone or any duos)

Portable Wine Table – Vino for 2 to go!
Half Full Glassware – Drink positively
Finger Foods Party Plates -
Sustainable Wood Candle Blocks – Stack up your flames
Upcycled Mail bag Ipad case – Email protected by snail mail
Hypoallergenic Bed Lounger – Comfy, healthy and green

Kids
(Babies, teens & all in between)

DoodleBread Kits – Cooking for kids is fun!
Curious Chef Knives – Teaching kids how to chop food instead of their fingers
EcoZoo Cotton Kid’s Rolling Backpacks -
Eco-friendly Solar Powered Bamboo Doll House – Imagination plus green equals awesome
H Racer 2.0 – Hydrogen powered solar race car
Wonder Walker – Literally learning how to make a small carbon footprint

Pets
(For all furry babies)

Humunga Stache – Fido gets a toy, you get a laugh
Caesar’s Way Flash cards – Get your doggie trained with the help of celeb dog whisperer
Earthbath wipes – eco and vegan wipes for doggies and kitties
Cardboard cat chalet – Eco kitty
Felt Mushroom Birdhouse  – Their own fungus to call home

Health & Beauty
(For all aspects of health & vanity)

RMS Beauty – Eco vegan cosmetics
Violight Toothbrush Sanitizer – Clean the thing that cleans your teeth
Level Naturals – Delicious vegan soaps, scrubs and bath products
Plantlife – Yummy vegan soaps, lotions and skin care
Elan Veda – Natural ayurvedic products
La Fresh Towelettes – Healthy beauty on the go

Fitness, Adventure & Sport
(For the fitness sport & adventure nuts on your list)

Kulae Yoga Gear – Eco, organic yoga mats and gear
Vegan Football – Fair trade and vegan tackling is just as bad ass
Cork Yoga Bricks – Make your triangle greener
Powerbreather – Work out your lungs
Balance Ball Chair – Work out while you work!

Home & Lifestyle
(For cool home and miscellaneous goodies)

MudPie  – Gifts and tableware for every occasion
Bamboo Potted Herbs – The gift of home gardening keeps on giving
Rose Stem Cutter – Taking the pain (physical and mental) out of trimming your roses and flowers
Cast Iron Tool Bottle Openers – Make drinking look like a tough job
Snow Ski Wine Rack – Sporty and functional

Books, Book Things & Films
(For cooks & bibliophiles)

The Healthy Voyager’s Global Kitchen – Cook your way around the world the healthier, plant based way
Thumb Thing – The gadget you wish you’d thought of
Point it - Language barriers no more
Forks Over Knives DVD – Change your life for the healthier after watching this film
Milk Documentary DVD – Change your life for the healthier after watching this film too!

Travel
(For the globe trotters you’ll be gifting)

Healthy Voyager Tours – Travel to the world’s most exotic destinations regardless of your dietary restrictions
Totseat – For the traveling parent on your list
Travel Tools Keychain – Be prepared anywhere in the world
Take Charge Travel Case – Keep all your pluggy plugs snug and in 1 place
Green Garmento – Your eco travel and laundry bag

Cooking & Kitchen
(For the novice to the pro)

TopChips Maker – Homemade chips without the fryer and oil
360 Cookware – A cool, eco, healthier way to cook
Tuffy Steepware – BPA free, travel tea steeper
Digital Spoon Scale – Taking the guesswork out of measuring, once and for all
Homemade Stamp – Claim those baked goods!
Slimware – Stylish and discreet portion control plates
MeaureUp Bowls – Stylish and discreet portion control bowls

Food & Beverage
(For gifting with a smile)

CalNaturale Wines – Organic carton wine rules
Fungus Among Us – All things organic mushrooms
Garlic Galena – Fabulous gourmet garlic foodie finds
Vegan Gourmet Caramel Corn – A veganized holiday classic
Vegan Cookie of the Month Club – Need I say more?

Services & Classes
(For the gift that keeps on giving)

Healthy Voyager Tours – Travel to the world’s most exotic destinations regardless of your dietary restrictions
Personal Wellness Coaching – Get healthy and fit in 2012
Wellness Coaching Certification – Make 2012 the year you follow your passion
Vegetarian/Vegan Online Cooking Classes - Learn your way around the kitchen this year, in your pj’s!
Online Gardening Classes – Develop your green thumb this year!

Online Stores
Bourgeoise Boheme – Fashion with compassion
Herbivore Clothing & Store – Vegan clothing, books, accessories, nick knacks and more!
Cosmos Vegan Shop – A virtual vegan market
Uncommongoods.com – All kinds of neat and off the wall gifts
Alternative Outfitters – A vegan boutique
Vegan Collection – All vegan shoes, wallets and belts for men.
Moo Shoes – Lovely vegan shoes for ladies
Earth Shoes – Eco, vegan shoes for men & women that promotes fitness
Toms Shoes – A pair for you also gets you a pair to someone in the world who needs them ; )
Viva Terra – Eco living with style
GreenLoop – Sustainable style

I hope this list helps make your holiday shopping easier and merrier while making your holiday giftees happy, healthy & green!!

Happy Holiday Shopping Days!!!

Trying to switch from sipee cups to big kid cups?
Afraid to give your kids glass for fear of breaking or hurting themselves?
Enter Silikids silicon sleeved glassware for babies, toddlers
and big kids!
Their patented silicon sleeves protect their glassware
(by the way, the healthiest receptacle for liquids)
from clumsy kids and parents!
Check out my video review below!

Father’s Day is a day just for dad, where you show him how much you love him by showering him with awesome gifts. And that doesn’t mean another tie!  Check out some of my favorite eco & healthy gifts for the dad in your list this year!

• The Cooking Dad – Green Cooking Pots, Green Pan or an IGrill
• The Fit Dad – Garmin’s Forerunner 310XT, Custom Nutrition Bars or The Perfect Push-up Bars
• The Business Dad – Rugged computer bag, Handheld Zisor shredder or keep him organized with Neat Receipts
• The Sports Dad – Personalized golf balls, Eco balls for football/basketball/soccer or charge his ipod or phone will riding his bike with Roller gen
• The New Dad – The Toddler Manual, Solar powered video camera or new dad love coupons
• The Outdoor Dad – Solar camping oven, Outdoor survival Kit or natural insect repellent kit
• The Traveling Dad – Charging Valet, Recycled Messenger Bag orPolar Fleece blanket
• The Chill Dad – An eco-hammock by Gaiam, Towel heater or eco flip flops
• The Hipster Dad – Stone drink chillers, Bike Chain Bowl or a Twin Lens Reflex Camera
• The Eco Dad – A rechargeable LED Lantern, The Belkin Conserve Socket or an awesome composter

No matter what you give him this year, make sure that your love and appreciation are at the top of the gift list!

Sometimes going green doesn’t look streamlined and chic.
But with Tryclycle Glassware, it totally is!
Drinkware, serveware and other great glass decor that you’ll clamour
for and it’s 100% eco-friendly!
made with 100% post consumer glass,
Trycyle makes going green tres chic!
Check out my video review below!

Vegan Cuts , a deal website that features exclusive discounts on vegan products and services, launched in April to rave reviews! Vegan Cuts makes it easy and fun for their members to discover new vegan companies and shop vegan. Member receive weekly emails featuring exclusive deals from vegan companies. Most deals will be open to people living in the U.S., but some will also be extended to Canada or online shoppers.

Vegan Cuts is run by a vegan couple, John and Jill, who want to see more people shopping with vegan ethics. They feel a commitment to buying vegan food is a great start, but know people can also make a positive difference by choosing vegan options when purchasing clothing, shoes, accessories, body care products and everyday household items. This is why Vegan Cuts will feature a range of vegan products and encourage members to shop vegan by promoting opportunities to save money while eschewing animal cruelty.

Vegan Cuts has a community of thousands of vegan people who are passionate about discovering and buying ethically made, animal free products.

Vegan Cuts was started by John and Jill, the same couple behind Vegan Backpacker, a blog about the eating adventures of vegan travelers.

Yoga, great for mind body and soul. And now Kulae adds “great for the earth”
to that list. Specializing in eco-friendly yoga gear
like mats, clothing and even organic mat cleaners, Kulae takes your yoga practice to a
whole new level!

Check out my video review below!

Portion control is one of the toughest things to manage. It’s a pain to
measure or weigh your food and more then likely
eyeballing it means filling your plate to your eyeballs liking!
Well, Slimware takes the guess work out of serving sizes with their clever on plate
designs that indicate how much of each food group you need.
Great looking and portion control, all on 1 plate!
Check out my video review below!

So we’re fast approaching the second quarter of the new year and how have you
fared with your weight loss/maintenance resolutions? Yeah, it can be tough
and despite our best efforts, we fall short of eating as healthily
and properly as we’d like. Well, portion control is
no longer an issue when it comes to the battle of the bulge with
Measure Up Bowls! Built-in portion control in
every bowl that is stylish, sleek and super simple!
Check out my video review below!