Natural selections

Bowl of Cherries

Cherry season comes and goes all too quickly, but with Back to Basics' Cherry Stoner ($19.95), you'll be able to make enough cherry pies and preserves to last till next spring. This gadget is easy to work and handles up to 30 pounds of cherries per hour, automatically separating the pits without losing any of the precious juice. Cherrio! (800) 688-1989; www.backtobasicsproducts.com

Creme of the Crop

If you're spending the weekend at a friend's place and want to be invited back, bring your host Nadina's Cremes & Candles ($21.95), conveniently packaged in a straw satchel. The creams, which come in ceramic jars crafted by developmentally challenged adults, are made with almond oil, beeswax and aloe vera. Great as a massage cream, a hair conditioner or as a fragrance--they smell divine. A portion of all proceeds goes to organizations like the Rainforest Alliance and the Sierra Club. (800) 722-4292; www.nadinascremes.com

A Shoe-In

Style, comfort and eco-consciousness come together for a perfect fit in EcoDragon's 100 percent hemp clog ($55). A slightly raised heel makes for unrivaled walking comfort. And because they look so good and feel so right, you'll want to wear these clogs all summer long. And you'll walk a little lighter knowing that they were produced with our planet's health in mind. (888) 882-HEMP; www.ecodragon.com

Get Crackin'

No picnic basket is complete without a box of Haute Cuisine crackers ($1.52/4 oz.) tucked inside. Made with unbleached organic wheat flour, these crackers come in a variety of flavors like cranberry, seed overload and our favorite, blueberry. They take snacking to a higher, or should we say haute, level. (800) 545-4538; www.venuswafers.com

You Glow, Girl

If the winter wreaked havoc on your skin, Zia has the cure. Start with the Pumpkin Exfoliating Mask ($22.95/1.2 oz.) to slough off those dead skin cells coming between you and a radiant glow. Then, to soften your winter-worn skin, try the Super Moisturizing Mask ($14.95/3 oz.), reformulated with shea butter, honey and jojoba oil. And for managing breakouts and healing blemishes, there's the Acne Treatment Mask ($14.95/3 oz.). (800) 334-7546; www.zianatural.com

A Winning Pick

Jeremiah's Pick Organic Coffees' newest flavor is practically guaranteed to perk up the groggiest sleepy head. The highly aromatic Chocatal ($6.99/10 oz.) is a decadent blend of hand-selected organic Arabica beans and roasted cocoa nibs, the heart of the cacao bean. That's right: coffee and chocolate, together at last, in one great tasting cup o' joe. (415) 206-9900; www.jeremiahspick.com

So Long, Soda

Finding a soft drink that's not full of sugar or caffeine can be a daunting task. The search is over now that Fizzylizzy has stepped into the scene. Its line of sparkling fruit beverages ($1.69/12 oz.) give pure fruit juice an added boost with a spritz of seltzer for a refreshing summertime libation. Each of the four thirst-quenching flavors (cranberry, pineapple, orange and ruby red grapefruit) contain at least 67 percent fruit juice and a full day's vitamin C requirement. (212) 966-6621; www.fizzylizzy.com

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