New naturals

champagne wishes & caviar dreams

Now even vegetarians can usher in the New Year with the ultimate luxury. Royal Caviar's vegetarian Kaviar ($13.99/4.4 oz.), made from soybeans, glistens as seductively as the real thing, but at a fraction of the cost. It's great as a garnish for canapes or atop scrambled tofu on Christmas morning. (888) 727-2284; www.royalcaviar.com And while you're celebrating, pop open a bottle of Osterreich Gold ($19.95), an organic sparkling wine from Austria that gets some of its luster from the brilliant gold shavings floating in the bottle. Concentrated flavors of apple, lemon and honey make it a perfect match for hors d'oeuvres. (312) 527-5810; www.reservewinecellars.com

eat & run

Traveling with your pet just got easier with Travel Meals ($3.99), a miniature meal kit that includes dry vegan dog food, purified water, biscuits and, of course, the requisite scoop bag. The container serves as its own food and water bowl, so it's great to take on day trips or to leave in the car for emergencies. Fits in most Christmas stockings. (877) 342-2221; www.travelmeals.com

taste nostalgia

Looking for a cookie that will measure up to the ones you loved as a kid? Then check out Country Choice's Organic Sandwich Cremes ($3.49/12 oz.), made without hydrogenated oils and artificial ingredients. So go ahead: twist 'em, turn 'em and scrape out the creamy center with your teeth. Just remember to leave some out for Santa on Christmas Eve. www.countrychoicenaturals.com

file under fillo

Having a few friends over for the holidays doesn't have to be a nerve-wracking chore. Pick up a package of Fillo Factory's organic whole wheat or spelt vegan pastry shells ($2.50/ 2 oz.), and fill them with whatever you have on hand: caponata, black beans and salsa or fresh fruit and cream. (800) OK-FILLO; www.fillofactory.com

chiming in

Hitting the road again? Take along the Now & Zen travel alarm clock ($89.95), a beautiful timepiece featuring a Tibetan gong set in a sleek hardwood case. There are no bells and whistles here, just the peaceful sound of a chime ringing more and more frequently, eventually reverberating every six seconds until shut off. A must-have for guided meditation and yoga practice, too. (800) 779-6383; www.now-zen.com

you glitter, girl

So many parties, but what's a girl to wear? Start with Glitter Girl ($8.99/ 8 oz.), a natural shimmering body lotion from Pure & Basic. No matter what you decide to put on, you're bound to turn heads. Available in silver and gold, both moisturizers contain green tea, jojoba, vitamin E and almond oil. Who says beauty is only skin-deep? (800) 432-3787; www.pureandbasic.com

brazilian beauty

Discover the ancient beauty secrets of babassu oil, an emollient extracted from the babassu palm, which grows deep in the Amazon. Inara's organic body care line is more than just a pretty package: the soap trio ($22.50) is made by a women's cooperative in Brazil to help support the local economy. And as the candle ($21.50) burns down, a paper lantern, made from the bark of the amate tree, remains. (888) 688-7565; www.inaraorganic.com

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