Vegan-Friendly Gift Guide 2015

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If you’re like me, the holidays creep up so fast that I’m always doing at least a few last-minute gift shopping, which can be seriously stressful.

That’s why I wanted to throw out a few ideas for all you conscious shoppers out there. There are so many awesome, cruelty-free companies and products popping up, but here are some of my favorite gift ideas (so far). I gave a wide variety of products and with a wide range of price tags to suit different interests and budgets šŸ™‚Ā 

Adopt Farm Animal GiftĀ (Farm Sanctuary):Ā 

This one is especially heart-warming. To know you are helping save a life and be responsible forĀ a rescued animal be able to live his/her life out safely and happily. There’s no better gift than that! Upon receiving your donation, Farm Sanctuary will send your gift-ee information about his/her OWN special farm animal friend, including his/her story, photograph, and details about your year-round visitation rights.adopt a farm animal program

Gunas Handbags:

For the fashionista in your life! If you’ve never heard of it, Gunas New York is an independent high fashion label with a cause. The company was started in 2008 by designer and animal lover, Sugandh G. Agrawal who believes that animals are NOT meant to be a part of Fashion. Gunasā€™s belief in the importance of cruelty-free fashion is totally in line with the Sexy Fit Vegan philosophy that we can look and feel good (and be sexy) without harming other living beings. Gunas also won theĀ Best Green Bag at the Independent Designer Handbag Awards, and their Flamingo nabbed one of the featured spots in the September Issue of InStyle Magazine. They are a high fashion label so the prices are not cheap, but the quality and style is worth the price tag. Take a look HERE.

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Powerootz Superfood Nutritional Shake:

This is such a great gift because it is seriously the tastiest super food protein supplement I have EVER had. (My clients totally agree so I know it’s not just me.) Plus it’s one ofĀ the least processed (probably why it tastes so good), yet smooth textured powder on the market. I wrote a whole blog post on it if you want more info why I like it so much). If you have someone in your life who’s in need of breakfast or snack foods that are convenient and will help them be healthier and get in better shape, this is an awesome choice. Just enter the code “ELLA” at checkout to receive an extra 20% off your order too (click HERE to go to the site)!

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Lookie Lou:

I discovered this cruelty-free company on Happy Cow’s list top vegan-friendly gift ideas. It’s amazing because it’s got such a wide variety of products and prices. Seems like there’s definitely something for everyone here!

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The Six Weeks To Sexy Abs Meal Plan:

I couldn’t go without including my brand new book! I’m psyched because The Six Weeks to Sexy Abs Meal Plan is available for pre-sale now, and will be released December 15th in time for the holidays!!! It really is a great resource for losing a few pounds and learning how to adopt a diet plan (different than “dieting”) that will serve us well both short-term AND long-term. Unlike most diets this one is convenient and totally do-able for anyone, even the busiest of us. It has easy-to-follow guidelines and a hundred simple, delicious recipes to go with it. I’m quite the perfectionist and critical of myself, and I’m incredibly thrilled at how it came out and have no doubts it will make a big difference in a lot of people’s lives. If for noone else, definitely get it for yourself to start the New Year off right! (Available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble).

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Vegan Cuts Box:

This is just such a perfect concept I had to include it. To be introduced to new, healthy snacks, dropped right at your door, every month is like a dream come true! They do a really great job of including a wide variety of great products. They have both a snack box and a beauty box. This is a fantastic gift and definitely a company you can feel good about supporting as well.Ā 

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I hope this helps in your pursuit to please your family and friends as this year comes to an end. Feel free to make suggestions as well. Good luck and happy holidays!!!

Vegan Fashion e-Boutique: My Little Green Shop

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My Little Green Shop is a hip, vegan fashion e-boutique geared for eco-conscious families.”

They carry tons of products for the entire family and everything is eco-friendly but since we’re talking about fashion, let me just say the kiddie clothes are adorable and reasonably priced! They have a nice variety of shoes and accessories as well! Ā Based out of Vancouver, Canada they are a small family owned and operated e-store that takes a lot of pride in the products they carry, as every new brand is thoroughly checked out to make sure that they have as little impact on the environment as possible. They also donate a percentage of their sales to local charities. Ā They will ship anywhere in North America. Check them out online. I personally love buying from stores like this. You can feel the love!

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Vegan Fashion Friday Features Cri De Coeur

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Cri De Coeur is a Pet- approved vegan footwear line out of France and was the winner of Most Stylish Women’s HeelĀ by Peta for 2014.

Established in 2008 by Gina Ferraraccio and Julie Dicterow, the name means “cry from the heart” which represents their “heartfelt desire to change the face of the fashion footwear and accessory markets by providing stylish, contemporary products that are ethically produced from harvest to high-street.” They use materials such as recycled plastic, organic cotton and hemp in their beautiful designs…doesn’t hurt that they have celebrity fans such asĀ Ā Anne Hathaway, Alicia Silverstone and Elle Fanning. You can shop these chic cruelty-free booties, Ā flats, sandals and pumps on their website. Enjoy!

As you can see I’m quite fond of many styles… šŸ˜‰

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– Julia

Thrive Market: Making Health Food Affordable!

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Eating healthy is too expensive, right? No longer! Introducing Thrive Market, an online retailer for all things healthy… at whole sale prices!

Think Costco meets Whole Foods, and that’s basically what you get with Thrive Market.

In other words, this is a membership-based market that sells healthy foods and eco-friendly products at affordable, whole sale prices. I’m talking 25-40% lower prices than the grocery store. Check out this infographic showing how it’s set up:Ā 

Benefits of a Thrive Market membership:

– When you buy a membership, a membership is also donated to someone who cannot afford one. You’re doing a good deed!

– You can shop and filter results on the website in helpful ways. For example you can search all “gluten-free” products, or “vegan” products. The company makes it simple for you to find exactly what you’re looking for and allows you to shop according to your values!

– It’s not just a shop, it’s a community and wealth of current information on everything wellness-related! There is a blog on the website with contributions from experts in the fields of health, wellness, and fitness. I wrote a blog for them for Memorial Day called, 5 Simple Tips to Eat Right Over Memorial Day Weekend.”Ā 

– You get free shipping on all orders over $49!

– Right now, if you join through my link, you will receiveĀ 2 MONTHSĀ FREE and 25% off your first order… It’s a no-brainer!

Thrive Market Special Offer

Check it out for yourself and let me know if you have any questions šŸ™‚