5 Great Men's Gifts for Christmas 2012

More often than not, it seems we save the hardest to buy for - until last and with Christmas shopping, this usually includes at least one or two guys. Wrap up your list with these five 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. Here are our top five. For more gifts for men, click here.

1. Keep him happy with the latest in hydration technology
Double walled Black S'well Stainless Water Bottle  $36
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. Cracked heels? Not anymore.
Soothe his soles with beeswax foot butter foot care lotion stick $13.50
5. Recycled rubber tire accessories for the traveller
Eco-friendly recycled rubber luggage tags $10

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.

Our top ten eco-friendly stocking stuffer ideas:

1. Envirosax Cookie Monster Shopping Bag $10.95
2. Mini Water Painting Buddha Board $10
3. Abeego Flat Wrap Covers for Food 3-Pack $15
4. Stainless Steel Ice Pack for Lunch Boxes $15.50
5. Portable Bamboo Utensil Set $13.50
6. Silicone Protected Glass Water Bottle $24
7. Faber-Castell DIY Tattoos for Kids Set $9.50
8. Endangered Species Recycled Newspaper Animal Pencils 2-Pack $2.50
9. Hopscotch Kids Water Colours Natural Nail Polish $13.50
10. Reusable Peace Sign Baggie Hold All $6.50

20% Off Sitewide Shopping Spree November 14 & 15

It's a 20% off sitewide shopping spree today and tomorrow at Lavish & Lime. A great way to kick off your Christmas shopping. Save on hundreds of unique gifts and everyday eco finds – all healthy options for the friends and family on your list.  Plastic-free food covers make the perfect hostess gift. How about a flaming black water bottle for him, aloe jojoba bubble bath for her plus non-toxic art supplies, natural nail polish and DIY spa kits for the kids? Use code SAVE20 and enjoy your spree.

Vancouver Christmas Shopping Event Nov 30-Dec 1

Shop in person for all kinds of unique gifts and everyday eco finds at 20-50% off at our Vancouver Christmas Shopping Event Friday, November 30th and Saturday, December 1st. Join us for two days of deals and some great giveaways at Prêt-à-Porter located on Vancouver's North Shore at 1445 Bellevue Avenue in West Vancouver – just minutes from the Lions Gate Bridge. We'll be there with a selection of our best selling green gifts and goods from 10am to 5pm on Friday and 10am to 2pm on Saturday. This is a cash-only, BYOB event – that's bag, not bottle! Preview our Lavish & Lime eco collection and let us know if there's anything in particular you'd like us to bring either by posting a comment below or via email at customerservice(at)lavishandlime(dot)com. Hope to see you there!

3 Post-Halloween Pumpkin Recipes

Stop. Don't get rid of your pumpkin just yet! 'Tis the season to enjoy the soft, sweet, rich taste of pumpkin. This seasonal fall recipe for Pumpkin Smoothies came to us compliments of the artists behind our gorgeous eco-friendly glass straws – and it sounds so yummy we just have to share! We found two more pumpkin recipes on Pinterest that also sound like must-do's: Pumpkin Pie White Hot Chocolate and Pumpkin Waffles. After all, there's more to a pumpkin than just the seeds. Make an innovative pumpkin recipe or two and make use of your pumpkin!

Pumpkin Fruit Smoothie Recipe
Serves 2

1/2c. Diced Fresh Pumpkin (peels removed & previously frozen)
1/2c. Diced Pear (fresh or frozen)
3 Fresh Figs cut in quarters
1t. Pure Maple Syrup
3/4t. Pumpkin Pie Spice
3/4c. Un-sweetened Coconut Milk

Process using your favorite blender method.
Garnish with a fresh grating of nutmeg.
Serve in 8 oz. glasses and don't forget to add your glass straws!

We came across this amazing Pumpkin Pie White Hot Chocolate recipe on Pinterest from closetcooking.com. Another yummy looking post-Halloween recipe we've pinned comes from girlmakesfood.com and it's for some must-try gluten-free and vegan Pumpkin Waffles.

Enjoy your post-Halloween pumpkin treats!