Since last season’s comical (in hindsight) family drama, you could do with a holiday free of all that stress. Now that the tree is trimmed, the house is decorated and the presents are wrapped, there is just one more thing… keep your dog safe. Avoid these common Christmas doggie dangers so there are no unwanted surprises... only good ones.

Still wondering what to get your furry friend or pet lover for the holidays? Look no further than the world’s first line of Organic Pet Gift Baskets from Organic Pet Boutique. The Organic Pet Gift Basket is stocked with their best selling, high-quality eco brands like Planet Dog, Simply Fido, Happytails, West Paw, and more.

Some may be thrown off by their gory name. But nonetheless, blood oranges reign supreme among all citrus fruit, each bite the flavor of a less acidic, sweeter orange with berry notes, very often described as raspberry. The pigment that makes these oranges "bloody" comes from a health-promoting phytonutrient called anthocyanins found in other red fruits and flowers. The color of a blood orange's flesh can vary from pink to burgundy and depending on the variety the outside may also have dark washes of red, a sunset-like exterior.You're most likely to come across the Tarocco, the Moro and the Sanguigno blood orange.

The first thing that pops to mind when ruminating over eco-friendly gift wrap tends to be last week’s comic section. And while we're not saying this can't be executed to cute and even classy effect, there are other, more elegant ways to wrap gifts that you might consider this season - and of course in keeping with a green line of action.

Americans waste 27% of all food available for consumption – that's nearly a pound of food per day for every person in the nation and amounts to nearly 30 million tons of food waste per year.

Yet at the same time, 12 million children in American are in danger of going hungry. Many families depend on free school breakfasts and lunches, which are the only meals that some students eat all day.

Sure, we could all have plain old wine this holiday season. But aren't the holidays all about doing things a little differently? Well, that is, unless you go caroling, sit on old mens' laps and dress your dog in rain deer ears all the live long year. Adding this spiced-up mulled wine to the menu is a way to say, yes, this is a special time of year indeed! It’s warm, aromatic, and the ideal beverage to warm up to all that holiday spirit. Plus, it’s a healthier alternative to eggnog.

Though some of us would be reticent to admit, this time of year most could benefit from some extra special foot care. With heaters and high heels, we can be left dry, cracked and foot health left wanting. Putting together a basket of foot nurturing products is the perfect useful gift, with added special points if you make it yourself, all natural and organic. 

No, that's not Glade you smell as you step over the holiday threshold. Since medieval times, the same mulled spices have been warming guests as they entered from the cold outdoors into aromatic hearths. Sure, warm spiced apple cider holds a place in our nostalgic hearts, but did you know this wintertime classic has the potential to bring a dose of health boosting, soul nurturing power? Follow this recipe for a mug mulled with some super spices that will keep your spirits flying right into the new year.

Who's hungry? Well, at least virtually ravenous? In the spirit of getting together for the holiday season, Organic Authority is hosting a virtual holiday potluck so we can spend some quality time with all you lovely readers. That's right; we want to taste all of your delicious super secret seasonal recipes - but you know - without the mess of actually eating them.

Along with presents, snow angels and the neighbor who fabulously (albeit energy consumptive) overdid it with lights and decor, a quintessential part of the holidays is the fresh smell of Christmas trees wafting through the air. Even if you’re going all eco this season and skipping the tree, you can still make your home smell like pine… and we’re not talking about one of those pine scented rearview mirror air fresheners.

Sunny year round, Barcelona is an ideal location to start a rooftop garden. That's why, from the depths of the Mediterranean metropolis sprout slender green beans, carrots, and shiny red peppers. In the soft arid breeze, olive, fig, lemon and orange trees sway.

Wal Mart is the largest purchaser of organic food in the U.S. surpassing likelier suspects, Whole Foods and Trader Joe's. And the retail giant has one-upped them again by enacting a company-wide donation policy on short-dated or mildly damaged foods while the top two natural food chains let perfectly edible products rot in dumpsters and landfills.