Give a Gorgeous Gift of Empowerment

We've just received our first shipment of gorgeous eco necklaces and bracelets from socially minded company 31 Bits - and we're thrilled! We love this jewellery for three reasons. First, it looks phenomenal. If it didn't look good it wouldn't be worn. Personal faves include the Tally Berry Blue bracelet and the extra long Bella necklace -- the compliments are endless. Second, it's made from recycled bits of posters, fliers and textbooks and sealed with a non-toxic, water-based varnish so it's eco-friendly. Third, it helps empower individual women in Uganda to rise above poverty. The concept behind 31 Bits is to help individual women with a holistic approach to development, meaning not only do the creators of this jewellery receive a sustainable monthly income, but they also receive finance training, English lessons, health education, business training and spiritual support. It's just as much about the consumer as it is about the creator. To be frank, we love this concept. Give a lovely bracelet or necklace this Christmas -- or treat yourself! -- and you'll be giving the gift of empowerment to woman who needs it. For more, click here.

Thank You Facebook Fans Giveaway

We've reached the 4000 facebook fan mark - and we couldn't be more thrilled! Thank you to everyone who's joined us on our official Lavish & Lime facebook page. We love reading your comments, your likes and appreciate your support. Keep checking in for more of our latest eco products, tips, news and giveaways, like this one. To mark this milestone, we've put together a short video of thanks from our founder Colin Campbell below. In it, you'll see the letters 'THX'. Tell us which eco product we've used to spell them out and you could win a reusable lunch bag for Christmas! To view our facebook page, click here.



WIN IT!
Tell us which product we've used to spell 'THX' in the video above and you could win a neoprene-like Big Cheese Reusable Lunch Sack from Dabbawalla Bags in our random draw.

Leave your answer in a comment below or email it to us at customerservice@lavishandlime.com with 'Facebook Fans Giveawy' in the subject line. **Please be sure to include your name, email address and telephone number so we can contact you if you win.**

EXTRA ENTRIES:
Do any of the following and be sure to tell us you did!
- Like us on our Lavish & Lime Facebook Page and leave this comment on our wall:
"I just entered to win a Big Cheese Lunch Bag at www.lavishandlime.com"
- Sign up to receive our email newsletter
- Follow us on Twitter



One entry per person. The winner will be chosen in a random draw by Lavish & Lime. Deadline for entries is midnight PST Sunday, December 18th. The winner will be notified Monday, December 19th. Open to Canadian residents only.

The Best Green Gift for Christmas 2011

We started out in November on a search for the Best Green Gift for Christmas 2011. After 2 online votes and a final draw the results are in. Hopscotch Natural Nail Polish for Kids is the Best Green Gift for Christmas 2011 as chosen by you, our customers and friends. A total of 33 different gifts were suggested by our community and voted on. Two nominees were tied for first place - Hopscotch and our Brown Bird Insulated Lunch Bag from So Young Mother. A tie-breaker vote followed and the winner was Hopscotch with a total of 50 votes over the lunch bag's 37 votes. As four different people recommended Hopscotch as the best gift, we held a random draw to determine the winner of the $25 gift certificate to be awarded to the person who suggested the winning gift. The winner of this draw was Debbie S. " ‎**GASP** Thank you! I will make my acceptance speech a short one! So excited! Guess what I am going to order???? Hopscotch nail polish!" she said. Honourable mention goes to Jamie M. who nominated the So Young Mother Lunch Bag and a big thank you to all who participated for helping us find the Best Green Christmas Gift of 2011!

8 Great Green Gifts for Men

It seems we save the best - and hardest to buy for - until last and with Christmas shopping, this more often than not includes at least one or two guys. Wrap up your list with these eight great mens gifts for those hard-to-buy-for men in your life from our eco collection at Lavish & Lime. If you're looking for something a little bit different, that unique gift for him that will 'wow' him Christmas morning - look no further. For more gifts for men, click here.

1. Keep him warm with a touch of green
Double layer reclaimed wool sweater sleeve scarf $37
2. Style up with eco-friendly cufflinks
Recycled skateboard cufflinks with silver-plated hardware. $35
3. Speedy sustainable travel
Hand painted all metal bicycle bell $24
4. Tires turned travel accessories
Waterproof recycled rubber tire passport cover $22
5. More for the traveller
Eco-friendly recycled rubber luggage tags $10
6. H2O eco gadget
No batteries, no electricity, no winding, just good old H2O powers this water powered alarm clock $45
7. Sun-powered light
Solar LED pull flashlight in red, blue or silver $25
8. Timed water use
Save water & energy with our automatic lawn sprinkler timer $38

The Top 10 Best Eco-Friendly Stocking Stuffer Ideas

Shop 'til you drop? We don't think so. Filling your stockings is just a click away. Avoid the crowds and shop responsibly from the comfort of home with these unique stocking stuffer ideas ranging from $2-$17 that are sure to bring smiles on Christmas day. For more, click here.

1. Reusable Elmo Shopping Bag $10.95
2. Mini Water Painting Buddha Board $10
3. Organic Cotton Veggie Character Produce/Bulk Reusable Bags 3-Pack $23
4. 100% Soy Scented Tea Lights 6-Pack $8.50
5. Stainless Steel Cutlery Travel Set $8.50
6. Silicone Protected Glass Water Bottle 450ml $24
7. Recycled Eco Star Crayons 20-Pack $11
8. Recycled Newspaper Animal Pencils with Facts 2-Pack $2
9. Hopscotch Kids Water Colours Natural Nail Polish $13.50
10. Reusable Peace Sign Baggie Hold All $6.50

Warehouse Shop Now Open Saturdays

We're opening the doors of our Vancouver warehouse shop on Saturday mornings in December so you can shop in person. Come down to Lower Lonsdale and browse the hundreds of unique gifts and everyday eco finds in our extensive collection of eco-friendly and non-toxic/natural alternatives at Lavish & Lime. Stop by between 9am and 12pm December 3rd, 10th and 17th for some relaxed eco Christmas shopping. We look forward to meeting you! For more, click here.