OlsenHaus Mars – See the whole Spring 2012 OlsenHaus collection

Ever been to the grocery and seen a bunch of new things you want to try but don’t know where to start? With healthy food more popular than ever, it’s hard to sift through all of the options, especially if you’re vegan and don’t have time to read 100 labels every time you want to try a new snack. That’s why I was excited to discover Healthy Surprise, a vegan, gluten free subscription snack service that sends a delicious snack box every month. Each box has a really great assortment of packaged snacks from a variety of health food vendors like Raw Revolution, Alive & Radiant Foods, and Mrs. May’s naturals.

Healthy surprise is great for individuals, offices, or families because it covers the full spectrum of flavors you might crave, with sesame bars for your sweet tooth, zesty almonds for a spicier treat, and meal replacement bars for a filling snack on the go. Monthly deliveries start at $33 a month for 16-22 servings, which covers a snack a day for a little over a dollar and increase with size, up to the super subscription, which contains over 200 servings! As a thank you to my readers, Healthy Surprise is offering 20% off all orders with the coupon code below.

healthysurprise.com

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Jodi Hansen Koskella from Charmoné

Charmoné, one of the first high-end vegan shoe companies has been transforming the industry since 2006. Co-founders Jodi and Lauren started the company when a vegan friend told them about her frustration with having to wear leather because she couldn’t find a pair of vegan shoes that weren’t embarrassing to wear. They decided to tackle the problem head-on by creating an eco-luxury brand that was animal and people friendly, but fit the same design standards as mainstream luxury brands.

For some, the concept was difficult to comprehend – the phrase “Oh, like Birkenstocks” was far too familiar. But with walking celebrity endorsements from Natalie Portman and Emily Deschanel, these vegan shoes proved to be red-carpet ready. Since 2006, the company has invested heavily in ensuring it’s designs are detail perfect, use the best eco-friendly materials, and most importantly are comfortable to wear and stand the test of time.

The latest collection was made in Italy, where detail and design are a top priority of Charmoné’s eco-friendly fair trade manufacturer – with each style named after a member of the Charmoné family. I recently caught up with Jodi to take a look at the shoes for myself.. here are my favorites:

The Samantha, $260, is made of blue faux-lizard against a black 3.5″ heel with a peep toe, and side cutouts. Comfortable enough for a night out and versatile enough to wear with jeans.

The Lauren, $399 – faux suede boot with side detail with pink inner lining for maximum comfort, warmth, and sass. Available in black and tobacco.

Jodi, $279 -Available in grey and tobacco. Pretty on top, tough on the bottom. Rubber sole can withstand the longest of days.

Now for the best part – the discount:

Charmoné - Charming Shoes, In Harmony With The Earth
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Found this bag at my favorite deal site, Fab.com. Outstandingly sturdy and fits my laptop and iPad without looking overwhelmingly large or bulky. Looks more like real leather than almost any faux brand I’ve seen.

See this and the rest of the R+J’s bags at RJHandbags.com

Feel good. Be good.

Vegan, good looking, and generous – Sir Richard’s condoms make more than a fashion statement with their commitment of donating one condom for every one purchased to a developing country at high risk of spreading preventable STDs. They come in four varieties: ultra thin, classic ribbed, pleasure dots, and extra large – or a collection pack containing the first three for you adventurers out there. Sir Richard’s Condoms are available online for about $14 per box of 12 at sirrichards.com and now at Whole Foods stores nationwide.

Nike Better World is not only a cool site to navigate, it also talks about some of the major sustainability initiatives the company has in place, including green technology sharing, creation of lighter boxes, and the use of 13 million plus recycled bottles in the production of shoes, jerseys, and other products.

http://www.nikebetterworld.com/

newSKY athletic shoes, made from recycled PET Recycled bottles – all styles less than $100 at New Balance