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Veggie HOLIDAY GIFT GIVING
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ith the holiday season almost upon us and so many people choosing a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle, I started thinking about ways to be a conscious gift giver. How should I advise my meat-eating and leather-wearing friends when they ask what’s on my wish list? What tips would I share when they ask for shopping guidance for the animal lovers among us? What gifts can I feel good about giving to others?
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For the fashionista During a recent fall boot scouting session at DSW, I came across a few bags by Urban Expressions and Big Buddah which were quite impressive. The quality was great, they were extremely fashionable 10
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and 100% vegan. What’s not to love? That ient gets the added bonus of a night out on sparked an internet search which turned the town. up some very reasonably priced and very Veggie Heaven in Denville cute bags and wallets on (973-586-7800), Kaya’s Kitchen Baghaus.com and Ebags.com. in Belmar (732-280-1141) and Maoz Vegetarian in New Both sites have an ample selection of items that are Brunswick (732-543-1600) all offer gift cards to be used for their leather-free. Both brands wide selection of vegan and are also sold at DSW vegetarian yummies. stores. The sample at left If you think gift cards are is just one of my long list impersonal, and would rather of favorites. I’ll certainly give the gift of food itself, be asking Santa for a check out Vegandivine.us couple of these bags to be for amazing gift baskets rangleft under my tree! ing form $29.99 to the extravaYou can also find some gantly priced $349.99. This pretty cool jewelry to fit Recycled windshield vegan owned and operated any budget at Uncommon site has tea baskets, cookie goods.com. Jewelry items start as low glass earrings by as $20 and many of their pieces are Uncommongoods.com baskets, relaxation baskets, made from recycled goods – a major plus and so much more. My friends and family for those concerned with the health of our will definitely be receiving something from planet. These recycled jewelry items (see this site. Some of my favorites include the one of my favorites above) are quite the Snacks Sleigh ($99.99) featuring a wide conversation piece and would be a nifty array of veg-friendly treats and Chocolate addition to any outfit. Desire ($49.99) which is full of decadent chocolate treats and body products (likely to be loved by any woman you know, vegetariFor the foodie Who wouldn’t love to receive the gift of an or not!) food? For the vegetarian and vegan food lovers on your list, here are some ideas that For the interior decorator are sure to be a hit. Recently I was turned on to Green Gift cards to vegan/vegetarian restau- feet.com by my earth loving friend (thanks, rants are always a safe bet for those who Jeff!) and found some terrific and fun gifts for love to eat, especially if you’re not quite those who love aesthetically pleasing, envisure how to wrap a Tofurky. Restaurant ronmentally friendly and unique things in gift cards are also nice because the recip- their homes. This site also has a wide selec-