Editor's Choice Welcome Box

Here is a full list of the book and items that might be in your welcome box:

 

 

FROM THE GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY, VOL 1 2019 BOX

Saffron Chai Tea (Tahmina International)

This tea brings economic stability in conflict zones and helps fight the opium crisis in Afghanistan by supporting Afghan farmers growing saffron crops. Enjoy a bold, Assam black tea with Indian Chai-style spices and Afghan saffron. Each pyramid bag is made from starch and is biodegradable. The tin is made from USA recycled steel.

 

Green Clay Mask (Katari Beauty)

This 100% Argil green clay, enriched with minerals from the ancient Mediterranean seabed and sourced directly from artisans in Tunisia, follows thousand-year old traditions for skincare.  It is potent enough to single-handedly fight wrinkles, acne, and cellulite. Good for any skin type, Argil detoxifies skin and shrinks pores. Watered-down tonic made with 1 tsp of Argil and 4-5 oz of water be used instead of a shampoo to normalize oily hair or deeply cleanse and nourish any hair to promote growth. Katari Beauty works hard to create completely plastic-free packaging: the bottle is handcrafted from Egyptian glassblowers.

 

Chevron Necklace (Matr Boomie)

Matr Boomie's Tara Stone chevron necklace embraces the dynamic virtues of Goddess Tara in her many colourful forms. This handmade certified Fair Trade necklace features a chevron pendant of green variegated composite stone paired with a shiny, filigree chevron pendant. Matr Boomie supports women artisans and developing communities in India.

 

Organic Coconut Oil (Kaya Essentials)

The mother of multitaskers for all over body hydration! Kaya Essentials certified Fair-Trade Cold Centrifuged Organic  Coconut Oil supports small organic, sustainable coconut farmers in the Philippines and provides meals to kids in rural areas. Use the oil like a moisturizer, makeup remover, deep hair conditioning mask, eye cream, bath oil, or shaving oil.

 

Coconut Bowl (Buddha Bowls)

All-natural, plastic-free, and eco-friendly, this bowl is made from a 100% organic sustainably-harvested coconut shell in Vietnam and is a great way to enjoy a smoothie, salad or yummy treat! We've also engraved the spoon with the phrase "Love the Earth" to celebrate the Earth every day of the year!

 

Tea Towel (Acacia Creations)

Ethically hand loomed using the finest hand-spun natural cotton by a talented group of weavers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, this certified fair-trade Chesapeake tea towel helps alleviate poverty and is a lovely addition to your kitchen! 

 

Bowl Cover (Your Green Kitchen)

Hailing from beautiful British Columbia, Rouve Hembling is on a mission to rid kitchen of single-use plastic. Handmade in her studio, this stylish cotton bowl cover can be used to cover leftovers, dough, and more. Made with 100% GOTS certified organic cotton, this reusable cover is a great way to reduce waste and help the environment!

 

Face Scrub (grum aarhus)

Grums is a forward-thinking eco company who uses recycled organic espresso coffee grounds to create a mild face exfoliator. Cruelty-free and free of parabens, perfumes, and colorants, the scrub is great for buffing skin and reducing inflamation. Better yet, the bottle is made from biodegradable surgarcane!

 

FROM THE AUTUMN 2019 BOX

Air Purifying Bag (Bisou Naturals)

Made from sustainably-sourced activated Moso bamboo charcoal, these all-natural air fresheners are an earth-friendly option for removing excess moisture, odor and allergens from the air. Plus, they make such a cute piece of fall decor to brighten up a room, or fit well into a travel or gym bag!

 

Tea & Coffee Spoon Set (Acacia Creations)

These olive wood spoons support artisans in rural Kenya. Each spoon is hand-carved from sustainably harvested fallen wood that Mutuku and his team at Acacia Creations find in their local area. He finishes them with food-safe sunflower oil and sews the pouches from scrap fabric.

 

Hydrating Mist (Sonage)

Made from ginseng, elderflower, allantoin, and rose water, this all-natural hydrating mist is perfect for keeping skin looking bright during the drier months, setting makeup, and reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Sonäge is an EWG-certified skincare brand among the first to advocate against microbeads in skincare. They also use recycled plastic for their packaging.

 

Elderberry Syrup (Earthley Wellness)

Elderberries have long been a home remedy to fight colds and flu due to their ability to promote resilience during times when our body's systems are particularly stressed. Earthley's organic Elderberry Elixir is shelf-stable and super concentrated — doses are mere drops per day, meaning it is the most cost-effective option for elderberry immune support. Use everyday. To sweeten it, add some juice, date syrup, or sweetener.

 

Enlighten Serum (The Hippie Homesteader)

Cleanse and release negative emotions and lighten your spirit with the sweet, woodsy scent of Enlighten. Pure essential oils are blended with deeply moisturizing coconut and avocado oils. It's a perfect grab and go size so you can bring your aromatherapy wherever your day may take you.

 

Organic Date Syrup (The Date Lady)

Ancient Mesopotamian texts describe dates as one of the earliest primary sweeteners. Date syrup can be used in addition to or instead of honey or maple syrup, and as a substitute for refined sugar in baked goods. Each serving of date syrup contains magnesium, potassium, amino acids, antioxidants and other trace minerals. Use it in smoothies or drizzle it on pancakes!

 

Botanical Produce Bag Set (Earthlove)

For Earthlove's one-year anniversary we wanted to craft something extra special just for you! We hand dyed a set of 100% organic cotton mesh produce bags with wildcrafted plants growing around our farm. Enjoy these unique bags and never need plastic bags at the produce stand again!

 

FROM THE SUMMER 2019 BOX

Book of the Season: The Animal Lover's Guide to Changing the World by Stephanie Feldstein

Organic Mint Tea Soda (Teatulia)

Enjoy a refreshing mint tea and hibiscus lemonade soda from Teatulia. Their award-winning organic teas & herbs come from their own 3,000-acre regenerative tea garden in Bangladesh. Its cultivation has lifted the community out of poverty while restoring the ecosystem & economy.

 

Save Our Seas Medium Bowl Cover (Your Green Kitchen)

Handmade by Rouve Hembling, this stylish cotton bowl cover can be used to cover leftovers, dough and more. Crafted with 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton, this reusable cover is a great way to reduce plastic and help our oceans!

 

SPF 50+ Water Resistant Zinc Sunscreen Butter (All Good)

The perfect reef-friendly sunscreen to protect from the summer rays! This 1oz zinc sunscreen butter is made with natural, organic ingredients and infused with calendula flowers grown on their farm in California. It has UVA/UVB broad spectrum protection and is very water resistant (80 minutes). Enjoy the outdoors this summer while saving reefs!

 

Wearable Aromatherapy (Warm Human)

Crafted in small batches in California, this wearable aromatherapy is a perfume that can be applied to your hands, wrists, arms, neck, hair, legs, feet, or anywhere externally. Lemongrass is a traditional medicinal herb used for calming, reducing stress and anxiety, and encouraging happiness. It also makes a great all-natural insect repellent!

 

EXCLUSIVE Waves of Change Ring (Earthlove)

Show your commitment to saving reefs with our stylish, stainless steel adjustable wave ring all year long! For each ring sold, we'll donate 10% to the Coral Reef Alliance.

 

FROM THE EARTH MAMA 2019 BOX

Vegan Dark Chocolate Bar (Alter Eco)

Alter Eco's organic, vegan Swiss-crafted dark chocolate is smooth, sweet, and a delicious treat! Made with certified fair-trade and sustainably-harvested deep, malty Ecuadorian dark chocolate, this chocolate is melt-in-your-mouth goodness with every bite :)

 

Botanical Body Cleansing Bar (No Tox Botanicals)

Handcrafted in small batches, this all-natural vegan moisturizing bar is made with raw shea butter and olive oil and is gentle enough for daily use. This earthy scent is reminiscent of the mountains, with floral notes, roses, and wildflower petals. No Tox Botanicals also donates extra soaps and hygiene products to Recycled Resources and Showers of Hope in Highland Park. How cool is that?

 

Organic Tea (Flying Bird Botanicals)

Made with with organically farmed and ethically wildcrafted herbs locally sourced in the Pacific Northwest, this uplifting aromatic blend raises your spirits, support your mind + warm your body. An excellent tea for calm focus.

 

FROM THE EARTH DAY 2019 BOX

Fruit Bar (Peaceful Fruits)

Most “fruit” snacks today have little or no fruit. Peaceful Fruits decided to make a fruit bar that contained only fruit. Vegan, organic and sustainably-grown, these bars are a delicious snack for a lunch, walk, hike or anything else!

 

Activated Charcoal Bamboo Toothbrush (Truly EcoFriendly)

Each year over 50 million pounds of plastic toothbrushes are thrown into our landfills. Enter Truly Eco-Friendly, who have created a biodegradable, nylon-free bamboo toothbrush using sustainably-harvested bamboo, activated charcoal and food-based starches. Take care of your teeth and live sustainably!

 

Natural Deodorant Trailblazer (Apothecary Muse)

Packaged in a zero-waste compostable tube, this everyday deodorant has an absorbent blend of clay, solar-infused oils and light essential oils helpful for those taking action or working through stress. Witchhazel is infused into coconut oil, which helps reduce inflammation for those who have sensitive skin.

 

FROM THE SPRING 2019 BOX

Book of the Season: "The History of Bees" by Maja Lunde

 

Reusable William Morris Cup (eCoffee Cup)

Each year over 300 billion single-use cups are tossed into landfills. That's horrible! Fortunately, you can reduce waste with your gorgeous 14oz reusable William Morris cup by eCoffee. Made of compostable bamboo and silicone, this is the most eco-friendly cup available and great for tea, coffee, chai, or whatever you'd like!

 

Superfood Bar (LivBar)

LivBar’s vegan superfood bar is organic and packed with flavor and superfoods. Handmade by nutrition and fitness consultants Gabe and Jan Johansen, this chewy and crunchy bar is delicious as an afternoon snack or packed for a fun adventure! Even better, the packaging is compostable!

 

FROM THE WINTER 2018 BOX  

Organic Chai Pastilles (VerMints)

VerMints Organic Chai pastilles taste just like a warm cup of Indian chai tea. Completely non-GMO, organic, gluten-free, and vegan, each pastille is infused with zen. Savor the “om”. It’s like a fair trade tea party in your pocket!

 

Mint Face & Body Scrub (Moni's Natural Skin Care)

Feel calm and rejuvenated with Moni’s refreshing all-natural minty scrub. This cooling scrub awakens your senses with a strong aromatic scent to promote restful energy and stimulate the skin. It also buffs away dryness and dullness to reveal a bright, even skin complexion. Natural exfoliant soothes for a soft, radiant, healthy glow.

 

Refillable Floss (Dental Lace, Beegan Box Only)

Now you can floss sustainably and in style! It’s surprising how much waste off-the-shelf wax floss creates in landfills. With Dental Lace’s minty refillable 100% silk floss, you can keep your teeth clean and reduce your impact on the planet. The package includes one Dental Lace container with one 33 yard spool of biodegradable mulberry silk floss inside the container and one refill spool.

 

"Woodlands" Soy Wax Candle (Nature's Kindle)

A sweet blend of currants, figs, and wood, this 8oz sustainable soy wax candle is perfect for staying warm and cozy when its blizzarding outside. Diosdado and Emily Velasquez handpour all their candles in Portland, Oregon and are inspired by the rugged beauty of the landscape and great outdoors. Their candles are Non-GMO and Phthalate free fragrance oil, with a cotton wick and US grown soy wax.

 

FROM THE AUTUMN 2018 BOX

Book:

Kiss the Ground: How the Food You Eat Can Reverse Climate Change, Heal Your Body, & Ultimately Save the World

Unsustainable agriculture is one of the main drivers of deforestation and habitat loss around the world, and with wildfires raging in the West and catastrophic storms threatening the East our world is changing. Sometimes is can all feel so hopeless, but this book provides excellent strategies on how we can collectively reverse climate change. As regenerative farmers in the middle of harvest season, this book is near and dear to our own farm philosophies on how we live more holistically and in harmony with the earth around us and heal nature with our choices.

Discover the hidden power soil has to reverse climate change, and how a regenerative farming diet not only delivers us better health and wellness, but also rebuilds our most precious resource—the very ground that feeds us.