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"Sure, fur is warm and cuddly. The next time you go shopping for that luxurious fur coat you just have to think twice. Every time you buy a product tested on an animal, or made of an animal, you're supporting the slaughter of an innocent life that feels pain."
--Marlee Elyse, age 12



ARTICLES:

 Hemp Hemp Hurray! More Quality Products Made from this Versatile Plant NEW
Reviewed by N. Glenn Perrett
"A while back I wrote Hemp: A Diverse & Vital Eco-Product in which I described some of the many environmental benefits of this important plant and included a review of some hemp products. Since then I've been further impressed with many other items made of hemp some of which I've included below..."

It's So Easy to Make Baby Food at Home
By Christina Kerley
"Looking for a holiday gift for a new or expectant mother? The So Easy Baby Food Kit provides a new and easy way for parents to make healthy, all natural homemade baby food. It's a gift that will save time and money and, most importantly, start a child on the right nutritional path to proper eating and the avoidance of childhood obesity, which has become one of the nation's top health concerns..."

The Creative Women Behind VeganJewelry.com
By Dana Anderson-Villamagna
"Finding beautiful vegan jewelry is a rare pleasure, no doubt. But a website entirely devoted to selling vegan jewelry created by a mother and her nine-year-old daughter is truly a one-of-a-kind gem..."

Veg-Friendly Flicks for the Holidays and Beyond
By Carol LaLiberte and Melanie Wilson
"I rarely turn on the TV or encourage my son to watch a video. But there are times when I need a break as a parent or when my son needs some complete down time or when I have to make a phone call that is so important that I need silence and no interruptions...As a veg mom, I pay close attention to the videos we watch and how they portray such holiday meals as Thanksgiving or Christmas and what messages kids learn about animal care and welfare..."

Veg-Friendly Thanksgiving Books for Kids
By Melanie Wilson
"Each year our family finds another book or two to add to our Thanksgiving selection. Apparently, not eating turkey is a popular theme among children...I wonder why! Well, our vegetarian family surely doesn't mind. Reading these books shows our children that we aren't the only ones out here who care about animals and will be skipping the turkey on Thanksgiving day..."

I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas
By Glenn Perrett
"Switching to energy efficient appliances and vehicles, when the old ones need replacing, is a simple way to help the environment. Choosing useful, long-lasting, "green" items will also help. The following are not only useful, they are also good for the planet and would make thoughtful gifts for the holidays!"

Unique Vegetarian Holiday Gift Ideas
By Melanie Wilson
"I may not win anyone over to vegetarianism simply by giving them a taste of vegan cheesecake or buying them a salad set, but it certainly doesn't hurt our cause! Lest you think veg food is the only "gift with a message," here is a long list of fantastic gift ideas - presents that support your values, veg businesses, and will appeal to your friends and family - vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. .."

Kidbean.com, the New Online Vegan Store
By Dana Anderson-Villamagna
"Vegan parents seeking a one-stop shop for vegan clothes, toys, health and hygiene products and more will treasure Kidbean.com, a new website established by vegan parents for all parents concerned about the environment, their children's health and wise consumer choices..."

Catalog Shopping for Vegetarian Parents: Super Sources for Hard to Find Items
By Rebecca Ortinau
"If veggie burgers, soy milk, and tofu are your vegetarian child's favorite foods, you're in luck. Most major grocery store chains now stock these items, which have risen in popularity, even among non-vegetarian eaters. But, unless you live close to a natural-foods market, finding specialty items can be difficult..."

Click Till it Hurts!
By Lucy P. Watkins
"If you are looking for a quick and easy way to start saving the world, the answer is only as far away as your modem. One of the greatest benefits of the Internet is easy, immediate access to charitable organizations, many of which have sites that allow surfers to join their campaigns or even give free donations with the click of a mouse..."

Living Cruelty-Free
By Lisa Steele
"If you read this magazine, chances are you are already far ahead of the average consumer in terms of choosing to live a natural lifestyle. You may use organic clothes and bedding, support environmental and animal rights organizations, shop for non-gmo foods, and recycle, but are you also cruelty-free?"

Five Kitchen Utensils I Can't Live Without
By Melanie Wilson
"OK, there is truly nothing on this list that I really couldn't live without, but having them makes my life so much easier. It also makes eating healthfully a whole lot more fun! These utensils range in price from very inexpensive to pretty pricey, but I'll give you some hints for finding them cheaper! Many of them are easy enough for children to use..."

Non-Leather Alternatives for Horseback Riding
By Laura Schwartzman
"After writing an article entitled Equestrian Sports: Inhumane?, I scanned the barn and came up with the following equestrian products that I suggest replacing with vegan alternatives where possible. .."

Endangered by us: The Animals we Call "Pets"
By Carol Laliberte
"At one time or another, nearly all of us have thought, if even briefly, how much fun it would be to have a pet such as a purebred dog, a monkey, or a bird. What we may have forgotten in that moment of wanting is that animals are not humans, no matter how cute or human-like they may seem at times. Many wild animals never adapt to human ways and human life. What happens to animals when they are no longer deemed "useful" to those to whom they belong?"

A Cooperative Food-Buying Club Primer
By Lucy P. Watkins
"Whether you are looking for more vegetarian, whole food options in your community or better prices on healthy foods, a cooperative consumer food-buying club could be your answer. These groups (also known as preorder co-ops or buying clubs) consist of a group of people pooling their financial resources in order to purchase bulk foods at wholesale prices..."

Veggie Product Labels Don't Necessarily Tell You the Truth
By Supriya Kelkar
"I'm writing to inform you about a salient but well-hidden health issue that I think you would find very informative. I came across the subject when I was eating a store-bought item that had a very "meaty" taste to it..."

*Accessories and Jewelry*

Organic clothing from underwear to sweats, hemp accessories and tree free paper.
 A Happy Planet

Lots of really cool stuff - candle holders from recycled glass, hemp wallet, and more!
 Abundant Earth

Make a fashion statement! Shoes, purses, cell phone pouches, clothing and more!
 Alternative Outfitters

Cool bags and purses! Sign up to win a free bag (limited time).
 Bulge Bags

Messenger and laptop bags. Be sure to visit their factory 2nds page for lower prices.
Chrome Bags

Sells hemp apparel and accessories at low prices.
 Dank Forest

Faux fur for adults to kids, everything from eyeglass cases to clothing to rugs and throws.
 Fabulous Furs

Shoes without the "moo" - all styles plus wallets and belts.
 MooShoes

Our very favorite source for hemp shoes, clothing and household items. Check out the Specials page!
 Rawganique

We LOVE this animal-friendly jewelry. Don't miss the veg*n pins!!
 Snooty Jewelry

Belts made from cotton, webbing, elastics, and PVC! Funky cool.
Truth Belts

Shoes, belts, and more!
 Vegan Essentials

One-of-a-kind, cruelty-free, hand-crafted handbags!
 Vegan Handbags

Beautiful and unique hand-beaded necklaces, bracelets, etc, all vegan!
 Vegan Jewelry

Shoes, belts, and more!
 Vegetarian Image

Stylish non-leather vegan and vegetarian shoes, boots, sandals, bags, and belts for men and women.
 Vegetarian Shoes and Bags


*Beauty & Personal Care Products*

Cruelty-free skin care, hair care, Ecco Bella cosmetics and No Miss nail polish.
 Alternative Outfitters

Amazing Natural Beauty - learn how to make fantastic skin and bath treats at home. Easy recipes!
 Amazing Natural Beauty

100% vegan, premium skin care from a vegan doctor!
 Arbonne International

100% Natural Hair, Skin & Body Care for all types.
 Aubrey Organics

Specializing in shea butter body balms.
 Auntie Rivs Botanicals

Skin care essentials for the mother-to-be.
 Blooming Body

Handcrafted, herbalist and aromatherapist formulated skin and hair care products, pet products, herbs and more.
 Demetria's Goddess Garden

The purest, organic, chemical-free, cold-processed botanical extractions available.
 Druide Hair & Body Care Products

Handmade soap, oils, gels, lotions, powders, natural shampoos and conditioners, clay facial masks, baby care, potpourri, gift baskets, herbal pillows, soy candles and bath accessories.
 Flower Peddler

Eco Essentials natural bath and body care, handcrafted aromatherapy line.
 Irie Star Design Studio

Natural bath and beauty products made by the Swanson family.
 Kathy's Family

More than just soaps - their perfumery will make a custom scent for you!
 Lobelia Soap Company

The best in natural menstrual products - cloth pads, menstrual cups, sponges and more. They offer a Student Discount here.
 Lunapads

"The youngest, freshest products in the history of cosmetics!"
 Lush

Specializing in shea butter body balms.
 Penny's Natural Soap

100% Natural Organic Skincare & Bodycare Products from the UK.
 Organicarian

Skin care products made with hemp oil. Home of Sue's Amazing Lipstuff.
 Sun Dog Hemp




*Clothing and Shoes*

Organic clothing from underwear to sweats, hemp accessories and tree free paper.
 A Happy Planet

Make a fashion statement with a "Sassy Girls Don't Wear Leather" t-shirt!
 Alternative Outfitters

"Shirts that speak out for animals...Sometimes you want to speak softly (but wear a loud shirt)."
 Animal Rights Stuff

This totally manmade washable clog is super hip. Email for discounted sizes/styles.
 The Anywhere Shoe

Sells hemp apparel and accessories at low prices.
 Dank Forest

Faux fur for adults to kids, everything from eyeglass cases to clothing to rugs and throws.
 Fabulous Furs

Great veg shirt designs for men, women, and children.
 Feel Good Tees

Hemp t-shirts and other clothing - cool contests, too!
 Hemptown

Really cool veg and animal rights message tees at low prices.
 Herbivore Clothing Company

Distinctive handmade items for the conscious consumer.
 Irie Star Design Studio

Shoes without the "moo" - all styles plus wallets and belts.
 MooShoes

Our very favorite source for hemp shoes, clothing and household items. Check out the Specials page!
 Rawganique

From Kids for Saving the Earth, lots of cool products whose profits go toward saving the rainforests.
 Shop for the Earth

Weird name...awesome non-leather, recycled material flip-flops!
 Splaff Flops

You don't eat em, so why wear em?
 Vegetarian Shoes and Bags

It's a hemp products extravaganza!
 The Vegetarian Site


*Food, Drinks & Supplements*

Chocamaca has no refined sugars and is loaded with 10 Rainforest herbs.
 Amazon Herbs Chocamaca Chocolates

Delicious brown rice based drinks, puddings and mochi products.
 Amazake (by Grainaissance)

You will not believe these cheesecakes are vegan!
 Delicious Choices

HappyCow's Vegetarian Guide to Restaurants and Health Food Stores
 Happy Cow

The freshest raw nut butters, oils and more with superb service!
 Living Tree Community Raw Foods

The best selection of veg foods. Order online or by catalog.
 The Mail Order Catalog

Formerly Absolute Sports Nutrition, this site sells lots of hard-to-find supplements.
 Nutrition Geeks

Yeast-free, vegetarian and vegan breads.
 Pacific Bakery

Specializes in Japanese food items & other "exotic" ingredients.
 Simply Natural Foods

Organic vegan gravy, nacho "cheese" dips, and vegan macaroni and "chreese"!
 Road's End Organics

Get a free tempeh starter and learn how to make tempeh at home!
 Tempeh

The best online veg restaurant referral service. Add a review of your favorite restaurant.
 Veg Dining

The first and only on-Line vegetarian and vegan vitamins superstore!
Vegetarian Vitamin

All natural fruit blends.
 Vruit Juice


*General Stores*

Organic clothing from underwear to sweats, hemp accessories and tree free paper.
 A Happy Planet

Natural products for everyday folk. Click on "Clearance."
 Green Feet

Just what the name suggests...a market for everything "green" - click on Sales and Clearance.
 Green Marketplace

The world's largest searchable database of eco-friendly products.
 Green People

This is where to go to get a leather-free baseball glove.
 Heartland Products

Your online source for just about everything you can think of!
 Pangea

Our very favorite source for hemp shoes, clothing and household items. Check out the Specials page!
 Rawganique

Earth-Friendly Superstore.
 Utopian Living

The largest selection of animal rights message t-shirts!
 Vegan Mercantile


*Household Items & Kitchen Appliances*

Lots of really cool stuff - candle holders from recycled glass, hemp wallet, and more!
 Abundant Earth

Trash beautification? Sound like a joke? It's recycling at it's best!
 Bedrock Industries

Painting your room? Consider all natural cleaners and paints.
 Bioshield Paint Company

Great prices and free shipping on juicers, mixers, and dehydrators.
 Discount Vegetarian

All kinds of recycled glass - pebbles for fish tanks and more!
 Dragon Illusions

Eco-friendly flooring: bamboo, seagrass, cork and more!
 Eco Friendly Flooring

Hemp fabric: get a sample and catalog for free!
 Hemp Traders

Infuse your environment with negative ions & soft light!
 Natural Salt Lamps

Creating healthy, healing environments with organic goods, air purifiers, and humidifiers.
 Nirvana Safe Haven

Beautiful 100% Recycled Glass-Infused Pottery.
 Paloma Pottery

This company uses recycled inner tubes and tires to make cool things.
 Used Rubber USA

Natural, organic futons, pillows and bedding.
 White Lotus Home


*Magazines (print)*

The art, music, humor, fashion, politics, activism and personalities coming out of the loose community of people who choose not to eat animals.
Herbivore

Jain Spirit is a registered charity which publishes an international magazine on the ancient Indian religion of Jainism. The religion is based on an ethos of non-violence, respect, tolerance and charity work.
Jain Spirit

Vegetarianism, environmentalism, animal advocacy, social justice.
Satya Magazine

From the Vegan Society of the UK, published quarterly.
Vegan

The practical magazine for those interested in Vegetarian Health, Ecology, and Ethics. (vegan)
Vegetarian Journal

Great food, good health, smart living. (vegetarian)
 Vegetarian Times

The nation's premiere vegetarian cooking magazine for today's health-conscious consumer. (vegetarian)
 Veggie Life

America's premier vegetarian lifestyle magazine! (vegan)
VegNews Magazine




*Pets*

Handcrafted, herbalist and aromatherapist formulated skin and hair care products, pet products, herbs and more.
 Demetria's Goddess Garden

For anyone who has lost or is losing a friend with fur, this site can really help.
 Pet Loss Support Page

You wouldn't eat it - why should your pet? Cruelty-free, vegan products for cats and dogs.
 Vegan Cats and Dogs

Online vegetarian/vegan pet food shop selling healthy veggie dog and cat food throughout the United Kingdom.
 Veggie Pets




*Other*

Beautiful organic flowers, organic fruit packages, gift baskets and more. Great gift ideas!
 Organic Bouquet

An auction for the green community!
 VegBay


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