Keeping a good house can also mean keeping a vegan house, at least according to the folks at Good Housekeeping Magazine who have announced the forthcoming release of a cookbook, Simple Vegan!: Delicious Meat-Free, Dairy-Free Recipes Every Family Will Love, due in stores in March 2011.

One of the best (albeit tricky) parts of Christmas shopping is finding fun and useful gifts to stuff those stockings with - that aren't just superfluous filler gifts that is. In addition to our Do-It-Yourself recipes for making your own bath salts and soaps, here are a few all-natural ideas for your family and friends.

If you're scrambling - as many of us are - to come up with some thoughtful, organic present substance come tomorrow, there's still time to whip up one, two or all of our Do-It-Yourself Holiday Gift Ideas. That said, these need not be relegated to Christmas. Whip them up as the perfect gifts all year long... especially for yourself.

In our series of handmade gifts that take price, time and effort into consideration - whilst not skimping on thoughtfulness - comes something so sublimely sweet you'll want to rub it all over your body. And by all means, please do! This brown sugar body scrub and polish creates a sumptuous take-the-spa-home experience... and can make the perfect gift for couples with instructions on how to lovingly give your partner a sexy scrub down... not that they'll need them.

Sure, sangria is most often thought of as a warm-weather beverage. But there are two convincing reasons why this cocktail should warm your holiday guests' bellies this year... well, three. First, oranges are in season now! Second, this festive drink embodies one of the holiday's very own colors. And that last one? It's delicious. Who doesn't enjoy a tall glass of sangria? If done right that is...

Have you ever noticed how your mood changes after sex? Whether guy or gal, there is a markedly altered chemical shift that occurs post-O regardless of how you felt before; and its effects can be pretty significant. You and your partner may even feel like you're high on something other than each other — and you are; it's called Dopamine.

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.

So you wanna be the hostess with the mostest this holiday season? Well, roll up your apron sleeves, don your brightest lipstick, and pull back those curlers, because we've got your eco-chic considerations covered. Here are the tips you'll need to create a dinner party in gorgeous green style.

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.