Think Green Bars NEW
Reviewed by Denise Darnell
"Just when you think that the bar market is so saturated that there isn’t room for one more teeny crumb, in jumps a bar that is different from all the rest! I just tasted an absolutely delicious THINK bar called the Think Green Superfood Energy Bar. In Chocolate Chip and Cranberry Apple, these bars skillfully hide the most amazing ingredients ever..."

Bazil Essentials Bath & Body Products NEW
Reviewed by Lisa Steele
"In the market for some new bath and body products? Care about the environment? Insist on vegan and cruelty-free products? Want the companies you support to be truly ethically and environmentally conscious? As a consumer, it is easy to feel there is an surfeit of "Natural Body Products", but when the above criteria is applied, the list shortens tremendously. A new addition to this select list should definitely be Bazil Essentials..."

Herbal Clear Naturally Aluminum-Free Deodorant NEW
Reviewed by Melanie Wilson
"In college the mother of a good friend of mine died of breast cancer. So, when years later this same friend sent me an email about the use of underarm deodorants being connected to breast cancer, I took it to heart. For years I've used a crystal deodorant stick. Suffice it to say, I'm a convert..."

O'Soy Yogurt by Stonyfield Farms NEW
Reviewed by Kumudha Venkatesan
"O'Soy is creamy like yogurt but without any trace of lactose. As the name suggests, O'Soy is made from soy beans (organic). It comes in a variety of flavors packed in 6 oz cups: vanilla, peach, raspberry, blueberry, chocolate, and strawberry..."

Raw Crunch Bars
Reviewed by Melanie Wilson
"I have tasted a lot of raw food bars, and these are by far my absolute favorite. They're organic and simply fantastic. Available with either blueberries, dark chocolate, cranberries, or goji berries and "NO ARTIFICIAL NOTHIN'," these bars pack a nutritional punch with amazing taste..."

Vitamineral Green NEW
Reviewed by Melanie Wilson
"I have a jar of the world's best spirulina in my fridge from the same company, Healthforce Nutritionals. I often put spirulina into my smoothies, but I have to be honest and say that it's an acquired taste - one I'm still acquiring, so I only use a little bit. Vitamineral Green, on the other hand, is good enough to drink in glass of juice..."

Men's 6-Eye Organic Hemp Vegan Boots (Downbound Inc.) NEW
Reviewed by N. Glenn Perrett
"I just acquired a pair of their Men's 6-Eye Organic Hemp Vegan Boots. These eco-boots are light and very comfortable. And they go well with all of my pants (both my casual, everyday jeans and my dress jeans!)"

The Diva Cup NEW
Reviewed by Sarah Sawyer
"Good for the environment. Good for the body. Effective. Economical. I'm in love and may never buy another tampon again. I can't believe it!"

Double Rainbow Soy Cream NEW
Reviewed by Kumudha Venkatesan
"I love ice cream! It's my perfect snack or dessert. I have been a vegetarian for a couple of years, and the next logical step for me is to become a vegan. I love to eat only plant-based food, but I just cannot resist yummy ice creams."

Portable Energy Sources NEW
Reviewed by N. Glenn Perrett
"Global warming, more frequent and severe storms as well as increased pollution are a few warning signs that our species must begin treading significantly lighter on Earth and begin living more sustainable lives. Using eco-products is an easy way to begin the healing process. Also, the blackout that affected the northeastern United States and Canada on the afternoon of August 14, 2003 emphasized the need to be ready for emergencies..."

New Bora Bora Bars
Reviewed by Denise Darnell
"Anyone who is health conscious, myself included, has no doubt tried many of the bars available on the market. So when I first got the review to try some new "wellness bars" I was somewhat skeptical. Isn’t the market already saturated with these kinds of nutritious snacks? Well, make room on your shelf for one more!"

Creemore Coffee Company
Reviewed by Glenn Perrett
"Recently I had the pleasure of trying two of The Creemore Coffee Company's excellent coffees - Café Femenino, an organic coffee grown in Peru, and Christmas Blend, from the cloud forests of Latin America. The Creemore Coffee Company offers several organic, shade-grown, fair trade coffees illustrating their commitment to the environment and the coffee producers..."

Bodyology: Nourishing Skin Naturally
Reviewed by Lisa Steele
"It is always so nice to find natural, environmentally-friendly, cruelty-free products readily available and reasonably priced. Dream Cosmetics has just introduced three new Bodyology products: Nail & Cuticle Balm, Lip Balm, and Hand Wipes. Not only are they high-quality and effective, but they will be sold in premium grocery stores, boutique outlets, and online..."

Soy Gel Professional Paint Stripper
Reviewed by Glenn Perrett
"Since turning to a vegetarian, and then vegan, lifestyle many years ago I have tried many items made from soybeans. I have to admit that I was surprised to learn that there was a paint stripper made from this useful plant, but I was eager to put it to the test..."

Green House Framing
Reviewed by Lisa Steele
"Many mass-marketed frames are made in less-than-ideal workshop conditions. Even if you go more "high end" and have a picture professionally framed, there is the consideration of where the wood itself came from (hint: most are from virgin wood probably not sustainably harvested). Fortunately, there are other options!"

Liz Lovely Cookies
Reviewed by Denise Steele Darnell
"What a treat to get these amazing delicacies in the mail! Liz Lovely offers handmade cookies that are vegan and specatacular. Each two pack of large cookies is beautifully packaged and ready to give as a gift or to treat yourself ! Liz calls her packaging of two cookies as ‘soulmating’ and you will definitely be glad that there are two in each package!"

Canus Li'l Goat's Milk/Petite Chevre Skin Care Line Review
Reviewed by Lisa Steele
"Since it's founding in the mid 90's, the natural health and beauty products company Canus has become a bestseller in the US and Canada. (they currently "employ" 2500 goats sourced from a cooperative of small family farms). Although all of their products are gentle, and made for daily family use, they have also come out with an entire line created with children's delicate skin in mind..."

LED Christmas Lights & Timers from Canadian Tire
Reviewed by Glenn Perrett
"Those who enjoy Christmas lights and saving money will be interested in NOMA's impressive lineup of LED Christmas lights available at Canadian Tire. The LED lights use considerably less energy than incandescent lights, are long-lasting and durable and cool to the touch..."

Turtle Mountain's Soy Delicious Purely Decadent and Li'l Buddies Non-dairy Frozen Desserts
Reviewed by Caity McCardell
"Soy ice cream has gone through some changes, just like soy milk. The latest models are right up there with the cow's milk version, including Turtle Mountain's new line of Li'l Buddies ice cream sandwiches and Purely Decadent soy ice cream..."

St. Claire's Organic Sweets
Reviewed by Glenn Perrett
"I fondly remember many kinds of candies from my childhood. And while you want to minimize your children's (and your) intake of sweets, you don't want to deprive them of the joy of eating candies altogether. Besides watching how much candy our children, Liam and Gleannan, eat, being vegan, my wife Lynn and I also have to monitor what candy they consume..."

Mother's Milkmate
Reviewed by Melanie Wilson
"I've talked to countless women about breastfeeding and working, and while many persevere and seamlessly work breastfeeding and pumping into the day, others must give up due to various challenges, not the least of which is that 'it's just too hard with my schedule'..."

Organicville Vinaigrettes
Reviewed by Amy O'Neill Houck
"Organicville Tarragon Dijon Vinaigrette is certified vegan as well as being certified organic. It's also gluten free and practically carb-free. It has a light, mustard flavor which is much stronger than the flavor of the tarragon. I've enjoyed it on salad as well as on rice and tofu. It's sweetened with agave nectar instead of sugar..."

Natural Salt Lamps
Reviewed by Melanie Wilson
"When I unpacked the package from Natural Salt Lamps and pulled out something that looked like a giant crystal on a pedestal, my seven-year-old jumped to attention. "I want it to go in my room!" she declared, and that's just where it went. It doesn't require any special set-up; just plug it in and enjoy the glow..."

Bamboosa Eco-Friendly Fiber Clothing
Reviewed by Melanie Wilson
"My good friend just announced that she was pregnant with baby number three, and I was delighted to present her with a set of clothes and accessories from Bamboosa. Now, bamboo fiber clothing might not sound too great to you, but let me tell you, this stuff is soft, and the colors are bright and beautiful..."

Little Beam Nursing Pillow
Reviewed by Caity McCardell
"Here's a reality check about Boppies and other wrap-around nursing pillows. You can't kick or carry a Boppy to the other side of the room, at least not while holding baby and managing a preschooler (and doing the dishes and cleaning up spit-up). That's where my Little Beam nursing pillow comes in. I can easily kick it across the floor to where I need it the most or get my preschooler to bring it to me since it's light. It's also small and very supportive and shaped like a boomerang so it just slightly fits around my waist..."

IsaBooties: Non-Leather, Easy-On, No-Lose Baby Shoes
Reviewed by Melanie Wilson
"I have actually found a number a vegan shoes for kids locally where I live, but they lack something in the style department, and I don't know the source. So when I received the IsaBooties package in the mail, I was absolutely delighted. These stylish shoes for babies and toddlers are truly different. Besides being adorable and well-made they are soft and comfy, machine-washable and dryable, not to mention skid-proof..."

Moosewood's Refrigerated Fresh Soups & Frozen Entrees
Reviewed by Carol LaLiberte
"I first stumbled upon the original Moosewood cookbook in my college days, back when I couldn't tell the difference between cumin and crimini mushrooms. It didn't matter; I bought the cookbook back then and liked whatever I made from it. They have recently launched a line of soups and frozen entrees, which taste as if you were sitting in their restaurant in Ithaca, New York..."

Solar Products Help People & the Planet!
Reviewed by N. Glenn Perrett
"With the escalating costs of fossil fuels, both economic and the destruction that it is having on the Earth, we need to embrace alternative, greener energy sources. Increasing and more severe storms are reminders that quality items that can be used in emergency situations can be indispensable. The following are two useful products that utilize the sun..."

U Go Grl Trading Cards
Reviewed by Melanie Wilson
"I never was a big fan of trading cards before. My daughter's friend told me stories of how his teacher collects them if he catches kids with them in class and burns them! I had a hard time commiserating with the outraged children, because up until now I simply could not see any benefit at all in card collecting of evil monsters and sword-carrying avengers. I mean, whatever happened to good old baseball cards? Then along came U Go Grl cards and totally turned my opinion upside-down..."

Ziaja Natural Skin Care from Poland Now in America!
Reviewed by Denise Steele Darnell
"I am so thrilled by the affordable products I received from Ziaja that it makes me want to move to Poland! Ziaja Skin Care (pronounced jsh-aye-ya) has been the #1 product line and private beauty secret for the luminous Eastern Block models gracing top US fashion magazines. I can believe it..."

Wellements Gripe Water for Help With Colic
Reviewed by Melanie Wilson
"When I received the sample of Wellements Gripe Water, my first thought was that I would need to find someone else to do the product review since I don't have a newborn. Then the other night my four-year-old woke with stomach pains. She'd had a sleepless night ("I'm too hot"..."I'm cold now"..."I'm thirsty"), so when she said, "My stomach hurts," I honestly didn't believe her at first..."

Veggie Wristbands
Reviewed by Caity McCardell
"As humans are only human, the wristband trend has gone berzerk. I personally stayed far away from this trend. That is, until I found "Vegan" and "Vegetarian" bands. These green wristbands proudly show off a part of who I am - that I support compassion toward animals, that I'm healthy, and that I care wholeheartedly about the environment..."

Ecoist One-of-a-Kind Handbags Made From Recycled Snack Bags, Soda Labels, and Candy Wrappers
Reviewed by Laura Schwartzman
"One look at these meticulously woven bags will justify the price: Ecoist bags really are ART. They are, first and foremost, dazzling to look at. Each is one-of-a-kind. The color schemes are well-chosen, and they're metallic, which is very much the style now. They come in solid colors, repeating stripe patterns, and fairly random prints- so there's bound to be one that will match most of your outfits..."

Rescue Remedy Creme
Reviewed by Lisa Steele
"Many people are aware of the wonderful healing properties of the Nelson Bach Flower Essences. Probably the most popular (and well known) essence is their five-flower Rescue Remedy Essence. Long relied upon to help cope with immediate everyday situations of stress, they have now created Rescue Remedy Creme..."

Amy & Brian's All Natural Coconut Juice
Reviewed by Angelina Drake
"There are few times in my life when I feel divine. The daily patterns we fall into leave little room for that special sense of self-awareness that extends beyond our current surroundings. Recently, however, I've experienced a taste that can only be equated with the nectar of Gods..."

Josha Yoga Mat Wipes
Reviewed by Lisa Steele
"As a yoga teacher and practitioner, the biggest pet peeve I have is forgetting my yoga mat or not being able to bring it to a class! Using a borrowed mat is, frankly, often stinky and yukky. This is why I was SO thrilled to discover Jo-Sha Wipes. The fragrances are derived from four individual essential oils: Lavender, Peppermint, Tangerine, and Eucalyptus..."

JK Soul Salts Soy Candles
Reviewed by Lisa Steele
"JK Soul Salts has introduced a yummy new line of soy candles. As many people may know, soy candles are much better and safer than candles made with paraffin wax. Paraffin wax is a by-product of kerosene produced from petroleum (furthering our dependence on oil) and emits known toxins and soot while burning..."

The Clean Shopper
Reviewed by Denise Steele-Darnell
"Every time I went into a grocery store and put one of my children into the seat of the cart, I cringed inside knowing that I was potentially setting myself up for an onslaught of germs! I knew that I was about to cover my child’s fingers and hands with some kind of cold, flu or other contagious ailment from the customers before me..."

The Self-Cleaning Shower? A Review of Method Products
Reviewed by Sarah E. White
"When I saw the bottle I almost couldn’t believe it. Method brand’s shower spray actually claims that if you use it for 30 days it will make your shower cleaner, without you having to do any work at all (other than spray down all wet surfaces after you get out of the shower)..."

Coconut Jewelry & Indian Earth Foundation
Reviewed by Lisa Steele
"Xenia Jones and the Foreveryoungstore.com website have created some new handmade, unique, and quite naturally lovely jewelry. The ForeverYoungStore website also carries various organic bath, body, face and skin products, as well as a line of totally natural and cruelty-free makeup. The makeup, called Indian Earth Mineral Foundation, is really terrific..."

Recycled Glass Infused Paloma Pottery
Reviewed by Lisa Steele
"The artist Nicole Whitney has done the classic "find a niche and fill it" by her creative new website Palomapottery.com - turning trash to cash! It is a site for her creations of 100 percent recycled infused glass and pottery. She makes many beautiful designs and products..."

Vegan Delights Cookies
Reviewed by Laura Schwartzman
"These cookies were excellent - very soft and chewy (similar to those "Chewy Chips Ahoy" they used to sell). Because they're made with no preservatives, they taste great..."

Steer Madness Video Game
Reviewed by N. Glenn Perrett
"Children enjoy playing video games. Unfortunately, many of the games are violent and inappropriate. Children shouldn't be 'entertained' with video games that promote violence. Video games that are fun to play, promote kindness, and which make children think about issues affecting animals and the environment are needed. Steer Madness is all of these!"

Auto Mobiles Child's Travel Mobile
Reviewed by Amy O'Neill Houck
"My baby loves his Auto Mobile! Jay is five months old, and is not a big fan of riding in the car. I didn't have high hopes when I installed the cute little foam mobile that attaches with diaper-like velcro to the headliner of the car..."

Simple Foods Carob Confections
Reviewed by Melanie Wilson
"I found out seven years ago that I was allergic to chocolate, and all I could think was to be thankful it wasn't a life-threatening allergy. Rather it "just" caused headaches and skin reactions, so if I gave in to a moment of weakness, well, at least I wouldn't die from it..."

Nursing Poncho for Breastfeeding Moms
Reviewed by Amy O'Neill Houck
"The "Nursing Poncho for Breastfeeding Mothers" is a lovingly created garment to provide some privacy for nursing moms. They're well made, use generous amounts of fabric, are lightweight and opaque..."

College Farm Organic Candies
Reviewed by Amy O'Neill Houck
"'I thought it would be a piece of cake, it wasn't,' said Bill Latsha of Simon Candy, the parent company of College Farm Organic Candies, in an article for Candy Business magazine. Of course he wasn't talking about cake, but the small organic hard candies and lollipops that his company now makes. Finding top quality ingredients was a challenge for the company, but they didn't cut corners..."

Great Gardening Tools From Lee Valley
Reviewed by N. Glenn Perrett
"Protecting the environment can be as simple as selecting and using quality, environmentally-friendly products. Three excellent gardening items that I've used recently from Lee Valley are a reel mower, a stainless steel compost pail and a rolling composter..."

HSC ID Tag Can Save Lives
Reviewed by N. Glenn Perrett
"If you have ever lost an animal companion, even for a short time, you know the devastating feeling and panic which quickly sets in. As you look for your stray animal companion numerous questions fill your head. Is she alright? Where did she go? Will I ever see her again? Sadly, many dogs, cats and other animals who go missing never see their human families again..."

Baby's Bliss GripeWater Liquid
Reviewed by Amy O'Neill Houck
"The opportunity to review Baby's Bliss GripeWater came along at just the right time for me. I have a two-and-a-half month old baby boy, Jay, with some signs of mild reflux. He loves the GripeWater, and it seems to reduce his spitting up and discomfort. It also is magical when it comes to hiccups..."

Mama's Herbal Soaps & Soy Candles
Reviewed by Melanie & Paul Wilson
"My husband is a self-proclaimed soap addict. He grew up in the hills of Kentucky with no electricity or running water, and by his grandmother's side, learned to make just about everything they needed to survive - including soap. So he's something of an expert when it comes to homemade soaps, and these exceeded his stringent standards for approval..."

Apples and Oranges CD by Bob Pyle
Reviewed by Angela and Ian Elliot
"As soon as the Apples and Oranges CD came, I excitedly ripped it open! My teen Son, Ian, and I sat on the floor, popped the CD in the CD player and listened to the whole thing. What a riot! Our favorite song on the CD was, ironically, the first song: "A world made out of Spam," a catchy novelty tune about a giant Spam monster that takes over the world..."

The Merry Hempsters Baby Salve, Lip Balms and Lotions
Reviewed by Caity McCardell
"I live in California, the land of 60 degree Fahrenheit "freezing" temperatures during the winter, where folks like me complain that we shouldn't have to go to school when there's frost on the ground. So I ventured out into the blistering cold, looking for a skin product line that doesn't contain animal products, from a company with a history of not testing on animals. That and a reasonable price, which can be a challenge..."

Healthy Moms Healthy Families Placemat
Reviewed by Melanie Wilson
"When I received a copy of The Healthy Moms Healthy Families Handbook to review, I also received two colorful, laminated placements, unlike any others I've ever seen. Designed by Connie Bendickson, these two-sided placemats are chock full of fun games and information on healthy eating to provide lots of interactive mealtime learning..."

Noel Nog: A Soy Beverage That Tastes like Eggnog!
Reviewed by Glenn Perrett
"They say absence makes the heart grow fonder. It has been many years since I had eggnog - or anything that tasted like it. I tried some "eggless eggnog" recipes and while the results were pleasant tasting, they were much different than the eggnog I had as a child..."

Manitoba Harvest Hemp Butter
Reviewed by Anna Hays
"Manitoba Harvest brand provides us with the finest hemp seeds, organic hemp oil, hemp protein powder, hemp flour, and hemp seed butter. The hemp seed butter is delicious, organic, cold-processed and contains no GMO’s. I tried it for the first time recently and it definitely had a unique flavor..."

Dr. John's VitaCrisp Crackers
Reviewed by Melanie Wilson
"One of the things that has helped me to stay raw is crackers, made with sprouted nuts, seeds, veggies, spices, and herbs and dehydrated to a crispy texture. I've made many myself but none as delicious as the ones I tasted at the International Festival of Raw Foods this year! Among my favorites were Dr. John's VitaCrisp Crackers in three flavors..."

10 Minute Menu Planning Kit
Reviewed by Caity McCardell
"I thought I had my family’s meal planning organized. Every Sunday, my husband and I sat down with our Excel spreadsheet and checked off things we needed in the kitchen, including (big breakthrough here) planning each meal we’d have for the upcoming week. The only trouble with our plan was that I’d forget something..."

SunSmart, Inc. to the Rescue
Reviewed by Elizabeth Bonet
"SunSmart, Inc. comes to the rescue of families who want to reduce sun exposure without spoiling the fun for the kiddos. The swimsuits and active wear that SunSmart makes don’t just cover more of the body, but also use materials that are lightweight, stretchy, and block 97 percent of UVA and UVB rays..."

Goodbaker Gourmet Baking Mixes
Reviewed by Margaret Rizzuto-Smith
"Yum! I could probably end this review with that one word and all would be told. What a tasty product line. We had the good fortune to try the chocolate chip cookies and the pancake & waffle mix, both of which passed with flying colors in our very discriminating home..."

Meadow Stone Farm's Goat's Milk Soap and Lotion
Reviewed by Dana Anderson-Villagna
"I can't think of a simpler, more inexpensive way to turn a frequent daily chore into a moment of bliss than by using Meadow Stone Farm's goat's milk soap. Elsa the goat's soaps are a fresh while creamy, simple yet decadent treat..."

Newman's Ginger-O's
Reviewed by Lisa Poisso
"Twist the two wafers apart and scrape the creme filling off with your teeth...come on, everyone knows that's the best way to eat a sandwich cookie. Now you can put a grown-up spin on your habit with Ginger O's from Newman's Own Organics. .."

Druide Baby Care Products
Reviewed by Mona Harris
"I had the pleasure of recently testing and reviewing the baby care line of products from Druide. Druide is a Canadian company that manufactures organic skin care products. When the doorbell rang and the postman handed me the box from Canada, I had no idea what I was in store for. The box smelled as though it were filled with fresh mangos..."

Raw Family Raw Veggie Burgers
Reviewed by Melanie Wilson
"As Victoria explains in her food preparation videos, gourmet food encompasses all the tastes including sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and spicy. Of course, each dish will have a predominant flavor, but I've used this theory a lot in my own un-cooking when making salad dressings, crackers, etc. These raw burgers have the perfect delicious balance of flavors..."

Puffins Honey Rice Cereal from Barbara's Bakery
Reviewed by Mona Harris
"Puffins Honey Rice cereal from Barbara's Bakery is a lovely surprise for breakfast. The flavor of these crispy puffs is sweet, yet subtle enough for an adult to enjoy. The ingredients are simple, just the way they should be. Honey Rice Puffins hold up well in milk and milk substitutes. My son likes to munch them dry, right out of the box..."

Getting Energized by the Sun!
Reviewed by Glenn Perrett
"There are many excellent products that use solar power and I've had the pleasure of using several of these recently. Solar items that shine: Freeplay Plus, Freeplay Ranger, CCRadioplus with CCRadioplus Solar Kit, 4-in-1 Solar Flashlight, Solar Battery Charger, Solar Pacific Porch and Eave Light, and The Solar Car Book..."

Vermont Soapworks Pet Shampoo
Reviewed by Glenn Perrett
"My wife Lynn and I try to avoid chemicals whenever possible, especially when non-toxic alternatives exist. So, when I heard about Vermont Soapworks' "Vermont Soap Organics Pet Shampoo" I was eager to use it on our dogs. According to Vermont Soapworks, it is 'the first truly organic pet shampoo made in the nation'..."

E-Bar & Pro Pop, the Diabetic-Friendly, Vegan Energy Bar and High-Protein Popcorn
Reviewed by Dana Anderson-Villamagna
"An all-natural, vegan energy bar that kids say is yummy and athletes laude as easy to digest is almost as unusual as high-protein popcorn. But triathlete and entrepreneur Erin DeMarines O'Shea has managed to create both of those healthy snacks and form her own company while becoming an avid triathlete..."

Planet Dog Ribbon Ringo
Reviewed by Carol LaLiberte
"Planet dog, the company with the really cool dog catalogs and website has partnered with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to create Ribbon Ringo, a doggie toy with a mission. When you purchase this Saturn-resembling ball for $9.95, Planet Dog will donate $.45 to the Komen Foundation..."

Planet Cat Products
Reviewed by Rebecca Nyberg
"We reviewed two products from Planet Cat: very fresh catnip and a multi-layered cardboard cat bed with fleece liner. The catnip was some of the freshest (according to Mr. Boots, our resident cat) dried herb we’ve ever encountered. Planet Cat’s instructions advised us to sprinkle it on and into the bed’s corrugated spaces..."

Living Tree Coconut Oil
Reviewed by Anna Hays
"I was determined to find the best coconut oil on the market, something that really smelled and tasted like the real thing, because it WAS the real thing. And then suddenly, as if by magic, in walked a jar of Living Tree Coconut Oil…Holy Coconuts! Where oh where have you been all my life??"

Lunaroma: Natural Body Care for Baby That Parents Will Love, Too
Reviewed by Lisa Poisso
"Lotions and potions for your baby are supposed to provide soothing, sensual experiences for tired, cranky, little bodies. Lunaroma's baby care products certainly do that, but more enticingly for mama and daddy, they are luxurious little treats for parents, too..."

Mad Gab Moose Smooch
Reviewed by Lucy Watkins
"Mad Gab Moose Smooch is a line of all natural lip balm that comes in recyclable tins and great berry flavors including cranberry, blueberry, and blackberry. I must say, I'm a lip balm connoisseur. I've been addicted to Chapstick, then Terra Tints for years! Mad Gab Moose Smooch works great..."

Prairieland Herbs Natural Products
Reviewed by Lucy Watkins
"Prairieland Herbs is a mother and daughter business run from a home in the middle of the Iowa cornfields. They carry a number of all-natural, hand-crafted, vegan bath and beauty products that have wonderful fragrances to make your morning ritual very pleasant..."

Pack Lite Foods
Reviewed by Mona Harris
"As an avid backpacker in my pre-baby life, I knew that one of the greatest challenges was making sure to pack enough food to last the entire trip. Fresh foods are often heavy and can spoil before you reach your destination. Another problem is the need to add multiple ingredients to foods..."

Snapping Turtle Pocket Diapers
Reviewed by Jennifer Evans
"I was recently given the opportunity to review a cloth diaper from Snapping Turtle Pocket Diapers. First, I need to say, not only is the creator incredibly thoughtful with her detail, suggestions, and honesty, but her diapers are amazing!.."

Planet Cat Cardboard Cat Bed (with crayons) and Fleece Pad
"Cats love cozy places to curl up. Recently our three cats, Buster, Echo and Christmas, tried out Planet Cat's Cardboard Cat Bed, and they like it!"

Rose City Chocolatier
"Rose City Chocolatier creates beautifully packaged, perfectly formed, gift-quality Belgian chocolates. By "gift-quality," I mean a red and gold mesh bow-tied, shiny foil box (think Valentine's Day) protecting the most beautiful and well-designed chocolates I have seen in a very long time..."

Pamela's Raw Organic Candy
"As a raw foodist, vegan, or vegetarian it becomes a little harder to choose the right gift, especially something like candy, which is often highly processed and full of unhealthy additives. You want your gift to be not only an expression of love, but one of compassion for animals, the Earth and Self..."

Tree Huggin' Treats
"I didn't know what to expect from products that were "wheat-free, dairy-free, and vegan," but I'm a brave girl, and someone's gotta do this work of tasting candy..."

Nature Clean: Non-Toxic & Green!
"Our family is very concerned with how animals and the environment are treated and we show our concern in the purchase of household cleaning, laundry and personal care products. My wife Lynn and I buy green, cruelty-free products whenever possible..."

Greenleafy's Yoga Chart
"With the hope they would be motivated to practice the poses on their own, I hung the chart in my daughter Bay's room. Although my youngest is the bigger yoga fan, I keep finding my older, preteen daughter bending her body into the poster's various examples..."

Living Tree Community Raw Foods
"If you’re at all like me, you like variety in your diet. Living Tree sells many different varieties of raw nut butter. You’ll never get bored or go hungry! They sell the staples: almond butter and tahini, which are by far the best I have tasted. I must admit, I have quite a few Living Tree products in my fridge, but for the sake of this review, I will focus on their raw almond butter, original white sesame tahini and California sun-dried olives..."

Scenter of the Mind Natural Soaps
"These are wonderfully scented natural soaps made by a stay-at-home mom with a conscience. 'The soaps are my way of trying to reduce the amount of unnecessary chemicals that are produced, released into the environment, and that my family and others are exposed to,' says Linda Faust, soap maker and owner of Scenter of the Mind..."

Rocamojo Roasted Soy Coffee Alternative
"I admit it. I love coffee. I drink two cups every morning, and I doctor it up with all sorts of soy creamers and flavoring. Even though I know caffeine isn't good for me, I drink it anyway, and I often refer to my morning coffee as the 'nectar of the gods.' So, I jumped on the opportunity to try an organic coffee alternative made from roasted soy..."

Drew's Double Roasted Salsa
"My two teenaged sons, who lately have taken the term "eating me out of house and home" to new heights, helped me taste-test Chef Drew's new Double Roasted Salsa. We tried the "medium" heat level, which is what we normally buy..."

Gourmet Garden Herb and Spice Blends
"These are refrigerated tubes of easy-to-use spices, including lemon grass, ginger, garlic, basil, cilantro, and chilli. Unlike the jarred chopped garlic found in the produce section of most stores, these spices don't have that strange metallic flavor to them..."

Nutiva Organic Hemp Food Products
"I recently had the opportunity to try some of Nutiva's Hemp Food Products: Organic Hemp Protein Powder, Organic Hemp Oil, Hempseed Organic Bar, and Shelled Organic Hemp Seeds. I found all the products to be tasty and easy to use..."

Vermont Soapworks
"What if I told you that in the same day I washed down my kitchen and bathroom countertops, did a load of laundry, shampooed my hair, and used a liquid soap in the shower that were all the same product? It's true, and it's Vermont Soap's Aloe Castile liquid soap..."

Pureology Hair Care Products
"This is Vegan luxury! My family adored these products. For those who are used to harsh, stripping shampoos, PureOlogy's shampoo may seem to take a little longer to clean at first, but it lathers beautifully and it's worth a second lather even if it's just to enjoy the sandalwood fragrance..."

Oops I Pooped Environmental Bags
"These bags are awesome! They are perfect for concealing doggy poop. Usually, when I use bags for picking up poop, they are too thin and you can smell the poop, making you want to abandon the bag immediately. With these, I am able to hold on to them .."

Wild Cards: Edible Wild Foods
"This deck of 52 information cards is the perfect companion for Runyon's book, From Crabgrass Muffins to Pine Needle Tea: A National Wild Food Field Guide. Held together by a key chain, the cards are great for taking along on a day hike or long camp out..."

Planet Dog Products
"As I am writing this review, my 7-month-old puppy is running through the house with his red bone hanging out over the ends of his mouth, looking simply adorable. Frankly, I am not sure who likes the Orbee Tuff Bone and the Orbee Earth Ball better, my dog, my son, or me!"

Amazon Herbs Chocamaca Chocolates
"It's always a joy to receive chocolate in the mail, but let me tell you, this is no ordinary chocolate. I ate a piece of chocolate and was experiencing at the time a sort of afternoon energy slump. Within about 15 minutes I suddenly felt energized..."

Macaroni and Chreese
"No, no. It's not one of those corporate machine companies producing cardboard consistency, cellophane encompassed foods with fraudulent endorsements (think Enron). Moreover, it's not Kraft's Easy Mac® or even regular Macaroni and Cheese. It's Macaroni and Chreese..."

Herbivore Clothing Company
"We like the Herbivore Clothing Company for many reasons, first of which is that they have great shirt designs! Our favorite is the one pictured above, "Vegetarianism is for lovers." In fact, this was supposed to be an adult shirt, but this five-year-old adopted it and won't give it back..."

Herbivore Magazine
"The cover of Herbivore Magazine poses the question, 'Sarah Kramer: The World's Coolest Vegan?' Well, after reading the magazine, I would have to say not only is Sarah Kramer one of the coolest vegans around, Herbivore Magazine is most definitely the coolest magazine around..."

Kathy's Lotions and Massage Oils
"Our testers know what they're talking about when they tell you that Kathy's products live up their claims: pure, long-lasting, and hard working. Our teen reviewer is a swimmer, exposed to sun in the summer and chlorine year-round. She described the lavender shea butter lotion as light, not oily, making her skin feel silky..."

Laptop Lunch System
"It's small and simple, yet somehow manages to hold more food than I would expect. The laptop lunchbox is a great addition for school kids of any age..."

Silk Soy Milk
"I became vegan about one and a half years ago. Initially, I was perturbed by the lack of good tasting nondairy milk. Soy milk as I knew it (in non-refrigerated cardboard boxes), would never compare. Little did I know about Silk Soy Milk (original flavor)..."

Survey: Alternative Milks
"White Wave Chocolate Silk*....Oh man, I love that stuff. It's smooth, it's creamy, it's chocolaty, and it's good for me. Wow, you can't beat that. As a recent convert to vegetarianism, I was looking for ways to add more soy to my diet. I still drink cow's milk and I doubt that I will ever give up my cheese, but I decided to give soymilk a try..."

Sundog Hemp
"I was not sure what to expect when I was informed that I was being sent body care products to review from a company called "Sun Dog Hemp." (Insert immature giggle provoked by the word 'Hemp' here.)..."

Sylvia's Soul Food
"I absolutely love Southern cooking. Unfortunately, little of it is vegetarian and, frankly, mine never seems to turn out as well as my grandmother’s did when I was a child..."

Vruit Fruit Juice
"They say that kids love it, but let me tell you, the kids almost didn't get to drink any after our adult tasters got their hands on these delicious juices, a combination of 100% fruit and vegetable juices..."